Moridin Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Well, the mini-van went wacko when we (the family) was heading back from Calaveras (spelling?) Big Trees. Brakes went wierd, guages and other leds inside looked like an alien was attacking the car, and there is a coolant leak somewhere - Here's my tip for the day, don't ever buy a Dodge/Chrysler mini-van made before 1998. Oh, and the tranny is leaking too. To get on with my story, my dad and I went to go drop the mini-van off at the dealership to have them fix everything. To get over there, my dad drove the van, and I took my mom's Cobra. So, my dad gets out in front of me a little ways while I let the car warm up in the drive way. I head out, and hit a stop light along the main drag while driving toward the freeway on ramp. I see two Mustangs (one 93/94-98 and one 5.0), an Iroc Z Camaro, and a Prelude all hauling as they make a left at the light. I think to myself that they are all out tonight (As were the cops, because I saw three cops pull people over out in front of my work in the space of an hour or two). I keep going down the main drag to the next stoplight and see this little white Miata with the music going. He gives it a little gas and runs through first a little ways, but sees the next light is red. I give him a little taste of the Eaton whine through the next area, until we come upon the last light before the freeway on-ramp (The on-ramp is just a straight shot onto 680 from the light). I'm pretty sure he's going to try and race me, but I wait just a moment to see if he takes off. Sure enough, he lays the loud pedal down. I give it a little gas in first - just enough to keep up -, look over, he nods, I give him the peace sign, and I put it to the floor. Poor little thing never had a chance. What one man said about the Cobra fits what happened perfectly. "Have you ever seen how fast a horse runs when it has been bitten by a snake?" Finally, I get off the freeway, only to find the blue convertible Mercedes SLK that was behind the Miata right behind me. I guide the loud pedal a little more through heavily curved off ramp to remind him that the snake can also slither through the corners. Well...I make it over to the dealership and turn in to find my dad waiting there for me. I look over my shoulder to see the little Miata coming off the freeway for some more. I think he caught a glimpse of the Mercedes and tried to tag along back to the freeway on ramp in the opposite direction. Then, out of the back of the dealership (where you can see the on-ramp in the opposite direction) a cop turns its lights on right behind the Miata. I was just reminded how dumb I had been. I don't condone racing on the street at all. As tempting as it is, I've yet to engage...until now. I try to justify it to myself by saying it was an on ramp, and that's ok. In reality, that could have been me being pulled over (Although I highly doubt that cop ever thought they'd catch me.) and I don't want any tickets, as I'm only 19. Someone could have been hurt, especially if a car was sitting on the on-ramp. It was a rush though, and my heart was going. If I get my Z going like the Cobra goes, I don't think I'll ever want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Be very careful if you street race...and yes, I do also use the "if-it-is-for-the-onramp-it-must-be-ok" clause too Davy BTW, "Calaveras" is spelled correctly; it is Spanish for "Skulls." Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Gotta get up some speed to merge with traffic right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Cops can still get you for giving it gas to intimidate a person on another car, even if you arent anywhere near the speed limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted July 25, 2003 Author Share Posted July 25, 2003 I know all about that. Exhibitionist speed and all that good stuff. I would have been caught for that if the cop could have caught up to me, because I spun 'em through most of first gear. If traction control would have been off, I probably would have spun 'em through some of 2nd too. I'm really careful around here. I do very little, especially on the street. I was getting all my need for speed stuff out at the indoor karting facilities, but I haven't been able to go lately. Guess my adrenaline just got the best of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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