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Restomod Nova and my 93 Cobra
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<blockquote data-quote="TK1299" data-source="post: 15903843" data-attributes="member: 184930"><p>[ATTACH=full]1487072[/ATTACH] its a hot and sunny day here in the northern suburbs of Houston. The temperature is in the nineties today, which is almost the temperature that detracts from the enjoyment of driving. In SE Texas, our driving season is when our northern brethren have thier cars stowed away to hibernate.</p><p></p><p>I was craving a drive in my 1993 Cobra and decided to take it on an enjoyable drive through a national forest, not far from my house. It's my "go to" route when I just want to get some drive time in. So with clearance from my keeper, I took off on an epic journey where man and machine could bond.</p><p></p><p>I am at the exit to my neighborhood and waiting for traffic to clear so I can enter the four lane roadway which leads north to the back roads I was craving. As I'm waiting, I see a beautiful red 1964 Chevy Nova driving north with the flow of traffic. I don't run into too many car guys while I'm out so I wasn't about to waste an opportunity to check out this car.</p><p></p><p>Traffic cleared and I turned north and started on my way. It appeared the Nova slowed, which I believe to allow me to catch up. I slowly pulled along the driver side and we both made eye contact. This car looked like a fresh build with vibrant red paint. This car was the epitome of what a bad ass cruiser is supposed to be. I gave him a thumbs up and slowly drove past. He changed lanes to get around slower traffic and started to catch up to me. At this point I knew he wanted a more in depth introduction to my car.</p><p></p><p>I moved over to the right lane and let the Nova pull along side. This car was beautiful and I tried to take in as much as possible. I noticed an LS1 badge on the lower front fender and did some quick estimating on what he was making. I figured he was making 375 to 400 based on nothing but my own intuition of what an LS motor would make in that car.</p><p></p><p>As we were rolling beside one another, I heard him quickly give some throttle which echoed through his exhaust. There was no traffic ahead and a clear sight picture in the distance. I looked over and his passenger had a grin on his face which said all I needed to know. </p><p></p><p>We were doing approximately 45 miles per hour at this time. After the Nova's throttle provocation, I had to give a response. I dropped into third gear and let the driver and passenger hear the song a legit Mustang can sing. I slowly gave a little gas which prompted the Nova to go for it. The Nova roared to life, but I stood at the ready and pushed my pedal down. I totally left that red beauty and shut it down around 90mph. </p><p></p><p>He pulled along side again and the passenger looked at my car with approval. I downshifted again and held steady beside him. He hit it again and tried to even the score. I actually counted, "one one thousand", and then I responded. I passed him within the first couple seconds and ran out a little distance before ending it. </p><p></p><p>He passed and I gave a smile and a wave and admired his car a little more before I turned off. I thought to myself that even though he got beat, it didn't deminish in the least the caliber car he has and I was thankful to see it. After all, car guys know how to respect the hobby and the people who do it. </p><p></p><p>On a side note, a few weeks ago I tangled with a modded C6 Z06 on the same stretch of road and he out ran me. There is always someone faster.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TK1299, post: 15903843, member: 184930"] [ATTACH=full]1487072[/ATTACH] its a hot and sunny day here in the northern suburbs of Houston. The temperature is in the nineties today, which is almost the temperature that detracts from the enjoyment of driving. In SE Texas, our driving season is when our northern brethren have thier cars stowed away to hibernate. I was craving a drive in my 1993 Cobra and decided to take it on an enjoyable drive through a national forest, not far from my house. It's my "go to" route when I just want to get some drive time in. So with clearance from my keeper, I took off on an epic journey where man and machine could bond. I am at the exit to my neighborhood and waiting for traffic to clear so I can enter the four lane roadway which leads north to the back roads I was craving. As I'm waiting, I see a beautiful red 1964 Chevy Nova driving north with the flow of traffic. I don't run into too many car guys while I'm out so I wasn't about to waste an opportunity to check out this car. Traffic cleared and I turned north and started on my way. It appeared the Nova slowed, which I believe to allow me to catch up. I slowly pulled along the driver side and we both made eye contact. This car looked like a fresh build with vibrant red paint. This car was the epitome of what a bad ass cruiser is supposed to be. I gave him a thumbs up and slowly drove past. He changed lanes to get around slower traffic and started to catch up to me. At this point I knew he wanted a more in depth introduction to my car. I moved over to the right lane and let the Nova pull along side. This car was beautiful and I tried to take in as much as possible. I noticed an LS1 badge on the lower front fender and did some quick estimating on what he was making. I figured he was making 375 to 400 based on nothing but my own intuition of what an LS motor would make in that car. As we were rolling beside one another, I heard him quickly give some throttle which echoed through his exhaust. There was no traffic ahead and a clear sight picture in the distance. I looked over and his passenger had a grin on his face which said all I needed to know. We were doing approximately 45 miles per hour at this time. After the Nova's throttle provocation, I had to give a response. I dropped into third gear and let the driver and passenger hear the song a legit Mustang can sing. I slowly gave a little gas which prompted the Nova to go for it. The Nova roared to life, but I stood at the ready and pushed my pedal down. I totally left that red beauty and shut it down around 90mph. He pulled along side again and the passenger looked at my car with approval. I downshifted again and held steady beside him. He hit it again and tried to even the score. I actually counted, "one one thousand", and then I responded. I passed him within the first couple seconds and ran out a little distance before ending it. He passed and I gave a smile and a wave and admired his car a little more before I turned off. I thought to myself that even though he got beat, it didn't deminish in the least the caliber car he has and I was thankful to see it. After all, car guys know how to respect the hobby and the people who do it. On a side note, a few weeks ago I tangled with a modded C6 Z06 on the same stretch of road and he out ran me. There is always someone faster. [/QUOTE]
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