Marauder goes DOWN!!

VShortt · 06-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Well. You're probably thinking to yourself, "VShortt has a war story? No way"!! Well guess what. I do. This moring on the way to work, there was an older guy in a Marauder who decided that I didn't need to pass him so he stayed even with the person in the lane next to him. I guess he finally got tired of going fifty so he finally sped up which allowed me to pass the car beside him and ultimately (attempt) to go around him. Unfortunately, we were approching a red light so we both had to stop...and so the story begins!!

I looked over at him and sized up the goon that wouldn't allow me to pass. Naturally, he was already looking at me. I quickly realized that he was just some nasty old goofball that was clearly trying to live out his useless life vicariously through his muscle(less) car.

I calmly reached over and turned the A/C off in preparation for my kill as he was revving his motor. I will say this...those things sound good. Unfortunately, thats where its tough guy prowess ends.

The light turned green and just to make sure that I wasn't about to make an a$$ of myself, I waited for him to mash the gas. He did...then I did!! Although he got about a car length jump on me, I began to reel him in pretty quickly. I passed him at about 70, which came quickly, and his front bumper was at my rear bumber at 80 when I decided to level out the speed. The funny part was, as I passed him, I looked over and he was leaning forward as if to help "push" his car faster. It was priceless. When we got to the next light, as usual he fell in behind me so that he didn't have to make eye contact. Damn I was proud.

The funniest part about the whole thing is this guy was driving a car that had been specifically designed to be "drag" car. A straight line, fast, muscle car. Oh well, next time maybe he'll think twice about running his Crown Vic/Grand Marquis against a real motor.

tillery444 · 06-03-2005, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VShortt

Well. You're probably thinking to yourself, "VShortt has a war story? No way"!! Well guess what. I do. This moring on the way to work, there was an older guy in a Marauder who decided that I didn't need to pass him so he stayed even with the person in the lane next to him. I guess he finally got tired of going fifty so he finally sped up which allowed me to pass the car beside him and ultimately (attempt) to go around him. Unfortunately, we were approching a red light so we both had to stop...and so the story begins!!

I looked over at him and sized up the goon that wouldn't allow me to pass. Naturally, he was already looking at me. I quickly realized that he was just some nasty old goofball that was clearly trying to live out his useless life vicariously through his muscle(less) car.

I calmly reached over and turned the A/C off in preparation for my kill as he was revving his motor. I will say this...those things sound good. Unfortunately, thats where its tough guy prowess ends.

The light turned green and just to make sure that I wasn't about to make an a$$ of myself, I waited for him to mash the gas. He did...then I did!! Although he got about a car length jump on me, I began to reel him in pretty quickly. I passed him at about 70, which came quickly, and his front bumper was at my rear bumber at 80 when I decided to level out the speed. The funny part was, as I passed him, I looked over and he was leaning forward as if to help "push" his car faster. It was priceless. When we got to the next light, as usual he fell in behind me so that he didn't have to make eye contact. Damn I was proud.

The funniest part about the whole thing is this guy was driving a car that had been specifically designed to be "drag" car. A straight line, fast, muscle car. Oh well, next time maybe he'll think twice about running his Crown Vic/Grand Marquis against a real motor.

what the hell is a Marauder?

Yomama · 06-03-2005, 10:15 AM

Wow VShortt - I am p p p p Proud. (Wipes tear from eye).

Yomama · 06-03-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tillery444

what the hell is a Marauder?

Best I can tell is it is a Mercury and suppose to do high 14's in a 1/4.

VShortt · 06-03-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tillery444

what the hell is a Marauder?

It's a "hot rod" Mercury Grand Marquis. For the man who is suffering a mid-life crisis. See the link below.

http://www.modernracer.com/mercurymarauder.html

Cominatcha · 06-03-2005, 10:30 AM

4 speed slushbox is the only disadvantage i see from the specs. Nice kill.

the head · 06-03-2005, 10:51 AM

Ready for that nitrous setup now?

buzzkillwill · 06-03-2005, 11:28 AM

good kill, V-Shortt. Just so you know, crimes against the elderly carry longer sentences.

J/K!

I bet you can't wait to get home and toss back a cold bottle of ZIMA (PISS) over that one!!

BTW-Did anyone look at that link-MSRP 33K. Yikes!!

RockyMtnTitan · 06-03-2005, 11:52 AM

Priceless! Now, you should start pasting a Zima label on your tailgate for every Titan kill...lol.

HavockWK · 06-03-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyMtnTitan

Priceless! Now, you should start pasting a Zima label on your tailgate for every Titan kill...lol.

Or even better, stick a Zima label on their hood! "excuse me sir, but you've been Zima'ed!"

HavockWK · 06-03-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VShortt

Well. You're probably thinking to yourself, "VShortt has a war story? No way"!! Well guess what. I do. This moring on the way to work, there was an older guy in a Marauder who decided that I didn't need to pass him so he stayed even with the person in the lane next to him. I guess he finally got tired of going fifty so he finally sped up which allowed me to pass the car beside him and ultimately (attempt) to go around him. Unfortunately, we were approching a red light so we both had to stop...and so the story begins!!

I looked over at him and sized up the goon that wouldn't allow me to pass. Naturally, he was already looking at me. I quickly realized that he was just some nasty old goofball that was clearly trying to live out his useless life vicariously through his muscle(less) car.

I calmly reached over and turned the A/C off in preparation for my kill as he was revving his motor. I will say this...those things sound good. Unfortunately, thats where its tough guy prowess ends.

The light turned green and just to make sure that I wasn't about to make an a$$ of myself, I waited for him to mash the gas. He did...then I did!! Although he got about a car length jump on me, I began to reel him in pretty quickly. I passed him at about 70, which came quickly, and his front bumper was at my rear bumber at 80 when I decided to level out the speed. The funny part was, as I passed him, I looked over and he was leaning forward as if to help "push" his car faster. It was priceless. When we got to the next light, as usual he fell in behind me so that he didn't have to make eye contact. Damn I was proud.

The funniest part about the whole thing is this guy was driving a car that had been specifically designed to be "drag" car. A straight line, fast, muscle car. Oh well, next time maybe he'll think twice about running his Crown Vic/Grand Marquis against a real motor.

I am very proud of your accomplishment, however I do not condone street racing. It is very dangerous and you could have been killed!

Hehe! I haven't run a car, but my Abu has (and won against those high school punks) and I have a Ram & Durango under my belt. Every now and then you have to stand up for yourself, you know!

VShortt · 06-03-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HavockWK

I am very proud of your accomplishment, however I do not condone street racing. It is very dangerous and you could have been killed!

Hehe! I haven't run a car, but my Abu has (and won against those high school punks) and I have a Ram & Durango under my belt. Every now and then you have to stand up for yourself, you know!

Yes Havock....I do know. Now, create your own "kill" thread!!