05-23-2008, 05:14 PM
This makes a lot more sense than just the power being underrated!
Modified suspension, cut slicks, a flying start (a lot of cars do that), and a disputed start/finish. Those issues alone probably account for at least five seconds around the 'Ring.
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Modified suspension, cut slicks, a flying start (a lot of cars do that), and a disputed start/finish. Those issues alone probably account for at least five seconds around the 'Ring.
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2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks