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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Its from last may when i was still in the 11's and learning how to launch. Lets just say its gotten way better since then....
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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cool video!
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I remember when you was cam only going 12's that seems like ages ago great car great job driving-Vern
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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damn thats one quick NSX... but your car's faster.
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Very . Great ET and MPH.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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How about some advice on launching? I am cam'd, have some drag radials and just broke into 12's. Can ya help a brother out!
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you should be in high 12's with a stock c5 with a good launch and good shifts.
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Gotcha, the key is the launch sequence....i need advice on it from a sub 12 guy......
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