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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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wonder if thats what the tow haul mode also does... cuz she got peppier with it on.. i know it mainly changes the shift points for maximum tq.. and uses the VGT as an engine/exhaust brake when its on...
I bet it does.

My Excursion could not spin the tires on stock tune with the 37" tires even with all my mods. When I switched to the +300hp Insanity tune, I could roast all 4 in 4wd. TM sucks. I hate it.
 
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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id like for her to really get going from a dig... shes a pig from a stand still until the turbo gets going.. (which usually isnt till 2nd..) and to get outta the neighborhood giddy up helps for sure...
 
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Boosted 4wd launches.
 
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:50 PM
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i usually leave her in 2wd unless the weathers bad or the terrains not so nice...
 
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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Me too. But try it once. Slap that badboy into 4hi and brake torque that boost up. Awesome launch.
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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Morning Virginia. Great day for mowing.......before the rain hits.
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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Good moning Virginia, survived the nasty weather last night!
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Crap, they messed up your do! Was that an initiation or something?
My hair's easy to fix. It's called the Cold Water Challenge. It goes around every spring. When you get tagged, you have 24 hours to complete the challenge and donate $10 to the NFFF, or you have to donate $100.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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That is cool Devin. Money goes to a good cause I trust.
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 02:56 PM
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Morning Virginia.
 
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Evening peeps.
 
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Tired. Long day in the sun. You?
 
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It has been an ok day Tim. Got some time off approved for next month. Will be glad when I can get home tonight. Dang sinus headache has me feeling lousy at th emoment.
 
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