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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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So I was merging onto the 210 from the 605 and I ran across and new Challenger SRT8 and I snapped the following pics real quick. He got stuck in the fast lane behind slower traffic.


So as we entered the 210 I was clear of the traffic and had a huge opening in front. I tried going slow waiting for him to clear the blocking cars, but they were going just to slow and I ended up almost an 1/8th ahead.
Well when he cleared the carrola he got a long running start on me (doing 60 trying to wait up) and blew past me before I could get going. 2 gears later I had caught up but then we were on the brakes as we ran into the traffic ahead. The tool did not want any part of me heads up with his blonde in the passenger seat (and me with 16 rotors in the car). Hindsight is 20/20 I should have done 50or less on the ramp and kept him closer for a fair race.

Also the mid life crisis man had a plastic bag stuck to his pass fender well when I rolled up on him.
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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from what i hear they are dogs anyway
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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haha ya I believe it. But for the new owner that just paid 5G's plus over MSRP I doubt he wanted to look bad in front of his girl. So he booked it as fast as he could. I bet I would have walked him. I struggled to find a gear as I watched him come up and hit 2nd for a sec til she blew into redline I realized to LOW!

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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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thats buy my house maybe i will catch him
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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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nah i found the picture on ls1tech somehwere. too funny too pass up. i just got back from iraq so im in no hurry to go back.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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haha ya I believe it. But for the new owner that just paid 5G's plus over MSRP I doubt he wanted to look bad in front of his girl.
What, did he yell out what he paid while he blew by you?
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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Nope I bought a Chrysler on mothers day and the dealer told me what they were getting over MSRP thats Y I put + because some got even more
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Nope I bought a Chrysler on mothers day and the dealer told me what they were getting over MSRP thats Y I put + because some got even more
It's still an asinine statement since you don't know what he paid, it's pure speculation, and it looks like it was added to your story to make it a little more interesting.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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It's still an asinine statement since you don't know what he paid, it's pure speculation, and it looks like it was added to your story to make it a little more interesting.
Well you could go to a dealer and try and buy one and see how much they are marking them up. What is asinine is that someone wants something so much that they would throw that kind of cash away to be one of the first to own one. And that was my point, regarding that i.e. He is a tool.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
It's still an asinine statement since you don't know what he paid, it's pure speculation, and it looks like it was added to your story to make it a little more interesting.
Damb Bry you were right. Dealer says they just closed 2 deals Friday and they are getting $20,000 over MSRP of $41,000 So the tool more than likey paid close to 60 for it. HA! No wonder he did not want to be walked on in front of his girl.
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Originally Posted by Stroker396
Damb Bry you were right. Dealer says they just closed 2 deals Friday and they are getting $20,000 over MSRP of $41,000 So the tool more than likey paid close to 60 for it. HA! No wonder he did not want to be walked on in front of his girl.
See, there you go, you're learning.

Was his girl cute?
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDaddyBry
See, there you go, you're learning.

Was his girl cute?
not as cute as that girl in your sig. LOL
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Challenger SRT/8. et:13.77 @103. Just Some Info.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/1...-vs_165032.htm

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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I saw one advertised for $79,995!!!

Alot of those drivers brand new over-priced Dodges or high-end cars love to do the fly-bys but never want to run heads up. I either let fly by while I am doing the speed limit or I nail it as soon as I see them get on it. Then they start to fall behind again and can't catch up.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GDBY2U
Challenger SRT/8. et:13.77 @107.2 Just Some Info.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/1...-vs_165032.htm
i thought he said.."13.77 at 103 for the dodge"..or am i jsut hearing things? cuz that is terrible
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Naw Your Right 103 For The Dodge. My Bad....
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Originally Posted by RC_Y2KWS6TA
I saw one advertised for $79,995!!!

Alot of those drivers brand new over-priced Dodges or high-end cars love to do the fly-bys but never want to run heads up. I either let fly by while I am doing the speed limit or I nail it as soon as I see them get on it. Then they start to fall behind again and can't catch up.
Well I went to do just that and I was trying to time it so he would not pass me or maybe just a bit so i could pull on him, but I was trying to find the right gear and then it was too late. I redlined second for 1/2 a sec.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiSSin LS1
i thought he said.."13.77 at 103 for the dodge"..or am i jsut hearing things? cuz that is terrible
I haven't seen much better than 13.4 I believe (youtube, streetfire).
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Originally Posted by Stroker396
Well I went to do just that and I was trying to time it so he would not pass me or maybe just a bit so i could pull on him, but I was trying to find the right gear and then it was too late. I redlined second for 1/2 a sec.
I know that feeling when i had my 6-speed!....Should I drop her into 3rd or will I just need 4th! good times....
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Here Is Another Pass. Of A Challenger... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/C...ang_172594.htm
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