I got called out today
Today some kids called me out to race them in the 1/4 mile
One has a chevy Nova, dont know the year, and wants to race for $100 ( I dont think its in my best interests to do that race) Other has a Chevy Impala, Also unsure of the year, but its the kids moms car so im sure its a newer one, and with no money. Ideas? |
Originally Posted by 86zMan
Ideas?
Race :D Ya don't HAVE to put $ down. |
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Race :D Ya don't HAVE to put $ down.
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u drive an na dont you? my god, get a snail on that thing instead of racing it all the time, other wise ur big ego will be drawn from you resulting in withdrawl.
seriously dude, an na with an exhaust goes slower than a stock turbo, and the nas are crap. |
Originally Posted by shawn86t
u drive an na dont you? my god, get a snail on that thing instead of racing it all the time, other wise ur big ego will be drawn from you resulting in withdrawl.
seriously dude, an na with an exhaust goes slower than a stock turbo, and the nas are crap. and i really dont care that my Car is an N/A i can still have fun with it so damn stfu. I only have to wait a year and a half before i either get a TT 91 300zx or early 90's TT Zx engine to put in my car. And no sh*t! i didnt know that a NA went slower than a Turbo! omg omg omg! really? Dude, im not retarded. |
Originally Posted by shawn86t
u drive an na dont you? my god, get a snail on that thing instead of racing it all the time, other wise ur big ego will be drawn from you resulting in withdrawl.
seriously dude, an na with an exhaust goes slower than a stock turbo, and the nas are crap. |
I think what shawn is saying is that the NA's weren't meant to race, that's what the turbos' were made for. until then, I guess you got to work with what you got. I'd say both cars would beat you.
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Originally Posted by emo236
I think what shawn is saying is that the NA's weren't meant to race, that's what the turbos' were made for. until then, I guess you got to work with what you got. I'd say both cars would beat you.
haha Sorry but im 17 w/no job at the moment so turbo really isnt a concern for now. Im just fixing the things that need to be fixed and doing an engine mod here and there. |
I don't know why anyone would say that the NA Z31 is "SLOW". Turbo or not, it will outperform 90% of the stock N/A cars on the road still. Yes, a turbo car is faster, but the N/A is not exactly a slug. Lighten up a little on the bashing. Not everyone wants or can afford a turbo. As far as the two prospective race opponents, I'd be more worried about the newer car than the Nova. Unless that Nova has a lot of goodies under the hood it shouldn't be quicker or faster. Did you guys know that the Spanish phrase NoVa means "No Go"? :D I think instead of giving him a hard time for not having a turbo, some of you could be a little less critical and more realistic. If he gets smoked... So what? Lesson learned.
Rod. |
I'm not being critical, I'm just telling you what Nissan's intentions were. Sure you can have fun with your NA, but I wouldn't expect to race a muscle car for $100 and win. If he wants to put money on it, he's not slow. The fastest car I've ever been in was a 1500hp chevelle (scary!)....muscle cars are no joke for straight line runs. Even if he's running a plain SBC 350 with a 4barrel, he could give you problems.
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moral of the story... race him and then you'll know.
Like good ol' DMX says "Talk is cheap mother f*cker" Maybe the NoVa is tits... maybe it's not. If you're not racing for $$$, who cares? Give it a go! I doubt you'd be mocked more for racing & losing, than if you kept backin out of the invite. |
Originally Posted by RodMoyes
I don't know why anyone would say that the NA Z31 is "SLOW". Turbo or not, it will outperform 90% of the stock N/A cars on the road still. Yes, a turbo car is faster, but the N/A is not exactly a slug. Lighten up a little on the bashing. Not everyone wants or can afford a turbo. As far as the two prospective race opponents, I'd be more worried about the newer car than the Nova. Unless that Nova has a lot of goodies under the hood it shouldn't be quicker or faster. Did you guys know that the Spanish phrase NoVa means "No Go"? :D I think instead of giving him a hard time for not having a turbo, some of you could be a little less critical and more realistic. If he gets smoked... So what? Lesson learned.
Rod.
Originally Posted by NismoPick
moral of the story... race him and then you'll know.
Like good ol' DMX says "Talk is cheap mother f*cker" Maybe the NoVa is tits... maybe it's not. If you're not racing for $$$, who cares? Give it a go! I doubt you'd be mocked more for racing & losing, than if you kept backin out of the invite. |
okay sorry should have typed it when i was sober. Your NA although modified is no weapon by far. and sorry if it seemed to offend you, but NA's look fast, but arn't. Race them, loose the hundred dollars and rethink your plans. however since your in america, wouldn't it be a better idea to use that hundred to save for the turbo conversion then show them what a real zed can do?
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Originally Posted by shawn86t
okay sorry should have typed it when i was sober. Your NA although modified is no weapon by far. and sorry if it seemed to offend you, but NA's look fast, but arn't. Race them, loose the hundred dollars and rethink your plans. however since your in america, wouldn't it be a better idea to use that hundred to save for the turbo conversion then show them what a real zed can do?
Im in no rush to be the fastest car out there, im graduating next year and iv been talking to my dad about 2 things that would allow me to have alot of speed Either dropping in a 90's TT engine into my z31 or buying a 90's TT z32 for me. |
"Either dropping in a 90's TT engine into my z31.........."
if only it were a matter of switching :( we can only dream |
Originally Posted by shawn86t
"Either dropping in a 90's TT engine into my z31.........."
if only it were a matter of switching :( we can only dream |
It's cool to race cars to see where you'd be. That's why you can go to the track. One, thing...an impala isn't a "newer faster" car...comparatively. It should be a pretty good match though. A guy at my summer job got one of the new impala SS's (the SC'd one) I wasn't that impressed personally with what it should be, neither was he, especially since all the little accessories have been breaking on it. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by emo236
It's cool to race cars to see where you'd be. That's why you can go to the track. One, thing...an impala isn't a "newer faster" car...comparatively. It should be a pretty good match though. A guy at my summer job got one of the new impala SS's (the SC'd one) I wasn't that impressed personally with what it should be, neither was he, especially since all the little accessories have been breaking on it. Good luck.
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My winning list mainly consists of riced out Honda's :D. I've also beaten camaro's, firebirds, mustangs, Grand Prix GTs, and a crap load of other vehicles.
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autocross, its legal & fun look into it SCCA whould have a chapter near you
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The nova is a 77 and he says he thinks the Impala is an '03
Still working on seeing if they are Automatic/Manual |
Originally Posted by 86zMan
The nova is a 77 and he says he thinks the Impala is an '03
Still working on seeing if they are Automatic/Manual back on topic!!! |
I'm tellin ya, I wouldn't be at all surprised if you wiped out the NOVA and got broke-off by the Impala:eek:
Rod. |
Originally Posted by RodMoyes
I'm tellin ya, I wouldn't be at all surprised if you wiped out the NOVA and got broke-off by the Impala:eek:
Rod. |
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What's the power to weight ratio of the Z as opposed to the chevy nova with a stock 350? (might be a 307?). My Z's a turbo and when it's cold outside; it really goes, but if the air and motor are hot... it's not much to brag about. So, the non-turbo might have it's hands full with even an old 350/at with smog control and all.
Brent |
Originally Posted by brent early
What's the power to weight ratio of the Z as opposed to the chevy nova with a stock 350? (might be a 307?). My Z's a turbo and when it's cold outside; it really goes, but if the air and motor are hot... it's not much to brag about. So, the non-turbo might have it's hands full with even an old 350/at with smog control and all.
Brent |
LOL Check this out Turn your Distributor cap to as far advanced as u can get it, take off your catalistic converter its only 4 17mm bolts then go race the nova EAZY FIX for HIGH HORSE POWER GAIN
1982 ZXT 2+2 blue on blue running stock boost until i take off the POV 1993 300zx 2+2 pretty nice show car 1990 300zx 2 seater my new fixer upper !!! |
Originally Posted by nismo619
Turn your Distributor cap to as far advanced as u can get it,
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he's right, you're talking about advancing your timing, not as easily done correctly on a computer controlled car. too much could cause some detonation.
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The only thing lamer than street racing is internet message board racing what-ifs.
Want to know who's faster? Take it to a track. |
Originally Posted by AZ-ZBum
The only thing lamer than street racing is internet message board racing what-ifs.
Want to know who's faster? Take it to a track. :D :D (I think he still might win even with the trailer) http://www.bob2000.com/bpinto.jpg |
Ya gotta watch out for some of those old Pintos. I used to have a '74 Pinto wagon with a seriously built 289 under the hood. Outside it was bone stock ghetto. That thing was insane! I got it from some surfer dude in Huntington Beach for $400.00 back in '87 because I needed something to carry my surfboards in myself. That car was a blast. People would see it and talk smack until I showed them what it could do:eek:
Rod. |
Originally Posted by AZ-ZBum
The only thing lamer than street racing is internet message board racing what-ifs.
Since you're so big on spelling and grammar, I thought I would quickly point out that "lamer" is not a word:eek: I think maybe you meant to write "more lame" instead:D Rod. |
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=lamer
Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect. I do mess up occasionally. But usually only when I'm very hungover or very drunk. |
I got an idea to help make your car faster for a guy on a budget. Put your car on a diet. Take out the big heavy subs and box. Loose the spare tire, and jack. Yank out all the carpet. Ditch the passenger seat...you don't want your buddy riding with you during the race anyway. Pull off your AC and cruise control from under the hood...don't need those when your foot is to the floor. Pull off your sway bars...again not needed in the 1/4 mile. There, that should be enough to make it close.
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Originally Posted by AZ-ZBum
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=lamer
Don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect. I do mess up occasionally. But usually only when I'm very hungover or very drunk. Rod. |
If the word is incorrect and used appropriately in a sentence, how can the grammar be poor?
The basic rules for using more and most usually state to use them when the words have two or more syllables in the basic word (or was it three?). There are always exceptions, but lame to lamer or lamest isn't one of them. My biggest pet peeve about grammar is idiots who use "U" and "R" for "you" and "are". And those other jackasses who can't differentiate between "you're" and "your"; "their", "there", and "they're"; and other words that are contracted with apostrophes. It's basic words that should have been taught in 4th grade that 16, 17, and 18 year olds can't seem to get right. The internet is making kids dumber and dumber. I wonder if we'll even have anyone smart enough left to take over by the time I actually am old enough to retire. |
I feel your pain AZ ZBum. I really do. I wonder myself sometimes how some of the kids coming out of High School are ever going to function in society. Not to say that all kids in that generation are lost... Just a larger number than previous generations. I was just busting your balls on the Grammar thing. I have to hand it to you though. I have never seen the word "Lamer" used as anything other than an adjective;).
Rod. |
Yeah. I know. But it is used as an adjective.
"The only thing lamer than street racing is internet message board racing what-ifs." restated: Message board racing what-ifs are lamer than street racing. Back on subject, did 86zman ever race either of the other cars? |
Originally Posted by AZ-ZBum
Back on subject, did 86zman ever race either of the other cars?
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I'm sure if he had taken on either of those cars yet, we would have been the first to hear about it. When and if it does happen, I'm sure we will know in short order. By the way, I meant adjective describing a person rather than a situation... (i.e. that dude is such a lamer!):) It just seemed slightly odd or out of place. It was also way past my bed time or I would have been clearer... Or is it "more clear"?:eek:
Rod. |
well. I beat the Mighty Si Runnign on 5cylinders. lol it ahd a mad WRX sound to it. lol
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Originally Posted by bardabe
lol it ahd a mad WRX sound to it.
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they usually sound very deep and throaty...a little raspy too.
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only a WRX can sound like that?
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or any other flat four. like, an old volkswagon bug, microbus, karman ghia
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hows about highway drags with rolling starts? does that count as accurate? hows about my zed upagainst a skyline r33 with 14 psi, 4 inch exhaust, power intake, ecu and a manual box? against my auto slusher with 12 psi boost, FMIC, 3 inch exhaust, power intake? Was a blast! skyline got owned! from 170 up he was left way behind :)
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Originally Posted by shawn86t
hows about highway drags with rolling starts? does that count as accurate? hows about my zed upagainst a skyline r33 with 14 psi, 4 inch exhaust, power intake, ecu and a manual box? against my auto slusher with 12 psi boost, FMIC, 3 inch exhaust, power intake? Was a blast! skyline got owned! from 170 up he was left way behind :)
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well im taking him up the drags soon, so then i'll be able to present a time slip. keeping in mind that the skylines running the paper sized intercooler, and doesnt have any handling gear for corners. it was a good race, bro in law was actually shocked.
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So this thread is over a week old now... 86: u race them yet?
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