Miata Mailing List: October 1996, Message #0085
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   From: eschwar1@ix.netcom.com (Eric Schwarzentraub )

Subject: Re: Enjoyable(but anti-social) behavior

   Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 01:08:39 -0500



You wrote: 

>

>WARNING!!!

>The follow post contains graphic descriptions of anti -social 

behavior. It may be too intense for children, small animals, tree 

huggers, and other wienies, but, so what? The following acts were 

performed by a trained profesional on a public street. Do not try this 

in your town with your car.



>Remember; Life's a journey...Enjoy the ride!





    So Scott, can I add my go fast-returning-home-late-Monday story?



Class got out late Monday night (10:00 pm).  We had a presentation from 

a Family Practice lawyer who really gave use the lo down.  I was tired 

but somewhat jacked from class. Crusing about 70 mph with the top down, 

things were winding down when a CRX-SI screams past.  Now this CRX was 

lowered, had big rims, and an obnoxious tail pipe sound.  I gave him a 

few car lengths, then floored it.  He was still in the 3rd lane when I 

caught him.  Did he move as I flashed to pass?  Heck no.  So, I drafted 

him for a few and passed him on the left.  The chase was ooonn!  I let 

up a little, and as he drew up to my left, I heard the most ridiculous 

sound.  Not only was his car bottoming out (saw flashing of the sparks) 

but on occasion his revs went up as he slowed down.  I guess he was 

popping his clutch trying for more power?  Then, he down shifted as a 

last gasp effort to pass.  That didn't go over well with the Honda 

motor at all as I heard the rev. limiter kick in almost as soon as he 

attempted this moronic manuver.  By this time an indicated 115 was 

showing on my speedo.  I was laughing hysterically!  My off-ramp was 

very fast approaching, so I quickly got out of the gas and made my turn 

off.  What a way to end a very long day.  Smiles for miles as I walked 

in the door and popped a beer.



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    Eric Schwarzentraub

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