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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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9 sec 1/4 miles don't impress me...

I'd rather see Evo's built for circuit racing. Like this for example (Supra and Skyline). The Skyline here is "too fast", just look at the tac spike.
Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaVPaXtgEgg

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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I agree with you to a point. I'm not a drag racing fan, and I too would rather see record breaking lap times at road courses, but DO NOT downplay the insane amonut of work that guys like Buschur and AMS are doing. Even if it's not my cup of tea, I have mad respect for what they have achieved.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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i had that video on my myspace. that skyline is so bad ace.

1/4 mile times impress me but it isnt my thing
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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freakin... those drivers humble me....
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jonpfive
I agree with you to a point. I'm not a drag racing fan, and I too would rather see record breaking lap times at road courses, but DO NOT downplay the insane amonut of work that guys like Buschur and AMS are doing. Even if it's not my cup of tea, I have mad respect for what they have achieved.
Oh, I appreciate that they build record breaking drag Evo's, but the "platform" is wrong IMO.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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yeah man, I have that DVD, it's incredible. Total sickness.

That being said, there are enough Evos to go around for both track, rally, drag, etc... 9 second (and very soon 8 second with BR's 9.05 tonight) Evos are impressive because it's showing off the power making abilities of the engine. Other types of racing show off the handling, durability, grip, etc. Anything that pushes the car to any of it's limits impresses me.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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i am very impressed with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder motor and an awd 4 door doing the 1\4 mile in 9 seconds i think its amazing and i am also very impressed with those cars
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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I have this issue of Best Motoring, and this exact clip is my favorite part....Sick! I love how the Skyline's engine bay looks stock, but hauls a$$.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SterlingEvo
yeah man, I have that DVD, it's incredible. Total sickness.

That being said, there are enough Evos to go around for both track, rally, drag, etc... 9 second (and very soon 8 second with BR's 9.05 tonight) Evos are impressive because it's showing off the power making abilities of the engine. Other types of racing show off the handling, durability, grip, etc. Anything that pushes the car to any of it's limits impresses me.
well said
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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I think both 9 sec 1320' passes and 1 minute TT lap times are very impressive, however I think it takes more driver skill to road race.


I really enjoyed the video. I want that Mines Skyline Soooooooooooo bad!!
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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so, then impress us
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