This is Franc's story, minus the hydro-lock.

On my way into work (in Mexico) I had a SL-600 (05?) come up beside me, goosing it. I think he saw the spoiler and thought I was in the '6 family...

Anyways, he had a Valentine V-1 on his window so I elected to play, figuring he'd be in the lead the whole time. And he was.

But, I was proud to say that he never totally lost me. I never fell behind more than 5-6 car lengths, and I trimmed the normal 25 minute commute into a 12 minute one (through Guadalajara). I'm thankful that no Mexican police were present as we opened up, flirting with 135 often (slowing for bridge joints).

Nothing like hearing the sweet song of a Stuttgart V-12 in the early morning air of central Mexico.

As a result, I think one cup of coffee will MORE than suffice.

 

Funny stuff!

 

The guy enjoyed the company, I believe. He was cheesing the whole time, dusting me at will however he always kept me within wingman distance. The dig from 4K to 6K RPM in his car sounded amazing. Let's face it, speed is more fun when there's a partner in crime.

However, in the Mexican desert, I'm not sure of any speed limits therefore no crime was committed.

 

Sounds like a great time, and I agree, it is always more enjoyable with someone else. A friend of mine and I took out his C5 V8 powered RX7 and 427 cobra the other day and basically we played real life gran tourismo LOL.

And if I were in the Mexican desert with no one around and in the two cars you were in, I would be a lot more worried about drug cartel and crimincals than I would the police

 

Sounds like a great way to start the day!

I wonder how many people that I have had encounters with while in the SRT have retold your story 'cept the other car was an SRT instead of the SL600?

 

Based on your torque numbers, I would say a lot