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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Im finally taking my 99 TA to the drag in San Antonio next Saturday. : ) I can't wait. Will any of you guys be there?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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be leary of the Orange GTO....it may appear to be stock.....or he might have his Bermuda Blue 70 GTO out there....
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by _Silver_
Im finally taking my 99 TA to the drag in San Antonio next Saturday. : ) I can't wait. Will any of you guys be there?
oooo oooo,whats the mods auto or 6speed,if 6speed this could get interesting,i always have fun when i watch a first timer in a 6speed.i remember my 1st trip in my full bolton ls1,m6 best that day was 13.7.
i wont be there but post the results.practice is the best mod
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Good luck and have fun...
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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MTI Lid and Borla Catback. Plus I recently got a great tune and new plugs/wires on her. Wouldn't have anthing other than a 6 speed.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Watch a few videos how to waterbox/burnout/stage

Take it easy first few times, no reason to put it in the wall first pass!

Goodluck, post up results!
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nice man! have fun. i remember the first time i ran i had a MTI lid and loudmouth catback....nothing else. i let out right before the end of the track and somehow ran a 13.5@ 107 haha...was my lowest trap and ET of the night but best 60' (2.2 on street tires hahaha). i was racing my roommate's 3v with identical mods. good ol days
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