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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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so jay, is kevin going to give a discount for the old 3800 customers

figured it would be worth a shot right
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Damn...If I had checked the website in time I would have met you for a ride. I live in Oregon, Oh., a suburb of Toledo. Depending on what route you took to Cedar Point...it probably would have taken you right through Oregon. It is now Sunday, Sept. 30th....Oh well, I guess my luck just isn't that good. lol.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Nice car and setup Jay!
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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any updates, new videos, pictures, etc.?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Geez you guys are crazy, lol

I was away last weekend and decided to take a rental rather then the GXP so I could save the 1200miles I put on the car between Saturday and Monday :o and I have been away on business for the past 2 days so have had no time to do anything with the car.

This weekend is Thanksgiving up here in Canada and I'm heading to my parents and we're taking the other car so it won't be until sometime late next week before I have time to do anything.

Unfortunately I have a full time job that keeps me very busy, if I could just worrie about posting pics and vids I would love my life that much more!
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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No excuses
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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lol. i just noticed the threat went silent for a while. but thanks for at least responding. and yes i am a 'lil crazy
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by hexxLS4
No excuses
Excuses = YOU KNOW IT HEXX!!!!
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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that's right!
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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I'm glad we amuse you "mr turbo".
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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A little birdie tells me that the Turbo GXP is going the the track tomorrow.

I may or may not have time to post results tomorrow night, I'll post something by Sunday afternoon so you girls..I mean guys don't get upset...
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Excellent Jay!! Good luck! Eaaaase into it pal! You doing it with the stock tires?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Stock tires yes. Maybe next year I'll do a brake downgrade and slap some 16's with slicks but we just want numbers with street tires.

Any guess' as to how she'll do?

I'm guestimating because of the limited traction:

12.7@119mph

So with traction, I smell them 11's
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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what track r u running at gxpjay?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GXPJAY
Stock tires yes. Maybe next year I'll do a brake downgrade and slap some 16's with slicks but we just want numbers with street tires.

Any guess' as to how she'll do?

I'm guestimating because of the limited traction:

12.7@119mph

So with traction, I smell them 11's
WOW!!!! 119mph that is the new Z06 territory....What a sleeper you got there. 119mph should be approx. 11.4 1/4mi time if you can just get it hooked up................................when is the kit going on sale????
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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I'm going to Toronto Motorsports Park/Cayuga it's up here in Canada near Toronto, ON.

Should be a great day nice weather and cold.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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So what do you think a Turbo does for your warranty? I'd imagine pretty much any drivetrain warranty would be hosed as it would be really easy to blame the turbo...then again, I've never had a turbo and had to deal with that....what do you guys think? Anyone ever bring a turbo'ed car (even non-LS4) to a dealer?
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hexxLS4
So what do you think a Turbo does for your warranty? I'd imagine pretty much any drivetrain warranty would be hosed as it would be really easy to blame the turbo...then again, I've never had a turbo and had to deal with that....what do you guys think? Anyone ever bring a turbo'ed car (even non-LS4) to a dealer?
Yeah, not exactly an easy bolt on to remove.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Well, if it's something engine related that goes, or tranny related, I have 2 options, remove the kit and get it fixed back to stock, then put kit back on and break it again, or just pay to replace it with better/upgraded parts. I would choose the second option

For anything else, can't really blame the turbo for electrical problems, or paint, or suspension, or whatever else could go wrong.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Yeah, and with option 1, if the removal isn't done spot on and they detect the car has been messed with you're going to run into some hassle/resistance.. I agree...probably worth investing in drivetrain mods. Just wondering if anyone has had the first hand experience.
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