RE: EC no11

["Doug Brekke" <d_brekke@hotmail.com>]

Kevin,
That video sounds ultra-cool.  The videos that I've seen from Japan have 
been mindblowing.  I remember one where a Skyline pulled 0-180mph in 
something around 14 sec.!!!  I would love a copy of your video.  Let me know 
how much shipping is.
Thanks,
Doug
'95 Jetta VR6


>From: "Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)"  
><kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com>
>Reply-To: jettaglx@igtc.com
>To: "'jettaglx@igtc.com'" <jettaglx@igtc.com>
>Subject: RE: EC no11
>Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 16:37:23 -0500
>
>Before I say anything, I do think the Skyline is one bad ass car. BUT, it
>weighs about as much as a Sherman tank. Go read last month's Evo. There's a
>great article on various awd's, including the Skyline T34R, Audi S3, Audi
>TT, Mitsu Lancer Evo VI, and Subaru WRX. The Skyline did not "blow away" 
>the
>Audi, in fact it finished near the bottom in terms of lap times.
>
>BTW, while I was in Asia I picked up this incredible video cd featuring a
>race with the above mentioned cars and in addition the Acura NSX, Ferrari
>F355, and 550 Maranello. It was a 3 lap race on the famed Suzuka track. The
>NSX came in first, followed by the Lancer Evo, then the F355. Where was the
>Skyline? 2nd to the last (the Subaru finished last). If anyone wants a 
>copy,
>let me know. I don't have a a burner (yet), so don't expect a copy quickly.
>
>That said, I think I would still choose a Skyline over the Cabrio. The
>Cabrio is a chick car :)
>
>Kevin Ng
>97 GLX Windsor Blue
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Alexxi [SMTP:alexxi@magma.ca]
> > Sent:	Tuesday, November 02, 1999 3:15 PM
> > To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject:	Re: EC no11
> >
> > I really highly doubt that cabby will run circles around any Skyline. 
>They
> > may be rated at 280 Hp but its only for legalities in Japan. I'm not 
>sure
> > how VW built the syncro but the Nissan system is more than just 4x4. Its
> > built to drive like a rear drive car while having the advantage of front
> > wheel grip when needed.  Keep in mind this is the car that blew away
> > everything it raced against. Even Audi bitched that the Skyline had an
> > unfair advantage on the track.... ironic after their domination earlier
> > with the Quattro's.
> >
> >
>
>

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