TOYOTA just won! - First NASCAR victory

figgie

Supramania Contributor
Mar 30, 2005
5,225
16
38
50
Twin Cities, Minnesot-ah
IJ.;950873 said:
Which part of the Toyota Nascar is actually Toyota?
(not being a smartarse haven't followed it at all)


Ian

that is a legit question

the only part that is really toyota is the Engine.

Everything else from the tube chassis, the fiberglass fenders etc are painted to represent the mass produced car.
 

figgie

Supramania Contributor
Mar 30, 2005
5,225
16
38
50
Twin Cities, Minnesot-ah
IJ.;951493 said:
Wayne: Didn't even know they had an engine program ;)

Now I can fit a v8 that's Toyota that has some cubes without people here getting their panties in a wad!


the 2uz. I think nascar uses an engine that is in house. IE No sale to the public. What is it based on I have no clue but it is a toyota built engine incredibly.
 

DonS1mpson

Black Supramacist.
Mar 19, 2006
674
0
0
33
England!
IJ.;950873 said:
Which part of the Toyota Nascar is actually Toyota?
(not being a smartarse haven't followed it at all)

I was going to make this very point last but copped out in case It started a backlash.

Toyota didn't win this race, the companies that sub-contracted the work for them did. I'm sorry, but they just aren't going to impress me with a "in house" designed motor and a bodyshell that looks a bit like a Camry (if you squint).

I just don't see what the fuss is about :dunno:.
 

Ma70.Ent

Supramania Contributor
Feb 26, 2006
1,871
1
0
NJ
DonS1mpson;951737 said:
I was going to make this very point last but copped out in case It started a backlash.

Toyota didn't win this race, the companies that sub-contracted the work for them did. I'm sorry, but they just aren't going to impress me with a "in house" designed motor and a bodyshell that looks a bit like a Camry (if you squint).

I just don't see what the fuss is about :dunno:.

With everyone being so anti-toyota nowadays, it's nice to see them winning a race. Honestly I don't care if Toyota did it or they paid someone to do it, it's still in their name and at least I'll stop having to hear people whine about Toyota in general.
 

DonS1mpson

Black Supramacist.
Mar 19, 2006
674
0
0
33
England!
Fair enough, but I just don't see why I should be suddenly happy that Toyota "won" a race.

Toyota are a corporation out to do one thing - Make money.

They haven't done you or I any favors. They designed the car we drive 22 odd years ago, built them and sold them. Then on top of that, they've have had thousands of dollars put back into their pockets through servicing, repairs and parts.

Why should I be proud of something that exploits me?

That's the sole reason I'm not a patriotic person, I don't give a damn if England wins at a sport. The day 69.9% of my Gas money does not go to the government is the day I cheer for the land of Hope and glory...

Hmm, I think I'm getting a little off topic now :sarcasm:.