03-31-2012, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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need an explanation
I have a 2010 LS and a buddy of mine has a 2005(?) SRT4 Neon and is always getting under my skin that his car is faster then mine. I understand that weight is a huge factor between the two but I'm constantly having to justify why I won't street race or race at a drag strip. Street racing is illegal and dangerous is why I refuse to do that but as far as strips, I won't unless its another muscle car.
Am I wrong when I say for it to be fair I'd have to add either a Turbo or supercharger to mine just to even it or when he shows me a video of a stage 3 turbo neon against a stock SS that's not far odds and its like a little lap dog barking at a full size dog? Isn't that why there's classes when racing? You wouldn't put a formula 1 against a nascar and call that fair Thanks guys, after two years its really starting to bug me lol |
03-31-2012, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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You drive a street car, and so does he...nothing like a formula 1 vs NASCAR...you can just tell him you'll lose and his car is faster if that's how you feel
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03-31-2012, 07:35 PM | #3 |
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My son in law also has an SRT4, I think he is now at stage 3 with bigger turbo etc. I don't even want to know how much $$$ he has in that thing but I know for sure, I will not race him under ANY circumstance, not worth it...
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03-31-2012, 07:35 PM | #4 |
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why does it matter if his car is faster than yours?
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03-31-2012, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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Dann, its a neon!!! dont sweat it. It has as much appeal as a ladybug
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03-31-2012, 07:43 PM | #6 |
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+1, his needs to be faster to get away before people see him driving it. You can spend some money and run him down, but why?? Let him run away with his cr*ppy car and you cruise along and enjoy the looks you get in yours.
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03-31-2012, 07:47 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2010 LS Camaro Bumblebee Join Date: Jun 2010
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I forgot to mention he's 21 and I'm 24. And the looks I get are always a good feeling, especially the female variety, while he gets none unless its a teen who just watched fast and furious. Am I right though they're different classes so its not a valid statement?
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04-01-2012, 06:22 PM | #9 |
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04-01-2012, 07:05 PM | #10 |
Shark attack!
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From she is out of my league, "Not even the creator of the Neon drives a Neon...."
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04-01-2012, 07:05 PM | #11 |
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They're not different classes. It's not like you're comparing your car to a purpose built race car or anything. Just admit to your friend that he'll beat you in a car race.
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04-01-2012, 08:12 PM | #12 | |
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04-01-2012, 08:17 PM | #13 |
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Don't sweat it. If he's stock, throw on some mods and you will hang with him. If he's been modding it, then just let it go. Once you go FI then you can keep adding power until it grenades, so there's nothing you can do to keep up with him unless you want to play the same game. You always have him beat in the sexy factor.
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04-01-2012, 08:24 PM | #14 |
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This is a case of someone being scared that they just might get beat by a 4 banger POS. Don't sweat it, you can't win them all ,and no one has the fastest car. There is always someone faster.
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