Man...I got passed by a prius.
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by thedrod
To me you are fighting a losing battle. It's like trying to hop-up a Honda Civic: not much is going to happen unless you yank the motor out.
You'll spend a lot of money, put on a lot of stuff and get a few extra hp. When I had a civic I picked up a magazine and started reading an article...how they spent $1200 and gained 10hp.
The Prius will always be lame whether going fast or slow.
Jeeps are slow....embrace it. What other vehicle feels so awesome being slow? I can't think of any.
I love all these guys who spend hundreds of dollars for a small difference in hp. Now if I was filthy rich I'd swap out the engine for sure..... but all these little extra's for a little gain not worth it IMO. I'd rather spend the money on mods that would improve my offroading experiences and not be concerned about beating a prius on the street.
Being lifted 4", new bumper, 35's, 5.13 gears etc my jeep goes as fast as I need it even to pass on the expressway. I don't know maybe I'm getting old... but I'd trade a little bit of speed for everything else my jeep is capable of doing. Bet all you youngsters have heard that before from your gf's.... of course they're not talking the speed of your jeep *wink*
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From: Waxahachie, TX
Great response I love it... And you're bang on.
I love all these guys who spend hundreds of dollars for a small difference in hp. Now if I was filthy rich I'd swap out the engine for sure..... but all these little extra's for a little gain not worth it IMO. I'd rather spend the money on mods that would improve my offroading experiences and not be concerned about beating a prius on the street.
Being lifted 4", new bumper, 35's, 5.13 gears etc my jeep goes as fast as I need it even to pass on the expressway. I don't know maybe I'm getting old... but I'd trade a little bit of speed for everything else my jeep is capable of doing. Bet all you youngsters have heard that before from your gf's.... of course they're not talking the speed of your jeep *wink*
I love all these guys who spend hundreds of dollars for a small difference in hp. Now if I was filthy rich I'd swap out the engine for sure..... but all these little extra's for a little gain not worth it IMO. I'd rather spend the money on mods that would improve my offroading experiences and not be concerned about beating a prius on the street.
Being lifted 4", new bumper, 35's, 5.13 gears etc my jeep goes as fast as I need it even to pass on the expressway. I don't know maybe I'm getting old... but I'd trade a little bit of speed for everything else my jeep is capable of doing. Bet all you youngsters have heard that before from your gf's.... of course they're not talking the speed of your jeep *wink*
Prius - Saving the world one Pu$$y at a time.
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From: Omaha, NE
This is exactly why I really don't give a darn about gas mileage.
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From: Mobile, AL
Originally Posted by IKE2011
Was the Prius driving screaming "AMERICA!" when he went buzzing past???? LOL.. (the other guys movie)