6-700RWHP Why??
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Originally Posted by heavychevy
if it's so untrue then why would cars keep getting faster and faster even the stock models. why do people go to the drag strip road course auto x with fast cars and not stock civics. why do people mod their cars and never end up going to a track. because when that one moment comes and someone challenges you on the highway you want to be the one in front. oh and dont let your girl be with you and you get smoked, major problem. those who "just happen" to like fast cars. YEAH RIGHT!!!! why do you like fast cars? because you saw that there were cars faster than your and you wanted one! period. that is why as technology advances cars get faster and last longer while doing it because everyone wants faster cars than everyone else. there is no just happen to like fast cars. the reason car makers make cars faster is because that is what sells. the viper crowd is pissed that the c6 z06 is faster that the srt 10 so that is why hennessy and other tuners are making big profits right now because the viper guys want to be faster. The next viper will be faster than the current Z and then the process will reverse. dont be so quick to put yourself on a pedistal when you came out of the same cave we all did.
Supporting Tuner
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
if it's so untrue then why would cars keep getting faster and faster even the stock models. why do people go to the drag strip road course auto x with fast cars and not stock civics. why do people mod their cars and never end up going to a track. because when that one moment comes and someone challenges you on the highway you want to be the one in front. oh and dont let your girl be with you and you get smoked, major problem. those who "just happen" to like fast cars. YEAH RIGHT!!!! why do you like fast cars? because you saw that there were cars faster than your and you wanted one! period. that is why as technology advances cars get faster and last longer while doing it because everyone wants faster cars than everyone else. there is no just happen to like fast cars. the reason car makers make cars faster is because that is what sells. the viper crowd is pissed that the c6 z06 is faster that the srt 10 so that is why hennessy and other tuners are making big profits right now because the viper guys want to be faster. The next viper will be faster than the current Z and then the process will reverse. dont be so quick to put yourself on a pedistal when you came out of the same cave we all did.
Bill's Vert has a 758rwhp C5R 427 - and he does not race. Why? Because he used to compete on the SCCA tracks so he already knows how to drive and does not have the need to show off or impress anyone.
He built his car to enjoy. Is that too hard to understand?
Don't assume that because someone owns a fast car that they drive fast - or dangerously - or stupidly.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Traverse City Michigan
I would love to increase the hp of my car, but I don't have the $$$ nor the know-how to do it my self. Actually, I hate getting into something that is not broken. For me, it always turns out to be 4 times as much hassle as it started out to be, and a lot of the times, it doest turn out right. You should see what I recently did to my bathroom toilet. It was not pretty.
So...I'll probably leave my car pretty much stock and suffer. But it's still a vette!!!
So...I'll probably leave my car pretty much stock and suffer. But it's still a vette!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Farmington CT
Cruise-In VII Veteran
i have read all the data in this thread and one of the most rational explanation must be the 'smoking the tires at 80mph' statement, is that badazz or what??
i often wonder why people have 3,4,5000 sq ft houses instead of 3,4,5 bay garages w/ lift(s)?
i often wonder why people have 3,4,5000 sq ft houses instead of 3,4,5 bay garages w/ lift(s)?
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Well said. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Paducah Ky
Originally Posted by MGorman
That makes a little sense from a “Type A” personality perspective I suppose. But I think you’re missing entirely the perspective from which many of us view fast cars. It’s about the adrenaline rush. Why do some people like to ride roller coasters? Why do some people skydive? It’s not always about competition. It has to do with the thrill that you personally receive from it. Do you have sex to impress people, or do you do it because it feels good???
