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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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Video: Friendly Run with Turbo RX7 in SLK55

First time I took out the SLK for some fun.

Got my butt kicked, but it was a fun race!

RX7 weighed only 2800 pounds.

http://www.comesearchfind.com/rey/FDvsSLK55.WMV

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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Well, at least you were able to figure out how to post a link to it. Good run!
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MadManAboutTown
Well, at least you were able to figure out how to post a link to it. Good run!
Who was that other member who said he had a video, but was a no-show? That imbecile...
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Who was that other member who said he had a video, but was a no-show? That imbecile...
I understand that the MBWorld Police have begun a massive search for him. I personally think it was that guy from Brooklyn, but I could be wrong !
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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I understand that the MBWorld Police have begun a massive search for him. I personally think it was that guy from Brooklyn, but I could be wrong !
Ah, the search is on! Get him! Wait-- (thinks for a minute) Ah, nevermind, I had this crazy thought, like I knew him-- silly me.

Dead or Alive? He lied about that video, we should kick his butt at a meet, and steal his SL600. Teach him a lesson. That SOB thought he could trick us, did he? We'll teach him...

I thought it was Benzoboi-- you know Im really sure.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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I just want to know if the FD is still running on stock Turbo or upgraded Turbo?? and how much Boost is it running

Good Video!
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 03:34 AM
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Most FD runs some mods including DP, CB, intake and that'll take to 280hp w/ 2800 lbs = < 5 sec going 0-60. I used to have one and I still miss the turbo kick. Good video

Was the SLK driver flooring it? It should be able to keep up since it's on a roll.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Dinko, or any other SLK55 owners, could you guys post a video of your cars doing 0-100mph or whatever with the speedo/tach showing? I would love to see it! Thanks in advance
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Dayum! Please tape another.....

.....and let the SLK edge in front. I'd like to hear that 55 exhaust!
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The RX7 had a upgraded Turbo, with about 15 to 16 pounds of boost!!

However, another run I did with a highly modified SRT4 (same night), he said the exhaust sounded really good.
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