ZWW21

My friend just got a GSX Eclipse, its a 1997 and is completely stock. He wants to race me. Tomorrow I am having a full catback exhaust system put in and a stillen y-pipe. I already have an Intake. So who would win between the stock GSX and the Max with Intake,Y-Pipe, and full catback exhaust system? Thanks

1/3There2/3ToGo

You will beat him like a redheaded stepchild! I would be amazed if you didnt beat him by 6-8 car lenghts. You are heaver, but with all the mods you have you will kick his @ss as though you were racing a non-modified civic! Let us know how it turns out(I want to see how accurate my perdiction is).

K

MaxedOut97SE

I think the mods should help you out considerably, however since you have an auto, I predict he will win. If it is a GSX 5spd, remember its AWD so he can rev to 5k and dump the clutch which will literally slingshot the Chrysler (sorry, I had to throw that in) forward while you are just starting off. If you had a 5spd, you would have a chance.

Sonic

You would be equal if both of you had an automatic, or if both had a stick, but I think that he should win. My brother has an auto '95 GS-T and I am dead even with him.

1/3There2/3ToGo

Oops..the GSX is the AWD one? I no longer think you will slap his @$$. Good luck when you race.

K

ZWW21

What other mods would I need to be able to beat him? I wouldnt lose by much now would I? I know he would beat me off the line but I should be able to pull on him after that shouldnt I? Let me know, Thanks

Sonic

To tell you the truth, the only things that will definitely help you would be NOS or a SC.

ZWW21

Ok, Wouldnt I blow it away with NOS or a SC? Are there really no other mods besides those that could help me beat the GSX? Thanks

1/3There2/3ToGo

Don's VB upgrade?

K

ZWW21

Yeah I was considering the VB upgrade, but im not sure I want to spend $500 bucks for .6 of a second off of my 1/4 time. Thanks

1/3There2/3ToGo

What?! I have spent $220 for a CAI, $330 for the Stillen y-pipe, $165 for the RT cat, $300 for a custom dual cat-back exhaust system and I'm HOPING for a 1.0 second faster 1/4. My next performance mod will be the VB upgrade. I spent over $1,000 to get what I hope to be a 1.0 second gain, I cant wait to get the VB for half the money and more than half the increase. I really think it is a worthy mod to consider.

K

ZWW21

Yeah, I guess your right, im just used to getting stuff for really cheap because my dad works at a performance shop in Denver. I wasnt saying it was a bad mod, the only bad thing ive heard is that it makes the ride very rough. Hard shifting etc.. Thanks

1/3There2/3ToGo

I know you werent bashing it as a mod, I was just saying that its sweet to get that kind of responce for so little money. You live in denver? I'm setting up a meeting for Colorado Maxima drivers, I'll email you here shortly and try to fill you in it more. It will be in Denver, there are 18 people I've talked to so far, and 4 or 5 are going. It would be awesome if you could come too. We will need to know of some things to do up in Denver - like what to do during the day to stay occupied. One guy suggested racing at a track, if you could check out this option and let me know if it is possable I would be grateful. Thanks.

K

1/3There2/3ToGo

Hmmm...no email link below your name, I'll just send you a PM about it.

K

ZWW21

Id love to go to the meet. I wont be much help in finding things to do here in Denver though because I just moved here about a month and a half ago from Kansas. Again I would like to go to the meet. keep me posted. Thanks

1/3There2/3ToGo

How will sunday July 28th be for you? Dont know the time yet, check your PM's for more info. Let me know if that will work for you or not, I'd love to see your ride.

K

Vyrus

iTrader: (4)

The Maxima is at a large disadvantage due to the automatic transmission. Were they both automatic, it is most likely that the Maxima would win. However, the stickshift turbo-charged all-wheel-drive Eclipse will out accelerate and outhandle the Maxima*(*=assuming the driving can drive a stickshift properly). Do not be dissapointed if you lose, seeing that were it a competing stickshift your chances would be increased greatly. If you accelerate properly, you will be able to stay withing reach of him so that is he misshifts you will be able to overtake easily. The car has a very good 0-60 MpH time, however you will notice this is only in play from 0-40 MpH. Stay close, drive well, attack when the enemy screws up and you will have him right were you want him - Your rear view mirror .

ZWW21

In this case outhandling will not be a factor. It is just a straight run down the 1/4 mile strip. How close do you think I can stay to him? I know he will beat me off the line but my V6 has to start pullin on his 4 banger around 40mph doesnt it? Thanks

krismax

iTrader: (15)

The gsx awd is the slower of the turbo eclipse.gsx 7.0 15.4
gst 6.5 15.1
manual trans
road&track

Jose

And I beat him 2 out of the 3 times. The key to winning this race is distance, He will get a half car jump on you depending how bad you peel out. But once you reach about 60 you should be passing him. If he wants to race for one block or light to light forget about it. But if he is willing to go close to triple digits MPH you will beat him. In my race he jump me all 3 times but I was able to pull him in at around 60mph except for one time were we reached a red light so I had to stop.
Good luck and try to get a good jump!!!
Jose

Craig Mack

Jose, my man...I was told my MedicSonic That you do VB Upgrades like Don's, except no core charges. Can you please give me more info ?

Jose

I didn't make it.
Sorry

Sonic

I said I got it from Jose, didn't say he made it. Level Ten did.

Dreizehn

iTrader: (4)

1/3 you got dual exhaust????

1/3There2/3ToGo

Yes. I havent updated my sig yet - wait about 5 min...

K