GTR Pump Gas Record - 10.1 @ 138 mph
09-17-2010, 01:12 PM
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Ask an LS1 owner than runs 10.1 @ 138mph how much he spent on mods. I think you'll be surprised at the answer.
09-17-2010, 03:50 PM
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You make it sound as if it ran a 10.99 @ 123mph. There is a big difference between running a 10.1 @ 138 mph and high 10's with a low trap speed. There are almost ZERO cars on the road that will touch this car from a percentage standpoint. A few drops of torco and another pound of boost or so would easily make this a 9 second car that probably drives like stock. That's a "FAIL"? Interesting.
Ouch...that's gonna leave a mark.
Ouch...that's gonna leave a mark.
09-17-2010, 03:51 PM
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You're not going to run 10.1 @ 138mph for $2K though. ..and a "nice" car for $20K is relative to your experience, income, etc. It sounds as though you're talking about your own specific situation. There are people out there that aren't constrained by money or at least their budgets are bigger than others. I'm sure I've spent $20K or so in mods for my car.
Ask an LS1 owner than runs 10.1 @ 138mph how much he spent on mods. I think you'll be surprised at the answer.
Ask an LS1 owner than runs 10.1 @ 138mph how much he spent on mods. I think you'll be surprised at the answer.
For example, an 03-04 cobra can be had for 20,000 and nowadays even less. Running 11's with that car will run ya what, 2-3 grand? I'm sure you know better than I do. Now, weather I consider the 03/04 a nice car based on my income, experience and some may not is a different case scenario.
At the end of the day.....$100,000 car+$22,000 worth of work doesn't equal a huge gain in my book.....OH fwiw, a C6 Z06 can break 10's with a drag radial and the driver mod.
09-17-2010, 03:58 PM
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For example, an 03-04 cobra can be had for 20,000 and nowadays even less. Running 11's with that car will run ya what, 2-3 grand? I'm sure you know better than I do. Now, weather I consider the 03/04 a nice car based on my income, experience and some may not is a different case scenario.
I'm not sure why there is so much hate here on a brand new car that has all the creature comforts in the world and that will run 9's.
I'm guessing only people that have actually run this fast and understands what ittakes to get there would be impressed...or would at least appreciate it for what it is.
09-17-2010, 04:23 PM
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You make it sound as if it ran a 10.99 @ 123mph. There is a big difference between running a 10.1 @ 138 mph and high 10's with a low trap speed. There are almost ZERO cars on the road that will touch this car from a percentage standpoint.
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09-17-2010, 06:16 PM
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No, nothing to do with my experience or income. I think that you can get a nice car for 20-22,000 and a lot will agree. Nowhere near the caliber of a GTR but a fraction of the cost.
For example, an 03-04 cobra can be had for 20,000 and nowadays even less. Running 11's with that car will run ya what, 2-3 grand? I'm sure you know better than I do. Now, weather I consider the 03/04 a nice car based on my income, experience and some may not is a different case scenario.
At the end of the day.....$100,000 car+$22,000 worth of work doesn't equal a huge gain in my book.....OH fwiw, a C6 Z06 can break 10's with a drag radial and the driver mod.
For example, an 03-04 cobra can be had for 20,000 and nowadays even less. Running 11's with that car will run ya what, 2-3 grand? I'm sure you know better than I do. Now, weather I consider the 03/04 a nice car based on my income, experience and some may not is a different case scenario.
At the end of the day.....$100,000 car+$22,000 worth of work doesn't equal a huge gain in my book.....OH fwiw, a C6 Z06 can break 10's with a drag radial and the driver mod.
09-17-2010, 06:31 PM
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OH fwiw, me and my friend built a honda hatch that runs 10s with 6k total investment. Thats like 10% the cost of a Z but more then 100% of the performance! 
In fact this makes the GTR look even worse! I mean sure the civic has no interior but its faster in a straight line for less money therefore it is the better car. End of discussion.
In fact this makes the GTR look even worse! I mean sure the civic has no interior but its faster in a straight line for less money therefore it is the better car. End of discussion.
09-17-2010, 06:35 PM
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09-17-2010, 07:04 PM
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OH fwiw, me and my friend built a honda hatch that runs 10s with 6k total investment. Thats like 10% the cost of a Z but more then 100% of the performance!
In fact this makes the GTR look even worse! I mean sure the civic has no interior but its faster in a straight line for less money therefore it is the better car. End of discussion.
In fact this makes the GTR look even worse! I mean sure the civic has no interior but its faster in a straight line for less money therefore it is the better car. End of discussion.
09-17-2010, 08:03 PM
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impressive? to each his own i guess. it does run good and would surprise alot of people. its definitely cool that some people that buy exotic cars actually mod them and race, instead of just cruising them on a nice weekend.
