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Old 04-10-2006, 09:07 PM   #1
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So Depressing

Beaten by a Liberty

Beaten by a XR6

Beaten by a GTS Bommodore

Ok i think its time to actually spend some $$$$$$$$$$ on those mods i only dream of

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Old 04-10-2006, 09:11 PM   #2
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:18 PM   #3
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I dont see how it was depressing?

They are all performance vehicles, your's isnt yet ;)
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:20 PM   #4
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Buy a V8 - Second that
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:20 PM   #5
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:21 PM   #6
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To be expected, I would say. Bucky - even the V8s get done sometimes.
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:03 PM   #7
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Why? Alot of 8's are gettin' done by the 6's these days.

JeffAU1 - Not sure why you're depressed. As I6corp said, they were performance cars. That'd be like me lining up against a Ferrari. I know I'll get done, so why let it get to me when it happens LOL.

I'm always chasing cars that are wayyyy out of my league and get done big time but I don't let it depress me or get to me. Why would I? I'm chasing someone with 250rwkw compared to my 139? Bah! LOL.

And I tell ya what, there's not a chance in hell that I'd ever give up my 6 for an 8 just because the guy next to me is quicker. Not a chance in hell!! Throw a few mods in. You won't be the fastest but it'll make you feel a bit better I guess
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Why? Alot of 8's are gettin' done by the 6's these days.

JeffAU1 - Not sure why you're depressed. As I6corp said, they were performance cars. That'd be like me lining up against a Ferrari. I know I'll get done, so why let it get to me when it happens LOL.

I'm always chasing cars that are wayyyy out of my league and get done big time but I don't let it depress me or get to me. Why would I? I'm chasing someone with 250rwkw compared to my 139? Bah! LOL.

And I tell ya what, there's not a chance in hell that I'd ever give up my 6 for an 8 just because the guy next to me is quicker. Not a chance in hell!! Throw a few mods in. You won't be the fastest but it'll make you feel a bit better I guess
So Krissy what about lining up against me?

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Old 04-10-2006, 10:09 PM   #9
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:11 PM   #10
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I have a 6 like you but i have put extractors 2.5" exhaust on it and it does make a diffrence but somone will always be faster.

Today i put the XR6 turbo snorkle on and was not expecting anything but the throtle response is much better and the engine feels free. Cheap mod
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:59 PM   #11
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Yeah was kinda hoping for more, but i guess it is only stock

I dont want an 8, im after the sleeper. Looks plain, goes hard
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Yeah was kinda hoping for more, but i guess it is only stock

I dont want an 8, im after the sleeper. Looks plain, goes hard
Well, you got it half right. LOL.
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Old 04-10-2006, 11:20 PM   #13
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Old 04-10-2006, 11:23 PM   #14
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haha, why do mods if you dont want to beat the car next to you??

I dont understand.

Turbo it, beat everyone on your list quite easily, enjoy your car.
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Old 04-10-2006, 11:26 PM   #15
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Old 04-10-2006, 11:53 PM   #16
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haha, why do mods if you dont want to beat the car next to you??

I dont understand.

Turbo it, beat everyone on your list quite easily, enjoy your car.
? ok im confused

i DO want to beat the car next to me....
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Old 04-10-2006, 11:54 PM   #17
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Glennyy mate ever since you got that manual in your shoving it in everybodys face LOL

- Start off with doing some mods to your air intake, after that the rest will eventually come once you get hooked to doing mods, it's gotta be the best addiction on earth :P
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:05 AM   #18
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Liberty, XR6, GTS Commodore.. and you expected to win?
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:13 AM   #19
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Liberty, XR6, GTS Commodore.. and you expected to win?
Well i thought at least the liberty i might have had a small chance.

the gts was for fun

the xr6 speaks for itself
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Glennyy mate ever since you got that manual in your shoving it in everybodys face LOL

- Start off with doing some mods to your air intake, after that the rest will eventually come once you get hooked to doing mods, it's gotta be the best addiction on earth :P
Sorry.. hehe but i do love to drive it so much more now!!
And it shaved 1 second off my quarter mile time :
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Old 05-10-2006, 01:03 AM   #21
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if you can't beat em join em..... turbo conversion is your best and cheapest option
or you can go after the sleeper option and spend your $$$ which everway you go im sure you wont be disappointed and just be happy with wat you have ....
you call being beaten by Liberty, XR6 and GTS Bommodore depressing mate no way near as having a car that has all the Blings and no Go.... if i still had my car would have invited you to cruise .... you difinetly would've understood my point.
love what you have and just simply dont drag em ..... its what i used to do anyways, because it was obvious who would get most the attention at the next lights, anyways ....
good lucks and cheer up mate

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Well next time i'll drag race the aqua 121 next to me

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Sorry.. hehe but i do love to drive it so much more now!!
And it shaved 1 second off my quarter mile time :
get a short shift if you havent already done so.... you'll see the real difference !!!


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Well next time i'll drag race the aqua 121 next to me

ROFL
LoL ...... hey respect Fords arent that bad ..... hehehehe
just curious was it AU XR6 or BA XR6 ( turbo, non turbo)
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LoL ...... hey respect Fords arent that bad ..... hehehehe
just curious was it AU XR6 or BA XR6 ( turbo, non turbo)
BA, dont think it was turbo
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Jeff pm me to arrange a drive in my car.Then make a decision.
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all BA engines go really hard man.. alot harder than the standard AU I6
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maybe the turbo ones...
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