I remember reading a magazine article that the Mustang with the RB26DET in it didn't have enough power to drift like they wanted to, so they had another one with a 302(?) to do the drifting scenes.
I somehow thought that was weird.
I remember reading a magazine article that the Mustang with the RB26DET in it didn't have enough power to drift like they wanted to, so they had another one with a 302(?) to do the drifting scenes.
I somehow thought that was weird.
In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:
It was a 351, and yes, it's true. Not weird at all though, go to a FOrmula D event. Nearly every car is V8 powered (except Mad Mike's 4-rotor FD).
they are up to 6 now? I have managed to avoid watching any of them.
This just great.. everytime one of these stupid movies comes out.. the ricer quotent goes up
These movies would be fun if there were actual stunts instead of overwhelming cg
Late 70's car movies are so much better.
In reply to ronholm:
You should watch 5 then, no CG stunts.
Javelin wrote: In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid: It was a 351, and yes, it's true. Not weird at all though, go to a FOrmula D event. Nearly every car is V8 powered (except Mad Mike's 4-rotor FD).
Yeah, but an RB26DET boosted properly would make a '68 Fastback drift just fine. That's what's weird, why they couldn't get it to drift.
In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid:
Probably because the engine-swap car was the "hero" car and had to look good.
Javelin wrote: In reply to SyntheticBlinkerFluid: Probably because the engine-swap car was the "hero" car and had to look good.
Correct. A lot of the "hero" cars are built and/or owned by private shops and enthusiasts. So doing stunts with those cars wouldn't fly. The studio builds "clones" of the hero cars and uses them for pretty much any shot that involves actually driving.
As an example, all of the Yenko Camaros in the 2nd movie that are actually being driven are clones with only V6s under the hoods.
In reply to Sky_Render:
There's no V6 69 Camaro's man. The online film I saw on that movie showed there were a few stunt cars with crate 350's (which they used in nearly everything, including the stunt Challengers) and the one that got launched into the boat is actually a fiberglass push car.
I only made it through the second one, and just barely at that
ddavidv wrote: These movies are a horrible embarrassment to car guys everywhere. It's sad so many of you choose to support the franchise with your $$.That said...the trailer for this one looks the least absurd of any.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion...
I find these movies very enjoyable, the fiance enjoys them, which is a win if I can get the old lady to watch! They arent masterpieces but great action flicks with cars and always get me giddy. It sparks my interest into doing something new to my car or a project.
I do wish they would go back to the style of the original and bring Johnny Tran and his $100k S2000 back.
logdog wrote: Who wants realistic movies? Isnt that what documentaries are for? Bring on the crazy stunts and hot women!
Exactly, who goes to these movies expecting them to be accurate and believable, they are 2 hours of escape/
Entertainment value only, unless you believe in Family Guy and Wrestling.
It's a shame that they are up to 6 movies in the F&F franchise, but there isn't even a sequel to "Death Proof."
That said, I will probably watch F&F6 when it comes to Netflix.
I bit the bullet and added Tokyo Drift to my Netflix que. Willing to try a second movie and really, REALLY try not to judge it before it even starts...
calteg wrote: I only made it through the second one, and just barely at that
You made it through the worst of it. When Ludacris is the best actor in a movie, it doesn't have a whole lot going for it. Watch the next 3.... they're lots better.
F&F is just car porn. You should hold the script, plot, and realism of action scenes to about the same level of believability as the average porn flick.
Jerry wrote:
Don't forget that you also need to double-clutch when you upshift.
Beer Baron wrote: Don't forget that you also need to double-clutch when you upshift.
LIke McQueen does in the Mustang during the chase scene in Bullitt? 
I enjoy the F&F franchise for entertainment, laughs, and some OK action sequences, as well as stupid over-the-top ridiculousness. I would agree that Tokyo Drift and F&F 5 are the best ones so far. I will go see the next one in the theater. Why? Because MkI Escort.
Yes because MkI Escort. Yes because Jensen Interceptor.
and you neglected to mention Yes becuase Jordana Brewster and yes becuase Michelle Rodriguez
Or as my wife would say, yes becuase Vin Diesel and Wayne Johnson
mndsm wrote: When Ludacris is the best actor in a movie, it doesn't have a whole lot going for it.
Lies. Best actor in that movie =
Tokyo Drift sucked. Not even close to realistic. I lived in Japan as a DoD dependent and went to a DoDDS school. Knew some of the guys in high school into the real drift scene. Stuff didn't happen in the shopping districts of downtown Tokyo. It was mostly in deserted industrial areas late at night or near certain onramps/offramps on certain highways. Nobody is drifting through the intersection in Shibuya unless they're trying to commit mass murder. It could have been so much better without being such utter bullE36 M3.
In reply to mpolans:
Yes because all car movies have been realistic. People really do hijack 18-wheelers while they're driving with harpoon guns, or break into abandoned military bases for a drag race, or pop up draw bridges a little for a jump at the end of a street race, or smuggle money back into Mexico with highly identifiable collector/racing cars, or street race for pinks in Rio with Dodge Chargers against 911 GT3's, or smuggle booze into Texarkana with a decoy Trans Am running block, or chase bad guys through San Fran into a gas station, or street race in a Porsche 10 seconds after driving out a dealership window, or...
mpolans wrote: Tokyo Drift sucked. Not even close to realistic. I lived in Japan as a DoD dependent and went to a DoDDS school. Knew some of the guys in high school into the real drift scene. Stuff didn't happen in the shopping districts of downtown Tokyo. It was mostly in deserted industrial areas late at night or near certain onramps/offramps on certain highways. Nobody is drifting through the intersection in Shibuya unless they're trying to commit mass murder. It could have been so much better without being such utter bullE36 M3.
I have a feeling you hate action movies in general.
I've robbed many banks and been on many jewel heists. Snatch, Italian Job, and all the "Ocean's" movies are AWFUL. Not realistic at all.
Grizz wrote:mndsm wrote: When Ludacris is the best actor in a movie, it doesn't have a whole lot going for it.Lies. Best actor in that movie =
I dislike her. Though "Smack dat ass!" Is a classic movie line up there with the Humphrey Bogarts and whatnot, I think she looks like someone jammed her in the face with a brick.
She's got more chops than Megan Fox.Which is like saying a rock is more stationary that the a fore mentioned brick. Paper bag comment, anyone?
nope. no bag. I think Ms. Aoki is cute.
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