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Old 11-20-2008, 04:23 PM   #11
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Just wait until you guy even higher. I swear that it's like a drug lol
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Old 11-20-2008, 05:19 PM   #12
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I already have no traction in 1st... wonder what 20 psi will do *rolls eyes
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Old 11-20-2008, 05:31 PM   #13
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Just wait until you guy even higher. I swear that it's like a drug lol

i gots a picture for that!!!


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Old 11-20-2008, 06:02 PM   #14
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Lol, what>?
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Old 11-20-2008, 06:27 PM   #15
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I love that picture Stang lol.

And sleeper, what kind of tires have you got on your car? I mean, I spin a little in first and a bit when I shift into second, but nothing major.
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215/75/R14
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Old 11-20-2008, 07:16 PM   #17
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75!?! She rides nice and comfy huh? Lots of cushion lol
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Old 11-20-2008, 07:22 PM   #18
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YUP

But it still shakes like a whore holding a... well you get the picture.

Damn front tires have a flat spot
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so is this after the turbo swap? or after the manual?
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Old 11-21-2008, 08:47 PM   #20
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Well congratulations on getting your car running up to par. Like the others said, boost is VERY addicting, when the turbo spools a bad day immediately turns into a great day. Here's another poster you might like:


I'm just sad my car's not running pull boost.
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