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stu
02-17-2003, 02:35 AM
So I was on the way to my cousin's house (104th and Wads from Golden) the other night. As I am sitting at the light at Wads and 52nd going North, this Silver 5th gen Prelude turns left onto Wads in front of me and takes off pretty fast. By the time the light turns green he is very far ahead of me, but none the less I uped my pace just a little to try and catch up a little hoping he will get caught at a light. Eventually he was slowed down at a light, so by the time I was coming up to him, the next light had turned red.

I was trying to get to the light in time to come to a complete stop before it turned green, and I noticed he seemed to have the same idea. Right as we were going about 5mph the light turned green (I was a little behind him) and I naturally did what any boat captin would do...I punched it (I didn't down shift because I didn't want to cause "massive torque transfer" and fuck up the auto tranny.:p). He did the same at the same time, he was definetly in first. We hung together for a second, but then there was a lead change and I started to pull on him at a pretty good, consistent, rate. After we were definetly speeding and I did not want to tangle with the one other car on the road, I let off. He was about at my bumper.

I usually hate my dad's car becuase it reminds me of the Titanic, but there is just something about a car that will do 45mph up a hill at 1,500rpm

Car: 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
Mods: Broken sunroof (I can thank the Luncheon for that one.)
Low windshield wiper fluid (It keeps beeping at me every two fucking seconds.)
Headlights that are so bad I'm not even sure if they work any more.
Two magnetic "Tax Express" signs.
A surplus of dirt.

Cliff Notes: Learn to read.

Ashton
02-17-2003, 02:37 AM
Originally posted by stu

I was trying to get to the light in time to come to a complete stop before it turned green, and I noticed he seemed to have the same idea. Right as we were going about 5mph the light turned green (I was a little behind him) and I naturally did what any boat captin would do...I punched it (I didn't down shift because I didn't want to cause "massive torque transfer" and fuck up the tranny.:p).

dude your funny no really....

but it only causes massive torque transfer on V6 Accord/Odyssey Trannys.....

stu
02-17-2003, 02:40 AM
You just happened to be the first one to read this. LOL at the irony. Seriously, though, you shouldn't be manually downshifting your car. You will only slow yourself down.

fitchnpolo
02-17-2003, 02:49 PM
I do it on mine without any probelms, and I personally like getting back in the powerband when I'm starting a race like that...

stu
02-17-2003, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by fitchnpolo
I do it on mine without any probelms, and I personally like getting back in the powerband when I'm starting a race like that...

Me too, that's why I push the gas down.

LadyFly
02-17-2003, 03:41 PM
sounds like you have been having fun stu!!!!!!
I never get opprtunities like that.
But thats probably because my car sucks ass.:D

stu
02-17-2003, 11:24 PM
I also beat my cousin's 68 Cougar as well, but it was much closer than the Prelude, and only because a 3 speed auto with 4:11's runs out of gear pretty quick. He is actually a little faster than me, but he just runs out of gear and I pass him at like 80. When went from a stop I launched better than he did and before he could catch up all the way we were going to fast.

Bee18c
02-18-2003, 01:59 AM
Can you or your dad do my taxes?

stu
02-18-2003, 02:20 AM
My dad can, I'll go get the number.

stu
02-18-2003, 02:25 AM
I had to go outside and look at the magnet hehe. Anyway, his name is Stuart Adams (he's Jr, and I'm the third) the name of the business is Tax Express, and the number is (303)980-8720. Just give him a call and he can give you directions on how to get there. It is really easy to find (I'd tell you right now if I could remember the cross streets) it's on South Wadsworth and something. Give him a call.

Bee18c
02-18-2003, 11:52 AM
Cool, thanks. If I mention your name do I get something for free?:D

exciv2000
02-18-2003, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by Bee18c
Cool, thanks. If I mention your name do I get something for free?:D
A lollipop, sucker :p

Bee18c
02-18-2003, 12:08 PM
Is that what you got.

exciv2000
02-18-2003, 12:17 PM
Nah, I do my own taxes.

stu
02-18-2003, 01:02 PM
He probably won't charge you to sit in the chair in front of his desk while you wait if you mention my name.

stu
02-18-2003, 01:03 PM
Have you called him yet? What are you waiting for?

Bee18c
02-18-2003, 02:48 PM
Still waiting for my wifes W2. How much money are you getting from referring me to him?

stu
02-18-2003, 03:54 PM
None that I know of. He's basically using me to whore his business, hence the magnetic signs on his car (that I drive everywhere). Although since I live at home with my parents the more he makes, the better for me, so I am glad to helps out the pops.

MrsGhandi
02-18-2003, 06:20 PM
Originally posted by stu
He probably won't charge you to sit in the chair in front of his desk while you wait if you mention my name.

Which name do you go by...."Tool" or "Post Whore"?

stu
02-18-2003, 07:03 PM
You're mean.

Bee18c
02-18-2003, 10:07 PM
Not to mention you'll probably get kicked out if you don't do as he says.