Following through on a fantasy
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Doc,Mar 23 2006, 02:07 PM Wrote:Actually, if I wanted to realise my dream, I'd need a good car. A really good car. Not sure which type, but probably older heavy iron souped up a bit. Or maybe something newer. I dunno. Maybe something with a nitro burner.

And travel out to the salt flats of Death Valley where they still do high test runs on big beastly cars and motorbikes, as well as play death defying games of chicken with chance and fate.

That's where whatsisname got his rocket powered cycle past the 300mph mark. And somehow managed to keep two wheels on the ground most of the time.
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I read an article in Car and Driver or One of those about a track test of the ENZO, the new Ford GT-40, and the latest super Porsche (can't remember the designation of those blasted things). It was called the "Quest for 2oo mph" or some such silliness. Basically they took the three cars our on the track and tested the top speed I can't remember what the overall winner was, but the Ford ended up the value winner at 200.3 mph for just under 160K. The other two were in the 207-212 range for much more $$$. If you're looking for the easiest way to 200 mph, you might look into the Ford. If you're looking for the cheapest way to have the wind rushing through your locks at over 200 mph, look into open cockpit biplane rides. Well under $160K, but also much higher off the ground.

Regarding Occhi's comment regarding the high end Mercedes, I'd say skip it and go for the Porsche if you want German speed on German roads. I'm not sure what the SLR McLaren gets up to, but its probably the only thing close.
but often it happens you know / that the things you don't trust are the ones you need most....
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Following through on a fantasy - by ShadowHM - 03-23-2006, 12:52 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 02:17 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Zarathustra - 03-23-2006, 02:59 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 03:20 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by jahcs - 03-23-2006, 04:18 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 04:34 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 05:03 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Occhidiangela - 03-23-2006, 05:21 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Alram - 03-23-2006, 05:29 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 05:30 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Occhidiangela - 03-23-2006, 05:33 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 05:39 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 05:45 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Occhidiangela - 03-23-2006, 06:12 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by bigeyedbug - 03-23-2006, 06:39 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 06:57 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 07:07 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by GenericKen - 03-23-2006, 07:56 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by ShadowHM - 03-23-2006, 08:14 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Maitre - 03-23-2006, 09:12 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 09:34 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Occhidiangela - 03-23-2006, 10:55 PM
Following through on a fantasy - by Doc - 03-23-2006, 11:19 PM

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