re: street racing

[Suzy <suzym3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've owned four Mustangs and liked them all.  But in comparison to a BMW, they handle like a
waterbed on wheels.

Suzy
97 M3

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> Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 13:50:58
> From: Donn York <dyork@domain.elided>
> Subject: Street Racing
>
> BMW yuppies,
>
> I recently started subscribing to your digest just to see what people who
> spend $30-$50k for a car that doesn't even have a V-8 or a super-charger
> are like. I drive a Mustang SHO 5.0 and like to practice racing whenever I
> have the chance. I know your BMWs can beat me on a winding road, but I can
> blow the doors off all of you on straights. Given that drag strips are
> frequently straight, I don't see what's so important about suspension,
> cornering ability and your other euro-concerns. Heck, I'm not even sure I
> want to waste any car weight on brakes. As I see it, they don't help you go
> faster!
>
> Anyway, my view is that if YOU want to drive 30 mph near schools (hey
> that's where I can REALLY impress the babes, no pun intended), go for it.
> Just stay out of my way. I'll give you plenty of warning by playing
> Aerosmith loud enough that you can hear me before you smell the smoke from
> my tires. If you don't like me now, wait till I get my dream car, a '69
> Trans Am.
>
> Vinny Barberino

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