Black07

Hey guys, my brother in law is CONVINCED his maxima will smoke my little cobalt (when i get it...)

Ive never driven his maxima but anyway, he wants to bet $100.00 on the race, so i figured id come her to ensure my money was safe....

What do you guys think stock vs. stock?

kraker

A friend of mine has a 1992 Nissan Maximum SE and I smoke his ass every time. He knows there is no chance in hell he can keep up. He is stock and all I have is a Injen CAI. Just blow his doors off and he'll shut up.

damecabezaporfavor2

Big difference between 92 and 03 maxima

Black07

yeah but i think the 92 maxima has less power than the 03

Joewit

They have 255 hp stock but weigh 3300 pounds and I think someone on here raced one and it was a easy win

kraker

If there is a big difference, then there is only one way to find out, run with him. Don't let the talk get you man, show him these car are more than expected. Then you will know what's up.

damecabezaporfavor2

They are capable of low-mid 14s.

Joewit

Then it should be a good race

ggarcia86

they are surprisingly quick, my last car was a 97 maxima se 5-speed and i ran a 15.6 consistently, thats with 190hp an 03 has what, 227? or in 03 did they move it up to 255/265? if he is auto then you win but if u arent a good driver and he has a 6speed it could be close, i knew a kid who ran a 14.1 (or so he says)in his, with a drop in K&N i thought i've seen a 15.2 in car mags. racing from a roll would deff be your advantage. i guess the real question is, is his auto or stick?

Black07

His car is an auto, i wont have an issue with the talk, he can talk all he likes.....I cant wait to get my damn car! the dealership told me mid august....its almost mid august and still no word.

beamSS

is it best of 3 something like that or is it one shot deal? cuz with a one shot anything could happen.

Jekyl

Hey, I noticed ur in Calgary.

You should come to Race city when you get your cobalt on friday nights. Cobalt SS S/C's run about 15.1 stock up here. Keep an eye on the regional forum too!

as to the subject of this thread.... it should be a good win assuming you dont spin too much off the line and you dont miss your shifts.

Black07

yeah i plan on coming out to race city firday nights, ill let you know when i get my car.

Yeah we were thinking one shot deal, im not too worried about missing shifts or anything, but from what you guys are thinking it will come down to the drivers...thats too bad i was hoping i would blow him away.

Jekyl

I have beat them before in Calgary. Put on a couple good lengths too. But I wasnt stock.

Black07

yeah i read your mods earlier....pretty impressive. Your probly the guy to beat in calgary (as far as cobalts go)

l Sh1ft l

I'd wait until you drive the car awhile. One missed shift and you're out $100.

ggarcia86

deff get practice driving just to be sure, but you should win as long as u dont mess up shifting or a rediculously bad launch. those maxima's feel as fast or faster than our cars b/c of the low end torque, but cobalt ss/sc is a faster/quicker car no doubt. i murdered one but i think that was after stage 2

Orlandoech

You'll win with ease, and when you do and he makes all these "excuses", just say wanna lose again?

When he does and loses again, say, "Wanna lose again?"

Then he will stfu and if he doesnt, punch him in the mouth!

Acidangel_5.0

take his money..
i have raced a few and win easily

Orlandoech

F*** it.... bet him $500-$1000

ChiTownSS

dont get too cocky, it takes a while to be able to race the cobalt well. Between launching without to much wheel spin, not bogging the 1-2 upshift, and the fact that your car will be new(new cars are slower than cars w/ 15k miles on em), this is a 50/50 bet here.

jerm

iTrader: (1)

You definitely want to break your car in a bit and get some practice first. Don't just go and race off the bat.

SS_Canuck

Wait until your car is broken in, if you are still in the break-in period and only pushing 10psi, you will be out $100. Also take that time to practice your launches. When you are finally boosting 12.5psi, you will then have gas money for a couple months.

Cheers, and be safe.

astrocrep

Damn you must not drive you car alot...

$100 gets me around for about a week when it costs $40 to fill up super...

-Rich

John

if it was SE-R then maybe he would win but a SE i dont think so