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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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hmm...when I saw the first picture, I was like:



then in the second picture, I was like:



so I guess I need to see a more normal angle (with the hood closed all the way) before I pass final judgment.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Makes it look a bit like a FireCamBirdMaro. (And yes, I know I have an extra m in there). lol
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WIspartan1026
so I guess I need to see a more normal angle (with the hood closed all the way) before I pass final judgment.
I deliver, but the hood still isnt closed all the way, I don't feel like dumping 100 on a ram air lower box :P

I got some outside pics for everyone!

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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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I like it. Defiantly something different. Makes the car look more sporty and meaner.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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My verdict is that I don't think it looks right, but it is nothing if not unique, so I gotta give you props for that.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Went to the track tonight
I guess proper suspension and a good 60' goes a long way


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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 12:21 AM
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Was that a Beamer you were racing?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MKCoconuts
Was that a Beamer you were racing?
Yep it was a flat orange turbo m3
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Hmmm...I would have expected it to do better than what it seemed.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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It was definitely pulling on me, it had a 2.06 60' and trapped 12.9 @111.
 
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