Z-Gad Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I was running a couple of errands today and feeling pretty good about the new ACT pressure plate, so I had to add some race gas to see whether or not it held boost. well, 20+ lbs of boost were no problem in any gear, even under heavy load... Anyway, I was heading down the East/West Expressway (for you locals) and what do I see, but a new 911 turbo (pearl white, temporary tags, huge brakes, a really beautiful car) in my rear view. I let him get up next to me, then past me (so I could check the car out) and I pulled back up next to him. I guess he figured he would show me what it would do and took off. I was doing ~ 60 in 4th gear and just floored it. I still had the boost set at 20 lbs and the car just started eating up the road and I reeled him in suprisingly fast and easy. It was an older gentleman and he had a rather bewildered look on his face as I walked past him. When I was a car length in front I slowed down and watched him drive past (he still wore the same look of disbelief). I laughed all the way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Certainly does not surprise me. The performance spec for that car is as follows: 0-60 3.9, 0-100 8.9, 1/4-mile 11.9. That IMO should make you about dead even but consider he probably left it in 6th underestimating you...... I would still kill for one though but the dealer does want to trade heads-up for my 84 Carerra See you tomorrow night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Nice kill MIke The look on his face had to be priceless. Is the rear seal on the tranny holding up this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 Jeff, so far so good on the seal. The input shaft from his driveshaft may have been worn as you said... who knows Scottie, I have company coming from Finland tomorrow night and they will be staying with me a couple of weeks. This car has now been promoted to "daily driver" status and I cannot afford to beat on it too much until the 73 is back on the road. I'll see if I can take some time away from my visitors to finish up the 73... I'd be willing to swap heads up for the 911 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I had a friend with a fast Z who used to call Porsches "Poochies". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 everytime i see one of these kill stories i always think of that priceless commercial.... HKS turbo....3800.00 1000cc HKS injectors... 1300.00 full exhaust.... 800.00 Booste controller....500.00 10 gal of race gas....60.00 the look on the owner of a (insert exotic sports car here) as you pass him look a red headed step child driving a civic.....priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 The porcky is not a slow car, and I can bet his sound system is better then yours!!! lol Nice kill Sometimes it comes down to the driver!!!!!!!!!!!!! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I've got a video somewhere of a Diablo running a 14 something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimi Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Really nice kill Mike 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Are you sure the guy knew he was in a race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Are you sure the guy knew he was in a race? Either that statement was meant as a joke or you are not getting the message of what Z-Gad's car is capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Was meant as a joke, but didn't come off right. Sorry if it offended anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 As Scottie said, he may have been in the wrong gear (I was too), but the expression just killed me. I am sure he wasn't expecting anything out of my "little beater". It is just so rare to run across one of these exotic sports cars when your car is really set up to go and the other driver is willing to do something. I just happened to be, "set up to go" and he was "willing to do something". Gotta take advantage of those situations... No offense taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Look on his face had to be priceless! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z8 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 That's one of the rare "dream kills', When I'm driving around in my Z I get challenged by ricers with a big tail pipe, stickers and a thundering 150hp under the hood. When I'm in my 4 door sedan or SUV, THEN I roll up next a Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 With me in a primered Z and no real HP, I dont think anyone in a "respectable" Ferrari would want to even look at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Great Kill Mike... I cannot wait to give my stroker some forced induction.. HE he.. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livewire23 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 With me in a primered Z and no real HP, I dont think anyone in a "respectable" Ferrari would want to even look at me hey mudge, you goin to the next Z meet on april 5th? Me and Inzane240 are planning on having our own little "primered Z" section. You'd probably fit in well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I'll be there, look for plate BEATRZ LoL, j/k about that last part. I do plan to be there, although I will probably have a push this weekend trying to drop the turbo stuff in! Wish me luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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