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Old 07-26-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 84-928S-inChicagoland
Just curious to know why the race ended here. Perhaps he knew he had you 0-60 but not for long thereafter.
I had to pull into my work parking lot to the right of him and couldn't get past him in time --or keep racing to the stoplight, another 300 yds ahead... and risk further shame.

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Old 07-27-2007, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Swift
Problem with that logic is that the little bastard in the Accord doesn't know that and likely couldn't care less!
PS and you will go broke trying to educate the stupid masses.
Old 07-27-2007, 02:33 AM
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Not to butt my 968 head in here but wouldn't the best way to get those 928's faster is to lose the minivan weight? I'm sure there is extra plastic bits and heavy exhaust pipes that could improve your speed off the line.
PS I am having no troubles with any of the cars listed except the C5 Z06's and better vettes. It's nice when you can beat a C5 convertble off the line and down the road.
Old 07-27-2007, 02:36 AM
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Default sorry but 928's aren't nearly as fast as we like to believe

well then get used to losing.

I KILLED a euro 5 spd when I was driving my girlfriend's stock Accord. There were 3 passengers in the Honda, 2 in the 928. It was so embarrassing to me, because I've been a 928 enthusiast for years. I actually had to lift off the pedal in order to allow the screaming catless 928 to keep up. The 928 driver is well known for his lead foot and crazy stunts. He certainly used every hp he could out of his car.

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Don't race any more Honda Accords.


Originally Posted by 3000teeth
That's no longer an option.
Old 07-27-2007, 02:40 AM
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There are some cars that are faster than you, and some that are slower. Learn the difference. Race only the slower.
Old 07-27-2007, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TAREK
well then get used losing.
If I took this advice, I'd be living in Fresno, married to Medusa, collecting unemployment and driving an... '03 Accord.

Sorry, but losing aint in the blood.
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This advice was based on you not wanting to spend money to improve performance enough to beat an accord....all the while insisting on racing a faster car! No one here wants to lose, but if you insist on racing an accord, I refer to what Andrew said: "If you wanna play, you gotta pay". That is why I've spent silly money on 928's in the past 12 years...

Originally Posted by 3000teeth
If I took this advice, I'd be living in Fresno, married to Medusa, collecting unemployment and driving an... '03 Accord.

Sorry, but losing aint in the blood.
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TAREK
This advice was based on you not wanting to spend money to improve performance enough to beat an accord....all the while insisting on racing a faster car! No one here wants to lose, but if you insist on racing an accord, I refer to what Andrew said: "If you wanna play, you gotta pay". That is why I've spent silly money on 928's in the past 12 years...
Cool man, it's all good advice. It's not that I don't want to spend money --god knows where it's going with this car -- It's more that I don't want to shell out $5k on a supercharger that will help me beat "consumer" cars and give me only marginal performance against newer muscle. I'd rather put the $5k toward a car that will help me beat your cars. , or as Boyeee put it, toward getting an S4.

I just want my lovely OB to a be a force to be reckoned with, and remain as close to stock as possible.
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Originally Posted by 3000teeth

I just want my lovely OB to a be a force to be reckoned with, and remain as close to stock as possible.
Then get used to losing...
Old 07-27-2007, 04:02 AM
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I remember the accord ride with ya Tarek.. the problem I had was how smooth and quiet the car was ..there was no real emotion from that car like in a 928. That euro sure sounded awesome. For some very minor improvements.. Look at your exhaust, as I will be doing soon with my 79. You may also improve very slightly on knowing when to shift. A dyno run should tell you if your tuned the best..and where your cars torque is maximized... also try some high octane gas..100+....how about some GTS Mirrors
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Put a straight pipe on - The sound alone will scare the "#$*&" out of him. Ok - drop 700lbs from your car, read this link - become a wheel to wheel racer and log "Reverse Kills" on your dash.

http://www.devtools.org/rus/mtimages...d_of_speed.htm


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Old 07-27-2007, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Perez
Legally? I guess you werent on a public road.

LMAO.....
Old 07-27-2007, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 3000teeth
I'd rather put the $5k toward a car that will help me beat your cars. , or as Boyeee put it, toward getting an S4.

If what you want to do is beat cars off the line in a 928, you'll want a GT, and probably an SC. Lower gearing and 400 HP should do it. The purchase price and maintenance costs are probably equal to the down payment and monthly payments on one of these.

http://www.dodge.com/en/2007/magnum/...rt8/index.html

Then you could beat most takers in a station wagon.
Old 07-27-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 3000teeth
I just want my lovely OB to a be a force to be reckoned with, and remain as close to stock as possible.
I just now realized you have a 79.

I don't think there's a blower solution out there that will give you 500RWHP and allow you beat all those Accords.

I truly beleive that NOS is your best solution. I think it;s the only way that will give you an additional 150~200RWHP for short bursts.


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