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I raced a 2002 Altima 2.5 yesterday, and it kicked my ass. Either its just my car that sucks, or contours overall blow, all I know is that I'm buying a new car in the next couple of months.
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The 2.5 has similar HP and more torque than you. Plus it may have been manual.
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Those Altima 2.5's were put out to compete w/ cars similar to SVT's, not regular Contours. Not being a d*ck, but race something where you're close, not an Altima. I'd think twice before racing one of the quicker jap cars! Well, maybe not...
ChickenhawkRacing@hotmail.com 1998: #4415/6535 mods: Sheet metal screws in rear chrome strip Four wobbly corners "Hey, do you like apples?" "Well, yeah." "Well, I got her number, how do you like them apples?"
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nicely put chknhwk!!
~~~~~~~~TRAVIS~~~~~~~~ Now driving: I MEAN NOT DRIVING---- 1995 Contour SE Maroon, MTX, sunroof w/rain-guard, neons, and audio replaced. Side Markers installed and headlight strobes also now on. *KKM tru-rev - I love it 9mm FMS blue wires SVT Upper SVT exhaust SUPERCHIP² custom ram air Newest mod = f***ed up engine, prolly shot, yeah
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Don't feel bad... I got my butt beat by a 75 year old lady in a crown vic the other night. My friend and I couldn't beleive it. :rolleyes:
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The car I raced was an automatic. It's all over with the Contour. I can't say it's a bad car, it's just time to move on.
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One more thing. Who the hell gave me a 1-star rating? I've been an asset to these forums, now I'm pissed.
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Just voted for ya... Hope this helps! Originally posted by Matsunaga: One more thing. Who the hell gave me a 1-star rating? I've been an asset to these forums, now I'm pissed.
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I did too, I wouldn't worry about it. It was probably some p*nis wrinkle w/ half a brain cell. DON'T MOVE ON, MOVE UP! My buddy is looking at an SVT in Lakewood for (dom dom dom!) $7,500. Miles, though. Hey, mine had 69,500 and I bought it! Do more SVT conversions! Get the phantom grip and a shift kit! Get the VCN 2000! Don't leave us!!!!!!!!!
ChickenhawkRacing@hotmail.com 1998: #4415/6535 mods: Sheet metal screws in rear chrome strip Four wobbly corners "Hey, do you like apples?" "Well, yeah." "Well, I got her number, how do you like them apples?"
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Sorry to hear about how you're bummin' with your Contour . Don't give up on it just yet . It's really a great car , you're just a bit miffed from losing a race ... big deal !! He can have his Altima :rolleyes: . These Contours aren't made for drag racing , they're made for twisties . Shake it off & chill for a while . As for the ratings drop ... WHO CARES !?!?!? The rating stuff is just bullocks anyways !! It's based on the "clique system" . If you're in the "clique" , you do well . If you've got your own mind & you speak it , you will not . Do yourself a favor & turn your ratings off ... you'll feel better right away . Who cares what others think . Cheers !!
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