2.4 SS vs. 2003 Impala 3800 Series II
06-19-2006, 09:09 PM
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2.4 SS vs. 2003 Impala 3800 Series II
So I posted the thread in the 2.4 section just to see what people thought before I posted results...
I have a 2.4 SS Auto with a strut bar and Injen CAI and WSFrazier is stuck driving his dad's stock 2003 Impala 3800 Series II (auto) for now while his SS/SC is in the shop. We decided to run them one night just for fun.
Here are the results with videos (you need DivX installed to view them):
Race 1:
I spun tire bad on the start so he got a good jump on me. I started in the infamous L gear and "shifted" into I at the 2-3 shift. WSFrazier ran in Drive with traction control off. After his good start, I caught up and took the lead up until I had about half a car to almost a car on him (he never saw my taillights). After that he stayed even and maybe even gained ground, but we shut it down right about then.
Video: Race #1
(or this one if that doesn't work)
Race 2:
I got a much better start this race. I had the lead most of the time, but not by a whole lot. A car at the most. Again, towards the higher speeds he started gaining back some ground. By that time though, we were well past the 1/4 mile mark and almost to the 1/2 mile. I ran this one with the same "shifting" sequence as the first race. WSFrazier ran it in Drive, but forgot to turn off traction control.
Video: Race #2
(or this one if that doesn't work)
I have a 2.4 SS Auto with a strut bar and Injen CAI and WSFrazier is stuck driving his dad's stock 2003 Impala 3800 Series II (auto) for now while his SS/SC is in the shop. We decided to run them one night just for fun.
Here are the results with videos (you need DivX installed to view them):
Race 1:
I spun tire bad on the start so he got a good jump on me. I started in the infamous L gear and "shifted" into I at the 2-3 shift. WSFrazier ran in Drive with traction control off. After his good start, I caught up and took the lead up until I had about half a car to almost a car on him (he never saw my taillights). After that he stayed even and maybe even gained ground, but we shut it down right about then.
Video: Race #1
(or this one if that doesn't work)
Race 2:
I got a much better start this race. I had the lead most of the time, but not by a whole lot. A car at the most. Again, towards the higher speeds he started gaining back some ground. By that time though, we were well past the 1/4 mile mark and almost to the 1/2 mile. I ran this one with the same "shifting" sequence as the first race. WSFrazier ran it in Drive, but forgot to turn off traction control.
Video: Race #2
(or this one if that doesn't work)
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06-19-2006, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueThunder2006
I can't see the videos, I only get sound.. 
06-23-2006, 05:23 PM
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Man how do ya'll get away with racing in such an crowded area? Theres cops everywhere out here. If you want to race out her you have to go to the cow pastours (spelling) lol
06-23-2006, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fastSS06
same here.....way to go Dan.....lol, at least I already had the video
06-23-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jaslowyota
^^ So you were the one filming the second race? If so you have an bad ass s/c whine
06-23-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by alleycat58
It was filmed from his car, but I was actually the camerawoman.
06-23-2006, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak
Those Impalas are pretty torquey monsters... my Stepdad's got a Grand Prix with the 3800II... a lot nicer than I expected. Decently quick too.
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