Well, I'm kind of new to this forum and I don't drive a Mazda so try not to flame too bad. Our EvoM forums don't allow street racing...
This afternoon I was driving normal on the way home from work. Well, while sitting there driving like grandma (yes, I'm feeling my age 34) I heard a pretty loud noise coming up on my left. Of course the noise was a nice sounding exhaust.. I look over and saw a M Protege passing me pretty quick. Once he got up in front of me a few cars, he backed it down a bit and started slowing and then speeding up again. He did this a few times. Well, I don't really street race, not that I don't like it, but it had a been a pretty long day and I was just relaxing and enjoying the drive home. Well, after a few more moments of playing around, he slowed down and got right beside me. To be honest, the way his car sounding I was a little worried. It sounded and looked pretty nice (Silver). I could tell he had done some pretty good modding to it. You could hear the turbo which was as loud as mine and it seemed like he may have had a bigger turbo in there because when he got on a few times prior to slowing up next to me there was some lag and then it just took off.
Well, I don't want to make this too long so I'll get to the point. When he pulled up beside me I actually downshifted to 3rd. He did the same, but not sure which gear he would be in at that speed. I'd say we were doing about 60 or so before we took off. We didn't do the 3 horn honk which is something I seem to always forget. Anyway, at this point he took off and I followed suit. Through 3rd I probably had a car on him but then hit the rev limiter. Didn't really matter as we had to slow down pretty quick (traffic coming up). We got beside each other again and slowed down to give plenty of space. We took off again at the same time. This time we got up to about 100 or so and then hit the brakes. I'd say after hitting 4th I started pulling away but only had about 2 or so cars on him. After that run we met up again and he gave me a thumbs up and I returned the favor. I can't believe how fast that da'mn car was. I run high 11's and trap 118 and I didn't pull on him that hard even though I pulled away. What could he have had done to that darn thing. I must say, I was highly impressed. That was a pretty nice sleeper with the exception of the louder exhaust.
Well, this has gone a little longer then it should have so I'll give thanks for those who made it through. Anyway, anyone know someone in the Cincinnati area with a fast as he'l M Protege. Were always looking for new car club members, no matter what kind of "fast" car you drive.
Mike
This afternoon I was driving normal on the way home from work. Well, while sitting there driving like grandma (yes, I'm feeling my age 34) I heard a pretty loud noise coming up on my left. Of course the noise was a nice sounding exhaust.. I look over and saw a M Protege passing me pretty quick. Once he got up in front of me a few cars, he backed it down a bit and started slowing and then speeding up again. He did this a few times. Well, I don't really street race, not that I don't like it, but it had a been a pretty long day and I was just relaxing and enjoying the drive home. Well, after a few more moments of playing around, he slowed down and got right beside me. To be honest, the way his car sounding I was a little worried. It sounded and looked pretty nice (Silver). I could tell he had done some pretty good modding to it. You could hear the turbo which was as loud as mine and it seemed like he may have had a bigger turbo in there because when he got on a few times prior to slowing up next to me there was some lag and then it just took off.
Well, I don't want to make this too long so I'll get to the point. When he pulled up beside me I actually downshifted to 3rd. He did the same, but not sure which gear he would be in at that speed. I'd say we were doing about 60 or so before we took off. We didn't do the 3 horn honk which is something I seem to always forget. Anyway, at this point he took off and I followed suit. Through 3rd I probably had a car on him but then hit the rev limiter. Didn't really matter as we had to slow down pretty quick (traffic coming up). We got beside each other again and slowed down to give plenty of space. We took off again at the same time. This time we got up to about 100 or so and then hit the brakes. I'd say after hitting 4th I started pulling away but only had about 2 or so cars on him. After that run we met up again and he gave me a thumbs up and I returned the favor. I can't believe how fast that da'mn car was. I run high 11's and trap 118 and I didn't pull on him that hard even though I pulled away. What could he have had done to that darn thing. I must say, I was highly impressed. That was a pretty nice sleeper with the exception of the louder exhaust.
Well, this has gone a little longer then it should have so I'll give thanks for those who made it through. Anyway, anyone know someone in the Cincinnati area with a fast as he'l M Protege. Were always looking for new car club members, no matter what kind of "fast" car you drive.
Mike
