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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Well as some people know iv'e been working on beating big mikes 9.40 pass and today i thought was the day.When i got to the track people were bitching about how bad the track was hooking.I don't think this was the case
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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nice, i think you will have it in the bag before the end of the season.
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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That wheele cost me an oil pan I would of stayed in it but it was going left.Grove is a very narrow track.
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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geezus mike, take it easy on these launches...
i see your plan is coming together--congrats!
if you need anyone to double check your tune, i'd love to take a look at the new setup, you know the address.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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well done
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Damn must have been one hell of a ride
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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this guy has a oil pan https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/390759-more-parts-ls6-intake-cheap-stuff.html
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Holy hell Mike, keep that sumbitch rubber side down before someone gets hurt.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Moparnos
Thanks for keeping an eye out for me. BTW do you still want the et streets? if you do ill give them to you for dirt.I just need to get some stuff out of my garage.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by baddogz28
Holy hell Mike, keep that sumbitch rubber side down before someone gets hurt.
Now i know how it feels to be launched in the space shuttle. Wasn't funny at the time
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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I have a set of 28x10.5x15 ET Drags for sale
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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nice launch
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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I work in Union Grove if anyone wants to go to the track weeknights, lemme know!
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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What was the 60 Tuff?
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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Sucks you broke your oil pan Mike...Hopefully you'll break that record before the end of the year...you thinking wheelie bars in your future??

I'll get out to the track with you next spring in my slow *** car....
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
What was the 60 Tuff?
1.28 The car was on a mission. This season isnt over till the record is broken
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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holy **** 1.28.

Damn good.
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