OnMyWay Posted August 4, 2019 Author Posted August 4, 2019 Here is something that might interest some of you on your next trip to the U.S.! The prices on the current special are not bad! https://www.purespeedracing.com/60-off/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 4, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 4, 2019 7 hours ago, OnMyWay said: Here is something that might interest some of you on your next trip to the U.S.! The prices on the current special are not bad! https://www.purespeedracing.com/60-off/ Hmm... Interesting, OMW but the quoted speed is "over 100 mph?" That does not sound very fast for a "dragster." That sounds like about the 1/4 mile speed for a low end stock car? Don't mean to rain on your parade... It would still be fun to do that, but expectations might be higher there than the reality? Of course, who is going to turn over a high performance car to someone with little or no experience driving faster than, say 70 mph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted August 5, 2019 Author Posted August 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tommy T. said: Hmm... Interesting, OMW but the quoted speed is "over 100 mph?" That does not sound very fast for a "dragster." That sounds like about the 1/4 mile speed for a low end stock car? Don't mean to rain on your parade... It would still be fun to do that, but expectations might be higher there than the reality? Of course, who is going to turn over a high performance car to someone with little or no experience driving faster than, say 70 mph? "The Eliminator" package says "Drive our Dragster for 3-Runs down the strip including a 10 second full 1/4 mile run, hitting speeds up to 130 mph". 10 second 1/4 mile is very quick for most people. Maybe not Old55. I couldn't find a description of the cars but they are certainly not top professional cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, OnMyWay said: "The Eliminator" package says "Drive our Dragster for 3-Runs down the strip including a 10 second full 1/4 mile run, hitting speeds up to 130 mph". 10 second 1/4 mile is very quick for most people. Maybe not Old55. You're right there! 10 seconds would be plenty quick for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, OnMyWay said: I couldn't find a description of the cars but they are certainly not top professional cars. Just read this article in MSNBC online. Maybe this is your or Old55's chance to upgrade car? >With the first C8 Corvette deliveries on the horizon and a lot of 2018 and 2019 Corvettes on dealer lots, it’s becoming common to find five-figure discounts on Stingrays. It’s already been a tough year for selling old inventory, so Chevy isn’t looking to hang on to front-engined Corvettes into the next calendar year. That means fantastic deals if you’re a normal buyer and insane deals if you’re a current Corvette owner. This 2019 Corvette 1LT, for instance, is listed for $43,597. That includes a $3,000 Corvette Loyalty rebate, but the dealership confirmed that regular buyers can get it for $46,597. That’s $10,398 off of the car’s $56,995 sticker price. But as most fans know, the base model is rarely the one to get. Don’t worry, as the drastic price cuts apply to the faster ‘Vettes as well. This Z06, for instance, is listed for $17,000 off. Once you subtract the Corvette Loyalty rebate and the GM New Employee rebate, it’s still over $10,000 off. The Corvette Grand Sport, which occupies a sweet spot in the Corvette lineup, can also be found with significant discounts. This one is listed $14,000 below sticker, though the dealer does not specify which rebates that includes. Of course, these are car dealership we’re talking about. It is definitely possible that many of these prices are artificially deflated to get you in the door. But it’s not one or two dealerships offering shady deals, it’s dozens of dealerships advertising $10,000-$13,000 off. While most people won’t qualify for $13,000 off, there are enough with $10,000 off listed online to make it a definite possibility so long as you’re willing to travel. If you haggle, it’s not hard to imagine getting an even better deal. And it’s worth noting that, though the mid-engined version is all the rage, the C7 Corvette was already a fantastic performance value. If you can get one for $46,000 or a Grand Sport for $52,000, you’re getting an insane amount of performance for your dollar. Plus, it’s your last chance to get a Corvette with a manual.< 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, OnMyWay said: I couldn't find a description of the cars but they are certainly not top professional cars. @graham59 I was thinking both of you might get a kick out of this?! DeLorean Driven With A Remote Control Is The Ultimate Gadget DELOREAN DRIVEN WITH A REMOTE CONTROL IS THE ULTIMATE GADGET Still perfectly capable of 88 miles per hour. Woah, this is heavy. If you're a fan of the Back to the Future movies, or even have a passing interest in cars, there's no doubt that you've heard of the DeLorean DMC-12. While it's design was pretty striking, with gullwing doors, stainless steel panels, and a trick fiberglass structure with a steel backbone chassis, the DeLorean wasn't a hit, selling only less than 10,000 cars. Nevertheless, it was its appearance in the Back to the Future movies that made it such an iconic vehicle. It's that same movie that inspired Dutch computer technician, Bjorn Harms, to create this unique, remote-controlled DeLorean DMC-12. If his name sounds familiar, it's because he's the same guy that created that sweet remote controlled Chevrolet Corvette we featured a month or two ago. He was hard at work on this project for a good six months to complete the initial prototype, then another three months to make it safer and more reliable to operate. The remote control is also made to look and function like the one in the movie, a Futaba FP T7UAF to be exact, in the scene where Dr. Emmett Brown shows off his latest time machine creation. There's even a failsafe system integrated into a switch on the remote, bringing the car to a stop when the remote control is turned off. The steering was an issue in creating this life-sized remote control car, and Bjorn had to adapt an electronic power steering system from an Opel Corsa to get it right. Even with the remote control system in place, the DeLorean is still road legal (at least in the Netherlands), making it pretty darn cool. It still uses a 2.8-liter V6 with 130 horsepower with a reduced top speed of 100 miles per hour due to the added weight of all the movie props (550 pounds heavier than stock). The way we see it, if you're going to build a remote controlled time machine car, why not do it with some style? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still perfectly capable of 88 miles per hour. Woah, this is heavy. If you're a fan of the Back to the Future movies, or even have a passing interest in cars, there's no doubt that you've heard of the DeLorean DMC-12. While it's design was pretty striking, with gullwing doors, stainless steel panels, and a trick fiberglass structure with a steel backbone chassis, the DeLorean wasn't a hit, selling only less than 10,000 cars. Nevertheless, it was its appearance in the Back to the Future movies that made it such an iconic vehicle. It's that same movie that inspired Dutch computer technician, Bjorn Harms, to create this unique, remote-controlled DeLorean DMC-12. If his name sounds familiar, it's because he's the same guy that created that sweet remote controlled Chevrolet Corvette we featured a month or two ago. He was hard at work on this project for a good six months to complete the initial prototype, then another three months to make it safer and more reliable to operate. The remote control is also made to look and function like the one in the movie, a Futaba FP T7UAF to be exact, in the scene where Dr. Emmett Brown shows off his latest time machine creation. There's even a failsafe system integrated into a switch on the remote, bringing the car to a stop when the remote control is turned off. The steering was an issue in creating this life-sized remote control car, and Bjorn had to adapt an electronic power steering system from an Opel Corsa to get it right. Even with the remote control system in place, the DeLorean is still road legal (at least in the Netherlands), making it pretty darn cool. It still uses a 2.8-liter V6 with 130 horsepower with a reduced top speed of 100 miles per hour due to the added weight of all the movie props (550 pounds heavier than stock). The way we see it, if you're going to build a remote controlled time machine car, why not do it with some style?
graham59 Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 If only the original car had had double the power ! It was never going to compete with any 'supercars', even back in its day. That's what I'd do with the time machine first thing. Here I am with one of the originals... caught taking 'time out''.... Oh, and while I'm there..... chatting to the Blues Brothers.... . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted August 5, 2019 Author Posted August 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, Tommy T. said: Maybe this is your or Old55's chance to upgrade car? I think you insulted Old55! @Old55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted August 5, 2019 Forum Support Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, OnMyWay said: I think you insulted Old55! @Old55 Oooops! Very sorry if I did that! So he has a super duper deluxe Corvette with a million hp? Did not mean to insult... There I go again... Open mouth, insert foot, chew vigorously! Hmmm... maybe what I meant was that he could upgrade by getting one with fewer miles on the clock? Edited August 5, 2019 by Tommy T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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