When is it fast enough?
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Burning Brakes
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I live 50 west of Chicago, IL. There are alot of wide open country roads that are safe to rock and roll.
Thanks for your response!
Thanks for your response!
Originally Posted by Malice 1
Your fast enough when you can outrun the space shuttle. You're fast enough when you can make John force look like a defensive driver.
WHen your butt sweats every time you hit the gas.
I have a low 12 second v6 camaro, and I thought I was hot ****. Now I get beat regularly by modded corvettes, cobras, etc...
Go for the 10's. That will pretty much cement you King of the neighborhood.
On the other hand... WHere do you live? In my area, there is alot of urban density, curvy roads, construction, etc...11 second potential is about the maximum safe power level for someone with average reaction skills. Beyond that, you can never go WOT on the car because there is an obstacle ahead that you can't negotiate at such speeds.
WHen I lived in Kansas, however, I would have no problem driving an 8 second car on the street. Wide open straight roads....
WHen your butt sweats every time you hit the gas.
I have a low 12 second v6 camaro, and I thought I was hot ****. Now I get beat regularly by modded corvettes, cobras, etc...
Go for the 10's. That will pretty much cement you King of the neighborhood.
On the other hand... WHere do you live? In my area, there is alot of urban density, curvy roads, construction, etc...11 second potential is about the maximum safe power level for someone with average reaction skills. Beyond that, you can never go WOT on the car because there is an obstacle ahead that you can't negotiate at such speeds.
WHen I lived in Kansas, however, I would have no problem driving an 8 second car on the street. Wide open straight roads....
Instructor
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From: Cherry Point NC
Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
Thanks to everyone who replied, it was a great help!
After reading all of your opinions on this I only have one thing to say, HELLO TEN'S!
Thanks again guys.
After reading all of your opinions on this I only have one thing to say, HELLO TEN'S!
Thanks again guys.
Lucky you. you've got road to play with.
Instructor
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From: East Windsor NJ
Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Thanks you EG,
Some might say it is considered foolish to talk someone out of your services, but we have found it to be just the opposite.
Some might say it is considered foolish to talk someone out of your services, but we have found it to be just the opposite.
I can personally vouch for the fact that Doug and Chris will talk you out of stuff. At one point during my build, I asked Chris: "If you had another $1000 to spend where would you put it?" Answer: Back in your pocket and save it for drivetrain work in the future. There is no reason to add any more at this point.
It is not foolish it is good business. After using ECS to do the work on my car, I am convinced that they are honest and straight up. When they tell me something I will still ask lots of questions, but I trust them implicitly.
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Burning Brakes
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ECS sounds like a great shop with alot of good customers.
Originally Posted by HeadHunter1
I can personally vouch for the fact that Doug and Chris will talk you out of stuff. At one point during my build, I asked Chris: "If you had another $1000 to spend where would you put it?" Answer: Back in your pocket and save it for drivetrain work in the future. There is no reason to add any more at this point.
It is not foolish it is good business. After using ECS to do the work on my car, I am convinced that they are honest and straight up. When they tell me something I will still ask lots of questions, but I trust them implicitly.
It is not foolish it is good business. After using ECS to do the work on my car, I am convinced that they are honest and straight up. When they tell me something I will still ask lots of questions, but I trust them implicitly.
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Originally Posted by LAYNLOW
ECS sounds like a great shop with alot of good customers.
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Interesting writeup (Doug) Thankx for posting EG
There are many trade offs to higher HP. Most involve the cubic dollar.
To me when it involves reliability its no longer worth it.
JM.02
There are many trade offs to higher HP. Most involve the cubic dollar.
To me when it involves reliability its no longer worth it.
JM.02