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I don't think it would be appropriate to call what would take place between a Pontiac and a Honda an actual "race." I think most ricers would have a hard time against a stock 2-bbl. 326 equipped car! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] There actually is a few low 12 second and high 11 second daily driver imports running around here, but even a low 13 second/high 12 second V-8 car can hand them their ass at will on the street -- the ricers just can't hang with the torque even a basic V-8 produces, especially off the line. The fun part is to hunt down the "fast" ones, because you know they'll ask for a race, and then reply, "Do you have $500.00 to make it interesting?" You then have the pleasure of watching them slowly motor away from the stop light with their tail tucked between their legs.

Alternatively, look for Toyota Supra guys. Ask them if they'd be interested in setting up a race. Inevitably, the answer will be "no." Then ask them "Why not? Is too late to call your mechanic to have him come put your good tires on for you?" Enjoy the different shades of red their face turns before they tell you one of two guaranteed answers.

1)"F*ck off!"

2)"I'll race you any time down the curvy section of such and such freeway!"

Yeah, REALLY impressive! Please, although they're not imports, don't leave out the Corvette crowd, especially the '97-later crowd. Cruise the aisles of a local car show where there's guaranteed to be a herd of late model Corvettes, and then announce in a loud voice, "I've never seen so many nice Acura NSX's at once!" They're so busy living their mid-life crisis and pampering their blow-dried hair that they won't even look you in the eye, let alone race! It's high-quality entertainment, for sure!

One final note, if you want to have a hearty laugh, check out Ghetto Technologies.com. Great import stuff -- absolutely hilarious! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

"My car would be fast if it had an engine, transmission, and rear axle in it."