It will look alot nicer once the snow goes away
01-27-2010, 06:10 AM
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It will look alot nicer once the snow goes away
Gotta drive it anyway, its my wheels, and the wife aint coughing up her car for my whims. So, its only 10 days old (to me), and it filthy. Normally I enjoy the winter weather, but I am so looking fwd to spring!! It will get a bath soon, and I will post more.
Mods, forgive me if this is the wrong forum to post pics.
Mods, forgive me if this is the wrong forum to post pics.
01-27-2010, 09:05 AM
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I can tell they don't see a mustang very often
I have already had two occasions where a German "challenged" me, kind of.
Today after attending a school function my youngest kid was participating in, I was driving back to the office; about 12 miles. On a piece of restricted 4 lane, I was behind a slower car in the left, but a third left lane was opening ahead. This German spec C Classe was on my bumper, and I knew he was gonna try cross the solid white (illegal in Germany) to get the fast lane before me. Well, I couldn't allow that, so I hit it hard in third from about 65 MPH. He hung with me about 4 car lengths up till about 110, then I backed out of it. He passed with a big smile and a thumbs up.
Sunday, on the way back from Kaiserslautern, which is about 125 miles, I had a SLK350 want to play. We were in a restricted zone at 120 KPH, but we both knew the unsrestricted zone was just ahead. He was right on my tail, not allowing any other traffic to get between me and him. It was obvious. As soon as we passed the no restriction sign, I downshifted into 4th and nailed it. I pushed it all the way to 140, but could not shake the little Benz. He gave the customary signal, left blinker, telling me to move over.. holy shat. He had the advantage because he started his acceleration before I did, and had momentum. I let him pass but fell in behind. Eventually, a slower car took the left lane and slowed us. As soon as the slower traffic moved over, I was ready. We both nailed it and I accelerated with him till I hit the speed limiter, which BTW, is 238 KPH according to my Tom Tom. We cruised together at a more "sane" 120-125 MPH until we got into Stuttgart, where we acknowleged each other with a nod and wave and went our on way. It was a blast, and totally legal. Maybe not the the most responsible thing to do though, as some would argue. I have been passed by Porsches, BMW 7 series, MB S Class', and all kinds of Audi's at higher speeds than that. My kid got a cool HD mini cam for Christmas. I will take it out next road trip with a passenger and hopefully get some good footage to share.
Got home and looked up the specs on that little MB SLK350. 305 HP with a curb weight of 3200 lbs. Its a little rocket, but MBUSA claims 5.4 sec 0-60.
I have already had two occasions where a German "challenged" me, kind of.
Today after attending a school function my youngest kid was participating in, I was driving back to the office; about 12 miles. On a piece of restricted 4 lane, I was behind a slower car in the left, but a third left lane was opening ahead. This German spec C Classe was on my bumper, and I knew he was gonna try cross the solid white (illegal in Germany) to get the fast lane before me. Well, I couldn't allow that, so I hit it hard in third from about 65 MPH. He hung with me about 4 car lengths up till about 110, then I backed out of it. He passed with a big smile and a thumbs up.
Sunday, on the way back from Kaiserslautern, which is about 125 miles, I had a SLK350 want to play. We were in a restricted zone at 120 KPH, but we both knew the unsrestricted zone was just ahead. He was right on my tail, not allowing any other traffic to get between me and him. It was obvious. As soon as we passed the no restriction sign, I downshifted into 4th and nailed it. I pushed it all the way to 140, but could not shake the little Benz. He gave the customary signal, left blinker, telling me to move over.. holy shat. He had the advantage because he started his acceleration before I did, and had momentum. I let him pass but fell in behind. Eventually, a slower car took the left lane and slowed us. As soon as the slower traffic moved over, I was ready. We both nailed it and I accelerated with him till I hit the speed limiter, which BTW, is 238 KPH according to my Tom Tom. We cruised together at a more "sane" 120-125 MPH until we got into Stuttgart, where we acknowleged each other with a nod and wave and went our on way. It was a blast, and totally legal. Maybe not the the most responsible thing to do though, as some would argue. I have been passed by Porsches, BMW 7 series, MB S Class', and all kinds of Audi's at higher speeds than that. My kid got a cool HD mini cam for Christmas. I will take it out next road trip with a passenger and hopefully get some good footage to share.
Got home and looked up the specs on that little MB SLK350. 305 HP with a curb weight of 3200 lbs. Its a little rocket, but MBUSA claims 5.4 sec 0-60.
01-27-2010, 01:33 PM
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** Just read we are expecting a foot+ over the next three days.. Damn! At least its good for skiing**
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01-27-2010, 01:47 PM
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Definately bring your Stang if/when you come, nothing like driving the car to its potential