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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Dodge Magnum Hemi

Well,

It wasn't by much, but I had a Dodge Magnum pull away from me. (By a car length.)

I know the mags say the RX-8 is quicker, but I beg to differ.

(plus, who knows what that guy may have had in the back)

Sucks..

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Ibtl??

What does that mean?
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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1.) No streetracing on these forums

2.) My money would be on the magnum RT every time, and from a roll the Magnum will have no problem whooping you.

3.) I'm sure he had an amp, a surfboard, a guitar, and some lumber
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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Ike.

Who said we were on the street?
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Ibtl??

What does that mean?
I beatoff tiny leprichauns.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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Ike.

Who said we were on the street?
Ok, can I see a timeslip then
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Chrisbert..

One would only do that if they were a jackass.

Ike -- no you can't, but thanks for asking. We were on a closed runway.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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There were a bunch of us out there.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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Chrisbert..

One would only do that if they were a jackass.

Ike -- no you can't, but thanks for asking. We were on a closed runway.

Oooo, was it haunted like the one in Scooby-Doo?

And yes, Chrisbert is a sick sick man, it's a Texas thing that I just don't understand...
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There were a bunch of us out there.
Hey man, whatever you say
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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I guess I was just suprised.. A "Sportscar" get outrun by a "station wagon". I know -- bigger motor, but also more weight.

So of all the things a car does, it only corners and handles worse. for roughly the same price.

It will tow, haul more, hold more people, more confortable, faster, quicker so on. Just suprised me..I would have thought the rx8 would have him by 2-3 car lengths.
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LOL @ Ike... You don't believe me? Good stuff.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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I will see if I can dig out the photos from last time we were out there.
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Originally Posted by 8_is_enuf
I guess I was just suprised.. A "Sportscar" get outrun by a "station wagon". I know -- bigger motor, but also more weight.

So of all the things a car does, it only corners and handles worse. for roughly the same price.

It will tow, haul more, hold more people, more confortable, faster, quicker so on. Just suprised me..I would have thought the rx8 would have him by 2-3 car lengths.
My dad has one and it's pretty fun to mash the gas pedal. A couple things that keep it from being quicker are the electronics (traction control, etc) and the runflat tires.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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I'd bet that 300C Hemi is sick then. Has to weight less.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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I'd bet that 300C Hemi is sick then. Has to weight less.
Find one and take him to your secret landingstrip
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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LOL... The airport is not a secret.. It is a public airport that is open and used. They close the tower at 11:00pm everynight and there is no air traffic after that. We don't just sit on the field, but the taxi ways can get used to get from one end to the other.
Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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The only way you'll ever convince Ike is if you pay for a plane ticket for him to come out and watch it for himself.
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Do I hear "ROAD TRIP." Can I come?


Oh and I would have expected the Dodge to win, I mean come on...IT GOT A F'N HEMI!

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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that's awesome that you guys have that kind of an airport!

Dont mess with the hemi's, dodge magnum/charger, or 300c will whoop up on us

Srt8 dont even look at, just run away lol
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Originally Posted by 8_is_enuf
Well,

It wasn't by much, but I had a Dodge Magnum pull away from me. (By a car length.)
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Let's see, a Magnum with the optional 5.7L 340 HP, 390 lb/ft torque Hemi V-8 beat your 1.3L 238 HP, 159 lb/ft torque RX-8 by a whole car length? The Magnum driver is the one who should be embarrased.

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Forget the numbers - a sports car got beat by a station wagon - and not even the one with the largest optional motor. You don't see a problem with that?
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Ike -- you near Atlanta, GA? I can prove it to you.


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