Why do so many chase RWHP instead of track times?

[geaux_tigerss]

Originally Posted by mifbody

It's a penis measuring game either way, but the big HP vs track times is kinda like a penis pump, anyone with money can inflate (get big HP) but only those with skill know how to use it (track times). Doesn't matter how much HP you got if you're just sitting there spinning all day long off the line.

Penis measuring game? Jeez, it's a hobby. What the hell else am I supposed to throw money at?

[ddunerider]

Originally Posted by mifbody

It's a penis measuring game either way, but the big HP vs track times is kinda like a penis pump, anyone with money can inflate (get big HP) but only those with skill know how to use it (track times). Doesn't matter how much HP you got if you're just sitting there spinning all day long off the line.

[Chevrole+]

track time isn't always better than rwhp. think. if ur rolling on the highway and have more rwhp, usually ull accelerate faster. there are too many things to regulate track times. weight/traction/reaction time. if you're on the highway, ull usually pull harder with more rwhp.

[J.C.]

It's been mentioned a couple times on this thread that drag racing is hard on a car and you run the risk of breaking parts. Definitely off the line is the hardest on a car, but the rest of the run is no different than a Dyno.

And to think that you wont hurt your car on a dyno, think again. I know two cases where people had major breakdowns on a dyno - one grenaded his tranny and the other did in the motor. You run your car at high rpms, you risk damage no matter if you're on the track or on the rollers.

Now, getting out of shape at 100+mph and only two concrete walls to cushion you is another matter....but thats what separates the men from the boys!

[brantley847]

Originally Posted by geaux_tigerss

Penis measuring game? Jeez, it's a hobby. What the hell else am I supposed to throw money at?

Clearly, he was trying to be funny... it just didn't land at all. I could have laughed at the first joke... but once the reference to each of us manually pumping up our payners, just took it to another level of reeeedickulus.

[calbert1999]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

The people with big $ builds with no track time is what I find funny.

Tell that to the people that purchase $1/2mil. supercars and drive on pot holes.
Guys like me that dump a few thousand dollars on a Camaro to build it right aren't the one you should be laughing at.

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by calbert1999

Tell that to the people that purchase $1/2mil. supercars and drive on pot holes.
Guys like me that dump a few thousand dollars on a Camaro to build it right aren't the one you should be laughing at.

I'm not talking about a "a few thousand dollars"
I meant 20k and up..on any car.. that never see the track.

[calbert1999]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

I'm not talking about a "a few thousand dollars"
I meant 20k and up..on any car.. that never see the track.

I see those guys with their vehicles raised 1/2" off the ground scraping up the ashphalt with their $20k exhaust.

[scrming]

Originally Posted by v6sonoma

Anyone get get faster track times by gutting a car and tossing on some fat sticky tires. I'm more impressed with cars that go fast and are still enjoyable going out to dinner and a movie. Big HP will always mean faster than stock.

Low 13s and 3 rows of seats... LOL

[Lightrider]

Don't care about chasing RWHP nor ETs...heck, look at my sig...

But I'm absolutely lovin' it that "SUX is the coolest" and "All about the looks" are tied with ~18% votes each...frickin' hilarious...

Full disclosure, I voted for SUX....

[sasquash1984]

Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Sux2bu is the coolest.....

[sasquash1984]

Originally Posted by Padre

There is no camaraderie on the dyno. Plenty at the track.

Plus, I love "the chase". Shaving off a tenth or two by improving myself or the car gives the thrill of accomplishment. It's the whole package: performance measurement, personal achievement, and friendship.

Padre

Exactly

[xXSilencerXx]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

heres the problem with using track times. people cant drive. sometimes it doesn't show how fast a car really is. i would rather know someones power levels and assume they can drive.

plus more people relate better to power levels rather then time slip.

Then learn! That car still isn't going to be fast without a good driver, regardless of what dyno numbers is puts down.

[J.C.]

I think I'm done with this thread...see you guys over in the Drag Racing forum!