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Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 12:07pm
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Posted By GrandSportC3
Grumpy chimes in with a SKEP smilie. I really...

Grumpy chimes in with a SKEP smilie. I really don't understand why Mike is still a mod, going along with that DEI/Woke shit there..
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:42am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
The Vette liked Sunoco race fuel the best. I...

The Vette liked Sunoco race fuel the best. I tried VP but the car always ran stronger on Sunoco 112. Only when I ran nitrous, I went with higher octane fuel. Engine only, Sunoco 112 was the best fuel...
Forum: Off Topic Yesterday, 10:17am
Replies: 2,937
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Posted By GrandSportC3
I never had a large tank but I did keep about 20...

I never had a large tank but I did keep about 20 - 30 gallons of 112 Octane Leaded Sunoco gas in my garage when I raced the Vette.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:13pm
Replies: 76
Views: 1,071
Posted By GrandSportC3
So sorry for your loss :(

So sorry for your loss :(
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:42pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
There are sit down restaurants at many...

There are sit down restaurants at many Supercharger locations as well.. We usually make road trips when we travel to South Texas because we usually travel as a family (4) and flights to McAllen are...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:32pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
It's not free but dirt cheap. 5 cents per kwh,...

It's not free but dirt cheap. 5 cents per kwh, so, $5 for a 0 to 100% charge.

If I had solar, it would be free during daytime if the system is big enough.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:31pm
Replies: 2,937
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Posted By GrandSportC3
It's a great option for sure :seasix:

It's a great option for sure :seasix:
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:26pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
As I pointed out, if your normal travel style...

As I pointed out, if your normal travel style includes food stops on a long trip, your travel time won't be affected much. The only impact would be a lower selection of food joints and I can easily...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:20pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
Now that would be awesome, especially if you had...

Now that would be awesome, especially if you had the ability to make your own fuel for free. If I could have a self replenishing (for free) gas tank at my house, I may just go back to a gas car..
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:06pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
Yes, but depending how many miles you drive per...

Yes, but depending how many miles you drive per year, you may have to fill your gas car every week or 2 while I only need to charge my car at a public charger 2 - 5 days out of 365 outside of my home.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 12:03pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
Charging for hours is an urban legend.. I charged...

Charging for hours is an urban legend.. I charged from 3% to 98% in 45 mins. Charging to 80% is like 27 mins..
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 11:58am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
So, people buy fast cars to drive the speed...

So, people buy fast cars to drive the speed limit? Really, what is the point of having a fast car if you don't engage in some kind of activity to actually take advantage of it's performance? Most of...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:40am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
CT5 is a fast car and has about the same HP as...

CT5 is a fast car and has about the same HP as most Lambos/Ferraris.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:38am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
There is no maximum age for that. Brooks...

There is no maximum age for that. Brooks Weisblat (DragTimes) is about my age and he is known to performance drive on the street.. Many Supercar owners are older as not too many young people can...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:34am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
OBVIOUSLY, I meant people with performance...

OBVIOUSLY, I meant people with performance vehicles. It's irrelevant if people with slow cars know or don't know what a Plaid is as they wont' race it anyways. Those who are into fast cars will very...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:29am
Replies: 40
Views: 712
Posted By GrandSportC3
It's not a new scam. That scam has been around...

It's not a new scam. That scam has been around for a while.. Never fell for it.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:28am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
If you drive within reasonable speed passively,...

If you drive within reasonable speed passively, you won't see much difference. I have owned many performance vehicles. If I did a turn with my Ferrari Testarossa at the 20 mph speed limit, I won't...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:18am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
Not most people. Most people who have performance...

Not most people. Most people who have performance cars. Most people buy performance vehicles because they like performance and many watch racing videos on youtube/facebook. If you are into...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 9:11am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
I do virtually all my racing at the drag strip....

I do virtually all my racing at the drag strip. As I said, it rarely ever happens that I race at a light..
Around here, most know what a Plaid is. Anyone who watches youtube racing videos.. My...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 8:56am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
I only admit to it as it's past the statute of...

I only admit to it as it's past the statute of limitation by now.. That was 21 years ago..
I actually haven't red light raced for over a year now. Not so much because I don't want to but mostly...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 7:43am
Replies: 81
Views: 1,478
Posted By GrandSportC3
Nosferatu as I would ask him for a ride in the...

Nosferatu as I would ask him for a ride in the 720S all the time, but he would get sick of it eventually.
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 7:26am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
I know people who have gotten away with it for...

I know people who have gotten away with it for many years. I was pulled over for racing together with 6 other Vettes in 2003 on the Florida Turnpike during a Corvetteforum event. As they had no...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 6:23am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
We are talking about one single emergency stop...

We are talking about one single emergency stop from 80 to zero. If your brakes are not hot when you do that, there should be little difference. The benefits of larger brakes or better materials only...
Forum: Off Topic 05-08-2024, 5:52am
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
You need to get caught first to get your license...

You need to get caught first to get your license revoked :lol:
Forum: Off Topic 05-07-2024, 2:09pm
Replies: 2,937
Views: 68,404
Posted By GrandSportC3
So, your brakes will overheat if you have to do...

So, your brakes will overheat if you have to do one emergency stop from 80 mph to 0 mph? I highly doubt that a Model S Plaid with the track pack brakes will do noticably better on a single 80 mph to...
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