Does she seriously think that she stands a chance?

Kate and I bought a new Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder with a 3.8L engine (260 hp @ 5,750 rpm, 258 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm) and a nifty sequential-shift 5-speed automatic transmission. Even though I am not sure what these jargons mean, I guess it has to do with speed and power. For my part, style comes first, so I was wondering if I needed the up level, 260-horsepower V6, yet, Kate insisted on it. Anyway, she likes to be chasing me on her bicycle, so I get to drive it most of the time.

Personally, it seems to be a bit nonsensical, as it would be beyond her reach to keep up even with the standard engine. At present, by opting for this upscale model, it would make an already one-sided race even more dreadful! Does she seriously think that she stands a chance?

I heard that Kate wanted that car only so you'd have a chance at keeping up.
Viva La Kate!

Of course she does! After all we're talking Kate here. Kate can do anything, I am convinced.

You on the other hand are dreadfully in need of a life and
should take this question over to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=AnbC2...
let the folks who care about Mitsubishi's find out about WonderKate! Spread the legend that is Kate around Y!A.

Kate deserves no less.



Edit: fleutz, the Mitsubishi is a car. This is the ongoing rediculas saga of our precious Kate.

On the open road, over a long duration, you probably will leave Kate behind.

However, short term, even on an open road, Kate has a viable chance of giving you a run for her money (If she is quite fit).

Around town, she has the advantage that, while you both have to obey the speed limit, she does not have to get stuck in traffic and can take more direct lanes/routes, not open to a car. So in town, she probably has the drop on you, even if she is not race fit.

Here is a comparative example. During a Lane Quest, one of the checkpoints was at the bottom of a seriously killer hill. I could have gone back up the hill, or taken the (Legal) route accross some fields to the next check point. I chose the field. However, at the same time that I left, another cyclist on an all singing carbon road racer started up the hill. I beat him to the next check point. This was not because I am fitter, or my bike is better, it is simply that I took a more direct route. Also, if Kate is at the top of her game and on a really fast bike, she can hit upto 60mph.

Sometimes I ride to work and sometimes I drive (Depends upon what I have on later in the day). The time difference between the two is only 5-10 minutes.

So as Mr G says, spread the word about Kate. She is a cycling godess and will probably kick your but for 拢40k less financial output. PHHHHHHT.

:)
Luck

Heavens above - Thats a serious car!

It appears your Honda was no longer a challenge for her?

Being a convertable though you could always throw small items (like M&Ms or Jelly beans) at her to disuade her from drafting you!

Have fun you two. lol.

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i think that im developing a bit of a crush on you two, fast cars, drafting... they dont build em like that round here

You have asked this ridiculous question many times. Please post it in some other board.

in the city, bikes can usually beat cars - bikes are much more agile.

Congratulations on your purchase. I suppose this means that you are even less likely to take to a bicycle any time soon. (Oh well)

It is hard to find an ulterior motive hear, the most plausible explanation is that she loves both you and the car.

Stretching my imagination and trying to get inside the psyche of an obsessed car racer. I can only come up with these suggestions.

Firstly the power under the bonnet makes little difference to the time your trip will take. The car will accelerate quicker, but ultimately the biggest restriction to performance is the speed limit. Invariably all those horses under the bonnet don't get used. If she were to beat you, it would give her greater brag value to say, she beat the more powerful engine.One of the many attractions for cycling, is that a bicycle is one of very few machines that can be LEGALLY pushed to its limits on a regular basis.

Secondly a convertible tends to create a little more air turbulence than a hard top. So there could be slightly more draft for her to utilise. (small as this may be).

Lastly and most significantly there will be times when you will need to stop to put the top up. This will slow you down more than anything else. All up probably less than a minute.

If all things fall Kate's way there is a chance that your new, sexier, more powerful car could take a little longer to do the trip in. Kate's best chance to beat you, still relies on machanical failure. The only other way, would be if she is patient enough to wait until your route becomes "developed" with heaps of traffic lights.

Until then smile and enjoy the car. Who knows all that extra air might inspire you to switch to a bike.(Which has longer odds Yin riding or Kate beating her car)