VS. Nissan Altima
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VS. Nissan Altima
So, a friend drives a Nissan Altima 3.5. Tonight, I followed him across town, and he wanted to see how his car stacked up against the Corvette. I got on it pretty good from 0-65 (on the interstate), but good sense (and the fear of a speeding ticket) intervened, and I didn't try to keep up with him after that. For the rest of the night, he just went on and on about how he "smoked" me
I was actually pretty funny to me, as I knew the truth. I do have to admit, though, that Altima was pretty danged quick off the line, and seemed pretty fast from 65 on up, too. Anyway, I was pretty tempted to give him a run for his money. So, how do the rest of you resist the temptation to open your cars up in similar situations??? Or DO you???
I was actually pretty funny to me, as I knew the truth. I do have to admit, though, that Altima was pretty danged quick off the line, and seemed pretty fast from 65 on up, too. Anyway, I was pretty tempted to give him a run for his money. So, how do the rest of you resist the temptation to open your cars up in similar situations??? Or DO you???
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
IBTHL!
He wont stand a chance! take it to a track and settle it!
He wont stand a chance!
He wont stand a chance!
He wont stand a chance!
Ohhh did I say - He wont stand a chance!
Thanks,matt
He wont stand a chance! take it to a track and settle it!
He wont stand a chance!
He wont stand a chance!
He wont stand a chance!
Ohhh did I say - He wont stand a chance!
Thanks,matt
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From: Assault is a behavior, not a device! Cypress TX
St. Jude Donor '11
Besides the fact that I could kill myself or someone else...I think about how hard I've worked to get to this point in my life and what I stand to loose financially if something goes bad or if I get caught. Sure I've done some stupid things in my past but I KNOW I'm older and HOPE I'm wiser so street racing is just not worth it to me.
Now...that being said...see if your friend will go to the track and I'll bet you smoke his azzz!
Now...that being said...see if your friend will go to the track and I'll bet you smoke his azzz!
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Why risk it on the street with a car that has 260-270 HP (depending on teh year) and even less torque and weights the same as your car. It seems to me that physics dictates that in a real race he would not even be close.
If I am wrong please explain.
If I am wrong please explain.
