What Are My Chances???
11-10-2007, 08:47 AM
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Perhaps, then, you should also learn to spell the word connoisseur. 
You didn't specify, but I take it the Z guy wants a drag race. You can tell him about the differences in vintage and purpose: that the 930 was built 20-30 years ago and his is a modern car; that the 930 was meant to go fast, but also left and right on a roadcourse, while he's building his car to be a drag racer. But he'll just take all those as excuses for you not wanting to get embarrassed. So, to shut him up (if it really bothers you that much), you'll have to race him. Just make sure you do it at the local dragstrip. While you may (or may not) be able to control your car in a race-type application, you can't control the other guy, nor other traffic/pedestrians/animals/etc. There was an article in the LA Times this past week about the police finally catching some guy who killed a Mom and child last month in a street race.
You didn't specify, but I take it the Z guy wants a drag race. You can tell him about the differences in vintage and purpose: that the 930 was built 20-30 years ago and his is a modern car; that the 930 was meant to go fast, but also left and right on a roadcourse, while he's building his car to be a drag racer. But he'll just take all those as excuses for you not wanting to get embarrassed. So, to shut him up (if it really bothers you that much), you'll have to race him. Just make sure you do it at the local dragstrip. While you may (or may not) be able to control your car in a race-type application, you can't control the other guy, nor other traffic/pedestrians/animals/etc. There was an article in the LA Times this past week about the police finally catching some guy who killed a Mom and child last month in a street race.
11-10-2007, 08:56 AM
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UPDATE:
Last night there were some "friendly" contests between the Z & the NSX, and a couple of highly modded hondas, and an EVO... Long story short, the Z got a tune & its issues were ironed out...it walked the NSX by about 2 car lengths...
It seems that the strongest car that ran was a built '06 Evo. He was a friend of the Z guy, and he walked the Z... My friend's highly modded Supra was having clutch issues so he did not put the EVO in its place (ie he did not run)...
I got a good look at the Z and it is an automatic...I also overheard him say that the engine is NOT built. I think he bought a kit, had it slapped on, and then tuned the car...
I have decided that if I am going to follow these guys to tracks and drag race, I am going to buy a 90s Mustang for CHEAP and beat the hell out of it. I don't like racing the 930, although after I get my headers next week, I am going to have the car tuned and have a friendly roll-on with this guy....
PS - I will be sure to post up my dyno numbers after the headers are on & the car is tuned...
Last night there were some "friendly" contests between the Z & the NSX, and a couple of highly modded hondas, and an EVO... Long story short, the Z got a tune & its issues were ironed out...it walked the NSX by about 2 car lengths...
It seems that the strongest car that ran was a built '06 Evo. He was a friend of the Z guy, and he walked the Z... My friend's highly modded Supra was having clutch issues so he did not put the EVO in its place (ie he did not run)...
I got a good look at the Z and it is an automatic...I also overheard him say that the engine is NOT built. I think he bought a kit, had it slapped on, and then tuned the car...
I have decided that if I am going to follow these guys to tracks and drag race, I am going to buy a 90s Mustang for CHEAP and beat the hell out of it. I don't like racing the 930, although after I get my headers next week, I am going to have the car tuned and have a friendly roll-on with this guy....
PS - I will be sure to post up my dyno numbers after the headers are on & the car is tuned...
11-10-2007, 12:18 PM
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Show me pics of your car please?
11-10-2007, 12:47 PM
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11-10-2007, 12:50 PM
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11-10-2007, 01:48 PM
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You can take him if you stay in second gear and hit the gas as it gets into the boost and shift into third at redline and keep going. No way he keeps up, IMO.
It helps to take the spare tire out of your car and run it at about a quarter tank of gas. Spray out all your window washer fluid and remove your rear seat tops. That will make a noticeable difference. You will save almost 150 pounds if you do all the above compared to having a full tank of gas.
What I would do is find a windy road out in the middle of nowhere and get to know the road and take him out on it. I bet you are a better driver than anybody that would consider an automatic. Get your car set up so it handles just right, and outdrive the guy.
Then you can make fun of HIS drivings skills, not just the car.
It helps to take the spare tire out of your car and run it at about a quarter tank of gas. Spray out all your window washer fluid and remove your rear seat tops. That will make a noticeable difference. You will save almost 150 pounds if you do all the above compared to having a full tank of gas.
What I would do is find a windy road out in the middle of nowhere and get to know the road and take him out on it. I bet you are a better driver than anybody that would consider an automatic. Get your car set up so it handles just right, and outdrive the guy.
Then you can make fun of HIS drivings skills, not just the car.
11-10-2007, 02:53 PM
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that is a hot looking car!
the ruf wheels and the tinted windows (btw...tinted windows are not usually my thing but i must admit that they look killer!!!) really make the car look the business!!!!!!!!
myles, wait to run this guy...get the headers and the hfs mounted. do not do it until then as you know that you want the security of a certain win. the car will be bloody quick with those mods!!!
the car is sexy as hell though!!!!!!!
the ruf wheels and the tinted windows (btw...tinted windows are not usually my thing but i must admit that they look killer!!!) really make the car look the business!!!!!!!!
myles, wait to run this guy...get the headers and the hfs mounted. do not do it until then as you know that you want the security of a certain win. the car will be bloody quick with those mods!!!
the car is sexy as hell though!!!!!!!
11-10-2007, 02:56 PM
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oh...do NOT attempt to try to clean out your old oil supply line before re-using it for the new turbo.
you MUST get a new oil supply line...PERIOD!!!!!!
it will prevent probable heart burn...trust me!!!!!
you MUST get a new oil supply line...PERIOD!!!!!!
it will prevent probable heart burn...trust me!!!!!
11-10-2007, 07:32 PM
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Beautiful car, BTW. I've always loved the look of the RUF wheels.
Fat chance you'll be able to get the Z to race on anything other than a straight line. The guy will create all sorts of excuses why he can't/won't. But if you can sucker him into that, it won't even be a contest.
11-10-2007, 08:15 PM
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You are right Nathan- it should have been alittle faster but mine is an 85 with a 4spd, I took it easy between gears, had an almost full tank of gas and a passenger- my Daughter is also a little Porsche adict. It was a fun run... so shave a few tenths and we are right on.