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i raced my prius today

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by SlowTurd, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. SlowTurd

    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    i was in my Prius today





    i saw my target.




    she may be old but i knew the Prius was up to the challenge.






    the light was about to turn.





    we were both itching for "the win"





    WE WERE OFF!!!!!!!





    neck and neck we raced the streets





    she was pulling away





    i would not let her win over my TOYOTA PRIUS!!!!!





    there was only one thing to do.
















    [​IMG]



    *i don't condone any street racing*
    i have cabin fever from all this snow and ice :madgrin:
     
    #1 SlowTurd, Feb 2, 2011
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  2. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Try living in Alaska. lol
     
    #2 spiderman, Feb 2, 2011
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    hey! that's my aunt!:eek:
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 2, 2011
  4. amm0bob

    amm0bob Permanently Junior...

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    As god is my witness... I beat a Mustang off the light for 60 yards...

    My son III said, "Dad, this ain't a Corvette... why are you doing this"...

    I said, "Son, I do it because I can..."


    My MPG was pointing at 11... comparable to my avatar off the line as a matter of fact... just not as quick, nor with the same handling or top speed... but there IS a comparison.

    So Say I.

    Bob Jr
     
    #4 amm0bob, Feb 2, 2011
  5. MelissaAnne

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    Heyyyyyy now. I have gotten my Prius up to a whopping 103MPH! Of course I thought it was going to explode, but I did it!
     
    #5 MelissaAnne, Feb 3, 2011
  6. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    You do that a couple more times and you won't have any more catalytic problems! lol
     
    #6 spiderman, Feb 3, 2011
  7. 2k1Toaster

    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    I find the Prius ride to be smooth and handle well at triple digit speeds.
     
    #7 2k1Toaster, Feb 3, 2011
  8. peterjmc

    peterjmc Ping pong in Ding Dang...

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    I find that it handles crappy at 80mph+. The car is too "floaty" at high speeds. I need to lower it or throw on a wing on the rear to add some downforce.
     
    #8 peterjmc, Feb 3, 2011
  9. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    I hope that was on a closed course... :mod:

    Coilovers and better tires to make a really big difference, coincidentally.
     
    #9 a_gray_prius, Feb 3, 2011
  10. MelissaAnne

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    AWESOME! I knew I could fix it without spending a lot of money. :p
     
    #10 MelissaAnne, Feb 3, 2011
  11. MelissaAnne

    MelissaAnne New Member

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    This is what it felt like was going to happen at that speed....


    [​IMG]
     
    #11 MelissaAnne, Feb 3, 2011
  12. MelissaAnne

    MelissaAnne New Member

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    If you're a cop, of course it was on a closed course.

    If not, it was actually on the interstate... :)
     
    #12 MelissaAnne, Feb 3, 2011
  13. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Me too, but my car's speedo is in kilometres per hour. :)

    Better tires have made a huge difference to the handling and safety, as has installing a chassis brace, but it's no sports car.
     
    #13 hyo silver, Feb 3, 2011
  14. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Yes, hydroplaning. That's it exactly. ;)
     
    #14 hyo silver, Feb 3, 2011
  15. 2k1Toaster

    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    It was through some of canyons of Utah/Colorado on the interstate that I had it between 100-110 (mph ;)) with the rest of left lane traffic. No cops around since there is a cliff wall on one side and a guardrail on the other that wont really help you from falling into the abyss. But not-OEM but not great tires pumped up to about 40psi and it hugged the corners. No steering wheel travel, no "floating".
     
    #15 2k1Toaster, Feb 3, 2011
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