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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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Lookinf forward to seeing it run Rick...glad you were able to get it doen finally
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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I don't think that Formula likes being strapped down on that dyno. That thing is crazy!
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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whoa thats sick ....LMAO at the kid who runs outside just before the third pull......thats where id be going too!
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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Its un-real in person...
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Congrats Rick. It sounds bad *** and looks sharp too.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Its un-real in person...

Yes it is, makes me want to change my setup to a turbo for next season!
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Yes it is, makes me want to change my setup to a turbo for next season!


That car is gonna be FAST!
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Yes it is, makes me want to change my setup to a turbo for next season!
Finish what you got first
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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Crazy **** car. Would like to see it run at the track.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by blue_2k2_Z71
whoa thats sick ....LMAO at the kid who runs outside just before the third pull......thats where id be going too!

Haha! Yeah I saw that! Funny stuff, but I can't blame him. I can't imagine what kind of noise (music) that thing generates.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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holy.... ****.... hope those are some strong straps LOL
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaroz
holy.... ****.... hope those are some strong straps LOL
We had four straps on the rear.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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Hey Rick, did you get the AirRide suspension and hydraulic hoppers installed yet?
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick C5
We had four straps on the rear.
Nice! its always cool too see the front end lift up on the dyno like that.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Hey Rick, did you get the AirRide suspension and hydraulic hoppers installed yet?
WEll the tranny hit's the ground before the body does so I'm thinking of adding TA ground effects to make the car sit flush on the ground.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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looks like about 925rwhp?
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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damn...bob's pretty good. damn close.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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whats the tire combo gonna be for that thing? dont know if theyre gonna hold all that power!!!
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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crazy. should be an awesome ride
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blackz93
whats the tire combo gonna be for that thing? dont know if theyre gonna hold all that power!!!
we have mustangs in the NMRA making over 1600fwhp going 193mph running on smaller tires then that... 28x10.5x15 to be exact..
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