Everyone had their cars out today, hit 60 deg today in IL, after a streak of 30-40 degree days.
I decided to tighten up the hose clamps on my SRT to make sure I didnt have any boost leaks, and go out for a drive...I had a few run ins with some various cars today, made for a fun drive.
Got to start out with some arrogant prick in a 350Z with exaust, who shook his head at my car when I drove by him. I slowed down, asked him why he shook his head and informed him I'd love to see how slow his car was... and he explained that "dude, you drive a neon" while laughing. I in turn, being the smartass I am, explained to him he drove a rear wheel drive altima that he wasted 35k on... that couldn't even break into the 13's (I know a few do, but I also knew this tubb of goo wasn't Dale Earnhardt Jr. either). End result, 25-75mph second and third gear pull that clearly showed the difference between a 13 second car and a 14 second car. Poor guy wouldn't even pull up next to me at the next red light. 2 open lanes next to me, and he stayed right behind me...made a right shortly there after. Guess that douche bag was a tad embarassed that "just a neon" butt poked...errr...raped his 350Z. Usually I don't get this kind of attitude from 350/G35 drivers, and everyone has a mutual respect, and understands that cars are what they are. Well, today I showed one of the few pricks out there that yes, my car is a neon. And yes, it also happens to be faster than his.
Had some other fun run ins with an S2000, Cobalt SS, and a new Mustang GT that sounded mean as hell. It was pretty quick too, we stayed fairly even until I got into 3rd gear and pulled him a little bit. Had a guy in a LS1 TA that sounded nasty as hell ask me if I wanted to run...I told him not to waste his gas. Those guys are a bit higher up on the food chain...
Anyways, it was a fun day for the SRT. Beating up on high priced cars with asshat drivers really never gets old. Its just too satisfying