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Old 05-27-2016, 01:38 PM
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Today on my way to the bank, I noticed a 90's 300zx tailgating me (It was hard not to notice him 3 inches from my bumper). I pulled in to the bank and parked, and he pulled in the space beside me.

"Wanna run that thang?"
Me: "Excuse me?"
Him: "You wanna run that thang?"
Me: "You mean race?"
Him: "Yeah, I need the money, and I think I could take you."
Me: Shaking head... "Uh, no."

He proceeds to tell me that his car is super fast and that he drives around all day looking for someone to race him for money. He said his car has a 370Z engine transplant with twin turbos... "and it won't lose to a Porsche." I wished him adieu.

What a chode.
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Last comment should have been.

"Yep, I bet your right, and you are still driving a Datsun."
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I live in Miami.... It happens almost every day .... I tell them we can meet at Sebring if they want to race ...
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Never had anyone ask me to race in one of the Porsche's but every once in a while I will get some twenty-something in a clapped out civic or integra with a fart can and body kits hanging off revving their motor at me at a stop light.
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Originally Posted by pirahna
Never had anyone ask me to race in one of the Porsche's but every once in a while I will get some twenty-something in a clapped out civic or integra with a fart can and body kits hanging off revving their motor at me at a stop light.
Pirahna, I will trade you my car, my wife's minivan, and my two kids for your 964T
Old 05-27-2016, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by triplenet
I live in Miami.... It happens almost every day .... I tell them we can meet at Sebring if they want to race ...
I'll race you for your slantnose...

never seen one in white before... wow
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I have never been asked to race lol I prob look slow
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Originally Posted by Ibanezgod
I'll race you for your slantnose...

never seen one in white before... wow
Sold it a while ago before the run up in prices ....

Need to update that picture

It was sexy - but a snore compared to the 997 TT ...

Old 05-27-2016, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by triplenet
Sold it a while ago before the run up in prices ....

Need to update that picture

It was sexy - but a snore compared to the 997 TT ...

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Old 05-28-2016, 12:12 AM
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I would have done the same thing if I were you. I just smile and say "thanks but no thanks".
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Him: "Yeah, I need the money, and I think I could take you."

Gee, I really DON'T need the money... as you walk into the bank.
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Funny thread
Keep 'em coming
Old 05-29-2016, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by CincyScott
Pirahna, I will trade you my car, my wife's minivan, and my two kids for your 964T
While I do like a nice 997tt, I think the mini van and the kids kind of kill that deal.
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I usually see that nonsense happen to me in Florida on occasion.

It doesn't bother me I invite them to the race track or a meet time when I will be there.

Ian
Old 05-29-2016, 09:02 PM
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~3 years ago during my road trip in my 997TT, I was dumb enough to drag race some guy in a Pro Street Chevy (I think?) in Montana or Idaho (I think?)...I do it once every 20 years. Not very memorable...


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