Big smokey burnouts and that big-block sond?Originally Posted by Ghost
Fat, heavy, slow, poor-handling, what are we missing?
Dunno about slow, they were hella fast for the day, and those Max Wedge Mopars, and the Ford Thunderbolts would do 11's, easy, pretty much right off the showroom floor.
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^^^THIS
Whatever makes your wallet lighter and your smile brighter!
As long as you are happy than it's the right vehicle for you. Just enjoy the ride.
When I'm in a turbo4 w/AWD, I love the psssst from the blowoff valve, the forgiveness of the handling, and the power that isn't lost at altitude.
When I'm in my V8 Pontiac GP, I love the rumble, the instant torque, the fact that I've got two kiddos in the huge backseat, and that you can't get this much power for less money.
You gotta love each car for its own reasons if you're a true car guy.
M5 killer?I'd love the CTS-V for a comfy daily that'll whoop some serious ass
Or the G8 GXP M5 Killer..2 GM products I'd own
Hahahaha...
Thanks! I needed a good laugh,
-Chris
To early to tell, still have to see how many n00bs he crashes out...
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
Yeah, I can see that, I guess.Big smokey burnouts and that big-block sond?
Yep, even shitty cars (or bikes) can have their charm, and I've loved many a POS that didn't "add up" on paper.
True car guys can find faults endearing and flaws become "character".
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
What does this mean ??
Better yet what does it have to do with the topic?
Also it makes it worth when driving and see one say dang I should have got the STI.
With the incentives a few years ago, I got one for about 4k above the WRX.
I love the brakes and tranny too
I like it!
John
KTM Duke 690
subarus with any exhaust other than stock sound like sharts from this gross guy I work with..... and although I'm a fomoco guy I heart the big 3 hp wars
The real "steal" for the WRX (not STI) was when GM dropped the Saabaru and had $5k rebates on them. My cousin got his for under Invoice plus the $5k rebate...they practically gave him the car...
The downside to the STI over the WRX is that every jackhole in a Civic Si or Toyota Corolla S (don't ask me why) wants to race you, and every Cop thinks you're in the FATF crowd...but, so it goes.
Why are you listening to some dude's sharts? You guys potty together?subarus with any exhaust other than stock sound like sharts from this gross guy I work with..... and although I'm a fomoco guy I heart the big 3 hp wars
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
Downside to having a GTO is every emo haired STI owner wants to run from a dig at every light
I love them both.
But, for me, two completely different experiences. I DO NOT drag knee in the canyons so the RC works out fantastically. It's not as nimble and flickable as the R6 but I love the gobs of torque available anywhere in the rev range. With that said, I took it to ride The Dragon and loved every minute of it!
The R6 is a perfect track toy (I was not racing). Light, cheap, plenty of parts to be found when the inevitable happens, and a complete blast to learn race-speeds on. Yeah, many will argue about a bigger bike, but I can't tell you how many times I'd have someone on a 1K blow by me down the straight only to pass them back 2 turns later...
For my riding style those two worked perfectly for what I used them for and would not have wanted to transpose them. *Your results may vary
If I had to choose one, I would've picked the RC hands-down. Your talking about several thousand miles on that every year vs. 5-10 trackdays on the R6, and the RC would've sufficed for a few trackdays if needed.
For me, personally I would have to take the Camaro/Muscle-car over the trackday/WRX as it would be a better tool for 95% of the work I'd do with it.
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Be polite. Be professional. But be prepared to kill everyone you meet.
"Motorcycles tell us a more useful truth: we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good, but that's no reason not to enjoy every minute of the ride."
~Dave Karlotski
Really? I think you're confusing "Metrosexual" with "Emo", look more carefully next time, you'll see I'm right.
And, either way, maybe be the sad, fat, balding man in the GTO inspires them to put down the Starbucks and take a shot.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
~Hunter S. Thompson
I'll settle for a ZR1 Corvette.
John
KTM Duke 690
the zr1 would be pretty sweet if you had the budget but if you dont have the budget for it, just get it in this little guy.... it starts at $65k...
Chicago 2011: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Black Diamond Edition Is Fashionably Late
The V package gives the CTS the same 6.2-liter V8engine found on the Corvette ZR1. Using the 556 horsepower engine that produces up to 551 ft-lb of torque
M5 Christmas card
/thread jack sorry...
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my uncle has the 05 and he says its not what it is all crack'd up to be..probably over the few yrs it has gotten better. I saw a two door sport and he rip it like he stole it. Hell i'd do same too.I'd love the CTS-V for a comfy daily that'll whoop some serious ass
The early ones only had 400hp, but the more I see them (CTS-V) the more I like them.
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I drove a new CTS-V last winter. It's impossible not to smile when you drive that thing. It's ridiculously fast. I also drove a 750hp (at the wheel!) Viper, but the Caddy was soooo much nicer.
Please...the Super Sport is where it is atBitch Please!!
Funny people comparing CTS-V to a Viper and what have you...two different animals. Also funny people comparing WRX's to the Camero.
Figured with IRS and the power, it would have had a better time at the Nur. Made in Canada, didn't know that, but still funny that a little Korean fella designed the camaro, but now works for VW.
I drove the 11 CTS-V 2 door, and I'd take that car over anything priced near it.
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