Acura Cl-S says he beat a cobra?

Coupe5oh · 07-28-2002, 10:46 PM

on another site, this guy comes to the board saying this, and i quote:

I was up in Austin last night visiting the scene talking to friends, etc. At a point everyone left and got on the highway to do some runs. I mainly went to watch, but when I was behind 3 stangs lining up to run I wanted to see how I could hang with them, to my amazement I beat them. The Cobra is the one I am not sure where he was but more details in a bit.
Anyways, the mustangs all lined up in front of me, 5.0 GT 5spd on left lane, 99+ GT 5spd middle, and Cobra in the right. I was behind the 99 GT. I held 2nd gear right in my power band, we all launched at 45mph The 99 GT and Cobra pulled the 5.0. I was on the tail of the 99GT and he was not leaving me. I passed the 5.0 while he was still racing, and I noticed I was getting too close to the 99, so I switched lanes to the left. We kept in it, I hit 3rd sometime in this, and near my top of 3rd I was passing the 99 GT. I was on his side about my front bumper at his front fender before we all let off. The cobra at this time was not ahead of the GT, I think we both pulled him. But the guy with the 99 GT had gauges, and it was black with some nice chrome wheels, loud exhaust, etc.

The guy looked at me with a weird look, like how the hell can that car pass me!?

BTW, I am completely stock! And a Automatic at that!

My car best running area is the highway and at those speeds we ran.

3 stangs go down at once!

unquote, I just cant believe he beat the cobra on the highway, maybe the 5.0, i had to call BS, i mean im sure 260 hp is a good contender for any Gt on the highway, but come on

are these acuras really that fast? btw, he said it was like a 96-98 cobra later in the thread.

StoplightWarrior · 07-28-2002, 11:18 PM

I'm not gonna call that guy a straight up liar, but something doesnt add up. The GT is lighter, and a 5speed, and has more torque, the cobra should straight annihlate him. Something's up fo sho.

95mustanggt · 07-29-2002, 07:12 AM

I agree, to call the guy a liar...well I think something is a miss. 305 HP to 260HP, 5 speed to auto, then consider the weight, not to mention the Cobra could have been modded, I would have to have seen it to believe it.

I can see it being very very close (with all the variables).

Dark_5.0 · 07-29-2002, 08:12 AM

This guy is a liar. .........I know a guy with a 96 mistic cobra that only runs 14.7's @3000ft, the new GT's run 14.4's to a 14.5 all day @3000ft.

I can believe the GT taking the cobra but the acura coming from behind and walking the cobra is total BS.

Ricer Talk for sure!

*Steeda90GT* · 07-29-2002, 09:29 AM

I agree something is up. That Acura is pretty quick, my friend owns one with a cold air kit. He just barely walks my friends 94 GT vert. So I might believe him taking the 5.0 on the highway, just by a smidge. As far as the 99-up GT or 96-up Cobra, those cars should crush him.

95ragtop · 07-29-2002, 11:07 AM

The CL-S are good up top, but with an auto, it is no comp for a 99 GT much the less Cobra. I have raced CL-S' from a stop and killed them in my stock Regal GS(high 14 sec car at best). The Cobra's just wave bye bye to me.

Anyway, it is clearly some rice talk.

The Deuce · 07-29-2002, 11:50 AM

The Mustangs were probably all shutting down as he was going by them. The looks he got were more of confusion than amazement. It's easy to get confused when you are around rice fumes all the time.

mysweetlx · 07-29-2002, 12:56 PM

I've got a '02 TL (225 hp), it's pretty quick, probably in the mid 15 range. I've got plenty of friends w/ TLS' and CLS' and they run anywhere from 13.9-15.2. I know of one person who got 13.5 w/ an 80 shot NOS setp (didn't see that one though).

I don't think it's impossible that this guy was able to beat a Mustang, but it sounds odd that he was lucky enough to roll up on 3 Mustangs that were all that slow and/or drivers that couldn't drive.

VeNuM · 07-29-2002, 01:31 PM

Now take into consideration his car is bone stock and an auto, no way he could take all those in the conditions he described.

*Steeda90GT* · 07-29-2002, 02:10 PM

All of my 5.0 buddies usually spank my buds acura.... I of course rip him to shreds but its not a fair race, I have a Vortech.

Mach351C · 07-29-2002, 04:00 PM

Sounds like Rice talk to me, a bit odd that he is bone stock and auto and hes beating a 99 gt and a cobra. He said something about having gauges, that does not really mean there modded.

Coupe5oh · 07-29-2002, 04:27 PM

Well guys, your right, something isnt right, he might have got them, it's ricer talk "he had guages" ricer talk man, i'll keep you guys updated, because i called this guy out, he hasnt said anything about running me, he's skeerd LOL

well from a roll i'll have to be careful i guess.

07-28-2002, 10:46 PM	#1
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Acura Cl-S says he beat a cobra? on another site, this guy comes to the board saying this, and i quote: I was up in Austin last night visiting the scene talking to friends, etc. At a point everyone left and got on the highway to do some runs. I mainly went to watch, but when I was behind 3 stangs lining up to run I wanted to see how I could hang with them, to my amazement I beat them. The Cobra is the one I am not sure where he was but more details in a bit. Anyways, the mustangs all lined up in front of me, 5.0 GT 5spd on left lane, 99+ GT 5spd middle, and Cobra in the right. I was behind the 99 GT. I held 2nd gear right in my power band, we all launched at 45mph The 99 GT and Cobra pulled the 5.0. I was on the tail of the 99GT and he was not leaving me. I passed the 5.0 while he was still racing, and I noticed I was getting too close to the 99, so I switched lanes to the left. We kept in it, I hit 3rd sometime in this, and near my top of 3rd I was passing the 99 GT. I was on his side about my front bumper at his front fender before we all let off. The cobra at this time was not ahead of the GT, I think we both pulled him. But the guy with the 99 GT had gauges, and it was black with some nice chrome wheels, loud exhaust, etc. The guy looked at me with a weird look, like how the hell can that car pass me!? BTW, I am completely stock! And a Automatic at that! My car best running area is the highway and at those speeds we ran. 3 stangs go down at once! unquote, I just cant believe he beat the cobra on the highway, maybe the 5.0, i had to call BS, i mean im sure 260 hp is a good contender for any Gt on the highway, but come on are these acuras really that fast? btw, he said it was like a 96-98 cobra later in the thread.

07-28-2002, 11:18 PM	#2
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I'm not gonna call that guy a straight up liar, but something doesnt add up. The GT is lighter, and a 5speed, and has more torque, the cobra should straight annihlate him. Something's up fo sho. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

07-29-2002, 07:12 AM	#3
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I agree, to call the guy a liar...well I think something is a miss. 305 HP to 260HP, 5 speed to auto, then consider the weight, not to mention the Cobra could have been modded, I would have to have seen it to believe it. I can see it being very very close (with all the variables). __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-29-2002, 08:12 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	This guy is a liar. .........I know a guy with a 96 mistic cobra that only runs 14.7's @3000ft, the new GT's run 14.4's to a 14.5 all day @3000ft. I can believe the GT taking the cobra but the acura coming from behind and walking the cobra is total BS. Ricer Talk for sure! __________________ 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

07-29-2002, 09:29 AM	#5
Steeda90GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 297	I agree something is up. That Acura is pretty quick, my friend owns one with a cold air kit. He just barely walks my friends 94 GT vert. So I might believe him taking the 5.0 on the highway, just by a smidge. As far as the 99-up GT or 96-up Cobra, those cars should crush him. __________________ 94 Oxford White GT. 17" Factory wheels with 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials. Vortech S-Trim, Anderson Power Pipe, 24lb injectors, T-Rex external, 190lph internal, 3.55s, 65mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, Saleen Gauges, Crane ignition, MAC longtubes, catalytic h-pipe, flowmasters.

07-29-2002, 11:07 AM	#6
95ragtop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Palmdale, CA USA Posts: 59	The CL-S are good up top, but with an auto, it is no comp for a 99 GT much the less Cobra. I have raced CL-S' from a stop and killed them in my stock Regal GS(high 14 sec car at best). The Cobra's just wave bye bye to me. Anyway, it is clearly some rice talk. __________________ Take Care, Dave 95 Mustang GT Convertible - SOLD 2000 Buick Regal GS (3.4 pulley, gutted airbox w K&N, U-bend, DHP PCM, TOG Headers. Pre-headers PB 14.81 @ 2700ft elevationw 2.25 60 ft) 1967 Electra 225 convertible (360hp)

07-29-2002, 11:50 AM	#7
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	The Mustangs were probably all shutting down as he was going by them. The looks he got were more of confusion than amazement. It's easy to get confused when you are around rice fumes all the time. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-29-2002, 12:56 PM	#8
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	I've got a '02 TL (225 hp), it's pretty quick, probably in the mid 15 range. I've got plenty of friends w/ TLS' and CLS' and they run anywhere from 13.9-15.2. I know of one person who got 13.5 w/ an 80 shot NOS setp (didn't see that one though). I don't think it's impossible that this guy was able to beat a Mustang, but it sounds odd that he was lucky enough to roll up on 3 Mustangs that were all that slow and/or drivers that couldn't drive. __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

07-29-2002, 01:31 PM	#9
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Now take into consideration his car is bone stock and an auto, no way he could take all those in the conditions he described. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

07-29-2002, 02:10 PM	#10
Steeda90GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NJ Posts: 297	All of my 5.0 buddies usually spank my buds acura.... I of course rip him to shreds but its not a fair race, I have a Vortech. __________________ 94 Oxford White GT. 17" Factory wheels with 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials. Vortech S-Trim, Anderson Power Pipe, 24lb injectors, T-Rex external, 190lph internal, 3.55s, 65mm TB, Pro M 77mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, Saleen Gauges, Crane ignition, MAC longtubes, catalytic h-pipe, flowmasters.

07-29-2002, 04:00 PM	#11
Mach351C Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 60	Sounds like Rice talk to me, a bit odd that he is bone stock and auto and hes beating a 99 gt and a cobra. He said something about having gauges, that does not really mean there modded. __________________ 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 cleveland

07-29-2002, 04:27 PM	#12
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Well guys, your right, something isnt right, he might have got them, it's ricer talk "he had guages" ricer talk man, i'll keep you guys updated, because i called this guy out, he hasnt said anything about running me, he's skeerd LOL well from a roll i'll have to be careful i guess. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

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