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Posted: 6/9/2002 5:25:03 PM EDT
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Quoted: Why modify? Because it's fun and you learn. That's what hot rodding is all about. It's not about how much money you have. It's about what you do with the little money you have and how innovative you are. It's not about buying the most expensive car and walking around like you are a car god because you can put on an exhaust and chip. Well said. We have a few Honda's and Integra's around here with the big wheels,exhaust,etc. they don't turn my crank (see sig pic[;)] & sig line) but..the kids modifying them are the next generation of hot rodders. In that group is the nex Vic Edelbrock, Jack Roush,John Lingenfelter,etc. I imagine some of your parents said the same thing when you jacked up the back end of your Nova or Mailbu and stuffed a set of 50 series tires under it. So what if most of these "ricers" are posers. The owners are "hot rodding" them with the means available. We should be encouraging them instead of slamming them because we don't like their idea of a hot rod. [soapbox] [blue]I changed the pics to links in the quoted posts so people on dial up won't have to wait 3 days for the same pic to load over and over![/blue] |
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Posted: 6/9/2002 8:09:13 PM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Isn't it N2O? The correct term is "NOSS".[rolleyes] I believe its "NOS" Yes, which would stand for "Nitrous Oxide Systems", a company which manufactures N2O injection systems. |
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Posted: 6/9/2002 8:28:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: In my opinion, the RX7 may be the lone exception to the ricer definition. First, it's REAR wheel drive. And it sounds more like a pissed off hornet than a sewing machine! Or like many ricers, a very long fart. |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 12:00:09 AM EDT
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Quoted: Here are the specs: 2000 Audi S4 H&R Coilovers APR Stage 2 + race program. Neuspeed/Borla Exhaust, 3" mandrel bent UUC 20% short shifter Abt Stainless Steel Brake Lines Pagid Blue brake pads SSR Competition Wheels Bridgestone Potenza S02 PP's 235/40R17 Everything looks stock from the outside except for the wheels and tires and more aggressive stance. Very nice. I was at APR's customer BBQ in April up in Auburn, Alabama, and it was a blast. It was a long drive from Houston though. Their setup is amazing, and if I were to work in that feild, I'd definitely want to work for them. Remember the Alamo, and God Bless Texas... |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 5:43:02 AM EDT
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Okay, I can understand the attitude toward "all show and no go" cars, but doesn't anybody appreciate a "sleeper" anymore? In highschool, I had a Ford Torino that handed quite a few IROC's their ass, and they never saw it coming. When I hit 'Family Mode", and became a responsible citizen I bought a Honda Accord. I'm currently experiencing a mid-life crisis of sorts and I'm channeling some money previously destined for firearms into fixing up the car. There's something about a 300+ horsepower four door family sedan that intrigues me. Since I found out that you can "Drop-in" the Prelude V-Tec engine and Jackson Racing makes a compatible supercharger, I can't get it out of my head. Am I out of my mind or what?
Oh, and did I mention that I wanted to keep the auto tranny? [WHACKO] |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 8:29:26 AM EDT
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I can dig a "sleeper" car. When I was in high school my dream was to put an '86 3.2 Carrera motor in a VW Thing. That would have been the ultimate sleeper. Ugly as hell but faster than most.
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Posted: 6/10/2002 9:38:59 AM EDT
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Quoted: Okay, I can understand the attitude toward "all show and no go" cars, but doesn't anybody appreciate a "sleeper" anymore... Oh, and did I mention that I wanted to keep the auto tranny? Yes, I appreciate a sleeper. The other weekend I was at Mason Dixon drag in MD. Some guy drives up in a '90 Mustang Notchback, dark green, rims and tires, sounds like it has flowmasters, but other than that looks stock. He rolls through the water box, does his burnout --- NOT STOCK! Runs a 9.8 second quarter mile, with the distinctive wine of a twin turbo setup under the hood. For the ULTIMATE sleeper check this out.... [img]http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1378/FairmontPics/fairmont.gif[/img] [img]http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1378/FairmontPics/FrontMot.jpg[/img] [url]www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1378/fairymont.html[/url] A Twin Turbo EFI 460ci in Farimont. |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 9:56:16 AM EDT
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Not that I go at it very often, but I have yet to go up against anyone that can keep up with my 2000 Trans Am.
Mods include: LS1 Ram Air System High flow airbox assembly Granatelli mass air flow sensor K&N air filter Hypertech power programmer Soon to come-Borla cat back exhaust and free flowing catalytic converters. 0-60...5secs est hp-370 |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 5:21:57 PM EDT
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Quoted: Okay, I can understand the attitude toward "all show and no go" cars, but doesn't anybody appreciate a "sleeper" anymore? In highschool, I had a Ford Torino that handed quite a few IROC's their ass, and they never saw it coming. When I hit 'Family Mode", and became a responsible citizen I bought a Honda Accord. I'm currently experiencing a mid-life crisis of sorts and I'm channeling some money previously destined for firearms into fixing up the car. There's something about a 300+ horsepower four door family sedan that intrigues me. Since I found out that you can "Drop-in" the Prelude V-Tec engine and Jackson Racing makes a compatible supercharger, I can't get it out of my head. Am I out of my mind or what? Oh, and did I mention that I wanted to keep the auto tranny? [WHACKO] Take a look at my car above. I would say it is a bit of a sleeper. People stare at the wheels though. They weigh 15 lbs a piece. My car is putting down about 320 horses running stage 2 boost (0-60 at about 5 sec.) and probably in the 340 to 350 range if I put 100 octane unleaded race fuel in it. I have an ECU that can advance the ignition to take advantage of the higher octane unleaded race fuel.....but at $4.00 and gallon it is not for everyday driving. |
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Posted: 6/10/2002 5:29:35 PM EDT
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This would be my idea of the ultimate sleeper. Audi RS4. Only available in Avant (wagon). 380 HP and all wheel drive. People in Europe are tuning them in the 450 to 500 HP range. I got my ass handed to me by a grocery getter!!! One road test I saw pitted it against the Porsche 911 twin turbo and the BMW M3.
[img]http://www.curvedspace.net/audi/rs4000022.jpg[/img] |
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