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Old 08-02-2018, 02:18 PM
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did it happen at the track?
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Old 08-02-2018, 02:23 PM
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7th turn on my out lap
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1st session?
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Old 08-02-2018, 02:24 PM
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Yep. Didn't get a full lap in
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******* RIP
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Old 08-02-2018, 02:28 PM
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I've located a replacement. Need to order some amsoil and get it swapped after the wedding. One more track day opportunity to shake it down for laguna
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Originally Posted by MiataMan00
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Sorry to hear that man. I'll sell you my Giken for the right price
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Unless it's cheaper than a torsen I'll pass. Thanks though.
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If you are curious a torsen fits in the frunk of a stripped 996

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Hahha, that's awesome.

Side note: do you have any new info on engine state tuning? I know we talked about this a while ago and I wanted to see if you've learned anything more in the interim.
https://www.miataturbo.net/megasquir...5/#post1406629
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Originally Posted by Leafy
Still more power than an hot side M45
Can confirm.
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Old 08-08-2018, 11:58 AM
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Dang Aidan. Sorry to hear.
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Did a thing.






Now I will have some more time to work on the car hopefully.,,
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HAHAHHAA COORS LIGHT
Congrats!
btw, y'all look amazing and never looked better. that diet/exercise def helped
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shaving the disgusting beard didnt hurt...
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I thought the rapist/serial killer beard was a nice touch
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I'm mobile and the second picture loaded first by itself. For a minute there I thought you joined a men's Chorale group.
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Her vows referenced turbos, boost, top gun, and fast and furious. I knew I had a keeper.
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did she reference built engines? cause that's the key
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Congratulations!
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