[DeTomaso] Can I take down a new M6?

[Sean Korb]

Nothing wrong with a little "test and tune" grudge match at the local
1/8 mile track.  Even if you get beat, it's still a lot of fun, and
everyone cheers for the loud car!

sean

On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:56 PM, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
> If your Pantera is close to stock you should tell you friend that as a
> responsible adult you don't race on the street. The BMW red lines at 8250rpm
> and has a 7 speed F1 type paddle shifter or a 6 speed manual. At the speeds
> both cars are capable you stand a chance of crossing the finish line in jail
> or the cemetery. As much as I hate to admit it In either case I think you
> will lose.
> Boyd
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:38 PM, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The M6 starts at $105,000 not $85,000. 0-60 4.5 sec top speed 155 mph.  I'm
>> sure it is electronically limited.
>>
>> Boyd
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Erik Anderson <
>> eanderson at geotracinternational.com> wrote:
>>
>>> That's his problem. Might be used, not sure.
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>>
>>> From: michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>>> To: Erik Anderson
>>> Cc: detomaso at realbig.com <detomaso at realbig.com>
>>> Sent: Thu Jul 22 15:37:31 2010
>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Can I take down a new M6?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> One things for sure, your friend is an idiot to thrash a 85k car before
>>> breaking in the engine properly.  If you get him off the line and run out of
>>> road before 120 MPH, you should take him.  Michael Shortt
>>>
>>>        On Jul 22, 2010 5:33 PM, "Erik Anderson" <
>>> eanderson at geotracinternational.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>        A friend of mine is on his way over with a fresh-off-the-lot M6. He
>>> wants to race!
>>>
>>>        I don't have time to do the research and I know very little about
>>> the M6. Do you think I can take him?
>>>
>>>        I'm running a re-built 351C with forged internals, a fatter cam,
>>> Hall big bore headers, mind train exhaust, upgraded suspension and Michelin
>>> Pilot Sports.
>>>
>>>        I took down an M3 a few weeks ago and I only needed about 2/3
>>> throttle in 2nd and 3rd gear ...
>>>
>>>        Let me know asap!
>>>
>>>        Thanks,
>>>        EA
>>>        #3528
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