MR2 a Honda and a GT Stang
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MR2 a Honda and a GT Stang
On the way back from SH tonight I happened upon a secondary gathering near *****.
MR2 was nice enough to introduce himself once I arrived and asked if I would like to compare accelerations. Even though my car is still in ill health, with 295 HP at the rear wheels I said yes since I thought it would fun to try.
To make a long story short, from both a dead stop and rolling start, MR2 trounced me both times with his mitsu.
He then suggested that I move down the scale to one of the "all motor" hondas that was there (whose owner's name I can't remember), and since I had already smoked the clutch trying to start from a dead stop against MR2 we did a rolling start that ended up very close. Even though the spectators thought that I beat him, I never quite made up the car length that he got on me at the very start of the run. Its the first time I have ever had any honda stay ahead of me so I was very impressed
Then I met another person whose name I also can't remember with a yellow Mustang GT who was also interested in a run with a rolling start. While he also got a few car lengths on me at the very start I managed to make up about half that distance during the run. In the end he was still ahead of me so that one also went to the GT.
It was a very humbling night, but also very fun. Its also a reminder for me why I need to get some work done and add some mods to the Porsche.
Immediately after the FSF autocross on the 16th I have an appointment to leave my car at Dave White's shop for about a month while they rebuild the motor, change the ring and pinion to a lower gear and fix the FI issues.
My congradulations to everyone that kicked my ass tonight, but at the same time I'll say "just wait till next time".
MR2 was nice enough to introduce himself once I arrived and asked if I would like to compare accelerations. Even though my car is still in ill health, with 295 HP at the rear wheels I said yes since I thought it would fun to try.
To make a long story short, from both a dead stop and rolling start, MR2 trounced me both times with his mitsu.
He then suggested that I move down the scale to one of the "all motor" hondas that was there (whose owner's name I can't remember), and since I had already smoked the clutch trying to start from a dead stop against MR2 we did a rolling start that ended up very close. Even though the spectators thought that I beat him, I never quite made up the car length that he got on me at the very start of the run. Its the first time I have ever had any honda stay ahead of me so I was very impressed
Then I met another person whose name I also can't remember with a yellow Mustang GT who was also interested in a run with a rolling start. While he also got a few car lengths on me at the very start I managed to make up about half that distance during the run. In the end he was still ahead of me so that one also went to the GT.
It was a very humbling night, but also very fun. Its also a reminder for me why I need to get some work done and add some mods to the Porsche.
Immediately after the FSF autocross on the 16th I have an appointment to leave my car at Dave White's shop for about a month while they rebuild the motor, change the ring and pinion to a lower gear and fix the FI issues.
My congradulations to everyone that kicked my ass tonight, but at the same time I'll say "just wait till next time".
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I'm in line for next week, okay? Remember me?
I'll try to come out to Streetheat next week. Tonight I didn't get there until about midnight, and I didn't see anyone there.
But... if the crowd at Streetheat is as full of assholes as the crowd at the "other" spot, I may have to pass. Everybody there was so fucking rude and doing nothing but shit talking behind everyone's backs (including yours).
The only two nice people I talked to(aside from you) were the two guys I raced... and beat.
I'll try to come out to Streetheat next week. Tonight I didn't get there until about midnight, and I didn't see anyone there.
But... if the crowd at Streetheat is as full of assholes as the crowd at the "other" spot, I may have to pass. Everybody there was so fucking rude and doing nothing but shit talking behind everyone's backs (including yours).
The only two nice people I talked to(aside from you) were the two guys I raced... and beat.
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Hey man, it was nice meeting you in person. Thanks for stopping by to say hi while you were there.
Depending on the time and place, there is always a lot of shit talking going on so don't take it too serioulsy. Sometimes its just in fun, and other times its just the results of some peoples lack of social development.
Just rise above it when it does occur and I would recommend coming out to Street Heat. It is a very friendly place. Drop me a PM before next Saturday and perhaps we can go there together. It usually only feels awkward when you don't know anyone who is there.
Depending on the time and place, there is always a lot of shit talking going on so don't take it too serioulsy. Sometimes its just in fun, and other times its just the results of some peoples lack of social development.
Just rise above it when it does occur and I would recommend coming out to Street Heat. It is a very friendly place. Drop me a PM before next Saturday and perhaps we can go there together. It usually only feels awkward when you don't know anyone who is there.
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Thanks for the offer. I'll be posting in this week's "Streetheat" thread, if there is one.
I usually can't make it out until after 11pm, but next week I will be able to make it there on time.
Walking into a place where I don't know anyone doesn't really bother me... it's just the blatant rudeness that I saw that pisses me off. I hang out with a group of 3000gt/Stealth owners, and we aren't ANYTHING like the domestic owners (and one import owner) that I saw tonight. We are friendly to everyone that approaches us, whether they're in an F-body or a Kia. Those guys were yelling at the "import guys" that drove up and telling them to leave... for no reason.
We are also upfront about our mods.
The Mustang guy I raced tonight told me he was stock except gears and mufflers, then after beat him he admitted he had full length headers, o2 simulators, open exhaust, intake, ported MAS, 70mm throttle body, 3.73 L/S rear, and a chip.
He was a nice guy, but why did he have to lie about his mods?
Sorry about the rant, but I was so ready to smack someone upside their head for being rude.
I usually can't make it out until after 11pm, but next week I will be able to make it there on time.
Walking into a place where I don't know anyone doesn't really bother me... it's just the blatant rudeness that I saw that pisses me off. I hang out with a group of 3000gt/Stealth owners, and we aren't ANYTHING like the domestic owners (and one import owner) that I saw tonight. We are friendly to everyone that approaches us, whether they're in an F-body or a Kia. Those guys were yelling at the "import guys" that drove up and telling them to leave... for no reason.
We are also upfront about our mods.
The Mustang guy I raced tonight told me he was stock except gears and mufflers, then after beat him he admitted he had full length headers, o2 simulators, open exhaust, intake, ported MAS, 70mm throttle body, 3.73 L/S rear, and a chip.
He was a nice guy, but why did he have to lie about his mods?
Sorry about the rant, but I was so ready to smack someone upside their head for being rude.
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Originally posted by "400HP930"
Hey man, it was nice meeting you in person. Thanks for stopping by to say hi while you were there.
Depending on the time and place, there is always a lot of shit talking going on so don't take it too serioulsy. Sometimes its just in fun, and other times its just the results of some peoples lack of social development.
Just rise above it when it does occur and I would recommend coming out to Street Heat. It is a very friendly place. Drop me a PM before next Saturday and perhaps we can go there together. It usually only feels awkward when you don't know anyone who is there.
Hey man, it was nice meeting you in person. Thanks for stopping by to say hi while you were there.
Depending on the time and place, there is always a lot of shit talking going on so don't take it too serioulsy. Sometimes its just in fun, and other times its just the results of some peoples lack of social development.
Just rise above it when it does occur and I would recommend coming out to Street Heat. It is a very friendly place. Drop me a PM before next Saturday and perhaps we can go there together. It usually only feels awkward when you don't know anyone who is there.
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Originally posted by "400HP930"
Before or after the mods? 
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i'd like to race ya.
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OH god.. don't tell me it was THIS honda
if so, you just raced Y2JAY. he is 300zx on tamparacing
if so, you just raced Y2JAY. he is 300zx on tamparacing
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