I got called out today
11-09-2005, 09:19 PM
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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.
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11-10-2005, 08:37 PM
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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 !!!
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 !!!
11-10-2005, 09:01 PM
#28
Originally Posted by nismo619
Turn your Distributor cap to as far advanced as u can get it,
11-11-2005, 07:20 AM
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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.
Want to know who's faster? Take it to a track.
(I think he still might win even with the trailer)
11-11-2005, 11:09 AM
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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
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11-11-2005, 11:11 AM
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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
I think maybe you meant to write "more lame" insteadRod.
11-11-2005, 12:45 PM
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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.
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.
11-11-2005, 01:49 PM
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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.
11-11-2005, 02:36 PM
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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.
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.
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11-11-2005, 06:46 PM
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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.
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.
11-12-2005, 12:40 AM
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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 ***** 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
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11-12-2005, 04:46 AM
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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?
"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?
11-12-2005, 12:07 PM
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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"?
Rod.
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"?Rod.
11-14-2005, 11:16 PM
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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
11-14-2005, 11:25 PM
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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
11-15-2005, 12:18 AM
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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.
