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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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I have no idea what he has, but I know he is not running any type of forced induction or nitrous. He has never been to the track so he does not know what it will run, according to what he tells people. He plans on adding a procharger next month. I am the assistant aquatics directors at a Private Club, and he is a Tennis Pro.

We have seen each other get into our vehicles, and have passed in the mess hall, but never talked. For the last week, he has been telling others that he can beat my car. I never talk to anybody about my car here, because hardly any employees have cars that are fast.

So about 5 minutes ago, I get a call from one of the managers that he is still talking about beating my car, saying that "he can beat a corvette".

I kind of want to put money on it, and get it on video. Just unsure what I am getting in to. My car should trap 121-123mph. It was trapping 118 with just headers and cold air.

Car has #375 license plate(texas plates). Should be good, hope he will actually run! Got a camera ready.

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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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They look good but are slow. You will win easy, i am almost certain they are at best a high 13 low 14 car.


It's probably the most overpriced underperforming excuse for an exotic ever. I would put quite a large amount of money on you dragging his *** all the way down the highway from the hit til you lift.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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He doesn't stand a chance.. they are lucky to run 13's NA.
Even after his procharger I don't think he'll trap high enough to beat you.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ford
They look good but are slow. You will win easy, i am almost certain they are at best a high 13 low 14 car.


It's probably the most overpriced underperforming excuse for an exotic ever. I would put quite a large amount of money on you dragging his *** all the way down the highway from the hit til you lift.
Aren't they really unreliable too?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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You're gonna get your ******* *** drug by a NSX.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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i say you tell him (im get on your *** after work) problem solved!!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by retardedpenguin
Aren't they really unreliable too?
I cant really comment on that. I only knew one person with a NSX and it was pretty much a garage queen. It didnt really have a chance to break.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 97lt1stangstomper
i say you tell him (im get on your *** after work) problem solved!!

Umm... This was about racing.... Not ****.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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In for vids.
you should win
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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You should destroy that thing - no problem. I think those things had like 275hp at the crank.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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bet some money, you will win !!
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I wouldn't waste the gas..
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Still waiting on him to respond. I can't directly confront him, technically he is higher up than I am and I've been at my job for 12 years. I can very easily get in serious trouble by anything that can be taken as confrontational. I am trying to set it up through a 3rd(restaraunt manager) party since I don't know him, or casually ask him the next time I see him. Remember, I don't know the guy and don't want to risk my job, but would like a couple hundred extra in the pocket and a nice kill video.

I took a few pics of the car earlier. Race isn't happening tonight, he has not responded.



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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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I'd calmly talk to the guy in the parking lot one day. Just catch his attention and then start asking him (politely) about his car. Ask to check out the engine and talk to him about what he's done. He may be stock, he may have done some work. You never know. If you're confident, ask him for a run.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by winters97gt
Still waiting on him to respond. I can't directly confront him, technically he is higher up than I am and I've been at my job for 12 years. I can very easily get in serious trouble by anything that can be taken as confrontational. I am trying to set it up through a 3rd(restaraunt manager) party since I don't know him, or casually ask him the next time I see him. Remember, I don't know the guy and don't want to risk my job, but would like a couple hundred extra in the pocket and a nice kill video.

I took a few pics of the car earlier. Race isn't happening tonight, he has not responded.





MY LT1 really put the beating on one up here. I was sideways and peddalin it and still blew past his *** like he was standing still.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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The front is off an 02+ model but the rear appears to be off of an older model, even if it's a 3.2 it won't hold a candle to your Z. Looks like he doesn't take very good care of it and it's kind of all over the place, a shame for such a nice car.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by newchevyman
. Looks like he doesn't take very good care of it and it's kind of all over the place, a shame for such a nice car.
Plus ugly *** rims. He said he could beat a corvette..

Maybe... You have a Z06. No problem whatsoever, especially since he has no nitrous or forced induction.

You got this. Vids plz
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MATTKO91Z
Plus ugly *** rims. He said he could beat a corvette..

Maybe... You have a Z06. No problem whatsoever, especially since he has no nitrous or forced induction.

You got this. Vids plz
I think the wheels would look alright if they were glossy black or chrome and his car was black.
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