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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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this is as far as i can go i guess without changing the frame, ill let you know how it handles.
later guys
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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Looks good
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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I like it!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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Nice look !!!
But what about U-turns with such a rake ?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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I like the old school look.Be careful til u get used to it.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Yep....looks great!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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when steering it&nbsp\\; feels very light, hope is not too dangerous,&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;[8D] before i tested it up to 60 mph and it was fine&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;
 
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Nice job!&nbsp\\; Looks good.&nbsp\\; Everything else should be the same, you just have to learn to steer again.
 
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What kind of a/c and EFI unit did you go with on the stage 1? How do you like the short shots, too loud or just right?
 
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Ok Tagg, stop now, you're making the rest of us look bad!
Looks great man!
What you doing with the 6 degree trees?
 
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