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=Stephens= · 07-04-2012, 12:28 PM

No matter how much money you spend and how fast your car is...there will always be someone faster. So what's the point of trying to be the fastest? The max speed limit is 75mph on most interstates and to drive it down a track for only a 1/4 mile... Is it personal satisfaction to say your the fastest?

My Honda 1000RR is only 4 cylinders and is faster than most street cars and only cost me $5,500.

tys2010camaro · 07-04-2012, 12:31 PM

If you have to ask, You wouldn't understand.

camarozzzz · 07-04-2012, 12:32 PM

Your main assumption - which I feel is false - is that people only buy cars to go fast. There are too many variables that come into play that determine why a car is being bought; speed is but one of them!

I bought a v6 Camaro because it suits me and it is what I like, sure I would like more torque - such as the v8 offers, but speed is a low priority for me.

This post seems like something I have heard a parent ask before :P

kannon · 07-04-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tys2010camaro

If you have to ask, You wouldn't understand.

+10000

With the OP's logic, we should have 4 bangers in our cars because it's all about show and not go. This is slow car loser talk IMO.

Interlux · 07-04-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

No matter how much money you spend and how fast your car is...there will always be someone faster. So what's the point of trying to be the fastest? The max speed limit is 75mph on most interstates and to drive it down a track for only a 1/4 mile... Is it personal satisfaction to say your the fastest?

My Honda 1000RR is only 4 cylinders and is faster than most street cars and only cost me $5,500.

What's the poverty level in your area? Find a job that makes just over it...I mean why would you want to make any more than that? No matter what someone will have more money than you and be able to buy more than you...

See what I did there?

swizlstik · 07-04-2012, 12:35 PM

Don't forget about torque. With speed comes torque. You can feel all kinds of torque without ever getting close to 75mph.

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camarozzzz · 07-04-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Interlux

What's the poverty level in your area? Find a job that makes just over it...I mean why would you want to make any more than that? No matter what someone will have more money than you and be able to buy more than you...

See what I did there?

Do you by any chance work for the corporations :P more money more money more money!!!

*SSE 4 2SS* · 07-04-2012, 12:51 PM

Be nice folks...

OP,

I am building a car in the hopes of setting a record for 5th Gen Camaros in the Standing Mile...

Why???

Because I can and it interests me... It's a challenge... Life would be really boring if we accepted the status quo for everything and didn't challenge ourselves to be better... to do better... even if fleetingly, only a moment... Yes, if I manage to set a record, there will be someone to come along and beat my speed... So be it... and Kudo's to them...

Haven't you ever wanted to be the best at something... I sure have... Not for bragging rights... not for glory, just to be able to know I accomplished something no one had ever managed prior to me....

Here's the icing on this... How about the Worlds fastest 5th Gen in the standing mile, and be able to cruise down the highway knocking down 23+ miles per gallon... with A/C, leather seats, stereo, etc...

No, I won't be driving 200 + mph on the highway... but I could... I won't be racing from stop light to stop light, but I could...

CamaroWinz · 07-04-2012, 12:56 PM

I got as far as "Kearney, Nebraska" and just dismissed the whole thread.

TheNewCzar · 07-04-2012, 12:59 PM

Asking this question in a muscle car forum is like putting a meat suit on and jumping into the lion den at the zoo.

ParisTNDude · 07-04-2012, 01:07 PM

I agree, you probably wouldn't understang. But, I think it's the same reason that you enjoy riding on a roller coaster...there's certainly no practical need to do so, you surely get off at the same place you got on, but the feeling is exhilerating and fun! I don't thoroughly enjoy driving my VW Passat, but it has a practical application. I drive the Camaro when I want to feel good! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

jd10013 · 07-04-2012, 01:13 PM

I would imagine its just like every other aspect of someone's life, you want to be the best, you want to finish first.

mst504 · 07-04-2012, 01:18 PM

I'm a adrenaline junky, and it makes me feel like a man.

Duflar · 07-04-2012, 01:19 PM

The answer is at your nearest NHRA track. Go on a day that the top fuel cars are running and you'll be addicted too.

2SSRSinNC · 07-04-2012, 01:24 PM

The feeling of the thrust is like crack for me, plus when I give people a ride they suspect nothing until I jam the throttle. Their faces are priceless! I may be selling her for something else soon though... want a vert of som sort.

bumblebeecamaro · 07-04-2012, 01:25 PM

I don't want to be the fastest because I know my wallet can never hang with some of the high rollers on this forum. but.........

I do love knowing I have a little over 500hp (Maggie 2300 setup) on tap to propel my car if and when I need that extra "ooooommmph" in the future.

tys2010camaro · 07-04-2012, 01:30 PM

I placed a blog earlyer about the Silverstate Classic racing from Ely to Vegas. There was a camaro with aV-6 that raced last year and he raced in the 125 MPH class and he had a great time. Our fifth Gen Camaros can cruise at high speeds and not be pounding your car. Stock SS's are running in the 145 150 class. Yes speed cost's money but if you want to be able to cruise at 150 on a public highway and not get thrown in the pokey. this is it.

mntgome1 · 07-04-2012, 01:40 PM

I have speed on tap just incase a zombie hops into a mustang to catch me.

Abomb1223 · 07-04-2012, 02:03 PM

I think people post things like this just for the reaction factor. So my reaction is . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jay23 · 07-04-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroWinz

I got as far as "Kearney, Nebraska" and just dismissed the whole thread.

lol now wait a minute, kansas is not much better, but there are still plenty of gear heads here, hell we dont have much else to do!

MediumLabowski · 07-04-2012, 02:10 PM

Why do grown men get jazz-hands when lady gaga gets on stage?... Why do republicans vote in wall street loyalists, and then are suprised when unions get busted up?... The same reason i go fast, i just gotta.

bluetooth-ss · 07-04-2012, 02:16 PM

Just because.

SS King · 07-04-2012, 02:16 PM

sounds like you own a V6

2010 SSRS · 07-04-2012, 02:27 PM

FAST is good, why do you want to go slow.

tomlink · 07-04-2012, 02:33 PM

The OP profile says he drives a 2011 BAMF. Can someone explain what a BAMF is?

07-04-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
=Stephens= OIF Veteran Drives: 2011 LS BAMF Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Go Big Red Posts: 3,306 View My Garage	Why do you want to go fast? No matter how much money you spend and how fast your car is...there will always be someone faster. So what's the point of trying to be the fastest? The max speed limit is 75mph on most interstates and to drive it down a track for only a 1/4 mile... Is it personal satisfaction to say your the fastest? My Honda 1000RR is only 4 cylinders and is faster than most street cars and only cost me $5,500. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/nate.stephens.5?ref=tn_tnmn

07-04-2012, 12:35 PM	#6
swizlstik Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 1,273 View My Garage	Don't forget about torque. With speed comes torque. You can feel all kinds of torque without ever getting close to 75mph. --- I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?wami15 __________________

07-04-2012, 12:51 PM	#8
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: LS-3 429 TT with other odds-n-ends Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kyle Tx Posts: 11,646	Be nice folks... OP, I am building a car in the hopes of setting a record for 5th Gen Camaros in the Standing Mile... Why??? Because I can and it interests me... It's a challenge... Life would be really boring if we accepted the status quo for everything and didn't challenge ourselves to be better... to do better... even if fleetingly, only a moment... Yes, if I manage to set a record, there will be someone to come along and beat my speed... So be it... and Kudo's to them... Haven't you ever wanted to be the best at something... I sure have... Not for bragging rights... not for glory, just to be able to know I accomplished something no one had ever managed prior to me.... Here's the icing on this... How about the Worlds fastest 5th Gen in the standing mile, and be able to cruise down the highway knocking down 23+ miles per gallon... with A/C, leather seats, stereo, etc... No, I won't be driving 200 + mph on the highway... but I could... I won't be racing from stop light to stop light, but I could... __________________

07-04-2012, 01:07 PM	#11
ParisTNDude Drives: 2006 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 1,917 View My Garage	I agree, you probably wouldn't understang. But, I think it's the same reason that you enjoy riding on a roller coaster...there's certainly no practical need to do so, you surely get off at the same place you got on, but the feeling is exhilerating and fun! I don't thoroughly enjoy driving my VW Passat, but it has a practical application. I drive the Camaro when I want to feel good! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! __________________ Current ride: 2006 Corvette, LG long tube headers, HF cats, Xpipe, Vararam, Vmax ported throttle body, Z06 bi-mode axle backs, Fast LSXR 102 intake, DynoSpeed tune Dragtimes link: http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...html?r=1"]2010

07-04-2012, 01:18 PM	#13
mst504 Caffeine Injected Drives: 2010 Orange SS L99 HPE Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 682	I'm a adrenaline junky, and it makes me feel like a man. __________________ 2010 2SS HPE Supercharged Installed- LS3 Conversion with LS9 Cam, Maggie 3.6 Pulley, 1:1 Cog Drive, KB BAP, Borla ATAK, Kooks LT, Yank Torque Converter, Vmax TB, RX Breather, Elite Engineering Catch Can, PFADT Rear Arm Package, ADM Transmission Cooler Purchased Needs To Be Installed - Dual Aeroforce Gauges To Come - More Suspension, More RWHP 505rwhp 547lbs Torque at 7lbs of Boost Converted, tuned, by Atlpf.com

07-04-2012, 12:31 PM	#2
tys2010camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 242	If you have to ask, You wouldn't understand.

07-04-2012, 12:32 PM	#3
camarozzzz Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 889	Your main assumption - which I feel is false - is that people only buy cars to go fast. There are too many variables that come into play that determine why a car is being bought; speed is but one of them! I bought a v6 Camaro because it suits me and it is what I like, sure I would like more torque - such as the v8 offers, but speed is a low priority for me. This post seems like something I have heard a parent ask before :P

07-04-2012, 12:56 PM	#9
CamaroWinz Drives: 2LT/RS (TBD) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Englishtown NJ Posts: 211	I got as far as "Kearney, Nebraska" and just dismissed the whole thread.

07-04-2012, 12:59 PM	#10
TheNewCzar Drives: 2011 SS Rally Yellow Vert, 2000 WS6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 131	Asking this question in a muscle car forum is like putting a meat suit on and jumping into the lion den at the zoo.

07-04-2012, 01:13 PM	#12
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 1,851	I would imagine its just like every other aspect of someone's life, you want to be the best, you want to finish first.

07-04-2012, 01:19 PM	#14
Duflar Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 357 View My Garage	The answer is at your nearest NHRA track. Go on a day that the top fuel cars are running and you'll be addicted too. __________________

07-04-2012, 01:24 PM	#15
2SSRSinNC Apricot idea killer Drives: '12 SW 2SSRS LS3 w/roof '10 Slade Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TRE4 Posts: 205	The feeling of the thrust is like crack for me, plus when I give people a ride they suspect nothing until I jam the throttle. Their faces are priceless! I may be selling her for something else soon though... want a vert of som sort. __________________ \| Polished 2.9L Whipple \| AAC ColorSHIFT 2.0, Fog Halos, License Plate LEDs, Interior & Engine Bay LEDs \| 15% Tint \| Backyard Customz Tune \| Pfadt \| Nitrous Outlet \| Kooks \| RotoFab CAI \| GM GFX \| White Bowtie Overlays \| GTS Head/Fog Covers \| Tinted Markers/Tails \|

07-04-2012, 01:25 PM	#16
bumblebeecamaro ZL1 lover-4-life Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,586 View My Garage	I don't want to be the fastest because I know my wallet can never hang with some of the high rollers on this forum. but......... I do love knowing I have a little over 500hp (Maggie 2300 setup) on tap to propel my car if and when I need that extra "ooooommmph" in the future. __________________ Click here for my ZL1 journal

07-04-2012, 01:30 PM	#17
tys2010camaro Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 242	I placed a blog earlyer about the Silverstate Classic racing from Ely to Vegas. There was a camaro with aV-6 that raced last year and he raced in the 125 MPH class and he had a great time. Our fifth Gen Camaros can cruise at high speeds and not be pounding your car. Stock SS's are running in the 145 150 class. Yes speed cost's money but if you want to be able to cruise at 150 on a public highway and not get thrown in the pokey. this is it.

07-04-2012, 01:40 PM	#18
mntgome1 Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Home of the Blue Crab Posts: 882	I have speed on tap just incase a zombie hops into a mustang to catch me. __________________

07-04-2012, 02:03 PM	#19
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 V6 Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 532	I think people post things like this just for the reaction factor. So my reaction is . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

07-04-2012, 02:10 PM	#21
MediumLabowski Drives: EVO X, C5 gone:( Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phila burbs Posts: 122	Why do grown men get jazz-hands when lady gaga gets on stage?... Why do republicans vote in wall street loyalists, and then are suprised when unions get busted up?... The same reason i go fast, i just gotta.

07-04-2012, 02:16 PM	#22
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2005 TITAN Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 1,665	Just because. __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

07-04-2012, 02:16 PM	#23
SS King Drives: a Panty Dropper Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dehi Posts: 483	sounds like you own a V6 __________________

07-04-2012, 02:27 PM	#24
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,027 View My Garage	FAST is good, why do you want to go slow. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-04-2012, 02:33 PM	#25
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 469 View My Garage	The OP profile says he drives a 2011 BAMF. Can someone explain what a BAMF is?