HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
----- Original Message -----
From: Densteadt, James <james.densteadt@eds.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 11:37 AM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> I want him to test drive my R/T and tell me what the times are so I can
gain
> a second in the 1/4 mile...hehe!!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nosdakota [mailto:nosdakota@email.msn.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 5:13 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
>
>
>
> Either you don't own a vette or you are seriously mislead if you believe a
> vette is faster in the 1/4 or the hp ratings are anywhere near simular.
The
> fact that you are trying to tell me that a STOCK vette is running low 12's
> blows my mind. So again I'm going to ask you which motor is in it.
> Joe W.
> 87 Shelby Charger 13.9
> 98 Dakota 13.1
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Morrison, Dennis [mailto:DMorriso@ciena.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 11:42 AM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> >
> >
> > The thing with the Vette is it comes in a few 10ths under the viper in
the
> > 1/4 mile and not to far down on the top end (which most people will
never
> > see 187mph)but mine cost $50,000 -- sorry but I got all the
> bells-n-whistles
> > -- heads up display, telescopic steering wheel, convertible, traction
> > control -- you know Cadillac style Vette -- you cannot get that in a
> Viper.
> > Also the "power curve" on the vette (say from 60mph - top speed) easily
> > matches the Viper and will crush Jap wagons. As for Vettes being a
> > dime-a-dozen I have only seen 1 like mine. Well I guess we could fight
> about
> > this all day -- It just comes down to who likes what -- one thing I can
> say
> > is with the top down and cruising the streets it turns just about
> everyone's
> > heads.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nosdakota [mailto:nosdakota@email.msn.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 1:16 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> >
> >
> > I have a problem with wrapping my ass in fiberglass. But I'm a little
> > curious of which vette does 12.3 stock. I've personally mopped up quite
a
> > few vettes at the track. They all were in the low 13's. And as far as I
> knew
> > they were the LZ-1 or LT-1 or whatever chebby is calling the 350 these
> days.
> > While I don't run an import I still have to give them credit It takes
> alot
> > to put a FWD four banger into the 9's. The fastest FWD mopar I've ever
> seen
> > run is the NX neon (he didn't run that good that day but suposedly runs
> > 10's) and and a couple of 2.2 turbos running 11's. The only thing I can
> say
> > for the mopars is they can be driven in and don't need a trailer to get
to
> > the track I've never seen an 11 second h**da do that.
> > Joe W.
> > 87 Shelby Charger 13.9
> > 98 Dakota 13.1
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Morrison, Dennis <DMorriso@ciena.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 6:13 AM
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> >
> >
> > > OK! I realize this is a Dak list and I should not pick on people
but ---
> > My Vett (stock) will do 12.3 and top off at around 180mph (I personally
> have
> > seen 155). There is not a Jap wagon in the world that can pull that off,
> > expecially doing 85-95mph on a clover on/off-ramp. Vipers kick ass but
not
> > like a Vette and that big GOOFY gas cap on the viper has to go -- go way
> far
> > away.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mark Campbell [mailto:bah240sx@shelby.net]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 8:47 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> > >
> > >
> > > At the risk of sounding like a rice boy, I have to say that the
wheelie
> > bar
> > > is used to limit the front-rear transfer of weight during hard accel.
> > They
> > > went through several sets of bars before they got it right. I
subscribe
> > to
> > > Sport Compact Car and remember reading an article about it. Like it
or
> > not,
> > > these guys are as serious about performance as anybody else. More
> serious
> > > if you look at the cost for parts compared to American iron hot-rods.
I
> > > just wish they'd get tired of all the body-kits and clear lenses. Of
> > > course, that's just a taste issue.
> > >
> > > Mark Campbell
> > > bah@shelby.net
> > > 98 V6 Auto
> > >
> > > BTW, I came to the Dakota by way of a wrecked Nissan 240sx. I'm
waiting
> > for
> > > my insurance to go back down before I get back to the imports. Kinda
> > > looking at the 4door Integras now. I like the stealth-type look for
my
> > > performance vehicles. Not that I wouldn't drive the wheels off a
Viper
> if
> > > somebody gave me one. :)
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 8:01 AM
> > > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> > >
> > >
> > > > And your point is?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Dester223@aol.com
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 11:26 PM
> > > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Damn Texans!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > True. California is the state that has a 9.99 second civic. I
wonder
> > why
> > > > the hell they have a wheelie bar, on a front-wheel-drive vehicle..
> > > > -Dester
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > << Hell NO!!
> > > >
> > > > That started by them Californians...heheheeh.... ;)
> > > >
> > > > - Bernd
> > > >
> > > > >>
> > > >
> >
>
>
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