How Often Do You Nail It?
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 13,733
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From: Hurst, TX USA
I have one, very short, steep on-ramp on the way to work. So every morning that I don't have a little old lady in a mini van ahead of me I let her rip. I usually get to around 75-80 at the top of the ramp, and, at that speed, I'm ready to merge into normal traffic 
Most people hit about 40-45 at the top and cause all kinds of back ups on the expressway as people have to brake for them. I actually think my way is safer, but tell that to the cops... 
Most people hit about 40-45 at the top and cause all kinds of back ups on the expressway as people have to brake for them. I actually think my way is safer, but tell that to the cops...
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 266
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From: Memphis TN
I have the pleasure of driving through two perfect back-to-back S-curves that end at a stop light as I exit my appartment complex every day. I nail it as I turn out of the complex... reach 60 before I reach the first curve, maintain that spead through both curves, come to a stop at the light... never any cops, three lanes to use, no traffic, long straight-stretch... I nail it every day.
Repeat in reverse on the way home.
I bought my Vette to drive it... I drive it as the 350 hp awesome sports car it is and I love it EVERY DAY.
Repeat in reverse on the way home.
I bought my Vette to drive it... I drive it as the 350 hp awesome sports car it is and I love it EVERY DAY.
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 538
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From: Geneva, IL Bring back the Chief!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14,'19-'20-'21-'22
Its almost as much fun to pee off the old lady, as runnin' her up thru three gears. Wife starts bitchin' as soon as I start to "ease" her up. She knows what's commin' and I never aim to disappoint. Lordy, its fun.
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 542
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From: Mokena IL
when I had my 01 coupe automatic, I nailed it often, but not all the time. Now that I have the 03 coupe 50th anni. with 6-speed. I HAMMER IT EVERY CHANCE I GET!!!!!
STICK VS. AUTO ?????? If you really want to feel everything the vette has to offer Get behind the wheel of the 6-speed. WOW/ gonna need some tires.
STICK VS. AUTO ?????? If you really want to feel everything the vette has to offer Get behind the wheel of the 6-speed. WOW/ gonna need some tires.
