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05-26-2014, 01:16 PM
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When is it OK to STOMP IT!
Talking about driving on public roads & highways (not at the track or strip).
Groundrules- No passenger, just you and your Cobra
- Driving conditions: Not wet, not icy, not cold, not windy, good visibility, daytime only, not in congested town or city areas.
- Road conditions: Well maintained smooth pavement, no pot holes, no debris (gravel, dirt, other), not in a reduced speed zone, not in a safety zone, on-coming traffic AND same direction traffic minimal.
Under those conditions what "outside stimuli " would make you say OK, time to stomp it!
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05-26-2014, 01:40 PM
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In those conditions why wouldn't you stomp it?
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05-26-2014, 02:52 PM
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Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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Of prime importance...
Is the car going straight?
Yep.
Nail it!
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"In the Land of the Pigs, The Butcher is King"
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05-26-2014, 02:58 PM
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How and when to take a spirited drive is up to you … but would recommend however that one rolls on and off the power, rather than literally stomping on it as you might find yourself headed in a direction that you did not intend
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05-26-2014, 02:58 PM
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The better question in my estimation in these days of litigation and computer savy researchers is, why would anyone put in writing anywhere, especially on a public forum, their propensity for driving in a way that a civil jury might find negligent. ... Oh, I forgot. People who occasionally stomp it and brag about it are never involved in traffic accidents. Nevermind.
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor
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05-26-2014, 03:11 PM
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I think some experience before stomping is a better choice. Maybe even some track time with an instructor. Plus it's a lot of fun.
Larry
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05-26-2014, 03:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkb289
How and when to take a spirited drive is up to you … but would recommend however that one rolls on and off the power, rather than literally stomping on it as you might find yourself headed in a direction that you did not intend
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Agree with the roll in. Also depends on where you are at in the power band.
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05-26-2014, 03:37 PM
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No visible cars or pedestrians? Check.
Going in a straight line? Check
Go for it. I hit the gas every now and then up to the speed limit then get off.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
The better question in my estimation in these days of litigation and computer savy researchers is, why would anyone put in writing anywhere, especially on a public forum, their propensity for driving in a way that a civil jury might find negligent. ... Oh, I forgot. People who occasionally stomp it and brag about it are never involved in traffic accidents. Nevermind.
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Right, and posting pictures and talking about actually racing on a track just shows that you have a predisposed need for speed. Better be careful out there while doing 10 below the limit, you never know how much digging those lawyers might do.
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05-26-2014, 04:45 PM
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Clarifications provided on the 1st post -
Stomp it = Rolling on the throttle as fast as you can without losing control of the car.
Outside stimuli = who, how or what makes you decide that it, them or they are deserving of a demonstration.
As for me, pretty much if I'm in the mood and the chance of smokey hiding in the bushes is slim, then I'm on it for a quickie.
If both happen to coincide with all of the above, and a "challenger" shows up wanting a go of it, then the race is on.
I don't buy the logic of posting on social media your 'road stories' which may put you at risk with a possible "investigation", your DMV driving history is all that anyone would need to see to determine if you are a habitual offender of traffic laws.
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05-26-2014, 08:09 PM
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All my races take place in Mexico
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05-26-2014, 08:40 PM
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Freeway on ramps!
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05-26-2014, 09:01 PM
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Spiders. I hate spiders!!!
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05-26-2014, 09:22 PM
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Like Jim said, freeway on ramps rank #1 with me and in five yrs of ownership I had to shut down two Porsche 911's a Hemi Challenger and most recently a Bentley!
Sometimes testosterone gets the best of us.
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05-26-2014, 10:06 PM
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I have nothing against hybrids, but when you get that "look" or the ol' thumb & forefinger clamping the noise gesture,
a little sidepipe exposure would be warranted imo
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05-27-2014, 06:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance - Roush 427R
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I never give "Public displays of Acceleration".
All those people who claim to see me with tires on "fire" and Side Pipe noise waking the Dead are lying !!!
I bought my Superformance , Roush 427R Snake to "Putt" around and be a "Poser".
How much is a Prius ?
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05-27-2014, 12:40 PM
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After years of circle track racing, drag racing, playing in the mud and having all sorts of go fast stuff. I must admit, this little 2350lb 91" wheelbase 600 hp monster is a handfull. She will all kinds of stupid before you even realize just how far out of shape you are. My dad had a 69 Mach 1 mustang with a 302 and v671 blower sticking up through the hood. You could run down the highway and drop it down a gear and light the tires at 60 mph. My cobra would likely do the same at 70 or 80 mph....but damned if Im gonna find out...lol.
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05-27-2014, 12:51 PM
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How much is a Prius, you ask? Whatever the sticker price is plus your balls, because you shouldn't have any if you're going to drive a prius.
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05-27-2014, 01:17 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar Classics LS427. Self-built 408W, AFR 195 heads, Performer RPM Intake, Quick Fuel 750, 407rwhp, 479rwtq
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vref120
Spiders. I hate spiders!!!
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Snakes!!?? Why did it have to be snakes???
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05-27-2014, 02:04 PM
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From 0 to 100 feet, my electric 4 door gizmo blows away Porsche Caymans, Benz black series, BMW 3, hot rods shaped like Cobras.
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05-27-2014, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rcobra427
How much is a Prius, you ask? Whatever the sticker price is plus your balls, because you shouldn't have any if you're going to drive a prius.
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I totally agree!
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