It was a race that has been waiting to happen over 2 weeks. We just had to wait when the weather got alittle better and we both had time. First let me tell you guys alittle about this Sti. This guy has been bragging about how fast and sick his car is. The car as far as I know has the following: a t3/t4 turbo, larger top mount intercooler, turboxs rfl bov, aem standard loan fmu, custom exhaust and 4in. downpipe, sf connectors, coil-over suspension and a boost controller. He also has a 50 shot of nos but it is not hooked up yet.
We finally agree to do this race and I can only say I am sorry I did not get it on video (I asked the guy to bring a video camera but he forgot). So we go to an isolated area which is maybe just a hair over a 1/4 mile and line up. I heat my tires up alittle and am ready to go. Another guy that came with us gives us the go and drops his hands, all I can say is that f***ing sti took off like a bat out of hell with very little traction problems. I was spinning through 2nd but he was just too far ahead for me to catch up (at least 3 cars on me). STi 1 Cobra 0.
2nd race we line up again before I do a better job at heating up the tires and the same guy drops his hands. I do a much better launch this time but the Sti takes off just as good and jumps out I'd say by 1 1/2 almost 2 car lengths. I am gaining some ground this time but end up losing by probably 1 car or so. Sti 2 Cobra 0.
3rd race we move to another location a much longer roadway and decide to do it from a roll. We both agree to go from a 40 mph roll. I give the three honks and take off. I get the lead and never look back I beat him by a good 2 cars. Sti 2 Cobra 1.
4th and final race another 40 mph roll but this time he gives the three honks. I take off and he does much better this time staying with me neck and neck until I shift to 3rd and at the end of my 3rd gear into 4th I pull away from him shutting down at around 130 or so.
Final outcome STI 2 Cobra 2. We both agreed to have a rematch when I get my 26x10 M/T drags on. Btw he was running 22 psi and I was running between 8-9 psi. max with a procharger P1sc and afm powerpipe. I also have 3.73 gears and a couple of other goodies ;-). This guys car is badass and has the look too, black car with carbon fiber hood and carbon fiber rear wingless deck lid. It was a fun night of racing and can't wait for the rematch. Oh and next time I will be sure to get the video recorder out there. :beer:
We finally agree to do this race and I can only say I am sorry I did not get it on video (I asked the guy to bring a video camera but he forgot). So we go to an isolated area which is maybe just a hair over a 1/4 mile and line up. I heat my tires up alittle and am ready to go. Another guy that came with us gives us the go and drops his hands, all I can say is that f***ing sti took off like a bat out of hell with very little traction problems. I was spinning through 2nd but he was just too far ahead for me to catch up (at least 3 cars on me). STi 1 Cobra 0.
2nd race we line up again before I do a better job at heating up the tires and the same guy drops his hands. I do a much better launch this time but the Sti takes off just as good and jumps out I'd say by 1 1/2 almost 2 car lengths. I am gaining some ground this time but end up losing by probably 1 car or so. Sti 2 Cobra 0.
3rd race we move to another location a much longer roadway and decide to do it from a roll. We both agree to go from a 40 mph roll. I give the three honks and take off. I get the lead and never look back I beat him by a good 2 cars. Sti 2 Cobra 1.
4th and final race another 40 mph roll but this time he gives the three honks. I take off and he does much better this time staying with me neck and neck until I shift to 3rd and at the end of my 3rd gear into 4th I pull away from him shutting down at around 130 or so.
Final outcome STI 2 Cobra 2. We both agreed to have a rematch when I get my 26x10 M/T drags on. Btw he was running 22 psi and I was running between 8-9 psi. max with a procharger P1sc and afm powerpipe. I also have 3.73 gears and a couple of other goodies ;-). This guys car is badass and has the look too, black car with carbon fiber hood and carbon fiber rear wingless deck lid. It was a fun night of racing and can't wait for the rematch. Oh and next time I will be sure to get the video recorder out there. :beer:
! I don't talk to him personally but heard through the grapevine that he wants run me again, this time for cash when he is done with everything. I have to think about the $ part but if I decide to I will be running him with my slicks. Probably won't make that big of difference though, the guys car is an absolute freaking beast! :beer:
