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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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That's all a viper is good for. Strait line speed. Nothing else
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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I'm not feeling the viper itself, but daaaaang
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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It was fun for 2-3mins.... This is some long ass video!
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Dang it! I was hoping trev0006 would post this!

Don't worry, I'm sure he still will...

Too bad it was wet out there, would have been fun to see them playing on a dry track.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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the burnout is pointless on street tires.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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1.7 60 foot, Yeah that's all power there once it hooks up.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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Nice, how do u embed videos?
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvettePoor
That's all a viper is good for. Strait line speed. Nothing else
This one-yes. Non-TT Vipers are an entire different story-they are absolutley stunning on the track.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
The next person that clicks on trev0006's link gets instant-ban. I mean it.
The mods should immediately delete any of trev0006's posts that don't have the video embedded. If dude can't go to the trouble of that one extra step, then no post I say.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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that was sick. Imagine what he could run or break on slicks.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
the burnout is pointless on street tires.
Actually I'm glad you brought this up, man. I've always heard the same, never do a burnout with street tires, but haven't you ever noticed after you spin your street tires you hear rocks kicking up off of the tires and hitting your inner wheel well or physically see tiny pebbles stuck on your tires? My question is if they do indeed get stickier when heated they why does everyone say no to street tire burnouts? In all seriousness, I've been pondering this for a few days now.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CorvettePoor
That's all a viper is good for. Strait line speed. Nothing else

Yea, they haven't been a dominating force on the race tracks in SCCA, etc
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Old May 2, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
the burnout is pointless on street tires.


well for one, he's running DR's, so they are far from pointless and actually needed. Long extravigant burnouts in normal street tires are pointless. But a quick little one is still good because you need to create heat in the tire.


But things like NT555R's, BFG drag radials, etc definately need a burnout to heat up the tires.



I notice a good difference with even my T1R's heated and cold (my car is f'ing scary with cold tires)
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Old May 2, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
The next person that clicks on trev0006's link gets instant-ban. I mean it.

I just clicked on it, what are you going to do to me?
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Old May 2, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
The next person that clicks on trev0006's link gets instant-ban. I mean it.
Dude, get a grip.
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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
well for one, he's running DR's, so they are far from pointless and actually needed. Long extravigant burnouts in normal street tires are pointless. But a quick little one is still good because you need to create heat in the tire.


But things like NT555R's, BFG drag radials, etc definately need a burnout to heat up the tires.



I notice a good difference with even my T1R's heated and cold (my car is f'ing scary with cold tires)
thanks for the clarification
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
nothing says sporty like the letter F

RS4>ISF


I would have to agree. lol
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
nothing says sporty like the letter F

RS4>ISF
IS-Fail
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
I just clicked on it, what are you going to do to me?
I'd slap you with my glove if I could.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Imagine how much better the ET's would be if the guy shifted correctly.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMirror
The mods should immediately delete any of trev0006's posts that don't have the video embedded. If dude can't go to the trouble of that one extra step, then no post I say.
Why? He doesn't owe you shit. He doesn't have to go to any trouble if he doesn't want to. If you don't like his threads, stay out of them.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I like the IS-F BUT, the RS4 is TIGHT!!
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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I'd still choose the RS4 due to it's Quattro drive an essential to a canadian winter The Lexus is nice but I can't get past the huge hood bulge.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Subaru Impreza STi vs Mitsubishi Evo X

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Old May 3, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Damn.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Underground builds some badass cars. A good friend of mine, and former roommate bought a Saleen S351 that he built....google Saleen Flyby and thats the car. The guy he bought it from had replaced it with a viper that was being built by Underground as well.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Both look fun to drive, I like the new look of the evo better than the sti.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I like the old sti's, but I am biased. The new one looks like a blue turd.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LotusTracker
I like the old sti's, but I am biased. The new one looks like a blue turd.
I really liked the 07 sti limited version with the lip spoiler, the new one just doesn't do it for me, and I am a subaru owner myself!
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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I take either one. IS-F v8 sounds sexy.
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Why so much IS-F hate? I think it looks much better and its faster.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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The engine sound aggressive on the IS-F. Both cars are great.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zguy95135
Why so much IS-F hate? I think it looks much better and its faster.


Looks like it should have a coffee can attached to the back singing the 'West Nile Mosquito Squarm' Symphony
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by zguy95135
Why so much IS-F hate? I think it looks much better and its faster.

how can you respect at car that doesn't even come with the OPTION of having a clutch?
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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After personally seeing a brand new white STI last sunday, I have to say the the new subbie is hot. my wife did not like the hatch body style, but I think that for the perormance and clean body lines, the STI is a winner.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX Wisc Badger
how can you respect at car that doesn't even come with the OPTION of having a clutch?
i have crazy respect for Benz's AMG cars all of those are Autos. and put down some CRAZY fast times for how heavy they are. your talking like the E63 running 12s with a automatic, street tires and 2 tons of steel. that's impressive to me.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
I take either one. IS-F v8 sounds sexy.
I agree. Cant beat audis styling and sport but you also cant beat lexus quality. Anyone would be lucky to own either car.
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