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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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This post spun out of control real fast - but funny. Subscribed, good reference material. And humor!!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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LOL!



Howler, you're correct, Neal is a smart guy. He came here to confirm or debunk what he'd read!

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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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This is what I thought guys. I always just like to bounce things off of other people. That way when I respond I don't look like an azz. You know what I mean. You guys com=nfirmed what I thought. Thanks. Reps to those I can.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Well I ran out of reps for the day. Thanks again guys.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Neal, I've been meaning to ask you, have you ever taken your rig down the track?

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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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No I haven't... yet.
I am also refraining from doing it this weekend at RRE. I don't feel my front end is up to the task. I am in the process of gathering all I need to put my D60 in there now. After I do that and get traction bars on there I will consider it. Right now I just hop like a bunny. LOL

I am, however, putting her on the Dyno on Saturday after I get live tuned. That will be nice to know where I am at with power. It will help me decide what my next mod is.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Neal 97 250
After I do that and get traction bars on there I will consider it. Right now I just hop like a bunny. LOL
There have been many Lightning owners who have pole vaulted on their driveshaft because they didn't have traction bars to eliminate axle wrap to prevent wheel hop. That's a good choice you've made.

I am, however, putting her on the Dyno on Saturday after I get live tuned. That will be nice to know where I am at with power. It will help me decide what my next mod is.
Post up your numbers.

Every dyno is subjective when it comes to numbers, but they're still fun to talk about!

I wish I could be joining you bro. My initial plans were to head out with Clay and the West Coast contingent, but when I looked at the fuel costs, that alone stopped me in my tracks.

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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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That's a bummer I would love to meet you. Oh well maybe next time.

I will definately post up my numbers. I have heard of these things being called the humblers and not the dyno so I am not getting my hopes up.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Well here are my dyno numbers for those who asked.

413.85 hp
652.61 ft./lbs. torque

Thanks Stewart and Joe. You know what I mean.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Some Pics





 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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Sweet!

'Skeeter repellent!

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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That's a real smoker you got there Neal, with some pretty sweet numbers.
Nice new tires too!!!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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No. No. No. Those were Excursions TO Mexico. Cancun to be exact!

They do have coconuts, just not lug nuts.

I understand that the Mexican ones south of the equator have reverse threads. Or is it the toilet that goes backwards? :-)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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The toilet and sink does swirl backwards S of the equator. Mystical powers working here.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Nice new tires too!!!
Yeah how 'bout that. You like 'em. I thought it was almost time to retire the old ones. So I went ahead and did it. I coulda probably got another 3 months off the old ones but hey, you know. LOL

Seriously I got 285/75R16's this time instead of the 295's.
The "E" range don't have white letters.
I have heard that they wear faster than the "D"'s but only time will tell.


Here is a vid for yall.
http://gs164.photobucket.com/groups/...ynoTime041.flv
 
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