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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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I curious about recent kills that each of you might have. I just had a great encounter with a 2003 Corvette. I was all over that guy and just couldn't get a clear opening to really put some lengths on him. We did some jousting in traffic and I ended up soundly out accelerating him by 1 to 1 1/2 car lengths each time. I chose the speed at which we started and maintained about 3,000 - 3,500 rpm as a minimum before we hit it.

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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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I assume the corvette wasn't a Z06
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Your assumption is correct. I did not see the red calipers of the Z06 nor any insignia.

I do have a certain black Z06 in my sights though. For now, it will have to wait until the Kleeman Stage II is installed.

Do you think that will even the playing field a little?
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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I can't believe with just pullies and a chip that you would "put lengths" on a 375hp Corvette that weights about 1000lbs less than your car. How much power do those pullies and chip give you? The M113 V8 motor puts down around 310hp stock right?
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCoupe
I can't believe with just pullies and a chip that you would "put lengths" on a 375hp Corvette that weights about 1000lbs less than your car. How much power do those pullies and chip give you? The M113 V8 motor puts down around 310hp stock right?
M113 V8 puts out 302hp@5600rpm and 339tq 2700-4250........your right pullies and chip won't get the job done........but it a good run anyway!!
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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Also, the non-Z06 vettes are only 350 HP and, if we are talking about a convertible automatic, your SL500 would give it a good run.
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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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Ok, we'll be generous and give the SL500 350hp. It weighs in at a plump 4125 lbs. The 350hp Vette convertible weighs 3148 lbs. Give it a good run maybe... "put lengths" on it? Questionable.
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Good comments!

I think all of your comments have merit. It is true that my modified SL500 has around 350 bhp. It is also true that the Corvette has about the same bhp and weighs almost 1,000 lbs less. The difference is that the driver of the Corvette had no idea how to drive his car. If it were all about specs, we could all just post our numbers and there would be no race. Anyone else have any comments? Also, I need suggestions on a great exhaust system for my car. Thanks!
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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Do you have before and after dynos of your car with the Speedtuning chip?
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCoupe
Ok, we'll be generous and give the SL500 350hp. It weighs in at a plump 4125 lbs. The 350hp Vette convertible weighs 3148 lbs. Give it a good run maybe... "put lengths" on it? Questionable.

We all know that:

"German horses work harder"


you guys remember that famous quote...
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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Might wanna add your car to your profile? Nice car, btw.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Actually, I do not have before and after dynos of my car. I took my car to Tyler Fuel Injection to have them dyno it on a MD250 and they could not proceed due to the lack of tie down points at the rear of the car. I will have to take my car to Dallas to have this done. I will post the results when I have it dynoed.
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bkwatts
I think all of your comments have merit. It is true that my modified SL500 has around 350 bhp. It is also true that the Corvette has about the same bhp and weighs almost 1,000 lbs less. The difference is that the driver of the Corvette had no idea how to drive his car. If it were all about specs, we could all just post our numbers and there would be no race. Anyone else have any comments? Also, I need suggestions on a great exhaust system for my car. Thanks!
All I could said "BRABUS exhaust system!!!!!!"
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