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03-16-2003, 02:19 PM | #21 | |
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Are we talking about the Ford Big six?
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03-16-2003, 03:35 PM | #22 |
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about the Neon SRT and the Ricers out there:
I'll never get off on granny driving under 4000 RPM's then snap your neck when the turbo kicks in. Or unintentional lane changes because of the torque steer. No thank you! I'll keep my rear wheel drive feel like I'm being pushed by a rocket, instead of pulled by a mule V8 engine baby! And I'd rather be a real driver and steer with my foot instead of fighting a steering wheel! I don't know....I think the only reason that ricer's are all about there little civics and crap, is because it's all they've driven....and If they ever got behind the wheel of a rear wheel drive V8 they and put on the gas, especially around a left turn....they probably sh*t their pants and kissed the ground after they got it stopped, then crawled right back to their little econo-sh*tboxes and SAFELY drove home. Basically they drive their 4 bangers for the same reason my wife does, because she's scared of having to actually DRIVE a V8 rear wheel drive car. Then they say crap like, "oh all you o is spin tires", or OH this is a good one, "You bought a Mustang because you don't know how to MAKE horsepower" HAHAHAHA, a Vdubber said that to me! HAHAHA---more like they think 300HP is alot and they bought a 90HP car to start so it's a major accomplishment when they get 300! Well, I bought a 225HP car to start and it'd be my accomplishment to get 600HP if I wanted to! I agree with the Duece..... there is a Chevy-Ford rivalry for a reason, and it should stay a friendly one. I too hate the Rustang comments----especially when they say it about a foxbody......I haven't ever seen a rusted Fox?! OK...I'll stop now!
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03-16-2003, 09:09 PM | #23 |
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in response to LX5091's comments:
different people have different objectives when it comes to selecting a car. just because you are interested in performance, doesn't mean that your primary concern is straight-line performance per dollar. some people want to be different. they might loathe the idea of going to the track and being one of 10 black mustangs there. another factor is insurance. i am 24 with a clean driving record, my insurance on my gti is 3 times lower than it would be for a mustang or camaro. some people like mustangs, but don't like them enough to pay 200 or 300 extra a month in insurance. as far as FWD, there are a heck of a lot of people serious about performance and racing that are in front-wheel drive. FWD, RWD, and AWD all have their attributes when it comes to going fast. if you don't recognize that, you are fooling yourself.
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03-16-2003, 09:18 PM | #24 | |
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Lots of Mustangs
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03-16-2003, 11:43 PM | #25 | |
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Re: Lots of Mustangs
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03-17-2003, 07:42 AM | #26 | |
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No lie, insurance does suck! I think that's why I see more econo cars with exhaust around here. I'm one of 5 Cobras I have seen in my area. I feel unique.
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03-17-2003, 11:20 AM | #27 | |
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03-17-2003, 11:38 AM | #28 | |
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I'm not crazy about straight line performance......when I start spending money on my car it will be spent on handling! Anyway....I don't know where you live, but in MA insurance premiums are not effected by the type of car unless it happens to be on the "high theft vehicle list" then you pay extra, other-wise I pay the same for my mustang as I do for my Isuzu 4x4 pickup as I do for my wife's Saturn as I used to for my Wrangler convertible! I do get a discount for the extra airbag in the Saturn that's it. Sur in RACING they do each have their own special characteristics, as well as on the street...and I was commenting on why many people stay away from rear-wheel drive....I didn't say FWD was useless.
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What is good about FWD for racing? The weight transfer in a front drive is fundamentally wrong for both drag racing and handling; stepping on the accelerator transfers the weight of the car away from the drive wheels. Just because people race them doesn't mean they are good for it. I could walk backwards to get to the bathroom if I wanted to, but I won't...
Sure there are a lot of FWD cars that handle decently, but this isn't because they are FWD.
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My way of dealing with rice for years was to gun it but now after many years I just stick my hand out the window give them the thumbs down and make the loudest fartting noise I can. Hey it always makes them go away. Funny too I have an 88 Civic, cheap, dependable. When I drive it, Stock mind you, there is always one retard that revs his engine at me. When this happens I just look at the guy and laugh. The best was when my exhaust rusted off, every 'tard on the road revved on me. I agree with the rear drive arguement too, my 66 takes a corner too fast and it turns into a carosel ride, but man it can launch.................
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03-20-2003, 01:06 AM | #34 | |
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Re: "Chevy vs. Ford" should end, "V8's vs. Rice"
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03-24-2003, 04:34 AM | #35 | |
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A Fuel injected 300 straight six would be pretty awesome as well, but i think they were only speed density systems, with tiny injectors and small intake ports. thay would only be able to be modified by extrude honing or by porting, whereas old carbed sixes had aftermarket offenhauser intake manifolds for 4 barrel carbs. But....how much work do you feel like doing
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