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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Chip, Pulley, Headers, CF Airbox.
That's what I have lined up for my CLS55. Still thinking about the large TB... apparently there are different airboxes used for it versus the regular TB so I need to make up my mind fast. With installation the large TB will be at least an extra $3500. Not sure if it is worth it or not, from what I know the RennTech throttle body upgrade is just a stock part bored out to 78mm.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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You guys make me proud. GO RENNTECH
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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3 Days to go...

The Dealer says it will be ready for delivery Friday.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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a quarter mile at a time
Sweeeeeeeet!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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How many hours have you slept the past week?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Yeah, how many hours did you sleep while counting down??
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Vik888
To you and Ian ..

are you guys nuts?!? I've seen four simultaneous pullovers on the 73 before. Crazy CHP .. or are you guys in the 9-11 Foundation and let go with a warning?
The 73 is Bad News. Let my "Ex" drive my CL500. Ist time. She got a ticket on the 73 in less than 5 Minutes. They sit at the top of the hill and wait.
She got a "Lidar" ticket going 85 MPH. He made her do a sober test too.
I have been doing the 241 from Chapman down its not as patrolled.
Take the SL55 up to 110 MPH real quick and back down 80.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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How many hours have you slept the past week?
I'm no longer sleeping...
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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A lot of trips to the coffe shop eh?
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
3 Days to go...

The Dealer says it will be ready for delivery Friday.
WOOT WOOT WOOT for you. I'm getting mine back Friday too. Don't forget the painful break in procedure.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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I knew it..............

The car missed the transport from L.A. to Provo somehow.....

Won't get the car now until Tuesday....

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
I knew it..............

The car missed the transport from L.A. to Provo somehow.....

Won't get the car now until Tuesday....

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
That Fakin sucks the big one. When I get mine back tomorrow I'm laying down some P-zero in your honor.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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a quarter mile at a time
tuesday?!?!??!?!?!??!?!? - are they gonna be open?

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Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:49 AM
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June 30th is here, we all know what that means
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Yeh.. it means the dealer didn't make it happen.

The car arrived at the Dealer late Friday night, so it is officially at the dealer.

So now because of the Holiday on Tuesday.. Won't be ready until Thursday.

F-ing bummer. But, I'm tuff

Next few days are extra torture.. above and beyond...
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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that sucks man, Happy 4th of July to all you Americans, and to my fellow Canadians, WOOOO CANADA DAY
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
Yeh.. it means the dealer didn't make it happen.

The car arrived at the Dealer late Friday night, so it is officially at the dealer.

So now because of the Holiday on Tuesday.. Won't be ready until Thursday.

F-ing bummer. But, I'm tuff

Next few days are extra torture.. above and beyond...
hang in there idriv! - it's only a matter of time now!
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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I await your description and pics as well. I have one on order with red interior and 030 PP, so please post pics and description on PP.

Thanks

Paul
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Okay, it is official!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will pick the car up Friday.

Stage 4 RENNtech will be installed and ready to go.
Looks like the rear deck spoiler is the only thing not going to be ready. (it would be if I'd have ordered it from Adam)

Have officially stopped sleeping.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
....Have officially stopped sleeping.
I hear ya.

Hang in there.....
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Those 997 are very nice spotted one at the track a couple of weekends ago.

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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
Okay, it is official!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will pick the car up Friday.

Stage 4 RENNtech will be installed and ready to go.
Looks like the rear deck spoiler is the only thing not going to be ready. (it would be if I'd have ordered it from Adam)

Have officially stopped sleeping.

Youve been saving up for this one havnet you!

Best of luck and i want pictures!!! Wallpaper resolution!!!


I would be pacing back and forth infront of the dealership. And i wouuld demand to see the car b4 the PDI. But thats just me.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
Okay, it is official!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will pick the car up Friday.

Stage 4 RENNtech will be installed and ready to go.
Looks like the rear deck spoiler is the only thing not going to be ready. (it would be if I'd have ordered it from Adam)

Have officially stopped sleeping.
Can you get before and after dyno pulls? Prob not because of the break in period.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Those 997 are very nice spotted one at the track a couple of weekends ago.

looks pretty much like mine only I have carbon ceramic brakes.
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