I found the link to this thread over at the viper forum. I am here to clear up a few things. First of all, I have tons of respect for bikes. I had a Busa for a couple of years, and I loved it. I found out I am more of a car guy than a bike guy, that's all. As far as all of the internet shit talking, some guys on both sides are just into that, but that is not really my thing.
I never said anything about being able to outrun any bike in town. I think some folks have selective vision. What I said was, Jimmy(the guy with the 1000) said OUT OF ALL OF THE GUYS HE RIDES WITH, there wasn't a bike that would outrun my car. That's not saying a turbo busa wouldn't outrun me, it's just saying he thinks there isn't a bike in HIS GROUP that will outrun my car. I have no doubt that there are flocks of modified street bikes out there, and probably right here in town, that will hand me my ass. I have plenty of respect for bikes with turbos, N20, and big bore kits, as well as, stock bikes for that matter.
Balkanbusa called me arrogant. I'm sure if you knew anything about me, you would think differently. As far as my comment about a 1000 pulling a busa, that info is from Jimmy. I have known him for years, and he has always been a straight up guy. If someone has a stock busa and wants to try to outrun him from 70-170, I will set it up, and if he is wrong, I will be happy to report it.
I have seen the vid between supercharged vipers, and big bikes, but there is a big diference between a properly set up TT viper, and a supercharged viper. There is a ton more power under the curve, and the torque is much higher.
When I said 3rd gear, I meant I was in third. Jimmy told me he was in second. As far as the bike coming up, I have never ridden a 1000 so I can't comment, but before the race he filled the tank up to help counter this.
If the bike is an '03 it is my mistake. I knew it was a new one(the fast one) and I assumed it was an '04. I don't think there is a performance change between the years, but I'm sure someone will tell me if I am wrong. The 9.7 sec claim was just a estimate. I used a stopwatch with the video. I can't really see where the 150 mark is because the steering wheel is in the way, but I think that's pretty close.(I didn't realize everything was going to be picked over with a fine tooth comb)
As far as the cost scenario... everybody likes different things. If I could afford it, I would buy an enzo, because I like cool cars. I built this viper because I thought it would be cool to have a car that has the looks of a exotic(IMO) and the performance of a true supercar (even though I have found out that at 180mph I could stand to upgrade my already upgraded brakes!!) That's what I like. I won't knock you guys because you are into bikes, but I'm just not into that. I prefer a car that's just as fast. So it costs a little money, so be it.
Tinmann, If you think I built this car just to go outrun a (basically) stock bike, you are flat out wrong. My buddy thought it would make a cool video to see who would come out on top, so we raced. Being someone who is into fast things of all types(cars, bikes, boats, planes), I thought the video would be well recieved but maybe I was wrong.
Twisted, The race was not rigged. If you want to show me a lesson, find someone with a stock gsxr1000, or 1300 to come race me again. We will set the cameras up again and then you will have to eat crow. Lets put $100 on it to make it worth my while(you know since the car will get all dirty again and what not). Just to make you understand, I am only saying I outran a stock 1000 significantly.(before you come back with "my friend has a turbo busa that will...)
So here's the bottom line. I have plenty of respect for fast bikes, and I am not pretending to be the fastest thing on the block. I know there are plenty of bikes and cars that will outrun my car. What I am saying, is that this car, in street trim will and has significantly outran a stock gsxr1000 from 80 to 160 or so. I think for a true no compromise street car, it pulls pretty hard. I would have thought most of you guys would respect that...
If anyone wants to take me up on a rematch for $100 just let me know. (not a challenge, just an answer)
Sorry for the long post.
