Everyday someone tries to race me...

[ngabdala]

Knowing how long to keep the car in it's current gear and when to downshift should eliminate any competition trying to beat you on an onramp

[Max Schnell]

Originally Posted by grst1

I have a bigger problem with minivans, SUVs, corolla's, camry's, elantra's etc trying to squeeze me off the road when 2 lanes merge into 1. A lot of these roads around here and most of merges happen right after the stoplights. I have to take off reasonably fast not to be in a position having nowhere to go...
I think there was only one ricer whom I had to ignore so far revving engine at me on the stoplight.

Most drivers will not give you the courtesy of being able to merge in which says alot about the state of our culture. Since your car is small its more about learning to look for an opening to get into than trying to beat the traffic. I have never found a line of traffic without at least one or two slow reacting drivers that leave a nice gap for merging purposes.

This is not a car to try to beat traffic with in a straight line. Everyone who goes into owning this car should have that mindset upfront.

Please do not try to beat people while going around corners. That is even more dangerous to do on the street than straight line. Save your skills for the track.

This is a sports car by definition and therefore you will get people looking to race you. It the nature of owning a sports car. Be the more sensible guy and ignore them.

[WRXGuy1]

Just as annoying is when you are stopped and someone asks you how fast the car is 0-60.

[BioRage]

Now if I only had that 2JZ 86....

[wbradley]

Here in Ontario (Canada, for those that think it's Cali) we have a stunt driving law. On 400-series highways (major freeways) where the posted speed limit is 100 kph (62 mph) if you are caught exceeding the speed by 50km (31m) then you lose your car on the spot.

We are talking loss of title to the vehicle and a big fine. Up to $10,000.00 and of course implications on your ability to drive for a few years. I have seen a few people being hoisted onto a flatbed in the past year or two. A friend of a friend lost a pretty late model Porsche that way.

So, they can race me all by themselves if they like.

[sbxjap]

what I wanna do is put a Darth Vader/ Storm Trooper helmet in the passenger seat...

then when someone wants to play racer, I can drop back or speed up, put on the helmet... then get besides them...



My friends and I did this a few years ago with a borrows Vader mask in a street race. When he pulled up to the line, right before the signal, he dropped his window and looked over .... the look on the other guy's face was priceless, and he didn't see the signal, lol...

[Dave-ROR]

I've yet to be "revved" on or had anyone try to race me as far as I can remember.