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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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well after alot of seat time and a few tweaks.
i finally got my 10 second slip !!


still need to work on my launch but just gotta get the finess of the slipping of the clutch

also a huge thanks to don and marco for all the help today too

videos will be hosted within the next couple days

maybe i should get a MAN cam now
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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there ya go! Congrats, surely has some more in it too

That's alot of mph to pick up on the 2nd half of the track as well. More gear needed maybe?
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Sweet! Congrats Keith.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Sweet! Congrats Greg.
whos greg
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Congrats Keith. It feels good doesnt it!!! Nice 60
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
there ya go! Congrats, surely has some more in it too

That's alot of mph to pick up on the 2nd half of the track as well. More gear needed maybe?
thanks man, theres a touch to be desired in my 60'
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Congrats Keith. It feels good doesnt it!!! Nice 60
hell yea man!!! you were missed today though
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Don't feel bad, you're not alone in that department. I'm having the same issue, problems are in the first 60 feet.
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congrats, nice slip
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congrats man today was a great day
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Congrats Keith
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congrats keith, couldnt be happier for you man. glad to see that motor in the 10s too

oh and btw...i still got that "real man cam" hangin around...i never sold it. let me know
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thanks guys!

Originally Posted by BADFNZ-383
congrats keith, couldnt be happier for you man. glad to see that motor in the 10s too

oh and btw...i still got that "real man cam" hangin around...i never sold it. let me know
i knew it could just a matter of the damn driver getting it there

ill let ya know on the cam but i think don already has one in mind
gotta retain driveabiltly!!!! just not as much as i have now at 1300rpm
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Congrats Kieth! You deserve it man!
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Glad I could be there man to see it. You were launching hard as usual but the track was just slick today! What can ya do right?

Congratulations Keith.... It must be a great feeling! Perhaps I'll know after I swap the stock cat-back out.... LoL

Way to drive the car man
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I say man cam and th-400

You were rowing through the gears like an animal, just wished the car dead hooked
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Yeah you had some awesome runs Kieth, Congrats!!!
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