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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Default Must suck not knowing how to drive stick well..

One of the guys I work with has a 08 Civic SI Mugen and he asked me if I wanted to run my 08 tC which is 100% stock. So for ____s and giggles, I said yeah so I could be able to compare my tC now, to when I install my DME headers, Dezod S-Pipe back exhaust and Injen CAI. I know it isn't going to be much but I expect to see a lil difference. well.... we got to the highway and ran 4 times.

All 4 were at a 50 mph roll.. I was down on 3rd gear but from what it looks like, he was up on 4th or 5th. I was just pulling him from take off. I took my foot off the gas when I hit about 110 mph and didn't see him catching up anytime soon. It would of been better if I recorded it.. i know, i know

Must suck leasing a 30k+ car and not being able to drive it. Or............. that car is all show and no go just a thought...
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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Was this a highway track i have never heard of... always describe your story on a drag strip lmao....


Commence FLAMING NOW!
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CSUnited14
Was this a highway track i have never heard of... always describe your story on a drag strip lmao....


Commence FLAMING NOW!
I never said we were racing _______, we were just running. It's just sad how his driving couldn't keep up with mines
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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so anyone can use the excuse that they were "running." were you guys seeing who's car was faster? cuz i think thats racing...
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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but you hit 110... doh smacks head
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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even though i have a tc, civics are supposed to be a good challenge (stock at least) and yes your right maybe he didnt know how to drive stick
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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^who hasnt hit 110 in their tc?
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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/\/\ LMAO!@@!@!@!@!!!!!
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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lol i love these threads for the pics that come in the replies.
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PimpC did it agian
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by silverstreaktc
so anyone can use the excuse that they were "running." were you guys seeing who's car was faster? cuz i think thats racing...

haha....that is racing
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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"Why are you taking me to jail officer? I was simply 'running' with that other car. Since when is 'running' illegal? I want my phone call!!"
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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i know a guy who got pulled over by a cop for racing.
the cop goes to his window and asked if they were racing.
the guys says "no officer, we were just driving really fast next to eachother.."



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