Re: friend wants to race me with
09-07-2001, 08:21 AM
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A co-worker saw me reading maxima.org one day and gets into conversation about cars. He has a 2k1 VW Jetta VR6 (air intake and springs lowered) he wants to race me with my 6. Says he will kick my ***.
His car, I think only sports 175HP but I think he has a better lb/hp ratio (not sure).
Personally, I think I can open a can of whup *** on him but just wanted to hear from you guys.
dre2Kse
His car, I think only sports 175HP but I think he has a better lb/hp ratio (not sure).
Personally, I think I can open a can of whup *** on him but just wanted to hear from you guys.
dre2Kse
09-07-2001, 09:08 AM
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You should take him if you're stick. I took one with what sounded like an Intake, and exhaust, and I'm auto an 4th Gen, and he was 5spd,(prolly didn't know how to drive very well) He had an extra passenger and they both looked a wee bit larger than I am. He got the hole shot, but the auto Max's second gear got him in the end, I beat him by about a 1/2 car in my auto 4th gen w/mods. Good Luck.
11-22-2002, 08:45 AM
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I ran a modded 1.8T jetta and it was a dead match with us exchanging back and forth about a bumper length. All I heard was a BOV and I know he had exhaust body kit wheels etc.. I was suprised at the outcome and all I had was a UDP for my performance mods
11-22-2002, 08:57 AM
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I ran with a 1.8T Jetta with EVERY mod out there from 70-125ish and we were side-by-side the entire time! To say the least, I was surprised. I thought I'd AT LEAST walk him but nope, he was right next to me all through 3rd 4th and part of 5th. G'luck
11-22-2002, 09:02 AM
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I think he mentioned he's got a "6", which I'm assuming he means he's got a 6-speed. The VR6 is nice, but it doesn't have the low end torque of a 1.8T because of the lack of turbo. I don't know about your stick driving skills or his for that matter, but with same quality drivers, I think you would take him, but I doubt you would WALK him. As someone mentioned, VW's ARE underrated. Take the challenge anyway, and let us know how it goes--just make sure you win! 
11-22-2002, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by vito1281
I think he mentioned he's got a "6", which I'm assuming he means he's got a 6-speed. The VR6 is nice, but it doesn't have the low end torque of a 1.8T because of the lack of turbo. I don't know about your stick driving skills or his for that matter, but with same quality drivers, I think you would take him, but I doubt you would WALK him. As someone mentioned, VW's ARE underrated. Take the challenge anyway, and let us know how it goes--just make sure you win!
I think he mentioned he's got a "6", which I'm assuming he means he's got a 6-speed. The VR6 is nice, but it doesn't have the low end torque of a 1.8T because of the lack of turbo. I don't know about your stick driving skills or his for that matter, but with same quality drivers, I think you would take him, but I doubt you would WALK him. As someone mentioned, VW's ARE underrated. Take the challenge anyway, and let us know how it goes--just make sure you win!
11-22-2002, 10:11 AM
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Originally posted by Birdman
Um did you say VR6 don't have the low end of a 1.8T??? It is the other way around. VR6 have great torque response.
Um did you say VR6 don't have the low end of a 1.8T??? It is the other way around. VR6 have great torque response.
1.8T 173lbs/ft @ 1950rpm
VR6 195lbs/ft @ 3200 rpm
The VR6 has more torque overall, but at a slightly higher rpm (because of no turbo).
11-22-2002, 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by acMAX
damn, i just noticed myself....
looks like he lost....
either that or he backed out
damn, i just noticed myself....
looks like he lost....
either that or he backed out
11-22-2002, 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by vito1281
I hope he didn't punk out of it. I'd rather get beat than back out, but that's me.
I hope he didn't punk out of it. I'd rather get beat than back out, but that's me.
11-22-2002, 11:54 AM
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It shouldn't be a problem. I raced a 2k1 with full exhaust at a minimum and took him farely easily in my 2k2 auto. Like someone mentioned, don't bet slips, but I feel pretty confident that your family sedan will embarass him
11-22-2002, 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by vito1281
I hope he didn't punk out of it. I'd rather get beat than back out, but that's me.
I hope he didn't punk out of it. I'd rather get beat than back out, but that's me.
I gave him the ole thumbs up as we passed him.
11-22-2002, 05:52 PM
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Thread from the dead ...
man this is old thread...
We settled this a while back. We never ran from a dead stop. I'm gonna get street racing flames for this.
One night late on a certain highway we ran from 40+mph (he's auto, my six auto, OD off). He got his *** handed to him 2 times up to like 90+mph.
say when
woosh out
We settled this a while back. We never ran from a dead stop. I'm gonna get street racing flames for this.
One night late on a certain highway we ran from 40+mph (he's auto, my six auto, OD off). He got his *** handed to him 2 times up to like 90+mph.
say when
woosh out
11-23-2002, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Birdman
Um did you say VR6 don't have the low end of a 1.8T??? It is the other way around. VR6 have great torque response.
Um did you say VR6 don't have the low end of a 1.8T??? It is the other way around. VR6 have great torque response.
11-23-2002, 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by 2k2-blk-6spd
I ran with a 1.8T Jetta with EVERY mod out there from 70-125ish and we were side-by-side the entire time! To say the least, I was surprised. I thought I'd AT LEAST walk him but nope, he was right next to me all through 3rd 4th and part of 5th. G'luck
I ran with a 1.8T Jetta with EVERY mod out there from 70-125ish and we were side-by-side the entire time! To say the least, I was surprised. I thought I'd AT LEAST walk him but nope, he was right next to me all through 3rd 4th and part of 5th. G'luck
He obviously didnt have the APR Stage 3 upgrade (290hp & 296lb-ft)
11-23-2002, 08:11 PM
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