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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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I was at Cartek yesterday to drop my car off for some gears. Max told me to go with the 3.90s i have Z51, i cant wait to get it back! Also i am looking forward to track day May 15, I hope to see the whole family there. results to follow.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Did You Think About 4:10's. The Snap Is Unbelievable Through The First 4 Gears, And Then Overdrive In 5th & 6th?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruno0825
I was at Cartek yesterday to drop my car off for some gears. Max told me to go with the 3.90s i have Z51, i cant wait to get it back! Also i am looking forward to track day May 15, I hope to see the whole family there. results to follow.
Good luck at the rental !
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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Wow, that is going to make a huge difference.
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May 20 im getting them too 3.90s max told me 3 tenths better than with the 3.45s
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruno0825
I was at Cartek yesterday to drop my car off for some gears. Max told me to go with the 3.90s i have Z51, i cant wait to get it back! Also i am looking forward to track day May 15, I hope to see the whole family there. results to follow.
YO did you happen to see the red Z06 getting the Ysi blower and forged motor? thats me
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Rickey I hope you have a pilot license cause you are going to fly!
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Old May 10, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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Nice choice Anthony, any luck finding tires?
See ya at the rental.



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May 20 im getting them too 3.90s max told me 3 tenths better than with the 3.45s
Stock is 3.42 actually but I knew what ya meant.
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