I was at a 2 lane stoplight this evening when some fool in a Toyota sr8 pulled up beside me. The light turned green and I drove ahead. Then the two lanes merged and he suddenly decided he needed to pass me. I had three choices. One, maintain my speed and swipe the guardrail. Two, slam my brakes because at this point his grill is equal to my steering wheel, or three, liberal use of the stupid pedal.

I chose option three.
The car leapt forward and roared to life. When it hit second gear somewhere around the 50+ mph mark the rear wheels broke free from the pavement with a satisfying squeal, leaving the sr8 well behind.

I'm still grinning.

 

Always satisfying Jamey.....

 

Completely irresponsible.
Good man.

 

Yes.

 

ON YA.

Toyota's need to be put in their place on a daily basis.

ALWAYS option 3.

 

hmm seems like the right thing to do.

 

It's the choice I would have made too!

 

It is certainly the choice the "old girl" wanted you to make.

Bill

 

I LUV it when that happens!!
(';')

 

Way too many Jags are putt-putted about as though they were made out of glass. It's always great to hear when someone isn't afraid to give 'er the boot


Cheers
DD

 

You bet.


We have options. Toot, brake, steer and accelerate. perfect place for number 4!!!


Kudos.


Carl

 

I think little of option 1.!!!

 

Little boys never grow up, we just get older!

 

Happened to me with a Sicon FRS
he finally gave up... trying to catch me...
Wife with me , I kept expecting her to punch my arm... (universal sign to cut it out)

 

Funny thing is the next day I was following a 2000 something chevy pickup that was obviously well beaten on. When a passing lane opened up I started to accelerate and he decided to gun it to prevent me from getting past.
It was a short lane and I decided to back off and let him waste his gas. Less than a mile later he passed someone using the breakdown lane at 60+ mph.
Sometimes we have to be prudent and choose when to use the power, and when not to. I certainly had more to lose than he did!

 

Well I think it is very irresponsible of you to do that, what sort of message are you sending to these young blokes with their Blowfly engines, rubber band tyres and 8" exhaust systems they need to vent their massive engine capacities!
This really destroys our reputation of refinement and gentleman's of our sophisticated vehicles and any other big word that I cant think of at the moment.
Mind you squealing tyres as it hits second at speed is impressive, I cant get a bloody squeak out of mine in first, Damn it!

 

Right decision - but considering reversing the order next time to speed up the process.

 

Love it!

Unfortunately, if you had been up here at altitude, the outcome may have been different.. ;-)

I'm at 7,200 ASL, and my car isn't much of a tire breaker looser, more of a speedo keeps climbing without effort or pause, but a 0-60 queen, she is not! ;-)

Now the XJR, with some, ahem, mods, lays rubber in two gears quite easily and has flattened a lot of folks, until I have a turn.. hmmmmm, oh Lord, shut it down!!!!! - HA!..

Great story..

Cheers,

Jeff

 

That's a rather sexist remark!!
(';')

 

Yes it is and...it's also very true!