Why do Grand Prix try to race me?

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01mgvert

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I found some times for the Grand Prix. The 2004 Grand Prix GT2 can run 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 16.2 seconds. The 2004 Grand Prix GTP Comp. runs 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 15.0 seconds. This is fast enough to beat most family cars but it hardly seems competitive for a stock Mustang GT. Again, I don't understand why the ones I meet are so dang cocky.

 

Z28 KILR

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My first street race was with a Grand Prix.

 

02LaserRed2V

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Well, it seems like the only ones who wanted to race me are SUV drivers.

 

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I have a couple GTP's that harrass me regularily in town. Havent lost yet but one guy has a smaller pulley different exhaust and a chip, his car sounds like chit but is pretty stout

 

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01mgvert

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02LaserRed2V said:

Well, it seems like the only ones who wanted to race me are SUV drivers.

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Aside from the Grand Prix, it seems that Chevy Z71 pickup trucks are gunning for me. Anyone else have this problem?

 

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ChrisWorrell

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why does my car never get challenged? is it becuase it is a convertible?

 

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01mgvert

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ChrisWorrell said:

why does my car never get challenged? is it becuase it is a convertible?

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I also have a convertible. Maybe its the autopower 4-point rollbar that invites races.

 

StangLou

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We just lost an intern at work that her b/f has a Grand Prix. They were both at the company picnic a few weeks ago. I had to get a buddy of mine to help me "wiggle" out of a parking spot. Some damn BMW parked right next to my bumber. It was like move 2 inches back and 3 inches forward She came up to me the other day and was like my b/f is in love with your car. He has a Grand Prix with a ton of stickers that I dont like. I was all like . I told her thanks, and good luck with the rest of her school. I about cried .

 

JonJon

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01mgvert said:

I found some times for the Grand Prix. The 2004 Grand Prix GT2 can run 0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 16.2 seconds. The 2004 Grand Prix GTP Comp. runs 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 15.0 seconds. This is fast enough to beat most family cars but it hardly seems competitive for a stock Mustang GT. Again, I don't understand why the ones I meet are so dang cocky.

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if that's true about the 04 GTP, the new ones suck then
99 style were like low 14's

 

04DarkShadowGT

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I have a buddy from college that had a 2000 GTP with 450hp @ wheels. It was insane. He put in an lsd, cam, p & P, pulley, exhaust, and the list goes on. There are a ton of 12 second 4 door GTP's. Dont laugh to hard until the race is over because you might get owned by a sleeper.

 

Jackie Chan

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ChrisWorrell said:

why does my car never get challenged? is it becuase it is a convertible?

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because verts are slowwww

 

CanadaStang

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JonJon said:

if that's true about the 04 GTP, the new ones suck then
99 style were like low 14's

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Car-Stats.com Report for 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Obtained from MT December, 1999
0-60: 6.8 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 15.1
1/4 Speed: 91

 

Kyle-02GT

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For some reason the Grand Prix's don't want to play anymore . Everyone asks me why its so quiet and I tell them its just a V6 with a complete body kit, rims, dual exhaust. That whining sound you ask? Thats my CAI....

 

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Pontiacs suck. GTP or not.

 

Jackie Chan

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V_Eight said:

Pontiacs suck. GTP or not.

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great addition to the thread

 

edcar01gt

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01mgvert said:

I also have a convertible. Maybe its the autopower 4-point rollbar that invites races.

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so what does your car run...?

 

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DarkShadowGT

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Wow i thought i was the only one with a grand prix problem i did beat a GTP though but i wasn't sure if it was stock or not. also cadillacs like to mess with me too, CTS mostly with old drivers...and i mean OOOLD

 

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When I was stock, my friend had a GTP that kept right up with me. :wink:

 

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jesusphreak

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i have a good friend with a GTP (2002 4 dr), we went to the track together.
He ran 14.4's all night long
2.0 60's, not too bad for auto FWD, he had a pully and a custom made intake (K&N with some custom tubing)
I'm glad i knew him, i would be owned by a few of those because would not have known they are actually fast

if i ever need a 4dr family car i know what i'm getting

 

JonJon

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CanadaStang said:

Car-Stats.com Report for 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Obtained from MT December, 1999
0-60: 6.8 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 15.1
1/4 Speed: 91

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Car-Stats.com Report for 2002 Ford Mustang GT
Obtained from C&D November, 2002
0-60: 6.3 Transmission: Automatic
1/4 Mile: 15.1
1/4 Speed: 93

I guess GT's are slow too.