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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Strider619
you drive a Z, they drive a celica. Nuff said.
you forgot mustang
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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I think your just being self concious (not a good speller). I feel that way some times as well. I'm sure the corvette guys might have been picking a little, but thats just how corvette guys are. As for the mustang and celica, let that one go , you should not even consider taking offence to that!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:34 AM
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Dude forget those lame's that were talking about your ride... Proof is in the pudding and that pudding was your time at the track. No need to stoop to their level so they feel better about them selves... You drive a pure sports car with a wonderful driving experience enjoy it and leave those haters in the dust!!!!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Z=badass badass=jealousy nice track time, inside they feel like sh*t!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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dude people in vettes are always cocky like that. The Z is one of the best track cars out there. Vettes and vipers are low on the list. Dont worry about it. They obviously dont know what they are talking about.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:20 AM
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Don't let the haters get you down. Our Zs can hold their own on the track, and still look good. A couple of weekends ago in autocross, I spanked a couple of Z06s, a Ford Cobra and several STis. That's a usual weekend for me. Here are the results of the fastest raw time for each driver (I'm #18 out of 72 entries):

http://www.sasca.org/forum/uploaded/...r-2008_raw.htm

The 1st three really do not count since they're carts. The only ones faster than me are the FI S2Ks and Miatas, and faster drivers who compete (and have won/placed) at the National level.

Yes, I let my Z (and my driving) do the talking on the track . . .
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Z gets no respect...

Why would you post you first pic up and make it a 911 TURBO!!! lol

but i hear what your saying.. Most cant drive the dame things anyways..
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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There is an STI EXACTLY like that in my town, I had to check your location because there was no way it wasn't him. But it's not. The dude is a total tool, and talks with a lisp. He always cruises alone.

PS: You got nice times but I'd like to see what'd you get in a manual.

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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let haters hate, they were dump enough to buy crappy cars, so obviously they don't know nice cars when they see them
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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My Z gets respect. Knowing how to stand by your car, and double clutch is a big plus. Having parts from Japan also helps. Earn your fast and furious respect, dont expect it.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by lrg8683
porsche gt3's aren't turbo or AWD....

i was thinking the same thing when he said that
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by blktrack350
i was thinking the same thing when he said that
oh I thought I heard the owner say it was awd and turbo? I dont know much about the gt3
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:10 AM
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thanks for your comments, I just had to vent some frustration
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
you do know nissan desinged and built the Z to compete with porsches and BMW's so yea z's are equivalent to SOME porsches, but not all, and older year vettes aren't great either.
if you honestly beleive that z's are equivalent to ANY porsche made from the 2000's and on.. then there's something wrong with you..
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nismo*son
oh I thought I heard the owner say it was awd and turbo? I dont know much about the gt3
he musta been talking about the 911 turbo.. as that is both..
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by lrg8683
if you honestly beleive that z's are equivalent to ANY porsche made from the 2000's and on.. then there's something wrong with you..
They are pretty comparable to a boxter. Nothing really that special about them, very expensive to maintain, and they look silly in comparison.

Z's have had some issues like any car, but boxters have had major issues that tend to blow engines way before their time. Check a Porsche board.

Other than that, you are right...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
My Z gets respect. Knowing how to stand by your car, and double clutch is a big plus. Having parts from Japan also helps. Earn your fast and furious respect, dont expect it.
I guess I get respect too, I've never really worried about it. It's usually everyone else envying the Z. As a matter of fact, just the other day I got compliments from a boxster owner. And about comparing to the Porsche's, I personally know I would get rocked by the air cooled 993's from the 90's, so for those of you who don't know, some porsche owners still like the air cooled motors better. The 911 is my favorite, and once i save a little more cash...maybe a lot more , I will probably buy one, but until then I will envy them, and they can respect my car for what it is. Just my .02 cents.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SteenH
They are pretty comparable to a boxter. Nothing really that special about them, very expensive to maintain, and they look silly in comparison.

Z's have had some issues like any car, but boxters have had major issues that tend to blow engines way before their time. Check a Porsche board.

Other than that, you are right...
boxters aren't "real" porsches.. but yes.. they compare( very favorably actually) to boxters.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iceagetlc


There is an STI EXACTLY like that in my town, I had to check your location because there was no way it wasn't him. But it's not. The dude is a total tool, and talks with a lisp. He always cruises alone.

PS: You got nice times but I'd like to see what'd you get in a manual.
I spy a fellow Z32 owner in that pic! Yeah,like everyone said,you got the last laugh when you beat them on the track.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lrg8683
boxters aren't "real" porsches.. but yes.. they compare( very favorably actually) to boxters.
That's odd... they're sold at Porsche dealerships, have Porsche badges, are built at Porsche building places, etc.
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