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What kinda times are you turning at the strip? The NHRA has revised their rules now and you only need a roll cage on a 11.49 or quicker car... -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Lets go out in our Supercharged C32 AMG....5 speed automatic ...but im sure i could give it a good bang for the buck
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Those C32 AMG's are no slouches and can clip off low 13 second runs in the 1/4 mile consistently. -Chike
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Chike,
My next door neighbor has a Pro-Stock Chevele (500 CID) that runs 8.89 sec at 170 MPH - it's for sale, if you are interested. Beautiful car!!!! Harry
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As it turns out, the G5X-2 cam that I am using extends torque in the upper RPM range, which makes my car pretty lethal on the highway. Also remember that E55 is at least 500lbs heavier. Last edited by Shadow248; 04-25-2005 at 09:27 AM. |
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so the sole purpose of a car is the 1/4 mile run? every manufacturer should be tuning their cars for the all important drag strip i guess. i can assure you that 99% of AMG SL65 owners aren't fluffing their mullets and buying drag slicks. i'm pretty sure they could care less about Vipers and Vettes revving their engines next to them at redlights. how does Mercedes even sell this thing when people could buy a fastAr Corvette instead?
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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The sole purpose of this car is not to run the 1/4. It is to look pretty and have huge numbers to back it up. These cars are purchased as status symbols. That is why they are ridonkulously expensive. Yes it can be done with less power, for less money, but that isn't the point.
Someone that can afford an SL65 isn't looking for pure speed and bang for the buck. They are looking for a car that is refined, yet powerful, and worth more money than whomever is driving the Alpina 7 series next door.
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in someone else's world, fine leather, exotic wood, a smooth V12, nice ride - these might be important. i look for AWD, performance, and nice looks in an affordable package. Corvettes, AMG SL65's, Maybachs, and Bugatti Veyrons all have their place, because they do different things for different people who are willing to spend different amounts of money to do it. huh?
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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In my mind... ...what good is a 48-valve Dual Overhead Cam, all aluminum V12 in my $250,000 Lambo if my neighbor with the $70,000 Corvette ZO6 has a more reliable, better riding, cheaper to repair, and last but not least, much faster car?! Style you say? Blah...it's all a matter of opinion. Sure Lambos look cool...big freakin deal. Exclusivity? Again this is all depends on you actually caring what other people think... ...why should I pay $160k+ for a 600+hp MB that can barely pull high 11's in the quarter? I'm not a drag racer. I mentioned before that I haven't even had my WS6 to the track yet. But it does happen to be the single most important measure of performance in this country...and until the Autobahn Co. builds a franchise over here, it's going to stay that way. Plus, just because it's European doesn't mean it can hit 200mph faster, nor does it automatically mean that it handles better at that speed either. I could put 600hp in a C6 Vette or SRT-10 Viper and have better reliability (well at least with the Vette), a reasonably comfortable ride, a better looking car (opinion of course), a cheaper to fix car, while being able to flirt with 10's in the quarter, and STILL be able to run with whatever I would come across on the American Autobahn (if it ever gets built). Oh yeah, did I forget to mention this would cost less than half of the SL65 AMG's pricetag? Plus I guarantee a modded C6 or SRT-10 would turn more heads in town than that ugly AMG... You will never justify the price of a car by saying "That's because it's a *insert yuppy brand name here*". Reputations are a thing of the past...it's becoming a "put your money where your mouth is and show me what you can do" kinda world. Now I have to add for those who just like the MB styling and such, that i'm not saying you're stupid for liking this car. Everybody has cars that they just love...even if they don't completely make sense. Actually that's alot like me and the 1988-1990 GTA. Why do I like it? I dunno...it's boxy, slow, and rattly. But I just love it. Thank you for visiting "Shadow's world". Have a nice day |
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why should you pay $160k for a blah blah blah???? .....how about you CAN'T pay that much on a car, even if you wanted to. Mercedes doesn't really care about Shadow's World. i better get some drag slicks for teh WRX. i was going to upgrade the brakes, but that would be stupid since 1/4 mile time is teh single most important thing in the whole wide world.
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I can do the same thing they do...repeat after me... "Rich-looking people drive Mercedes Benz...therefore if I want to look rich, I must buy one. I'll buy one and people will think i'm important." Quote:
Wow that advertising of mine must have worked better than I thought |
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If I had the spare loot lying around though, I would probably pick up another project car like an '04 Forester XT or even an '04 STI (if money wasn't an issue). -Chike
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I used to be a '95 Camaro Z28 owner in another life... -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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how many MB's have you purchased? what exactly are you basing this on? if anything, you just described GM. how about all those stupid GM commercials with the Cobalt and Corvette playing ball with each other? if i see that farging commercial one more time, i'm gonna get angry. really angry. Quote:
"NASCAR guys drive Monte Carlos...therefore if i want to look like a NASCAR dude, I must buy one. I'll buy one and people will think i'm a NASCAR driver. goes with my mullet, too." Quote:
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) Last edited by Landshark; 04-25-2005 at 11:08 PM. |
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