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Old 01-12-2004 | 10:06 AM
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I get the option of a Ford Focus and a Toyota Corolla, while I am getting the Ponitiac fixed...



I want the Yota becasue I hate Ford! But if I get the Focus I can rag it the hell out. I always wanted to throw an automatic into reverse at 35 MPH. Or try that FWD dorifto thingie with the plastic cafeteria trays



I am open to suggestions on which car to take and how to rag it out... Isn't that what rentals are for?
Old 01-12-2004 | 10:12 AM
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There's always the ever-popular "rev high in neutral then drop into drive." I've never done this one, but I've heard rave reviews.



I haven't yet explored the posibilities, but the other day I realized that e-brake is on rear, and power comes from front wheels on my wife's car. That's got to yield some kind of fun. Can we say burnouts?
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:00 PM
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these new rental cars dont take well to the neutral drops, twice I have

had one and when I went to do it the engine rpms drop down then it

goes into gear, must be something programmed in the computer.



You want something fun though- try doing donuts in reverse,

cut the wheel in one direction, then let it rip.

Make sure you are in a wide open area.
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:01 PM
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yeah new car dont let you have ANY fun.



my friend was holding the brake and the gas in reverse on a ford craptour, and he put it in neutral and then back into reverse and an axle snapped
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:06 PM
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the reverse donuts work well with the parking brake set
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:07 PM
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Just get an RWD rental car!
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by UniqueTII' date='Jan 12 2004, 09:07 AM
Just get an RWD rental car!
like a crown vic, or a town car?
Old 01-12-2004 | 12:17 PM
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Town Car! I rented one on Saturday, but I didn't beat on it too much. I did play with a GTU on the highway, though.
Old 01-12-2004 | 02:39 PM
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I have been upgraded!



I get a Toyota Camry, Ford Tortoise, Chevy Impala or a Pontiac Grand Prix...



Rock on Beavis! These are better options than Ford Fukus and Toyota RoColla.
Old 01-12-2004 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by twstdmtl' date='Jan 12 2004, 03:39 PM
I have been upgraded!



I get a Toyota Camry, Ford Tortoise, Chevy Impala or a Pontiac Grand Prix...



Rock on Beavis! These are better options than Ford Fukus and Toyota RoColla.
poll time! I vote impala.



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