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Old 02-28-2010, 04:22 PM
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^ salt flat speeds: isn't that comparing modified vs. bone stock?
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iirc the fastest stock bodied f-body was a 3rd gen Camaro. i know i saw something about a stock bodied 3rd gen running 200mph+
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the only way to win this argument is stock vs stock, anyone can make a modded car do what they want with the right know how, patience and knowledge etc. And stock vs Stock I say domestic top end is better. zr1, viper, cts-v, even are stock fbodies pull great pass 100, i won't even mention the SSC Ultimate Aero that out top ends a veyron with a chevy v8 in it
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Old 03-01-2010, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlueKnight
It doesn't matter if it's import or domestic. Top end is gonna depend on universal factors. Aerodynamics, gear ratios, hp, torque...ect
Yup. Where the car was made has nothing to do with it.
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Well it all depends on many factors. But one thing for sure, I HATE IMPORTS
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Well it all depends on many factors. But one thing for sure, I HATE IMPORTS
Wasn't your car built in Canada?
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Originally Posted by DiscerningZ32
Wasn't your car built in Canada?
Everyone knows that doesn't count,
also, the GTO was built in Australia, but that doesn't count also.

On this board, it has to be built by non-caucasians for it to be considered an import.
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Old 03-01-2010, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DiscerningZ32
Wasn't your car built in Canada?
So GM is Canadian? The parts are Canadian? The idea/concept of the Camaro came from Canada?



Originally Posted by proporio
Everyone knows that doesn't count,
also, the GTO was built in Australia, but that doesn't count also.

On this board, it has to be built by non-caucasians for it to be considered an import.
^^^ This
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Originally Posted by DiscerningZ32
Wasn't your car built in Canada?
So now Hondas/Toyotas/Subarus are domestics because they are built here?

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Old 03-01-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Z Fury
So now Hondas/Toyotas/Subarus are domestics because they are built here?

*Assembled is what you mean.

All that means is they put the car together here. Just like how the F-Bodies were in Canada.
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Originally Posted by proporio
Everyone knows that doesn't count,
also, the GTO was built in Australia, but that doesn't count also.

On this board, it has to be built by non-caucasians for it to be considered an import.
America isn't made up of only caucasians..... I'm sure there are many Asian/Black/Hispanic individuals that build American cars every day ...ignorant...
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Top speed is all based off of how high your speedometer goes. My cadillac says 180, so i can do 180, not sure what an STI says. Hope this helps.






if you didnt know....... im joking.
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
Top speed is all based off of how high your speedometer goes. My cadillac says 180, so i can do 180, not sure what an STI says. Hope this helps.






if you didnt know....... im joking.

Oh No ****! So a Kia Rio can do 140mph! Alright! Hahaha.....
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Old 03-02-2010, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
Top speed is all based off of how high your speedometer goes. My cadillac says 180, so i can do 180, not sure what an STI says. Hope this helps.
This is why I'm contemplating putting a GXP cluster in my car, to make it 20mph faster.
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Originally Posted by DoggyB22
Oh No ****! So a Kia Rio can do 140mph! Alright! Hahaha.....
hell yea they can goin down a big *** hill at WOT
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Originally Posted by DoggyB22
Oh No ****! So a Kia Rio can do 140mph! Alright! Hahaha.....
Wait now, My step brother push a kia rio to 120 down hill with a 100 mph tail wind
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I could have sworn the smiley meant I was joking...
Glad I got to the anti-import crew though.
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
Wait now, My step brother push a kia rio to 120 down hill with a 100 mph tail wind
too bad he didnt have some NOS to make more top end speed
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I think this argument needs another variable or two added to the mix to make sense so how bout this? Stock major production cars under $50k made in the last 10yrs and able reach at least 150mph (just for arguements sake) which would include all Japanese, German, European, American, Chinese, Korean, etc.

How bout another category for $50k+ just for ***** and giggles.


#1.
$50k and under
2000 to current
Must reach 150mph to be considered
Bone stock
Any major production manufacturer in the world

#2
$50k and up
2000 to current
Must reach 150mph to be considered
Bone stock
Any major production manufacturer in the world
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