An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
#1
An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
Can a typhoon kick my as$? Just wanted to know because there's a guy up here that has one. I don't know if it's modded (I'll have to check that later) and I don't know too much about them, I only heard they had a turbo V6. Should I worry? He really wants to race me.
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<small>[ February 22, 2003, 05:36 PM: Message edited by: 02SilverWS6 ]</small>
Check sig for mods
Thanks!
<small>[ February 22, 2003, 05:36 PM: Message edited by: 02SilverWS6 ]</small>
#2
Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
Typhoon probably not unless it is pretty heavily modded.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line.
#3
Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
AWD and boost=launches like a ****. if it is short distances like stoplight to stoplight or the ty is modded pretty good watch out. typhoons are heavier than the syclones, so you have that in your favor. i believe they are like mid to hi 14's stock. they are fun to drive though <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />
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From: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by niphilli:
<strong> Typhoon probably not unless it is pretty heavily modded.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do think there will be much difference between a Ty and a Sy? I've seen both of them run stock in the 13.9-14.2 range. No big differance between the two from what I've seen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
<strong> Typhoon probably not unless it is pretty heavily modded.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do think there will be much difference between a Ty and a Sy? I've seen both of them run stock in the 13.9-14.2 range. No big differance between the two from what I've seen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
AWD?!?!?!? Damn!
I'm going out in a few minutes to see my gf. I'll be at the races later at night, after the gf visit . Hopefully he'll be there and I could ask him what he has. A question comes up though...What if he is modded and he doesn't want to show me his goods? I guess I'll have to find out and get my as$ handed to me the hard way. <-----Hate to say that! I'll clue you guys in...
I'm going out in a few minutes to see my gf. I'll be at the races later at night, after the gf visit . Hopefully he'll be there and I could ask him what he has. A question comes up though...What if he is modded and he doesn't want to show me his goods? I guess I'll have to find out and get my as$ handed to me the hard way. <-----Hate to say that! I'll clue you guys in...
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Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Amber:
<strong> i dont even know wtf a typhoon or a cyclone is. what brand makes them? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">GM made them in the early 90's.
http://www.supercars.net/cars/1992@$GMC@$Typhoong.html
<small>[ February 22, 2003, 11:12 PM: Message edited by: Will Clark ]</small>
<strong> i dont even know wtf a typhoon or a cyclone is. what brand makes them? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">GM made them in the early 90's.
http://www.supercars.net/cars/1992@$GMC@$Typhoong.html
<small>[ February 22, 2003, 11:12 PM: Message edited by: Will Clark ]</small>
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Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
I raced 2 typhoons in the early/mid 90's and lost to both. I had a Talon that ran high 13's and was awd. Even with that the Typhoon still walked me on takeoff. Both races were on the street. Be careful, I hear they respond well to slight, little mods. Good Luck !
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#9
Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RPM WS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by niphilli:
<strong> Typhoon probably not unless it is pretty heavily modded.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do think there will be much difference between a Ty and a Sy? I've seen both of them run stock in the 13.9-14.2 range. No big differance between the two from what I've seen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Weight
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by niphilli:
<strong> Typhoon probably not unless it is pretty heavily modded.
Cyclone, yes it could hand you your *** if you are not careful.
That is a pretty potent powerplant, and they are plain nasty off of the line. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do think there will be much difference between a Ty and a Sy? I've seen both of them run stock in the 13.9-14.2 range. No big differance between the two from what I've seen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Weight
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White Typhoon - Your truck looks great. The guy yesterday had a black one though. Black...mmmmm. I wish I can take yours off your hands. The only way that would happen was if you were a dealer I can get financing from. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I want that truck!
Anyways, yes, I ran into the guy yesterday at the races late last night. He was stock, that's what he told me. To make a long story short, I did race him. Obviously I had no contest off of the line. Whhooooossh! No tire smoke. Barely a chirp from the rubber. He was gone. I was still letting go of the clutch <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> . He got a 2-3 car length ahead of me. (Now, just imagine for a sec, the crowd staring me down and rooting for the Ty. I felt kinda intimidated.) Now when my first gear finally engaged I thought it would be a long haul to catch up. 2nd went in then 3rd...nothing, I was catching but he still had me by 1 or 2 car lengths. It was by the 4th gear at over 100mph when I past him. As soon as I past him I shut down, I had to, over 100mph <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> is crazy on the roads! Whew, I thought I was going to lose. It was quite an experience. That makes want to get mods for my car. Man! I have to get that truck. Maybe keep the T/A indoors and the Ty for daily driving. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Tell me something, did I really win? I ask this because it took over 100mph to get the victory. That sucks!
Fast truck though...
02SilverWS6 <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
Anyways, yes, I ran into the guy yesterday at the races late last night. He was stock, that's what he told me. To make a long story short, I did race him. Obviously I had no contest off of the line. Whhooooossh! No tire smoke. Barely a chirp from the rubber. He was gone. I was still letting go of the clutch <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> . He got a 2-3 car length ahead of me. (Now, just imagine for a sec, the crowd staring me down and rooting for the Ty. I felt kinda intimidated.) Now when my first gear finally engaged I thought it would be a long haul to catch up. 2nd went in then 3rd...nothing, I was catching but he still had me by 1 or 2 car lengths. It was by the 4th gear at over 100mph when I past him. As soon as I past him I shut down, I had to, over 100mph <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> is crazy on the roads! Whew, I thought I was going to lose. It was quite an experience. That makes want to get mods for my car. Man! I have to get that truck. Maybe keep the T/A indoors and the Ty for daily driving. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Tell me something, did I really win? I ask this because it took over 100mph to get the victory. That sucks!
Fast truck though...
02SilverWS6 <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" />
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From: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
Re: An SUV wants to race me...I'm scared :)
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 02SilverWS6:
<strong> Tell me something, did I really win? I ask this because it took over 100mph to get the victory. That sucks!
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That depends. What speed (as exact as you could tell) were you going when you pulled ahead of him? And what speed do you trap at in a 1/4 mile? If you pulled ahead going say 101mph and you trap at 107 then it would be a win...
<strong> Tell me something, did I really win? I ask this because it took over 100mph to get the victory. That sucks!
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That depends. What speed (as exact as you could tell) were you going when you pulled ahead of him? And what speed do you trap at in a 1/4 mile? If you pulled ahead going say 101mph and you trap at 107 then it would be a win...
#12
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there is a guy with a typhoon that goes to the track around here,he turns 11.8's all day.my boy has a 10sec gr.national,damn six bangers.watch your ***,he may hand it to ya.
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A guy that lives near me has a syclone, with a boost contoller and a couple things i dont remember ..... but with the boost up its a low 12sec truck, its fast off the line and everything but from a roll they suck.
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They are definately a lot slower from a roll, but I was still able to keep up with that LT1 T/A on the highway before we got off and went from a slower speed. I was definately surprised though. I was expecting to get my *** handed to me on the highway.
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I have a Typhoon and I'll tell you right now that they are definately quick. If the phoon is modded, it will give you a run for your money. Stock they run 13.9-14.1 in the 1/4 and 0-60 in 5.3 sec. I raced an LT-1 T/A once and walked him bad. And that was without launching. But I'd definately recommend racing him. If you beat him, you can say you beat a Typhoon and if you don't atleast you'll get to see how fast they are.
BTW, I'm actually selling my Typhoon. just thought I'd let you guys know incase anyone was interested. You can look at pics at www.cardomain.com/id/whitetyphoon .
BTW, I'm actually selling my Typhoon. just thought I'd let you guys know incase anyone was interested. You can look at pics at www.cardomain.com/id/whitetyphoon .
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From: Schiller Park, IL Member: #317
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by White Typhoon:
<strong> I have a Typhoon and I'll tell you right now that they are definately quick. If the phoon is modded, it will give you a run for your money. Stock they run 13.9-14.1 in the 1/4 and 0-60 in 5.3 sec. I raced an LT-1 T/A once and walked him bad. And that was without launching. But I'd definately recommend racing him. If you beat him, you can say you beat a Typhoon and if you don't atleast you'll get to see how fast they are.
BTW, I'm actually selling my Typhoon. just thought I'd let you guys know incase anyone was interested. You can look at pics at www.cardomain.com/id/whitetyphoon . </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is one sweet truck you got there! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I'd LOVE to have one of these. Yours looks to be in exceptional condition <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
<strong> I have a Typhoon and I'll tell you right now that they are definately quick. If the phoon is modded, it will give you a run for your money. Stock they run 13.9-14.1 in the 1/4 and 0-60 in 5.3 sec. I raced an LT-1 T/A once and walked him bad. And that was without launching. But I'd definately recommend racing him. If you beat him, you can say you beat a Typhoon and if you don't atleast you'll get to see how fast they are.
BTW, I'm actually selling my Typhoon. just thought I'd let you guys know incase anyone was interested. You can look at pics at www.cardomain.com/id/whitetyphoon . </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is one sweet truck you got there! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I'd LOVE to have one of these. Yours looks to be in exceptional condition <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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White Typhoon, I wish I could talk my wife into selling her New Beetle and buying your ride. I have wanted one of those ever since I got my *** handed back to me when I used to race my old 1980 Vette.
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