Paulyy

This usually comes up at car meets I go to. Either cars are made to look good and not perform, or to perform and not worried about looks (could look good or bad)

Nashio

Why can't they be both?

Paulyy

Can't be. if you really think about it over all. you choose to do something for one of the other, If you say both. you think about it and what did you really buy it for.

morghen

form IS a function
if its outside its the aerodinamics, if its inside its the function to make you feel happy and drive well.

Paulyy

Not sure if you guys are understanding what it means.
An example:

If you buy coilovers.. did you buy them for form (lowering just for looks) or function (better handling)
If you buy wheels.. are they for looks or did you buy them because you needed more rubber.

FjarrKontroll

Definitely a form guy. I wouldn't have a 30 year old affordable-in-its-day car if I wasn't. :P That said, I certainly like to have my share of functional upgrades so long as they don't negatively impact form at all.

Dougs951S

Function over form. My car is a complete sleeper, debadged, chipped paint, and stock wheels. Most people who see it don't even realize what it is or even that its a porsche, and thats fine with me because I'm looking at them from my rearview. I won't even begin to think about addressing its appearance till I finish the mechanical build, and new wheels will be low key and simply to get more rubber on the car.

911 Crazy

Form that follows function.

theporscheguy

Like it to look good and do its intended function. Yep, form that follows function.

911 Crazy

Now there's a smart man!!!

MAGK944

Some good design form (without function) is essential on bodywork and interior otherwise all cars would look the same. Pure function for engine, drivetrain and suspension, mix of both for wheels, spoilers, wings, etc.

Good:
944T Function - 3in cat back pipe to stainless free flow muffler...add some form to it, slash cut and polish the stainless tip.

Bad:
Honda Civic with 1.5in pipe leading to boom box muffler and 4in chrome tips.

Nashio

I guess if I have to pick it goes Form first followed by whatever function I can get out of it. Hence why I choose the style of the 944 over a honda crx. I like body lines of the 944 but I love aerodynamics. For everything you can see I pick form, For everything that is hidden that includes the engine because the hood is closed when driving I pick function. When it comes to suspension I pick function first (street Driven) followed with form to make it look as best as possible. When it comes to wheels I stick with what it came with and just paint them.

V2Rocket

function, but try to make it look good if possible.

67King

Going fast is looking good.

blown 944

Definitely a function guy. Once Apon a time I tried the form route in addition to function. Realized it wasn't as much fun. Sometimes I envy the form crowd, but then I go burn rubber and feel just fine with my hoopty