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Old 03-24-2008, 09:14 AM
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dang dood.. u couldnt tell me this in our text convo last night?? haha
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Old 03-24-2008, 09:30 AM
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Oh man, that could have turned out Nasty, glad you are ok..
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Glad everything worked out!
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Thanks everyone, It was a lesson learned in the best way. Still had fun though.

Seriously, don't late brake into the turns, and DO heal toe. That's what really helped.
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so Maverick, the S2000 while brakeless CAN do a negative 4g pushover? Is that what your telling me?


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Originally Posted by 05TurboS2k,Mar 24 2008, 12:31 PM
so Maverick, the S2000 while brakeless CAN do a negative 4g pushover? Is that what your telling me?





Glad you can drive with nerves of steel.
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Old 03-24-2008, 03:36 PM
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Xavier what size tires you running?

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which brake lines were those that popped out of the holder?
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faulty install right?
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Originally Posted by 05TurboS2k,Mar 24 2008, 12:31 PM
so Maverick, the S2000 while brakeless CAN do a negative 4g pushover? Is that what your telling me?


brought back an 80's quote lol
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