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RENNtech '03 S600: 11.69 @ 118.44

Old Jun 15, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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RENNtech '03 S600: 11.69 @ 118.44

... from the dragstrip last night. Full thread over in the S600 forum, but suffice it to say this puppy MOVES.
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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Pretty good. Any videos or anything? ... off to the S600 forum.
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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Here's the relevant "picture" BTW
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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Just curious as to what kind of car was on the right?
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Old Jun 15, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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I was racing a single-turbo MKIV Supra making just under 500 RWHP. He had a horsepower advantage, but I had a (big) launch advantage.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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That was a good race, I saw your post in SF....nice video too, here in Otown I have a few Supras lined up to race me..
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Do the RENNtech wheels hepl you?
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The RENNtech wheels help handling and braking, but don't do much for drag racing although they are about 8 lbs lighter than the stock wheels (and every little bit helps). It's just a very fast car
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