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slowbubblecar
06-26-2004, 09:29 PM
What? I was able to beat a newer porshe 911 with my 2g running rich? I didn't beat him by much though.
JET
06-26-2004, 09:45 PM
There is a BIG difference between a 911 and a 911 turbo. Like 140 hp or so.
john
06-27-2004, 03:18 AM
Originally posted by JET@Jun 26 2004, 08:45 PM
There is a BIG difference between a 911 and a 911 turbo. Like 140 hp or so.
There is also a big difference between a heavy ass 2g AWD with an untuned 20g and a bike that runs 11.0 in the 1/4.
v8klla
06-27-2004, 03:48 AM
True that on the rookie driver, I did start in second around the last corner at about 5000 rpm's so it took a second to get moving, but through third and fourth it was pinned and shifting was quick...And he stayed right where he was, like 15 cars in front of me ;)
FattyBoomBatty
06-27-2004, 11:10 AM
sorry you didn't beat him, but, i think that people who race motorcycles, especially against cars on highways should reconsider doing that.

seems to me it'd be pretty dangerous, what with soccer moms and cargo vans all over.
CVD
06-27-2004, 01:24 PM
Racing a car from that far behind is a world of difference from racing next to a car. Just because you couldnt catch up, or maybe even lost ground, doesnt mean it was entirely faster. Especially if he was able to punch it first. A second or so lead time on him getting on it would have him pulling away pretty decent.
JET
06-27-2004, 01:51 PM
If you are racing, a rocket needs to stay above 10k at all times (unless it is a 1000cc). The power peaks for the 600's and 750's are usually 11.5k to 12.5k now, so keeping the rev's up is critical.
v8klla
06-27-2004, 01:54 PM
Revs were definately high enough, and as far as racing him it was at like 3:00 in the morning on a deserted four lane road and I was like 15 cars back.

Chris
PSI2HI
06-27-2004, 02:43 PM
It doesn't matter who starts first, if that bike couldn't catch him through 3 gears either that bike is so far sub par or thats one fast car.

If raced cars on the interstate that trap 130 w/ my 636 and left them mulitple cars behind after 1 gear. Cars just dont have the tip in throttle responce that bikes do,especially boosted cars.

Nick