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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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the true definition of "baller" and why you should never brag.... or at least wait until you can show off like this.


http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/cus...,3763547.story
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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No matter how fast that thing is, its still ugly as hell and I wouldnt drive it.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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I saw this car here in Columbus at the Good Guys Car Show (July of 07). Here are some more pics of it I took.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanchaos
No matter how fast that thing is, its still ugly as hell and I wouldnt drive it.
you don't get it...it has nothing to do with cosmetics,i would drive a honda fit if it ran 6.90's

this car is art,regardless of paint or panels

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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There is always somebody faster....
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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See the fricking Viper with twin 91's running 7.99 on pump gas at Hot rod's pump gas drags.........gawd (yes still the V10 but I believe with a glide in it, its an auto just can't remember which off top of my head)

<embed src="http://videos.streetfire.net/vidiac.swf?video=91017617-60aa-4b2a-81a0-9a9d0014640f" width="428" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br/><a href="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Worlds-Fastest-Viper-on-7_161457.htm">Worlds+Fastest+Viper+on+Pump+Gas+-+Lee+Saunders+7.</a>

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There is always somebody faster....

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Now that's what I call dual cold air intakes. D@mn! What happens to insects, leaves, small birds and the like?
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
There is always somebody faster....
+1 cars like this remind you to be humble.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Geez...

Those are outrageous... very cool...
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nasty.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by go-fast
you don't get it...it has nothing to do with cosmetics,i would drive a honda fit if it ran 6.90's

this car is art,regardless of paint or panels

ill take the fit over that car even if it ran 20 seconds ET. I like power but i have to drive in style too and deff dont need 2400hp lol.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 350 Rookie
ill take the fit over that car even if it ran 20 seconds ET. I like power but i have to drive in style too and deff dont need 2400hp lol.
this guy built a mechanical masterpiece,it does 159 in the 1/8th AND it's street legal. if you can't get behind that,then your definition of style is vastly different than mine.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by go-fast
then your definition of style is vastly different than mine.

Apparently it is.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Nice car, its great if you only want to go down a straight line

As stated there is always something faster, nicer, etc.

IMO, the ideal car is a balanced car, that has it all looks, power, handling, creature comfort, etc - I think that is what most members on this forum are trying to accomplish.

I can appreciate all the work that has gone into that car, and 2,400hp is no joke, I am sure took a long time to develop a beast like that - it is truly a beautiful machine.

-George
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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Rob Saboury has been around a long time. He was always a big name in the old NMCA Hot Rod Race series. Also, I see he's got a Mike Moran built motor......another guy from the old NMCA days.
That's quite a monster they have built.....especially on 93 octane!!!!
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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The vid with the Viper was nice. Its great to see how excited the driver got when he saw he was in the 7's - deep down, we are all just little kids playing with toy cars.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Cass007
The vid with the Viper was nice. Its great to see how excited the driver got when he saw he was in the 7's - deep down, we are all just little kids playing with toy cars.
Now you sound like my mother
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by George@GTM
Now you sound like my mother
- Go to your room, no more forum for you!!
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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expected responses. lol
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