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CVSiN

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Originally posted by: railer
2 door/4 door....I don't care.

The EVO's and STI's of a few years ago didn't have the snort that the '04+'s have. Any they go for well over 20k. I keep going back to Mustangs and <shiver> camaros.
1) They're cheap
2) They're fast
3) They're cheap to fix. Blowing up a Mitsu Lancer Evo won't make the wife happy.

I honestly dread being seen in a camaro....but they're faster AND cheaper than Mustangs. So please god someone mention some other cars.
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Are you really on crack? only the WS6 Trans ams and SS Camaros are faster than a stock 5.0...

and for those youre gonna pay alot more than 10k..

for 10k you can still get up to around a 2003 GT in nice condition.. but a 5k 1987-1993 5.0 and 5k in mods would have you into the 10 second quarter mile range..



 
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CombatChuk

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If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

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With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
 
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CVSiN

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Originally posted by: CombatChuk
If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

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With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
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zx14 pfft... no thanks give me the lighter quicker ZX10R or the GSXr1000..
the 1000s are pure sportbikes capable of much quicker accereration and fantastic cornering.. the Busa and the 12 and the 14 all suffer except for at the dragstrip.. and thats not what bikes are all about..

btw.. Stock Ive watched 1000s stomp a mudhole in Busas and 12s.. they re too heavy they are primarily designed as a super sport cruiser for long hauls..
they are NOT in the sportbike class.
 
rstrohkirch

rstrohkirch

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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: CombatChuk
If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

Text

With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
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zx14 pfft... no thanks give me the lighter quicker ZX10R or the GSXr1000..
the 1000s are pure sportbikes capable of much quicker accereration and fantastic cornering.. the Busa and the 12 and the 14 all suffer except for at the dragstrip.. and thats not what bikes are all about..

btw.. Stock Ive watched 1000s stomp a mudhole in Busas and 12s.. they re too heavy they are primarily designed as a super sport cruiser for long hauls..
they are NOT in the sportbike class.
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haha ok

They are in the "super sport bike" class but not in the "sport bike" class

How about sports tuner/tourer instead of super sport, considering super sport generally designates "race ready" consumer variations

 
AdamK47

AdamK47

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: railer
2 door/4 door....I don't care.

The EVO's and STI's of a few years ago didn't have the snort that the '04+'s have. Any they go for well over 20k. I keep going back to Mustangs and <shiver> camaros.
1) They're cheap
2) They're fast
3) They're cheap to fix. Blowing up a Mitsu Lancer Evo won't make the wife happy.

I honestly dread being seen in a camaro....but they're faster AND cheaper than Mustangs. So please god someone mention some other cars.
Click to expand...

Are you really on crack? only the WS6 Trans ams and SS Camaros are faster than a stock 5.0...

and for those youre gonna pay alot more than 10k..

for 10k you can still get up to around a 2003 GT in nice condition.. but a 5k 1987-1993 5.0 and 5k in mods would have you into the 10 second quarter mile range..
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So a 14 second car is faster than a 13 second car? Aren't you the same guy who claimed a stock LS2 GTO could be easily beaten by a stock Mustang GT? lol

Edit: BTW - The Camaro SS or TA WS6 dyno only a small amount higher than their other LS1 counterparts. Some stock Z28s and TAs have actually dynod higher at the rear wheels.
 
Hyperlite

Hyperlite

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Originally posted by: rstrohkirch
Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: CombatChuk
If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

Text

With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
Click to expand...

zx14 pfft... no thanks give me the lighter quicker ZX10R or the GSXr1000..
the 1000s are pure sportbikes capable of much quicker accereration and fantastic cornering.. the Busa and the 12 and the 14 all suffer except for at the dragstrip.. and thats not what bikes are all about..

btw.. Stock Ive watched 1000s stomp a mudhole in Busas and 12s.. they re too heavy they are primarily designed as a super sport cruiser for long hauls..
they are NOT in the sportbike class.
Click to expand...

haha ok

They are in the "super sport bike" class but not in the "sport bike" class

How about sports tuner/tourer instead of super sport, considering super sport generally designates "race ready" consumer variations
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busa turbo ftw. what about R6/R1?
 
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mercanucaribe

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Camaro with LS1.. You can't really go wrong. If you're worried about a redneck image, you're deluded. I don't know the last time I've seen a redneck driving anything other than a full size pickup.
 
spacejamz

spacejamz

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Mar 31, 2003
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Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
why do you need a fast car now?
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The answer is so obvious...I just want to payer higher insurance...

any takers that the car doesn't get into an accident within a year? the thought of the OP speeding in his 'fast' car while talking on the cell phone or probably even sending a text message while driving is pretty scary...

this is just assuming that the OP would be speeding since he is wanting a FAST car...


/gets off soapbox
 
AdamK47

AdamK47

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: spacejamz
Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
why do you need a fast car now?
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The answer is so obvious...I just want to payer higher insurance...

any takers that the car doesn't get into an accident within a year? the thought of the OP speeding in his 'fast' car while talking on the cell phone or probably even sending a text message while driving is pretty scary...

this is just assuming that the OP would be speeding since he is wanting a FAST car...


/gets off soapbox
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You know the guy?
 
Scarpozzi

Scarpozzi

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Jun 13, 2000
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Most cars for 10-12k are fast enough to reach the speed limit in all 50 states. What more do you want from your car? Trust me friend, it's not worth paying extra money for a car with higher top-end speed unless you're a NASCAR driver.

Especially when gas prices are continuing to rise. (no worries, the prices are only low because elections are near and school is back in session)
 
halik

halik

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Oct 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: CombatChuk
If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

Text

With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
Click to expand...

zx14 pfft... no thanks give me the lighter quicker ZX10R or the GSXr1000..
the 1000s are pure sportbikes capable of much quicker accereration and fantastic cornering.. the Busa and the 12 and the 14 all suffer except for at the dragstrip.. and thats not what bikes are all about..

btw.. Stock Ive watched 1000s stomp a mudhole in Busas and 12s.. they re too heavy they are primarily designed as a super sport cruiser for long hauls..
they are NOT in the sportbike class.
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...but i thought sport bikes are supposed to be long (2ft swingarm extension), dropped to to the ground and blingging with 80lbs of chrome? :roll:

I maintain my opinion that Busas are for posers...
 
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loic2003

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Originally posted by: halik
Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: CombatChuk
If you want pure speed that's in that price range, here's the answer...

Text

With enough skills you can do the quarter mile in the mid 9s...
Click to expand...

zx14 pfft... no thanks give me the lighter quicker ZX10R or the GSXr1000..
the 1000s are pure sportbikes capable of much quicker accereration and fantastic cornering.. the Busa and the 12 and the 14 all suffer except for at the dragstrip.. and thats not what bikes are all about..

btw.. Stock Ive watched 1000s stomp a mudhole in Busas and 12s.. they re too heavy they are primarily designed as a super sport cruiser for long hauls..
they are NOT in the sportbike class.
Click to expand...


...but i thought sport bikes are supposed to be long (2ft swingarm extension), dropped to to the ground and blingging with 80lbs of chrome? :roll:

I maintain my opinion that Busas are for posers...
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agreed. they're for straight line speed only and not so much for cornering (ie no skill). They're cruisers and not designed for the track. Plus lamers 'customise' them resulting in monstrosities like the following: lamer

truly a mess. The stock busa looks fugly, too. If I was going to go for the 1300/1400 sports tourer, it'd have to be the ZZR1400 every time.
 
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railer

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a couple of you guys are really dimwitted and anal. Too bad for you.
Ripping off a few 0-60's is just.....fun. If it's not fun for you....stay out of the thread....

Mid 5's 0-60 and anywhere in the 13's 1/4 is fast to me, btw.
 
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