Raced a Yellow C5 today.

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06-17-2006, 06:39 PM
Marc87GN

Raced a Yellow C5 today.

I would like to say first that I'm a Diehard GM fan and have loved Corvettes for over 20 years so there was no pleasure in this. It was a beautiful yellow C5 with rims and wide tires. I was on my way to the bank when he pulled over in the next lane and next to me at a light. We acknowledged each others rides and his girlfriend was laughing. We rolled to about 20 mph and all hell broke loose. I spun a bit up until about 45 mph and then the boost smacked 20-21 psi and I proceeded to put multiple carlengths on him. I have no idea how fast I was going because I still have the original 85 mph speedo, but I figured I blew past 100 mph. I don't like racing other GM cars when I can help it and he was cool. I have some major upgrades to my car, but I would guess that his C5 was near stock.
06-17-2006, 07:44 PM
onehotcavalier

Nice Kill, I love GN's!

however, for your lack of loyalty in racing another GM product, you are banished from the general's realm and must buy a scion. a pink one. and fuzzy dice... and neon ground effects. now go reflect on the sins you have commited

Why don't you like racing other GM cars? It's not like you are actually killing them.

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2006 Corvette A6, Bone Stock

rwhp 341.5 / rwtq 341.7
06-18-2006, 01:02 PM
stangereater

Nice kill man! What kind of power is the Grand making?
06-18-2006, 06:50 PM
Marc87GN

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Originally Posted by stangereater

Nice kill man! What kind of power is the Grand making?

I wish I knew. I just went over 2200 miles on the new engine so I was taking it easy for the first 1500. I plan to hit the dyno when I get some time.
06-18-2006, 06:53 PM
Marc87GN

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Originally Posted by onehotcavalier

Nice Kill, I love GN's!

however, for your lack of loyalty in racing another GM product, you are banished from the general's realm and must buy a scion. a pink one. and fuzzy dice... and neon ground effects. now go reflect on the sins you have commited

Why don't you like racing other GM cars? It's not like you are actually killing them.

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2006 Corvette A6, Bone Stock

rwhp 341.5 / rwtq 341.7

Wise Guy! :) I would swear I saw the same yellow Vette today in that area. We were going opposite directions this time.
06-18-2006, 10:03 PM
RedT/Anumber1

Dude that is one sweet Grand National. :notworthy: Hey! you probably don't know but do you think my T/A can keep up with a C5 or a C6? how bad will I lose. Keep in mind where I come from people with vettes can't usualy drive em.:)
06-18-2006, 10:06 PM
RedT/Anumber1

I have not been to a track either. so can some one probably geuss my time:dunno:
06-19-2006, 04:48 AM
onehotcavalier

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Originally Posted by RedT/Anumber1

I have not been to a track either. so can some one probably geuss my time:dunno:

You probably want to open a new thread for this, but there are lots of variables...

your driving ability
where you are running it at
power you are putting to the ground.

if you can't get to a track, see if you can borrow a gtech from someone. It would be good if you could get it on a dyno too.

Neither of those is a real substitution for making it out to a 1/4 mile dragstrip, though!!
06-19-2006, 04:57 AM
onehotcavalier

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Originally Posted by Marc87GN

Wise Guy! :) I would swear I saw the same yellow Vette today in that area. We were going opposite directions this time.

And while you are driving your scion, I'll hold on to the GN for you. ;-)

(I've been wanting one of those for a long time!):notworthy:
06-19-2006, 08:54 AM
toneloc60

Sweet kill. GNs are sweet.
06-19-2006, 09:19 AM
Street Lethal

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Originally Posted by Marc87GN

...We acknowledged each others rides and his girlfriend was laughing.

GM, or no GM, this would have been incentive enough for me to pull bus lengths on him. She was probably laughing because he commented negatively on you're ride. Ahh, so the saying goes though, "he talked the talk, but neglected to walk the walk".... ;)

Awesome kill! :beer:
06-19-2006, 10:22 AM
Marc87GN

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Originally Posted by onehotcavalier

And while you are driving your scion, I'll hold on to the GN for you. ;-)

(I've been wanting one of those for a long time!):notworthy:

LOL. God Forbid! Likewise my friend. I have wanted a Vette since before I could drive. One of my neighbors about 5 houses up just brought home a beautiful new Dark Blue C6 that I have the pleasure of passing everyday.
06-19-2006, 10:26 AM
Marc87GN

Thanks alot guys for the compliments. I have wanted one since I was in Highschool(eek 87) when my friends mother picked him up in one. It's been a lot of work and sometimes I have wanted to hit it with a hammer, but it's a fun hobby.
06-19-2006, 10:32 AM
onehotcavalier

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Originally Posted by Marc87GN

... a beautiful new Dark Blue C6 that I have the pleasure of passing everyday.

Thanks, then you know exactly what mine looks like then!
06-19-2006, 10:47 AM
Roastem

GRAND NATIONAL = :love:

I would have loved to see, and hear, that turbo'ed Buick spool up and smoke something.
06-19-2006, 11:11 AM
Street Lethal

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Originally Posted by Roastem

I would have loved to see, and hear, that turbo'ed Buick spool up...

Grand National's have such a very distinct sound when they spool up. Always wanted one myself... :thumbup: