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Why all the rants about too much power?

Old 01-06-2019, 05:18 PM
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Im with MlwYlw need more Hp and Tq.
Old 01-06-2019, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
But your note ( much more useable lower end). was
far fetched for a street car..Thanks
How many people would buy this car if it had a 300 HP V6 ???

Old 01-06-2019, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
How many people would buy this car if it had a 300 HP V6 ???
The ones that say it’s got to much power. The rest would buy a Mustang 😄
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Old 01-06-2019, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
I promise I won't mention this again (boring football game) but I have no objection to massive HP (whatever you like) but Please stay out of the LEFT lane if you drive 40 MPH..Hear that Florida? LOL Im out!
at least it’s a game...I’m at a boring conference (Yea on Sunday) where the keynote is being given by some old guy in Chinese/ Mandarin. I’m pretending to listen to the translator on headset but would rather read Corvette Forum pundits make the usual excuses (I like my A8, I like my narrow body, 460hp is too much power, iron brakes are good enough, I don’t need Viagra!)

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Old 01-06-2019, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pokerpro
Sounds like you have some serious mommy issues! If the word "*****" offends you that much then you need many many years of therapy.
Try walking up to a girl with that word and see how far you get. Only the ones you DON'T want to bring home to mommy would appreciate it.
Old 01-06-2019, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by V Vette
Insecurity? How about learning respect and class.. There are women on this forum..using your head, the one on top!
are you talking about Sconn?! She drove a Challenger...
Old 01-06-2019, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Parcival


are you talking about Sconn?! She drove a Challenger...
Hahaha! It's a Charger. And also, you just never know how many of us could be lurking on this forum in disguise

I thought it was a nice gesture on V Vettes part. But I also understand this is an overwhelmingly testosterone-skewed forum. So I try not to take offense to most things I read. Or at least I bite my tongue till it bleeds
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Old 01-06-2019, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
But I also understand this is an overwhelmingly testosterone-skewed forum.
No need to be crass regardless IMHO. It's cringeworthy whether there are women present or not.

Old 01-06-2019, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
Hahaha! It's a Charger. And also, you just never know how many of us could be lurking on this forum in disguise

I thought it was a nice gesture on V Vettes part. But I also understand this is an overwhelmingly testosterone-skewed forum. So I try not to take offense to most things I read. Or at least I bite my tongue till it bleeds
Ah, but isn’t a newer Charger like A Lesbaru?

plus this fine piece of analysis:
https://jalopnik.com/the-dodge-charg...hol-1785639957

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Old 01-06-2019, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Parcival


Ah, but isn’t a newer Charger like A Lesbaru?

plus this fine piece of analysis:
https://jalopnik.com/the-dodge-charg...hol-1785639957
Wow... I was wondering where you were going with that. The black SP Charger is my husband's, thank you.





We happen to think they look good together.
Old 01-06-2019, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
No need to be crass regardless IMHO. It's cringeworthy whether there are women present or not.
If there's one thing I've noticed on this forum, for a pretty short time as a member, it's this:

​​​​The overwhelming majority seem to be conservative
The majority are men
The majority are 55+
Quite a few have major egos
Quite a few have a low tolerance for things they disagree with

​​​​​​And there's not much anyone can do about it! Lol!

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Old 01-06-2019, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
Quite a few have major egos
Hey now....I resemble that remark!!!

Old 01-06-2019, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
Hey now....I resemble that remark!!!
Hahahaha! I have a feeling you're a giant mushball (but I won't tell anyone)
Old 01-06-2019, 08:32 PM
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Simply put, because despite what people say, you can have too much power. If your suspension and tires can't put down and hook up with the power you are making, it is pointless to increase the engine without fixing the transmission of power problem.

When I worked on a rally crew, people would actually detune the power on snow, because it made the car far more usable.
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Old 01-06-2019, 08:38 PM
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Regardless of what I drive (17 GS), driving from Point A to Point B fast here in Idaho is awesome in ANY Corvette. And most likely just as fun in a base Stingray as it is in a Z06.
Racing on a track is a different story, HP matters. Z06 can dominate the track when all its fantastic characteristics are applied properly.

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Old 01-06-2019, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
If there's one thing I've noticed on this forum, for a pretty short time as a member, it's this:

​​​​The overwhelming majority seem to be conservative
The majority are men
The majority are 55+
Quite a few have major egos
Quite a few have a low tolerance for things they disagree with

​​​​​​And there's not much anyone can do about it! Lol!
I had to laugh at this as it's pretty perceptive and nearly spot on. Specifically if by bad luck one ends up in one of the thousands of political threads that get posted to this AUTO ENTHUSIAST forum daily.

The only thing you missed was to make it a quiz. If you match up to at least 3 out of 5 you may be an insufferable *******. If you match up with at least 4 out of 5 you are most definitely an insufferable *******. If you are a 5 out of 5 there is no help for you.....
Old 01-06-2019, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
Try walking up to a girl with that word and see how far you get. Only the ones you DON'T want to bring home to mommy would appreciate it.
Thanks. Sounds like POKER pro is another woman hater...

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Old 01-06-2019, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
How many people would buy this car if it had a 300 HP V6 ???
Too funny..You feel better with more power low end... OK...
Old 01-06-2019, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sconn
Hahahaha! I have a feeling you're a giant mushball (but I won't tell anyone)

Old 01-06-2019, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pokerpro
Sounds like you have some serious mommy issues! If the word "*****" offends you that much then you need many many years of therapy.
Sounds like your mommy didn't teach you respect. Let me try, ask your wife or daughter about this.. And oh, there are women on this forum that it offends...

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