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102SS · 05-29-2018, 06:24 PM

Take it to test and tune and get your fix there.

I try to go once or twice a month $50 in fees and $50 bucks in gas is a lot cheaper than the severe penalties we have up here.

I don't have a Z/28 but jackwads always want to race me on the street.

JUSTIFIED · 05-29-2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by '14RedHotZ

You definitely have to be smart about foolish things. I wont bother racing someone on a road with side streets or sidewalks. Too many bistandards. If you lived more in the country, there's roads that are more "acceptable".

All that said, I've received a ticket in TX for 85 in a 80. You can get in trouble when you least expect it. Since then, I bought a really nice radar detector... but that only helps so much. It's a calculated risk... is it worth the reward? That's what you have to answer before you bury the go fast pedal.

How are you liking the mods so far? Did the car pick up as much as you hoped?

Thanks for asking about mods. I am very happy w/ the end product. Gained roughly 150 rwp and nearly 100 rwt (still NA). It's a beast unleashed when I want it to be and still fairly docile when just cruising. Am still learning the cam behavior, as sometimes it'll stumble a bit. However, have only stalled it once and that was while backing up. Now, I just need a bigger gas tank so I don't have to stop for fill ups so frequently. ;-)

Matty Ice · 05-30-2018, 07:14 AM

Few of the reasons I don't is because my car is not set up for straight line racing and the road is not set up for my car. Although I am confident in my driving, I am not in the other asshat's abilities. All it takes is for them to lose control and injure themselves or others and your facing serious charges and a lawsuit. Not to mention, the other guy is usually in a lessor car. With the HS aged kids I will give a 3-4 sec hit to show the "kids" what it's got. I remember being their age and excited to see certain cars driving on the road and wanting to see how quick they are. I like to see them smile just the way I did, funny how it all comes full circle.

MrRaZ28 · 05-30-2018, 08:43 AM

I've had everything from beat-up minivans, to a box truck (yes... seriously) try to race me... in traffic. It always just makes me shake my head at it. I was cruising over to my parents one day, going 45 in a 45 and this Yukon XL with paper tags kept being a monstrous dumbass and kept trying to mess with me. Not interested. Done way too many stupid things in my younger years to risk my dream car for something that equates to penis-measuring. And, I have no need to measure against anyone.

YOLO Z/28 · 05-30-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

Thanks for asking about mods. I am very happy w/ the end product. Gained roughly 150 rwp and nearly 100 rwt (still NA). It's a beast unleashed when I want it to be and still fairly docile when just cruising. Am still learning the cam behavior, as sometimes it'll stumble a bit. However, have only stalled it once and that was while backing up. Now, I just need a bigger gas tank so I don't have to stop for fill ups so frequently. ;-)

A big cam definitely takes some time getting used to. Glad you're enjoying it! I've never regretted a performance mod to mine yet. All they do is get me to grin wider when I hit the go fast pedal!

farm rat · 05-30-2018, 11:04 AM

Yeah it's amazing what I have come up next to me trying to get me to bite...and mine is a V6. I did almost bite the other day. Thought better of it though.

BMR Sales · 05-30-2018, 11:45 AM

These guys are going to Jail for a long time - 2 days after graduating High School!

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publics...hool_168538297

No Need for Speed if it entails going to Jail

DRKS1D3 · 05-30-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy2tehBone

I've had everything from beat-up minivans, to a box truck (yes... seriously) try to race me... in traffic. It always just makes me shake my head at it. I was cruising over to my parents one day, going 45 in a 45 and this Yukon XL with paper tags kept being a monstrous dumbass and kept trying to mess with me. Not interested. Done way too many stupid things in my younger years to risk my dream car for something that equates to penis-measuring. And, I have no need to measure against anyone.

I'm right there with ya. Guys driving '85 Ford Tempo's, jacked-up diesel trucks and yes...30 year old mini-vans. People hear my cam/exhaust and it gets them "race-horny". Ignore them. It's not worth it. I usually chuckle and shake my head when they smash the gas pedal to the floor in their mid-80's economy sh*t box. Have fun out there, but respect the machine!

On another note, it seems as if the kid caught doing 130mph in the OP's original post, never learned his lesson. He either has the IQ of sagebrush, his daddy paid the fine and blamed the police...or both.

farm rat · 05-30-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

These guys are going to Jail for a long time - 2 days after graduating High School!

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publics...hool_168538297

No Need for Speed if it entails going to Jail

In a related article on that link, the city is lowering the speed limit from 40 to 35. Do they really think that's going to stop street racing???

It is a shame about the mother and daughter that died. Not only are the kids going to be charged with vehicular homicide they will have that on their conscience (or should) for the rest of their lives.

BMR Sales · 05-30-2018, 04:05 PM

one of the Brats wants his License back while he is out on Bail - says he has to get around as he preps for college. Sorry, Douche, you just killed two people!

JUSTIFIED · 05-30-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

one of the Brats wants his License back while he is out on Bail - says he has to get around as he preps for college. Sorry, Douche, you just killed two people!

Affluenza will probably be their plea. It happened here in Texas a while back. A kid mowed down several people while driving under the influence. Believe 1 person was killed. His lawyer argued that it wasn't his fault as he came from an affluent background that allowed him to break rules his entire life. He either got off totally or a significantly reduced sentence. They labeled him as having "Affluenza". Ridiculous, but true.

JUSTIFIED · 05-30-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '14RedHotZ

A big cam definitely takes some time getting used to. Glad you're enjoying it! I've never regretted a performance mod to mine yet. All they do is get me to grin wider when I hit the go fast pedal!

Yes, the go pedal is a tad more responsive now. I love it, but need a bigger gas tank to minimize fueling stops. ;-)

Silver14 · 05-30-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

Affluenza will probably be their plea. It happened here in Texas a while back. A kid mowed down several people while driving under the influence. Believe 1 person was killed. His lawyer argued that it wasn't his fault as he came from an affluent background that allowed him to break rules his entire life. He either got off totally or a significantly reduced sentence. They labeled him as having "Affluenza". Ridiculous, but true.

Ethan Couch, he killed 4 people. DUI and street racing are fairly similar to me - stupid, pointless, and never worth the risk.

rontammy0 · 05-30-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver14

Ethan Couch, he killed 4 people. DUI and street racing are fairly similar to me - stupid, pointless, and never worth the risk.

Ya they sure are close..one you are impaired and the other is a bad decision or just being dumb. Don't overreact.

05-29-2018, 06:24 PM	#15
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,135	Take it to test and tune and get your fix there. I try to go once or twice a month $50 in fees and $50 bucks in gas is a lot cheaper than the severe penalties we have up here. I don't have a Z/28 but jackwads always want to race me on the street. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

05-30-2018, 11:04 AM	#20
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	Yeah it's amazing what I have come up next to me trying to get me to bite...and mine is a V6. I did almost bite the other day. Thought better of it though. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

05-30-2018, 07:14 AM	#17
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Few of the reasons I don't is because my car is not set up for straight line racing and the road is not set up for my car. Although I am confident in my driving, I am not in the other asshat's abilities. All it takes is for them to lose control and injure themselves or others and your facing serious charges and a lawsuit. Not to mention, the other guy is usually in a lessor car. With the HS aged kids I will give a 3-4 sec hit to show the "kids" what it's got. I remember being their age and excited to see certain cars driving on the road and wanting to see how quick they are. I like to see them smile just the way I did, funny how it all comes full circle.

05-30-2018, 08:43 AM	#18
MrRaZ28 @MrRaZ28 Drives: 2014 Z28 #80 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 590 View My Garage	I've had everything from beat-up minivans, to a box truck (yes... seriously) try to race me... in traffic. It always just makes me shake my head at it. I was cruising over to my parents one day, going 45 in a 45 and this Yukon XL with paper tags kept being a monstrous dumbass and kept trying to mess with me. Not interested. Done way too many stupid things in my younger years to risk my dream car for something that equates to penis-measuring. And, I have no need to measure against anyone.

05-30-2018, 11:45 AM	#21
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	These guys are going to Jail for a long time - 2 days after graduating High School! http://www.tampabay.com/news/publics...hool_168538297 No Need for Speed if it entails going to Jail

05-30-2018, 04:05 PM	#24
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	one of the Brats wants his License back while he is out on Bail - says he has to get around as he preps for college. Sorry, Douche, you just killed two people!