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Old 06-26-2012, 06:56 PM
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Old 06-26-2012, 07:32 PM
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I feel an argument coming on......



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Old 06-26-2012, 07:55 PM
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I feel an argument coming on......



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No you don't.
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No you don't.
I most assuredly think so..
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They mean well ( the signer writers). OP .... Well not so sure
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I have the over/under at 5 unless Kibort gets involved. Then all bets are off!

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So waving is a variable?
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5252 = the number of times you beat your head into the wall if you perform #4 over #3, once.
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It takes torque to really wave properly on track. Any sissy girly-man can wave with horsepower.
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
It takes torque to really wave properly on track. Any sissy girly-man can wave with horsepower.
That depends upon the RPM at which you shift.
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And a diesel race car has the advantage of high torque and low noise, making it the perfect gentlemanly car for those not wishing to disturb meditating track friends.
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Originally Posted by Mark Dreyer
And a diesel race car has the advantage of high torque and low noise, making it the perfect gentlemanly car for those not wishing to disturb meditating track friends.


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Danica likes HP...high torque at high rpm
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