W210 AMG Discuss the W210 AMG's such as the E50, E55, and E60

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Getting it sideways...

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Reminds me of growing up and learning to drive in the winter. Not as challenging when the course isn't lined by parked cars
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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that actually looks like alot of fun.

that guy is holding the drift pretty well....
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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leme guess, your 40 or older?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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leme guess, your 40 or older?
Damn! So this is what Alaska's weather feels like... LOL
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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whats wrong with getting sideways?

if you have a 350+ hp car and you dont get sideways every once in awhile, theres something wrong lol
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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whats wrong with getting sideways?

if you have a 350+ hp car and you dont get sideways every once in awhile, theres something wrong lol
How do you do that? Obviously you have to turn off traction control. Do you also have to unplug the anti lock under the hood? Then I guess you have to keep in 1st. Everytime I think of doing something my age 40+, I think about my poor tires and how often I replace them anyway
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Raffie How's the Powerchip Mod working for you?????? I don't see that on my list
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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leme guess, your 40 or older?
Younger than that my friend, why?
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