Violent Power

After sharing dinner this evening with another couple, the guys wanted to go see a movie, but the wives were too tired. Thus, my friend and I each dropped off our wives at home then met up again and saw a 10:00 pm showing of Red Dragon. My friend insisted that we take my car (I didn�t need any arm twisting). The movie let out after 12:00 am. The cross-section of cars on the road after 12:00 am is profoundly different than during the daytime. It seemed as though there was a boy racer next to me at every stop light and, naturally, most wanted to race. I initially resisted the temptation and let them blast off the line without challenge. Then, a BMW M5 pulled up next to me. My friend and I looked at the M5, then looked at each other, then nodded in agreement. When the light turned green, I pushed the peddle to the floor. Given that I only have 1600 miles on the car, this was the first time I tested the full potential of the car. The M5 also gunned his engine and leapt off the line. After ten feet, he was actually a hair ahead of me. Then, the X50 K24 turbos kicked in and unleashed a violent power like nothing I have ever experienced before. My friend and I were thrown backwards as the car catapulted forwards. A second later the M5 was in my rear view mirror and I pulled further away with each shift of the gears. It was absolutely exhilarating. The power is truly violent. I quickly slowed down and drove the next mile at a very mellow pace. Then, I observed a car rapidly approaching in my rear view. The car -- a 300ZX with extensive modifications -- blasted past me at a very rapid pace. At the next light, I pulled up next to the 300ZX and chatted with the driver. He has after market twin turbos, an exhaust, and many other modifications. He suggested that we �compare� our cars on an adjacent, essentially abandoned street. My friend nodded with approval and off we went. After making a slow pass to ensure that there were no cops, pedestrians or other cars present, we agreed on a rolling start. Upon depressing the gas peddle, I once again violently lurched forward and left the 300ZX in the dust. I think the turbocharged 300ZX may have been a tad faster than the M5. I drove no faster than 45 the rest of the way home and called it a night. The violent power generated by my car, and the resulting forces, are truly astounding. I am awestruck. However, this power requires both attention and prudence. I must temper my exuberance and avoid the temptation to unleash my car at every green light. Prior to this evening, I had resisted the frequent challenges. While I had fun this evening (actually it was this morning), I cannot make this a regular occurrence. What I really need to do is get my car to a track as soon as possible. This car continues to expand my horizons on a daily basis. Craig (L.A.)

Awesome story. Awesome car. Good Luck....

Craig. I keep a low profile. I loved reading your message. Your car is beautiful. One day I will spring for a turbo. Probably my next car. My friend wants me to buy a ferrari, but I have had four porsches. Hard to change.