Originally Posted by OL_BOY_RED
Not at the track....kinda funny when a 1200hp Supra can't even squeeze into the 9s....
a buddy of mine has 1600hp in his viper...tracy knows him. and he's not into the 9's either....just because you have mad HP doesn't mean your car is quick.
The Carbon Fibered R6
Oh yea, I know himI always tell people when they come to the shop that you have to think about more than HP #'s to get a certain time. You need suspension components and a good wheel/tire combo. Not to mention you need practice driving the car. I always hear, "I want 500whp and that should put me in the 10's". They never think about the things I mentioned and most of them think I am just trying to make more money off of them. They also never think about brakes, tranny, transfer case...etc, things that may break with upgraded power. They only want HP #'s. Oh well. It took Dan like 2 years to get into the 8's on the same exact set up. That was 2 years of tweaking to get it right.
yup yup yup...some people just dont know. it's all good. As long as the people are asking questions and wanting to learn...no need to make fun of them.Oh yea, I know him
the viper guy (name not mentioned) just put a Parachute on it and stopped by the shop (he's good friends with our family). He's like "check it out its awesome...." i smile and say "dont you need to be in the 9's first"
The Carbon Fibered R6
Well, isn't that a shame.
Even with fully built cars, you would agree with me when I would way at least half of your customers can't drive them to 80% of the vehicles' capabilities. A lot of kids think just because some guy did it at so-and-so, or in a magazine, that they could at least get close to it... Not that, it's wrong it's just reality.Oh yea, I know him
no...not really. with an IRS suspension with very little room to do anything with the suspension. We told him to remove it and install a Ford 9", but that would defeat the purpose. For him building this car himself and tuning it himself....I would be quite proud.
The Carbon Fibered R6
There are quite a few 03-04 Cobras still with IRS going sub 9s..... also vettes as well... I hate when people use IRS as an excuse.no...not really. with an IRS suspension with very little room to do anything with the suspension. We told him to remove it and install a Ford 9", but that would defeat the purpose. For him building this car himself and tuning it himself....I would be quite proud.
Last edited by FAHHQUE700; 09-04-2007 at 08:09 PM.
w/ 1600hp to the ground?
The Carbon Fibered R6
horsepower doesn't turn the tires.
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