mwr said:I'm just teasing. To me that bike embodies the '80s the same way cnc sparkly anodized parts embody the 90s. Two interesting but completely distinct eras.
I don't know anything else about that bike. A few Italian manufacturers had a go at producing traditional lugged steel mountain bikes, notably Cinelli Rampichino, Rossin Marathon, Colnago Ibex, and Pinarello. Didn't last that long.
My dad has had 2 Sierras. The first was a 1.3litre with 60hp. Not really a serious contender on the dragstrip. Was marketed only 1 year as it was to underpowered. In '82 the design was revolutionair; everywhere there was much attention and opinions really differed. I once heard that what the Sierra did in Europe, did the 80s Taurus for the US.XR4TI said:It's actually my sons car. I gave it to him for his 16th birthday. I'll take a couple of pics
next time he's over. They're fast little cars. I did a complete rebuild on the motor so it's
pushing 375hp. Not bad for an 18 year old. Nobody can really touch him around here.
Very cool website!Elevation12 said:My dad has had 2 Sierras. The first was a 1.3litre with 60hp. Not really a serious contender on the dragstrip. Was marketed only 1 year as it was to underpowered. In '82 the design was revolutionair; everywhere there was much attention and opinions really differed. I once heard that what the Sierra did in Europe, did the 80s Taurus for the US.
As kid I dreamed of the RS500. Fun to read you consider them little cars![]()
The bike is Cool to. Reckon I could dream of it, just like the RS500![]()
Elevation12 said:My dad has had 2 Sierras. The first was a 1.3litre with 60hp. Not really a serious contender on the dragstrip. Was marketed only 1 year as it was to underpowered. In '82 the design was revolutionair; everywhere there was much attention and opinions really differed. I once heard that what the Sierra did in Europe, did the 80s Taurus for the US.
As kid I dreamed of the RS500. Fun to read you consider them little cars![]()
The bike is Cool to. Reckon I could dream of it, just like the RS500![]()
It and the 1983 Thunderbird were the first mainstream domestics to really try (and succeed) with "areo" styling after the late 70s/early 80s box era. The original Taurus SHO was also easily one of the best performance sedans at the time, bar none (even with FWD), thanks to its Yamaha-engineered (and built?) engine.Fillet-brazed said:Was the Taurus ever more than a crappy ugly car? I guess I missed something.
cegrover said:It and the 1983 Thunderbird were the first mainstream domestics to really try (and succeed) with "areo" styling after the late 70s/early 80s box era. The original Taurus SHO was also easily one of the best performance sedans at the time, bar none (even with FWD), thanks to its Yamaha-engineered (and built?) engine.
Ok, ok, enough OT stuff. 1980s MTBs are generally more interesting than most 1980s/early 90s cars, although I do have a 1988 car in my garage, too (technically my wifes)...
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It was one of the best sedans and absolutely one of the top few if price was factored in. Handling was good (not amazing) and power and acceleration were rivaled by very few sedans at the time. Remember, however, to put it in perspective. The E34 BMW M5 was very limited in the USA and there were not yet factory AMGs or Audi S4/S6/RS6s, etc. The Germans didn't put V8s in their mid-luxury cars yet (5-series, A6 or equivalent or E-Class) and Maxima didn't get the 190HP engine option until 1992; so SHO had a few years to itself.Fillet-brazed said:Really? Best performance sedan? That seems surprising considering the BMWs, Audis, Mercedes, etc., but Im not really a car buff. Heck, even the Maxima was bit of a ripper then wasnt it? It was also FWD though. I remember that Yamaha engine was nice, but... the rest?? And the SHO version was quite limited wasnt it?
Ya, I agree, I like the 80s mountain bikes too. Lots of soul it seems. '80s American cars on the other hand...![]()
Sweet jebus, how big a Chevy V8 do you have shoehorned in there?XR4TI said:My 1977 280Z runs low 10's
You are a brave Dad! My dad made sure my first car was a VW Diesel.XR4TI said:It's actually my sons car. I gave it to him for his 16th birthday. I'll take a couple of pics
next time he's over. They're fast little cars. I did a complete rebuild on the motor so it's
pushing 375hp. Not bad for an 18 year old. Nobody can really touch him around here.