TheQuietThings

oh man thats a shame. Those late 90's DSM's are gorgeous and fast.


... kinda how i like my girls... lol

djct_watt

I didn't say it was, it just has similarities in road presence. . . and it's just an opinion.

And a turbo eclipse is a beast. . . especially when modded.

kikcaffine

Lost
Saleen Mustang S281
Lost Bmw M3 drop top

Won
Mini Van
Ford f-150 v8

djct_watt

I know this is the tC forum. . . but I thought I'd share a story.

Now the xA is no speed demon, but it's about average; 1/4 mi in 16.7. I've had a few good kills. . . mostly annoying fart can civics that gave me the "ricer" eye. . . A very old and very beat up 240SX drop top--its engine was probably out of tune or something. . . I would think they'd be faster than that. Early in my SL history, I posted a much debated kill story about a BMW 523 (and most people waved BS flags, even tho they are NOT fast and are heavy).

But I have no reason to brag or show off, as this car is NOT fast. . . but here is a VERY good story.

I'm sitting at a light, on a two lane road. Up ahead at a little less than a 1/4mile distance the road merges into 1 lane. . . I hate being behind slower drivers, so I figure I'd get ahead. Well, I notice this minivan inching up a little, and it seems like he's in a rush as well. . . whatever.

The light turns green. . . and I hear an engine coming to life, so I quickly follow suit, not to be overtaken by a soccer mom. Neck and neck. . . I'm seeing a door. . . I'm seeing a rear fender. . . I'm seeing a HONDA badge!

Now it was close, and wasn't a total slaughter, and he had the jump on me, as I didn't anticipate that move. . . from a mini-van. . . but anyway, to justify myself, if you don't already know, a Honda Odyssey has a 3.5L V6, with 255hp and 250 lbft. They do the 1/4mi in 16.2 (which is obviously faster than me, and is stepping on the heels of a tC!!!!). . . never underestimate an Odyssey!

tC_kevin

havent raced mine yet! still breaking it in

DouBLeJ16

WINS:

'03 Civic SI (stock, 5speed)
'98 Civic (basemodel, I/E/H, 5speed)
'02 Mustang v6 (stock, 5speed)
'04 RSX (stock base model, 5speed)
'01 Mitsubishi Galant (exhaust, auto)
'01 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (stock, auto)
'02 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (I/H/E, 5speed)
'02 Mitsubishi Lancer ES (I/E, 5 speed)
'00 Civic SI (intake, 5speed)
'03 Saturn ION (base model, auto)
'99 F150 V8 (I think it was stock)
'96 Toyota Camry V6 (stock, auto)
'95 Toyota Camry I4 (intake, auto)
'95 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (I/E, 5speed)
'94 Pontiac Firebird V6 (exhaust, 5speed)

LOST:

'03 Mach 1 Mustang (several bus lengths)
'03 GTi Vr6 (CAI, 6speed, only lost by about 1 car length upto 110mph, I had him from stop-90mph)
'01 Mustang GT (I/E, auto)
'02 WRX (alot of mods, it killed me)
'01 Trans-am (exhaust, auto)


that's all I can think of right now.

tCizzle

wins
2002 eclipse RS(I,E,auto)
2000 olds intrigue(I,E,auto)
2003 impreza 2.5rs(E,5spd)

Stu_Gotti

Oooo.. just got my ___ handed to me again.. Golf R32 and a GTi at the same time.. I had all of my cloths and a 43" TV in the back, and managed to keep exactly neck and neck til around 3000 in 3rd.. then.. See ya!

Oh btw.. this thing was sick! I forgot to add it earlier..

TheQuietThings

lotus elise? mmmmm<3

DouBLeJ16

the GTi must of been modded, and you must of been stock.. I have a CAI, short shifter, & header and beat my friends '03 GTi (with CAI) in the quarter mile. anything past the 1/4 (90mph or above) and he will pull on me.

GTi's stock only run about a 15.4-15.6, (vr6 or 1.8T), and you'll beat it off the line if you're a good driver.. the drive-by-wire system on the GTi's is terrible, it really kills alot of performance in 1st and 2nd gear.

but when they get the GIAC chip, it's all over (especically the 1.8T).

engifineer

Well no **** ... A turbo anything with 120 or more base hp will beat us... that doesnt say much

engifineer

I saw the elise at the Minneapolis Auto Show this year... my favorite in the show! They had the 190 hp version, I believe there is also a 170 hp version as well (correct me if Im wrong on that one). 190 ponies in an 1800 lb car is sick as hell! For under $45,000 it is hard to beat that car IMO, given you are looking for a pure sports car. They wouldnt let anyone sit in that one either

hahaitzskippy

elise's are common folk cars where i live. i see them everyday and almsot everywhere. but hell ya they are fast

Stu_Gotti

I've raced my buddy Adrians GTi 25th Anniversary Edition several times, and there is no way you are beating a stock GTi.. absolutely no way! First off 180 > 160, not to mention turbo charged... and the R32.. There sure as hell is no way to win.. not without mods..

BTW.. I have my Intake, short shifter, and header in too.. and still lost.. I doubt they were modded, and if they were.. still isn't good for the home team.

SupaWhiteTc

Won:

2004 Toyota Corolla-S (5-Speed)
6th Gen. Toyota Celica (5-Speed) (KILLED!)
Firebird (V-6)

I have not really lost any because I usually only race cars I know I have a chance of beating.

Stu_Gotti

I raced/paced this fine ___ blonde yesterday going to my house... Wow! She was smoking.. she was in a Jeep Wrangler SE.. very very sexy.. she kept on keeping up with me.. i'd knod.. and pull away... she'd come back.. she'd knod.. and i'd let her pass.. we did this for a good 10 miles.. finally she blew a kiss and pulled off.. thank god I didn't follow.. my g/f was two cars behind me once I got onto my highway to head home!

djct_watt

pimp on playa

Toji

kills:

bmw m3
2005 mustang gt
bmw 325i
icecream truck
mazda 3
mazda rx-8
2003 camry
civic ex
sti gto

(o ya they were all parked)


loses:

none!

tweak666

iTrader: (1)

first race yesterday... srt-4. racing on a twisty street, steep curves and elevation opening out into a straight. the srt-4 couldn't take me in manuvering but once the road straightened out, it was gone . once i get my turbo, i'm hunting it down

TheQuietThings

even i am surprised the tC could out handle the srt4, i know that car cant handle for ____, but i would have thought its speed would have helped. good job anyhow.