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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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So my sister will probably get getting an Evo by the end of summer, about the same time I will be getting my LS1. Any predictions for the race? I want to assume that she will learn how to drive (she really knows nothing about cars and only wants the Evo because it's "pretty"). So what would win if it was an equal 1/4 race? What would win from a roll?
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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I would say that they are pretty even. But if I had to guess I would say if she can drive then she will edge you out. But if she is a bad driver and you arent half bad I would say you will win.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Driver's race, too close to call without actually doing it.
I raced a stock one, he ran 13.44 @ 102 to my 13.34 @ 106. I have a coupla minor mods, if I was all stock me might've gotten me (not taking reaction time into account).
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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ls1 should rape the evo.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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From a dig it might be close. Might be. If she can drive. Launching an AWD car can be difficult if you want it to last a long time. From a roll, you'll show her the pretty Fbody taillights...
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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From a roll, the LS1 should pull because of the better top end horsepower. However that is a moot point because racing from a roll is a bit homoish anyway IMO.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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drag radials=dig prpblem solved
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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drag radials=dig prpblem solved
drag radials + stock LS1 rear end = tow ride home...
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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drag radials=dig prpblem solved
drag radials + stock LS1 rear end = tow ride home...
Thats an exaggeration. The rear end can handle the stock power of the almighty LS1.
Old Mar 14, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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drag radials=dig prpblem solved
drag radials + stock LS1 rear end = tow ride home...
Thats an exaggeration. The rear end can handle the stock power of the almighty LS1.
From what I hear from everybody at LS1tech, it surely cannot...



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