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my car vs a pulley lightning i tuned.

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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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my car vs a pulley lightning i tuned.

my supercharger didnt even kick in. I think it was 58deg this am my car was a animal by the afternoon forget it no chance against the lightning and my good tune.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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my supercharger didnt even kick in. I think it was 58deg this am my car was a animal by the afternoon forget it no chance against the lightning and my good tune.
HUH?
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Today, a later model Lightning. No chance either on the off-ramp, and not sure year or black. I'm right about supercharger, when not yet. Woot!
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Today, a later model Lightning. No chance either on the off-ramp, and not sure year or black. I'm right about supercharger, when not yet. Woot!
are u saying u lost to a lighting lol
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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yup but tuned the lightning. I know from my truck that ran a 69 this car first thing that morning when it was cool felt just is fast. but by the afternoon and driving a bit i wouldnt hand with that lightning i tuned since i do not think the blower kicked in.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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must b one hellva tune cuz i spark lightings on the daily
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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must b one hellva tune cuz i spark lightings on the daily
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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well i do not dish out bs tunes thats for sure. had the blower kicked in it would of been a done deal. another week or so will have the split intercooler and tank
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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u need to throw a tune and pulley on ur amg then try ur luck
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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like i said without that in cool air its night and day difference and i have not seen the air yet that i normally race in so.
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i think crack is involved... in some way or another
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Originally Posted by Bramage
Today, a later model Lightning. No chance either on the off-ramp, and not sure year or black. I'm right about supercharger, when not yet. Woot!
LOL!! +1
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Originally Posted by 99lightning
my supercharger didnt even kick in. I think it was 58deg this am my car was a animal by the afternoon forget it no chance against the lightning and my good tune.
Running this through an English translator doesn't help.
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must b one hellva tune cuz i spark lightings on the daily

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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I just love the reactions thats all.
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Today, a later model Lightning. No chance either on the off-ramp, and not sure year or black. I'm right about supercharger, when not yet. Woot!
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