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Old 06-22-2019, 11:11 AM
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Is that c2 the one with the twin turbo LT1 in it (C4 LT1)?
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Old 06-22-2019, 01:31 PM
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Fastest so far a Lamborghini at 255mph
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Is that c2 the one with the twin turbo LT1 in it (C4 LT1)?
I’ll have to check and get back to you. These guys are running at 6500 ft above sea level (thin air) and pulling fast times.
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I’ll have to check and get back to you. These guys are running at 6500 ft above sea level (thin air) and pulling fast times.
Yes it’s the twin turbo!
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Is that c2 the one with the twin turbo LT1 in it (C4 LT1)?
Certainly looks like it. That thing is BAAAAAAAAAAAD.
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I'm not a fan of wrapped camouflaged cars but that C7 doesn't look too bad, actually, I like it Thanks for sharing pics!



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Double nitrous!


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I'm not a fan of wrapped camouflaged cars but that C7 doesn't look too bad, actually, I like it Thanks for sharing pics!


I agree, it looks cool...
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Sorry about throwing a few foreigners in the mix!
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Fastest so far a Lamborghini at 255mph
In a 1/2 mile???
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Sorry about throwing a few foreigners in the mix!

Don't be....unless it's a Honda Civic
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In a 1/2 mile???
Yes!
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Don't be....unless it's a Honda Civic
There is a civic that did 164! Unbelievable!!
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GTR blew a right rear tire at 175 right at the power band as it was increasing speed and the driver saved it, but shredded his quarter panel.
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GTR blew a right rear tire at 175 right at the power band as it was increasing speed and the driver saved it, but shredded his quarter panel.
Nice driving for sure. That could have been FAR worse.
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In a 1/2 mile???
yeah, when you think your car is pretty quick and then one of those lambos makes a pass

op, did you run your car or just spectating?
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