05 GTO vs 98 TA
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05 GTO vs 98 TA
I was with a friend rollin through Ft. Wayne on Saturday night and we spotted an 05 GTO. I figure what the hell... i've got nothing to lose. I pull up next to him and I was very impressed with the pull the LS2 has. Finally we hit a red light. The guy had his windows down so it was easy to communicate. I had my T-Tops off and my windows down because I wasnt expecting to be racing that night. My only mod is that I cut off the muffler(so far). I dont know if he had any mods other than aftermarket wheels and suspension.
Light turns green and I punched it, I pulled about a half a car before we both start slowing down and he pulls in behind me. I turn right on Lima road with him right behind me. We get stopped at another stoplight and he asks me if I want to race again. Naturally I said sure and we anticipate the light. It finally comes and we both launch. I pulled on him pretty good and got that extra gain every time he shifted. I got a full car on him and we pulled into the Marathon.
I get out of my car expecting to talk to the guy but he pulls in and tells me he spotted a cop and hes leaving. Not what I was expecting... my radar detector didnt go off once, nor did I or my friend ever see a cop. I dont know if he was just embarrased that his girlfriend saw him get beat by a "weaker car" or what...
I was really suprised, I was expecting the GTO to wipe the floor with me.
Light turns green and I punched it, I pulled about a half a car before we both start slowing down and he pulls in behind me. I turn right on Lima road with him right behind me. We get stopped at another stoplight and he asks me if I want to race again. Naturally I said sure and we anticipate the light. It finally comes and we both launch. I pulled on him pretty good and got that extra gain every time he shifted. I got a full car on him and we pulled into the Marathon.
I get out of my car expecting to talk to the guy but he pulls in and tells me he spotted a cop and hes leaving. Not what I was expecting... my radar detector didnt go off once, nor did I or my friend ever see a cop. I dont know if he was just embarrased that his girlfriend saw him get beat by a "weaker car" or what...
I was really suprised, I was expecting the GTO to wipe the floor with me.
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I think the cop's radar has to be on for the detector to spot it, don't take too much comfort in having one. All it takes is ears for a cop to know to V8s are going at it on public streets.
but good kill.
but good kill.
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but good kill.
I would like to race an 05/06 Goat, but have yet to spot one. I did, however (on my way to school) spot an 03/04 GT weaving in and out of traffic, who I promptly slid up beside. He rolled down his window as I was rolling mine down, and showed me a badge. I think he was a security guard... But oh well.. he wouldnt go.. I think he was simply scared to race me
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Originally Posted by mpe488
I think the cop's radar has to be on for the detector to spot it, don't take too much comfort in having one. All it takes is ears for a cop to know to V8s are going at it on public streets.
but good kill.
but good kill.