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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
Congrats!

Numbers sound real good!

More than likely you Torque Tube bushing's are shot!

How many miles on them?

MN6 or A4? MN6 takes a lot more abuse on the TQ Tube Bushing's than a A4

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New rear tires seems to have cured about 90% of the vibration, I am happy for now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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New rear tires seems to have cured about 90% of the vibration, I am happy for now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Actually I would say 100% , hit triple digits no problems at all ! Loving the Whiplash II , pulls very strong!
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Good news Bill
I like it! I will have a Shiner in celebration!
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Great to hear a story with a very positive ending!! Congrats Mojo and enjoy!
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Great to hear a story with a very positive ending!! Congrats Mojo and enjoy!
Thanks, it was down for about 10 months or so, its nice to hear the rumble again, loud rumble.
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Thanks, it was down for about 10 months or so, its nice to hear the rumble again, loud rumble.
Loud is an understatement! With the cutouts open on the dyno, it was deafening!
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Loud is an understatement! With the cutouts open on the dyno, it was deafening!
Sold the car about a year later as I just lost interest in it. I miss it every now and then but really not much. I hope you are doing well Stephen!!
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