raced 2001 mr2 spyder

96GTfanatic · 08-16-2001, 11:43 AM

just got my car last night, 96 GT w/ 5-speed. car is completely stock. ive been driving stick for about 5 hours in my entire life time. anyways, friend demanded to race me even though i just got the car and 0 traction left on the futura tires in the rear.
we raced from a standstill. i spun bad but annihilated him off the line, ripped 2nd, and pulled even harder in 3rd. as soon as he caught up he said how he had a bad start and ground 2nd gear. but hey, isnt half of racing the driver, not just the car?
still gleaming from my first victory

smithbling · 08-16-2001, 01:04 PM

Nice! 3.73's next

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88 Notch

MAC Headers, MAC H-pipe, MAC Pullies, KN, and BM Shifter

Best ET: 14.689
Best MPH: 98.54
Best 60': 2.333

Skyman · 08-16-2001, 02:39 PM

Sounds like a nice race, good driving!

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406-
TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20.
12.54@107.4 Motor
332RWHP, 350rwtq

stanger8172 · 08-17-2001, 01:45 AM

Good Kill! Take it to the track when you can and post your timeslip!!

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'91 LX, T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, 3:55's(not installed yet), ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator, short belt, K&N, battery in trunk, glasspacks w/turndowns, 225/50/16 Re 730's

Fox Body · 08-17-2001, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 96GTfanatic:
...but hey, isnt half of racing the driver, not just the car?
still gleaming from my first victory

Ha ha. That's right man.

Tired of those manual guys cryin 'bout "hey man, I missed 2nd gear", when they lose. Heh heh

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Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

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Special K · 08-21-2001, 09:24 PM

damn... thats sounds like a car I could beat!

(the stang I mean)!

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2000 Honda Civic SiR
15.217 @ 91.884 mph
(w/ AEM CAI in +100F temp)
1989 Ford Mustang LX Coupe 5.0L (RIP)
14.120 @ 98.126 mph

topless tire fryer · 08-23-2001, 04:05 PM

Its allways good to have your first race a kill. Maybe next time he won't be so insistant on racing

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'95 Chrome Yellow GT ragtop, KN filter charger, Dynomax cat back, Accel plugs and wires.

StoplightWarrior · 08-23-2001, 09:26 PM

The new MR2's are the smallest cars you can buy now in the US. Very light, but also lacking severely in hp. 0-60 in high seven second range. Still, learning stick was a pain, so I congratulate you in your victory. Good job!

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Black 2000 GT
Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates.

Red 1994 Mustang Cobra #4343
Pulleys, Shorty Headers, K&N filter, short throw shifter.

96GTfanatic · 08-24-2001, 07:09 AM

he claims that mr2's run 15.1 stock, and I know mustangs do 15.2 stock...can anyone tell me if the mr2 time is right?

redhotrod · 08-27-2001, 12:11 PM

I dont know about a the new MR2 ( which I hate). They were just made to compete against the Mazda Miata. The engines suck. My father has the true MR2 (93 MR2 Turbo) which are awsome cars. Courner Carve like turns are straight lines, and after the horrible 1st gear turbo lag will fly.
The new ones in my mind arn't anything except a disfigured Miata ( yes I know the motor is rear).
----D

08-16-2001, 11:43 AM	#1
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	raced 2001 mr2 spyder just got my car last night, 96 GT w/ 5-speed. car is completely stock. ive been driving stick for about 5 hours in my entire life time. anyways, friend demanded to race me even though i just got the car and 0 traction left on the futura tires in the rear. we raced from a standstill. i spun bad but annihilated him off the line, ripped 2nd, and pulled even harder in 3rd. as soon as he caught up he said how he had a bad start and ground 2nd gear. but hey, isnt half of racing the driver, not just the car? still gleaming from my first victory

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08-16-2001, 01:04 PM	#2
smithbling Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 239	Nice! 3.73's next ------------------ 88 Notch MAC Headers, MAC H-pipe, MAC Pullies, KN, and BM Shifter Best ET: 14.689 Best MPH: 98.54 Best 60': 2.333

08-16-2001, 02:39 PM	#3
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Sounds like a nice race, good driving! ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS TW Heads, E-303, Edelbrock intake, 70mm TB, 73mm MAF, 24lb injectors, 1 5/8 shorties, Off Road H, 3 Chamber flows, Jaz Race seats, Back seat removed, sub-frames, Roll Cage, and a 80 shot of N20. 12.54@107.4 Motor *332RWHP, 350rwtq*

08-17-2001, 01:45 AM	#4
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Good Kill! Take it to the track when you can and post your timeslip!! ------------------ '91 LX, T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, 3:55's(not installed yet), ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator, short belt, K&N, battery in trunk, glasspacks w/turndowns, 225/50/16 Re 730's

08-21-2001, 09:24 PM	#6
Special K Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Montreal, Quebec (Canada) Posts: 246	damn... thats sounds like a car I could beat! (the stang I mean)! ------------------ 2000 Honda Civic SiR 15.217 @ 91.884 mph (w/ AEM CAI in +100F temp) 1989 Ford Mustang LX Coupe 5.0L (RIP) 14.120 @ 98.126 mph

08-23-2001, 04:05 PM	#7
topless tire fryer All show, some go 4 now! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Franklin, NH Posts: 175	Its allways good to have your first race a kill. Maybe next time he won't be so insistant on racing . ------------------ '95 Chrome Yellow GT ragtop, KN filter charger, Dynomax cat back, Accel plugs and wires.

08-23-2001, 09:26 PM	#8
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	The new MR2's are the smallest cars you can buy now in the US. Very light, but also lacking severely in hp. 0-60 in high seven second range. Still, learning stick was a pain, so I congratulate you in your victory. Good job! ------------------ Black 2000 GT Bassani X-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Steeda Pulleys, K&N Filter. Steeda Weld in Subframes, Strut Tower brace, Sport Springs, Caster/Camber Plates. Red 1994 Mustang Cobra #4343 Pulleys, Shorty Headers, K&N filter, short throw shifter.

08-24-2001, 07:09 AM	#9
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	he claims that mr2's run 15.1 stock, and I know mustangs do 15.2 stock...can anyone tell me if the mr2 time is right?

08-27-2001, 12:11 PM	#10
redhotrod Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Durham Posts: 9	I dont know about a the new MR2 ( which I hate). They were just made to compete against the Mazda Miata. The engines suck. My father has the true MR2 (93 MR2 Turbo) which are awsome cars. Courner Carve like turns are straight lines, and after the horrible 1st gear turbo lag will fly. The new ones in my mind arn't anything except a disfigured Miata ( yes I know the motor is rear). ----D