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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Well,

I finally got my car back from the dealer (Shifting linkage came apart at the trans on it's maiden voyage from SIC install)

I had the car out - and it runs MUCH smoother with the 3" plumbing all around and the BOV located at the blower.

I still have to get the car re-tuned as it had many issues to begin with when the SC was first installed (Fuel pump issues)

So i was out tonight and i happened to come across a 928 S4? Porsche.. Sounded pretty good and the guy was wanting to play. - Since i have just recently gotten off my high MPH ticket, i was a little leary to play - but what can i say the drag'ing is a disease.

So we initially run from a roll - i actually drop it to 2nd (about 30-35'ish) and i just walk him BAD.. only run it up to 90 or so and shut it down. He pulls up next to me and starts complaining about how his car is a Top End car ( I start Laughing) i said "So is mine"... So we actually go again from a roll and this time i leave it in 3'rd and the motor bogs a bit but i let it run the R's and i still walk him - not as bad but i figured that. I still shut it down at 90 or so and he did a fly by and kept on it and i never saw him again.

This is the first opportunity i had to really compare my car to something decent and i am Very Happy with the Results!

I am still Smiling about it! (It's been a hell of time with this car)

Cannot wait to get it re-tuned... Chris - if you read this - expect a call soon (Waiting to get my Shroud made up first)

Have a good holiday guy's!
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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Glad to see those idlers are working out.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Yes they are, Thanks!!!

Although, i am already anxious to change the bearings in them to avoid the problem a second time.... (Coming up on oil change time)

I'm just happy the car is problem free (at least for the past 2 days )
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