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    Sunday's F1 Race @ INDY !!!??

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    the should have just ran the race anyway.

     

    from what i have heard there was only one turn that the tires were considered unable to handle.

     

    or maybe I head wrong.

     

    but still!!! they should have dealt with what they had and ran.the.damn.race.

    b got his first "kill"

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    i was trying hard not to take from your victory.

     

    never thought you were bragging' date=' rather i could feel the excitement in your tone and could imagine the big smile on your face.

     

    i was hesitant in writing my post as i didn't want to take that from you.

     

    in no way did i mean to imply, "well, it was just a honda" or that you don't know anything if you weren't around for the muscle car era.

     

    an acceleration contest between a goat and a horse is still a contest and fun for both the goat and the horse, no matter who wins.

     

    i can appreciate your excitement ... 1st ride in your z car and a kill, no way you would not want to share that !

     

    i can truly appreciate that.

     

    no raining on your parade or insults intended.

     

    rather, i was curious as to where and when the honda got this reputation for being quick.

     

    big apologies if i slighted you, was never my intention to spoil your fun or announcement.

     

    please continue posting on your progress !

     

    none of us were born knowing this stuff, we feed off one another, we support one another and for the most part, truly enjoy one another's company, advice and comments.

     

    remember, safety 1st and have fun.

     

    good luck with your build, sounds like you and dad are on your way to a great father son project ...

     

    please don't let my question and comment sour your mood and anticipation of good times to come.

     

     

    wayne[/quote']

     

     

    I don't know how sick our world is that hondas somehow got a "quick" reputation.

    I don't know ANY "fast" hondas, but plenty that have "zip."

     

    Also after that last post I understand a little better where you're coming from...as for the father/son thing, we spent all fathers day doing body work . *tear* it was so beautiful.

    b got his first "kill"

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    acy

    what has happened here in America' date=' when one thinks hondas are quick or fast ...

     

    that a honda is the car to beat in a stop light to stop light acceleration contest ?

     

    here and on other sites i read of individuals who have beaten a honda in a contest of speed.

     

    without massive injections of cash, a honda is just another cockroach on the highway ...albeit a very well built roach.

     

    a 3000 GT, a twin turbo Rx7, twin turbo 300zx,maybe even a supra or newer mr2, but a honda ?

     

    the stock 88 fiero gt i sold last month, out ran neighbor kid's crx with a Vtech in it and i didn't even know he was behind me at the light, trying to catch me.

     

    hour or so later, i'm moving cars around the driveway( 4 cars on 3 car driveway), he yells across the street to me, if i had the NOS working ... i'm thinking NOS, what the heck is he saying ???

     

    until he told me he was behind me at a light, i didn't have a clue what he was chattering about. i was just blowing out a little carbon ... and he has over $3k in his engine alone ...

     

    it's lowered, has nice wheels, hugh discs and calipers, upgraded suspension, decent paint, killer stereo and probably handles like a freaking go cart. i know i'd have a blast driving it.

     

    but it's a honda, and without maybe another $3 grand and spray, it's not quick.

     

    don't mean to throw cold water on your victory, acceleration is a kick in the butt, i love it.

     

    letting the hot air out of a honda driver's over inflated ego is also fun

     

    that said, i need to ask

     

    with a moment of reflection and reference, in the late 60's early 70's ...

    pumped 327 in a 65 SS chevelle, 440 in a 72 challenger R/T, 69 boss 302 mustang, a 70 amx, 69 road runner 383 with 440 heads, 70 camaro SS 454 ...427 cobra, or 70 LT-1 vette ...

     

    those were the cars machines we chosed off against, anything less you may as well have said you raced against bunch of nuns that were driving a pinto pony mpg.

     

    my words are probably just the ranting and ramblings of an old guy, who has driven a number of hondas and,all but one of the cars i listed above ( one of the cobras i drove had a 260 V8 in it, the other a 289 ), i don't get it ...

     

    when did the standard by which most of today's youngsters measure quickness become the fart can hanging below the bumper and hugh wing screwed on the trunk lid, honda ?[/quote']

     

     

    I certainly wasn't bragging about beating an obviously slow honda, I was just excited about getting in my first race in MY car.

     

    I wish I had the budget/funds to make my car able to keep up with such fast cars as the one you listed.

     

    Unfortunately, I don't, and I'm going to have to work my way up the ladder.

     

    Not all of us grew up in the muscle car era (fortunately, if you ask me, what with the current gas prices) so excuse me if I don't wait to race a muscle car (and undoubtedly lose) to make a topic expressing how much fun it was.

     

     

    :|

    yikes! rust attack!

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    I got serious rust build up around the gas tank area. What should I do? I know I should probably cut it out, but i'm unsure on what tool is best for the job.

     

    I also have a bit near the bottom of the windshield.

     

    I know this is common so I was hoping I could get some help from you guys.

     

     

    thanks again!

    Ideal exhaust for my l28 n/t?

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    I'm very eager to get a new exhaust as my stock exhaust is leaking all over the place and needs to be replaced.

     

    I am considering the pace setter/monza exhaust that is always in the victoria british catalogs.

    Reason being; It's cheap (sub 200 dollars), and literally the only exhaust i can find!

     

    Does anyone know where I can find a better variety?

     

    And does anyone have any suggestions as to what exhaust I should use?

     

    thanks!

     

    --b

    Blue twin turbo Z?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    I'm sorry to waste you guys' time with such a newbie question, but what is the vh45dett?

     

     

    I mean, what did they put it in and what are the specifications on it??

    I've never heard of it and I'm dissapointed because I thought I knew my nissan motors.

     

     

     

    sorry/thanks again.

    b got his first "kill"

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    I'm 15. I don't get to drive much, especially with my car not being tagged/insured/registered.

     

    So when my dad started unscrewing the bolts that hold his license plate to his car, I was very interested to see what he was up to. I stayed in the house, spying on him, and my heart skipped a beat when he walked torwards my car.

     

    I was like oh snap.

     

    When he walked back in the house i tried to keep a straight face but he saw my hands already on my keys and grinned and was like "You ready to go?"

     

     

    I dang near giggled like a school girl.

     

    Sure my car isn't that fast, or even that great to look at. But the feeling I always get when driving her (her name is mckenzie... get it?... zie?z? hahahaclever) is as following; ecstacy,extreme joy, uncontrollable happiness, pride.

     

    so whilst avoiding cops(i don't have turn signals i think it might be the flashers) we pulled onto a highway called Wonderwood(off a1a if you're familiar with jacksonville) and I immideatly spotted a civic, complete with ugly euro altezza/chrome style taillights, big wing, different colored bumpers, loud exhaust etc etc. I know my hondas/imports pretty well and could tell it wasn't an si. Probably a 95ish ex or dx. even if it was an si, i probably could have smoked him. Anyways, I quickly floored it to get up next to him, as he was about 30 yards ahead of me.. I threw it in neutral, and revved at him a bit. I heard him drop gears twice so I floored it. I walked on him the whole "race". hell, walking makes it sound like he kept up with me or something.. as soon as i dropped gears I JUMPED on him real nice. I pulled off on an exit and just went home, eager to post this topic.

     

    Sorry if my rant is hard to translate, i'm still really excited from it.

     

     

    And also sorry to all the anti street racing guys, I know this'll probably be looked down upon, but man it was fun.

    l26 Horsepower

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    With stock internals, 300whp can be achieved.

     

    with reinforcements such as forged pistons, performance camshaft, titanium valves, etc, the sky's the limit.

     

     

    (correct me if i'm wrong, zguys, as most of my input is not the highest educated and doesn't hold a candle to your knowledge)

    I may be crazy, but I'm not stupid!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    i ride around with my friend almost every day in his 97 prelude VTEC, which packs a surprisingly strong punch (upwards of 210 hp, 197ish torque with a cold air intake and exhaust) This kid drives so conservatively,i guess it's because he can beat most of the cars in his class. Anywho, his car is red and has real nice tenzo r wheels and a full r34 body kit, so needless to say he attracts alot of attention.

     

    Every time we go anywhere idiots in sentras and integras etc pull up next to us and rev, and my friend david shakes his head and sometimes even slows down.

     

    I, however, don't think I drive that conservatively at all. It's hard to with rear wheel drive...lol

    L28 worth it?

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    the guy that's helping me out with the stereo equipment says we might just be able to fit the 6x9's in the stock hole, says we might not even have to cut, but just drill holes for the 6x9's.

    L28 worth it?

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    ah! I wasn't even thinking about that.

    Now; to figure out how to put the two 6x9's in the place of the stock 6.5's.

     

    Should I try to make a mounting bracket on top of the stock hole, or cut the stock hole out to make room for the 6x9's?

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