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Old 02-22-2009, 10:59 PM
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Pretty good deal. I wonder if this is Dan @ Scarab's vehicle, looks like it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/1046290962.html
Old 02-22-2009, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Pretty good deal. I wonder if this is Dan @ Scarab's vehicle, looks like it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/1046290962.html
that is his car. fun little car, ive ridden it in a few times.
Old 02-22-2009, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
one of my employees just recently helped his friend pick up a Viper he had just bought off ebay. the car was located in el paso so they drove there to pick it up. they drove there in a of all cars the friend's 350z. Ryan, my employee, had the pleasure of driving the Viper for about 200 miles, much of it at very high speeds. He said that the Viper didnt feel as planted as his friends stock Z and even noted that you could just feel like you were driving a Dodge, whatever that means. take that for what it's worth.
I'm not sure how valid that is. The Viper is oriented to be more of a sports car than the Z ever was. The Z is a bit more aerodynamic in terms of coefficient of drag (.29/.30 vs .35+, depending on models of each cars), but I'd think the Viper has more downforce to control the car at higher speeds with all that power. Keep in mind that Dodge could have increased the Cd on purpose to reduce lift at the front. Additionally, Viper has venturis and a diffuser to reduce lift and increase downforce.
Old 02-22-2009, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
I'm not sure how valid that is. The Viper is oriented to be more of a sports car than the Z ever was. The Z is a bit more aerodynamic in terms of coefficient of drag (.29/.30 vs .35+, depending on models of each cars), but I'd think the Viper has more downforce to control the car at higher speeds with all that power. Keep in mind that Dodge could have increased the Cd on purpose to reduce lift at the front. Additionally, Viper has venturis and a diffuser to reduce lift and increase downforce.
this was a convertible version too, not sure how much of a difference that makes. Ryan is a car, motorcycle enthusiast. He doesnt own a Z so has no reason to be bias towards one.
Old 02-22-2009, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
this was a convertible version too, not sure how much of a difference that makes. Ryan is a car, motorcycle enthusiast. He doesnt own a Z so has no reason to be bias towards one.
Maybe it was because the Viper was a convertible. Still, I'd think the Viper would feel more comfortable at higher speeds than the Z.
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Yeah, that's Dan's car.

I would assume the same Chris, at the same time though, I know the Viper isn't as planted as many of the cars that are in it's league... so just my 2 cents
Old 02-23-2009, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Pretty good deal. I wonder if this is Dan @ Scarab's vehicle, looks like it.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/1046290962.html
Dude!! it sure is! Damn.....didnt think business was that bad...
Old 02-23-2009, 07:00 AM
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That sucks big time. I hope he sells it and gets back on his feet soon.

It looks like a really sweet deal for someone.
Old 02-23-2009, 07:29 AM
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OMG Why is it Monday?
Old 02-23-2009, 07:33 AM
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morning all.........

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Old 02-23-2009, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Kristi
OMG Why is it Monday?
If you change the date on your compooter it might you feel better.

Me awaz haz it on fridey !
Old 02-23-2009, 08:08 AM
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lol I guess that is a good way to look at it
Old 02-23-2009, 09:32 AM
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Yay! my Monday is over, now it is on to getting this job set up, home work and more work for the UNT Automotive Club
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i just got back from the interview, hopefully I will hear something soon.
Old 02-23-2009, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Squeaky350
i just got back from the interview, hopefully I will hear something soon.
good luck!
Old 02-23-2009, 10:32 AM
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where did you apply at?
Old 02-23-2009, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Squeaky350
i just got back from the interview, hopefully I will hear something soon.
Hopefully you did better than these two !
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Originally Posted by DracoLancet04Z
Yay! my Monday is over, now it is on to getting this job set up, home work and more work for the UNT Automotive Club
Seems like I heard something about the UNT auto club in the 5 years i've been a student there. Do you guys use facebook to communicate? I got a message from some guys up there a couple years back. Think one of them had a bright orange rustang.
Old 02-23-2009, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Kristi
where did you apply at?
It's a company called Dealtree. There is another member on here that works there also.

I think that I will be the only Z in the parking lot. My friend has a G35 TT.
Old 02-23-2009, 11:27 AM
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Oh speaking of Zs in the parking lot

across the street from the building I work in I always see this 07+ back Z parked out in the middle of no where...

Well I saw him driving today so I put my hand up to say Hi and the C*NT just looked at me and rolled his eyes!!

I should go put a sign on his car saying "A$$holes should not drive Z's"

Man why do the men I see driving Z's have no penises? (Besides you guys)


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