another one lost to the dark side

mak375 · 01-30-2004, 09:02 PM

I have a firend who had a 98 ranger for the last 4 years. he had some little stuff done to it, it wasnt real fast or anythign but it sounded nice and looked good. about 9 months ago his older brother just bought a new lancer evo. After talking **** about how fast it was i told him to bring it up to the drag strip and we'd see how fast it really was. He gave one excuse after another and the track closed for the season. Now my friend sells his truck for way less than he should have so he can buy a new mazda sport protege. He sold his beutiful ranger for this slow 4 banger because he's had this obsession with turbos since his brother bought the evo. Now i just feel bad for him. I make sure to rev at him whenever possible so he can remember what a real car sounds like.

91GTturbo · 01-30-2004, 09:28 PM

You said they were lost to the dark side, so where's the Grand National in this thread?

mak375 · 01-30-2004, 10:10 PM

i dont consider that the dark side...i was refering to ricers, the horrible sounding 4 bangers with turbos.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 01-31-2004, 04:50 AM

That Evo might be a horrible sounding turbo 4cyl, but it would probably beat your car....

Dark_5.0 · 01-31-2004, 11:45 AM

The Evo would kill his car. It wouldnt even be close.

Lancer Evo's are bad @ss. If they were not 30K I would buy one.

mak375 · 01-31-2004, 11:59 AM

i dont know, i think i have a resonable chance for 2 reasons. 1) the evo driver has never been to the track and is not much of a driver. and 2) i have other stuff for my stang than is in my profile, i just havnt updated it in a little while.

jonnyk · 01-31-2004, 12:09 PM

Evo's should have a starting line advantage through traction, but after that you should be able to hand him his arse pretty good.

Dark_5.0 · 01-31-2004, 02:01 PM

The Evo's trap an easy 104-106mph and can pull a 1.6 on street tires.

I was skeptical too until I saw them run at the track.

They are no joke I would rather race an 03 cobra any day.

I hope your unlisted mod is an intake manifold.

mak375 · 01-31-2004, 02:17 PM

drag radials, cam and heads...thats should help some.

Dark_5.0 · 01-31-2004, 04:29 PM

It will help some but not enough IMO.

Prove me wrong

jonnyk · 02-01-2004, 11:05 AM

Am I missing something from his signature?
94 Cobra, with a ported Cobra intake, TFS heads and an E cam. That should easily trap 106+...

BigCountryGT · 02-01-2004, 02:24 PM

Lancers Suck.
Anyone who drives a lancer is at the least bisexual.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-02-2004, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigCountryGT
Lancers Suck.
Anyone who drives a lancer is at the least bisexual.

and the only thing an Evo shares with a Lancer is basically the doors.....

an Evo will run about a 12.9 - 13.0 bone stock, but will see good gains with minimal mods.

Dark_5.0 · 02-02-2004, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jonnyk
Am I missing something from his signature?
94 Cobra, with a ported Cobra intake, TFS heads and an E cam. That should easily trap 106+...

A 94 cobra is heavy, and if he still has the cobra ecu forget about it.

The Evo runs 12's with anyone that can drive worth a crap.

As soon as the light goes green he will be looking at Evo tail lights and at that point he does not have a good enough HP to weight ratio to pull on an Evo. Especially if he has done a couple mods.

JMO, If he proves me wrong I will apologize.

My 01 cobra got waxed and I mean waxed by an Evo from a roll and especially from a stop.

The evo's have my respect.

Ackbar00 · 02-02-2004, 11:38 AM

A local guy was going 13.90's stock@97. He has rescently went 11.80's@123. Granted, I am going to bust him one this year

mazda sport protege - These things have turbos? I did not think they did at all

91GTturbo - "You said they were lost to the dark side, so where's the Grand National in this thread?" I like that

mak375 · 02-02-2004, 03:47 PM

well the evo im talking about is bone stock, and has a driver that from what ive seen cant drive worth a crap. I think i have a chance, and even if i dont im not about to back down from rice even if i know i will lose.
as far as the protege goes im pretty sure it has a turbo, i mean it sure sounded and looked like a turbo.

Ackbar00 · 02-02-2004, 04:39 PM

Bagh, go race him and kick his ***!!

Ackbar00 · 02-02-2004, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ackbar00

mazda sport protege - These things have turbos? I did not think they did at all

Found this on Mazda - "The original 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé took performance and style to new levels, with a powerful 170-hp turbocharged engine, a dynamic sport-tuned suspension and aggressive, highly distinct styling.

The new 2003.5 MAZDASPEED Protegé ups the ante with new styling cues, such as a racing-inspired front air dam, a large, lightweight rear wing and four new eye-catching colors."

Guess it does, but it would need a lot more to keep up with the SHO or my GTP

91LX2Bfast · 02-02-2004, 06:28 PM

The M.S. Protege's main strength is handling. If I remember correctly, it out handles the highly respected Intergra Type R's of a few years back. The turbo and intercooler on the car are much too small to make any real power, and Mazda did nothing to beef up the engine, so its not going to handle a lot of boost like other turbo cars. But as far as total package goes, the MazdaSpeed Protege is one of the best sport compact bargins out there.
As far as goign to the dark side... it could be a lot worse. The Evo is a downright bad *** vehicle, no matter what brand it is. And the M.S.P. is a very complete package for the price.

mak375 · 02-03-2004, 08:10 AM

i agree, the evo is pretty tough, and the msp isnt all that fast and it could be alot worse...however i still feel bad when someone who was once a huge ford guy who put tons of time into his truck turns to rice.

01-30-2004, 09:02 PM	#1
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	another one lost to the dark side I have a firend who had a 98 ranger for the last 4 years. he had some little stuff done to it, it wasnt real fast or anythign but it sounded nice and looked good. about 9 months ago his older brother just bought a new lancer evo. After talking **** about how fast it was i told him to bring it up to the drag strip and we'd see how fast it really was. He gave one excuse after another and the track closed for the season. Now my friend sells his truck for way less than he should have so he can buy a new mazda sport protege. He sold his beutiful ranger for this slow 4 banger because he's had this obsession with turbos since his brother bought the evo. Now i just feel bad for him. I make sure to rev at him whenever possible so he can remember what a real car sounds like. __________________ blk 94 cobra 5spd 3.73 gears steeda tri-ax, flowmaster catback, bassani x-pipe w/ high flow cats, MAC headers, ported and polished intake, trick flow twisted wedge heads, e303 cam, rear upper and lower control arms cold air induction w/ k&n air filter subframe connectors, underdrive pullies, MT ET streets, clear corners, chrome cobra r wheels

01-30-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	You said they were lost to the dark side, so where's the Grand National in this thread? __________________ 91 single turbo vert

01-31-2004, 04:50 AM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	That Evo might be a horrible sounding turbo 4cyl, but it would probably beat your car.... __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

01-31-2004, 11:45 AM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The Evo would kill his car. It wouldnt even be close. Lancer Evo's are bad @ss. If they were not 30K I would buy one. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-31-2004, 12:09 PM	#7
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Evo's should have a starting line advantage through traction, but after that you should be able to hand him his arse pretty good. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

01-30-2004, 10:10 PM	#3
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	i dont consider that the dark side...i was refering to ricers, the horrible sounding 4 bangers with turbos.

01-31-2004, 11:59 AM	#6
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	i dont know, i think i have a resonable chance for 2 reasons. 1) the evo driver has never been to the track and is not much of a driver. and 2) i have other stuff for my stang than is in my profile, i just havnt updated it in a little while.

01-31-2004, 02:01 PM	#8
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The Evo's trap an easy 104-106mph and can pull a 1.6 on street tires. I was skeptical too until I saw them run at the track. They are no joke I would rather race an 03 cobra any day. I hope your unlisted mod is an intake manifold. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-31-2004, 02:17 PM	#9
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	drag radials, cam and heads...thats should help some.

01-31-2004, 04:29 PM	#10
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	It will help some but not enough IMO. Prove me wrong __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-01-2004, 11:05 AM	#11
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Am I missing something from his signature? 94 Cobra, with a ported Cobra intake, TFS heads and an E cam. That should easily trap 106+... __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

02-01-2004, 02:24 PM	#12
BigCountryGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: meridian, ms Posts: 96	Lancers Suck. Anyone who drives a lancer is at the least bisexual. __________________ No, I was serious. Your import sucks

02-02-2004, 11:38 AM	#15
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	A local guy was going 13.90's stock@97. He has rescently went 11.80's@123. Granted, I am going to bust him one this year mazda sport protege - These things have turbos? I did not think they did at all 91GTturbo - "You said they were lost to the dark side, so where's the Grand National in this thread?" I like that __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

02-02-2004, 03:47 PM	#16
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	well the evo im talking about is bone stock, and has a driver that from what ive seen cant drive worth a crap. I think i have a chance, and even if i dont im not about to back down from rice even if i know i will lose. as far as the protege goes im pretty sure it has a turbo, i mean it sure sounded and looked like a turbo. __________________ blk 94 cobra 5spd 3.73 gears steeda tri-ax, flowmaster catback, bassani x-pipe w/ high flow cats, MAC headers, ported and polished intake, trick flow twisted wedge heads, e303 cam, rear upper and lower control arms cold air induction w/ k&n air filter subframe connectors, underdrive pullies, MT ET streets, clear corners, chrome cobra r wheels

02-02-2004, 04:39 PM	#17
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Bagh, go race him and kick his ***!! __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

02-02-2004, 06:28 PM	#19
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	The M.S. Protege's main strength is handling. If I remember correctly, it out handles the highly respected Intergra Type R's of a few years back. The turbo and intercooler on the car are much too small to make any real power, and Mazda did nothing to beef up the engine, so its not going to handle a lot of boost like other turbo cars. But as far as total package goes, the MazdaSpeed Protege is one of the best sport compact bargins out there. As far as goign to the dark side... it could be a lot worse. The Evo is a downright bad * vehicle, no matter what brand it is. And the M.S.P. is a very complete package for the price. __________________ '97 T-bird LX** 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

02-03-2004, 08:10 AM	#20
mak375 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: State College, PA Posts: 104	i agree, the evo is pretty tough, and the msp isnt all that fast and it could be alot worse...however i still feel bad when someone who was once a huge ford guy who put tons of time into his truck turns to rice.

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