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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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I was over in Houston last week and one night found myself lined up at a stop light next to a white S2000...... as I was missing my S I looked over to see the driver looking at me so I gave him a big thumbs up

I dropped the window and shouted "Nice car! I've got one in the UK" to which the reply was "Dream on!"

A little taken aback I didn't bother arguing the point and looked forward at the lights just as he started revving...... from occassional viewing of the Street Encounters forum I couldn't resist this clear sign that he wanted to show me how fast his S was.

Green light...... screeching tyres...... into 2nd...... upto 60mph....... his S2000 was a full car length behind when I back off and slow for the next red light. Would he look over? would he bugger!

I never thought I'd get a kick out of beating a fellow S2k but have to admit I pissed myself laughing with this one!

I was driving a friends two week old Mustang GT (the new shape) and have to admit its a great car for what he paid for it! In a straight line its very quick and makes a superb V8 growl..... slow wide corners + a live axel and loads of torque = tail out fun and burnt rubber any time you fancy it. Much improved over the last version which I drove about 4 years ago but still not great on a fast twisty road (not that Houston has many!) as it has loads of sideways and fore/aft body movement.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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you should post that over in street encounters and see if they dare to raise their head from shame
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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Nice kill.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by markiem8,Jan 20 2005, 05:41 PM
Nice kill.
Yes I believe thats the correct lingo!

I wonder if it was one of the guys on the board..... now that WOULD be funny!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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That had to be one of the 'Houstooks'. You should put it on their toes. White isn't that usual, so they should have some idea who it was.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Nice one. Goooooo on!! Post it there....or I will!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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It's still not posted.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MrV,Jan 20 2005, 09:18 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Beardie,Jan 20 2005, 09:18 PM
It's still not posted.
You sure?
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