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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 08:15 PM
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Got the correct converter and some Afco's and BAM!
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Bad *** man! I hope to be joining you in the 9's here soon myself!
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Got the correct converter and some Afco's and BAM!
Cutting some good lights too. Nice Job!
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
Got the correct converter and some Afco's and BAM!
Good run. What are you spraying?
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Good run. What are you spraying?
Still on a 150...fixing to turn it up a little. I knew it had it in it on the 150 once i got it to stop basketballing the tires.
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Got another track rental (with awesome prep) this Sunday. Let's see what a 175 pill does
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What did your car and the C7 run that pass? Both cars were moving out. Nice launch on the T/A!
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What did your car and the C7 run that pass? Both cars were moving out. Nice launch on the T/A!
I ran 9.97 @ 134 (it was hot! and terrible DA ~2400) I didn't see his slip, they cut them in half. I beat him by 1/2- 3/4 car.
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