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Title: I think I have a problem was looking for parts and found this....
Post by: larrym on December 11 2017, 11:10:56 PM
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Post by: TexasT on December 12 2017, 10:02:01 AM
Cool!
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Post by: Steve Wood on December 12 2017, 11:52:43 AM
sorry I ever sold my '70
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Post by: gusszgs on December 12 2017, 12:25:23 PM
 :rock:
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Post by: Scoobum on December 12 2017, 05:12:26 PM
Like!
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Post by: daveismissing on December 12 2017, 06:52:29 PM
I can't figure out the side window
Edit: nevermind, confused by the other split bumper car.
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Post by: nocooler on December 12 2017, 06:54:53 PM
Awesome- I need one to shove a lsx in!
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Post by: Steve Wood on December 13 2017, 08:46:39 AM
I forgot there was a split bumper Vega
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Post by: daveismissing on December 13 2017, 12:24:37 PM
I forgot there was a split bumper Vega
You ain't alone in this bub :)
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Post by: Be4u on December 13 2017, 03:20:12 PM
It makes the front end look incomplete, huh?
Awesome find tho....u buy it?
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Post by: Steve Wood on December 13 2017, 03:29:23 PM
Incomplete?  You mean like you with a woman?
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Post by: Be4u on December 13 2017, 04:08:15 PM
Gawd had to stop somewhere Steve.  :rofl:
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Post by: larrym on December 13 2017, 09:13:19 PM
Hahahaha
I like the “incomplete” look.
Here is a shot from the back
I did buy it SBC TH350 ford 9” the rear suspension is a little odd I will post pic of the dual shock traction bar coil spring 4 link 😳(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171214/b9c7c8e2cfb6c58a652f8ec4ff7229fc.jpg)


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Post by: motorhead on December 13 2017, 09:17:46 PM
Mini Camaro!
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Post by: Forzfed on December 14 2017, 08:27:26 AM
Very nice fine! :cheers:
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Post by: larrym on December 14 2017, 11:09:37 PM
Alright what is this or better yet why? (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/d60b62fed5b23abc4f0458cfd20df932.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/dd1ba3e7554ffe958bb74d6de53aef78.jpg)


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Post by: Steve Wood on December 15 2017, 08:38:33 AM
Hop attenuator?
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Post by: larrym on December 15 2017, 10:21:23 AM
Hmm apparently they are prone to hop so you are probably right.
Sure looks odd it’s a 9” with the stock brackets welded on.
I wonder how effective it is I understand the principle on a leaf spring but it is set to hit the lower control arm.


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Post by: nocooler on December 15 2017, 12:39:05 PM
Looks like outdated old school tech. One good set of shocks should be enough. Maybe the 9” axle tubes threw the suspension geometry off since they are bigger diameter. Might need some control arm relocation to get the suspension working properly.
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Post by: larrym on December 15 2017, 01:03:55 PM
I'm thinking new adjustable upper and lower control arms and a sway bar to start and some new shocks probably just 2 lol. I rides like a tank set up like this the spool makes it a nightmare in a parking lot even for a wee car....
bright side 3:50 gears
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Post by: Be4u on December 15 2017, 11:01:24 PM
That thing looks pretty clean.
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Post by: larrym on January 22 2018, 03:02:12 PM
Well the small block and TH350 are out.
I will have many questions I hate wiring...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/fe86cbe205002c42481bb820f4e29716.jpg)


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Post by: larrym on January 22 2018, 03:02:57 PM
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Post by: larrym on February 01 2018, 11:41:43 AM
Just set it in place to figure out the mounts and kmember. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/a0e41139440e214ab357321c4ff32478.jpg)


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Post by: TexasT on February 01 2018, 12:52:22 PM
Nice!
My dad bought a Vega wagon way back with the intention of doing a v8 swap. Mid seventies were a wild time. Keep up the good work.
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Post by: larrym on March 31 2018, 11:20:02 PM
 My buddy Chris set me up with a partial harness removed a couple redundant things got a lead to power the CCCI and the injectors taped it up still have to tie into the C437 at the computer side.
I hate wiring....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/f2d75f22dc990711c386f43f93a821a2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/bf2c0093d462d9ca2f2bb2af2ba47a30.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/0aa17da90afdc3740281609084f82841.jpg)


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Post by: nocooler on April 04 2018, 07:38:40 PM
Bet it feels good to have that part done! Read to start bolting stuff together?
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Post by: larrym on April 05 2018, 02:48:48 PM
It sure is lol.
I had to drop my converter off not enough clearance at the flex-plate. Got my tank back had a sump installed also have an AEM 380lph in-line pump on the way it’s coming together. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/5fcfd3f1e111856b919767ad257c3b19.jpg)


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Post by: Scoobum on April 05 2018, 03:07:29 PM
Keep at it Larry!
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Post by: larrym on April 05 2018, 03:42:12 PM
First test and tune is a month away  :O
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Post by: Scoobum on April 05 2018, 05:54:56 PM
Larry...what's the car weigh in at?
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Post by: larrym on April 05 2018, 09:03:26 PM
I’m forecasting about 2700 lbs.
got some cool guy parts today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/b92b16cbb0ab02acb53fa3e384e4825e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/e90fcbf81d4b00c91184e90db619dd6e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/462f7b11ea57ed2f8e2581d838b2a220.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/cbf07acc2ef8d2aaffe2670adfd80cdc.jpg)


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Post by: daveismissing on April 06 2018, 08:38:06 AM
I like this project- Mike is right, one forgets how close to the Camaro the styling was.
We also noticed the cowboy boots
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Post by: larrym on April 06 2018, 06:42:14 PM
Vintage 80s  Boulet  Indian  head boots. Good French Canadian boots!


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Post by: larrym on April 12 2018, 03:39:58 PM
Got the tank pump and fuel line installed plan on using the stock feed line as my return line. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/93390518eb5a89390d1abe1c65ecbffc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180412/539b3d9471b326efea218e9f6d07dd8e.jpg)


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Post by: daveismissing on April 12 2018, 05:43:31 PM
Nice- you need a new sticker BTW :)
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Post by: Forzfed on April 13 2018, 08:03:19 AM
Starting to look good! :cheers:   Are you upgrading the turbo?
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Post by: larrym on April 13 2018, 08:11:28 AM
Starting to look good! :cheers:   Are you upgrading the turbo?
My plan is to run what I have that 61mm has worked well.
I might try stepping up to a 66 down the road. But I doubt I will need it.


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Post by: larrym on April 29 2018, 02:19:00 PM
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Cobbled together a 2.5 inch downpipe I have a 3” but it sweeps too close to the  inner fender. I can modify it but would have to vent the waste gate to atmosphere what’s the opinion would this affect my wide band reading it’s after the waste gate.


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Post by: nocooler on April 29 2018, 02:24:50 PM
Your wideband will read fine with the gate dumped. Looks good
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Post by: Scoobum on April 29 2018, 04:23:33 PM
Vent it.
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Post by: larrym on April 29 2018, 07:32:28 PM
Next question how much of a performance gain going from 2.5 to 3” they have a very similar shape.


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Post by: Steve Wood on April 29 2018, 09:25:06 PM
my guess is that if you are making 600 hp it will be noticeable.  If you are making 500 hp, it will be slightly better
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Post by: reality on April 30 2018, 09:19:05 AM
Larry you are the man. Try both and tell us the actual results.
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Post by: Grumpy on April 30 2018, 11:43:03 AM
hybrids rock  :rock:
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Post by: motorhead on April 30 2018, 12:49:38 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: good2win22 on April 30 2018, 10:05:52 PM
This thing is gonna rock!
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Post by: larrym on April 30 2018, 11:48:29 PM
hybrids rock  :rock:
Dan do you have a VSS on the Mazda?


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Post by: larrym on May 06 2018, 01:31:26 AM
Kind of a sad day today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/1c22d985b478805970f08a288383834f.jpg)


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Post by: larrym on May 06 2018, 06:40:07 PM
so I tried to fire the engine today, ran into a no spark, the module is a TR6 and its getting power cycles on runs thru the lights, crank light stays on constant and cam phase light appears to work as it should lite up when I was setting the cam sensor and flashes when rolled over.
I guess I have a bad ground or something in my harness. The power to both pink and black wires appear good. Have I mentiond how much I hate wiring before?
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Post by: larrym on May 07 2018, 12:39:16 AM
Misaligned crank sensor got it to flash briefly 😁


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Post by: larrym on May 08 2018, 07:13:42 PM
It’s alive https://youtu.be/qNUH-3hfPQQ



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Post by: Scoobum on May 08 2018, 07:55:28 PM
Hell yeah!!!!
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Post by: nocooler on May 08 2018, 09:17:04 PM
Nice!
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Post by: Steve Wood on May 08 2018, 09:23:29 PM
Nothing like one that starts up!
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Post by: good2win22 on May 09 2018, 08:50:38 AM
Always nice to have a little payoff
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Post by: larrym on May 13 2018, 01:38:30 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/736038246c5a14a4ac4007755518f0dd.jpg)

Well now it will turn to bad my drive shaft was 3” short.
Going to have the Buick’s shortened to fit

Just to be certain install yoke all the way in till it bottoms on the output shaft, measure center to center on U joints subtract 1” for play that’s what I need?


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Post by: Steve Wood on May 13 2018, 01:41:34 PM
that sounds right to me.  That was what I did when I had a new ds made for my challenger
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Post by: larrym on May 21 2018, 01:29:21 AM
Look what crawled out of the barn
https://youtu.be/MaQ7MZrkGHk




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Post by: Scoobum on May 21 2018, 06:47:34 AM
I'm liking this project!
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Post by: Steve Wood on May 21 2018, 08:30:50 AM
You need to come haul the vega wagon I bought years ago out of my friend's pasture where it has been exposed to the elements for 16 years.
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Post by: Scoobum on May 21 2018, 08:35:04 AM
You need to come haul the vega wagon I bought years ago out of my friend's pasture where it has been exposed to the elements for 16 years.

Yeah...like this POS rusty pickup I'm tryin to resurrect. No thanks.
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Post by: Steve Wood on May 21 2018, 08:47:20 AM
it's probably not nearly as rusty as your truck.
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Post by: good2win22 on May 22 2018, 07:51:07 AM
I'd be in for picking up a wagon vega for ya Steve.  Brad probably doesn't realize that things don't deteriorate as quickly down here as they do up in salt and snow land. Mike and I are your wagon guys!
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Post by: Steve Wood on May 22 2018, 08:28:03 AM
My son's '72 plymouth has turned out to be much better than I would have ever suspected.  It was a one owner car from Washington state so I think that had a lot to do with it.  Surprisingly, other than one small spot at the bottom of the front fender in front of the door, it only has a few spots of light surface rust. He needs a third back seat to make it really good but that may be hard to find.  I saw a '66 Ford wagon in angelo the other day.  He parked in front of me while I was waiting on friend to have lunch.

yeah, last time I looked at the Vega, he had one ugly spot in the top and nothing else too bad.  I was going to build a street gasser but I had too many projects and I got old in the meantime.
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Post by: larrym on May 22 2018, 01:18:34 PM
do it Jason they are tiny!!!

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Post by: daveismissing on May 22 2018, 01:19:17 PM
**things don't deteriorate as quickly down here**

You could eat off the bottom of my wife's T-Type when we brought it north, really quite amazing
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Post by: larrym on May 26 2018, 07:16:30 PM
Street tires and 9 psi 😂
https://youtu.be/N-rAbrB23hs


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Post by: Scoobum on May 26 2018, 07:26:17 PM
Larry, I couldn't be happier for you. Nice work...and congrats! May I suggest some 10.5 slicks...lol!
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Post by: reality on May 26 2018, 07:58:00 PM
 :rock: :068: for the ''turd'' lol
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Post by: larrym on May 26 2018, 08:55:50 PM
Brad I have some 26x8.5 waiting to be mounted this should be a fun summer 😎


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Post by: good2win22 on May 27 2018, 10:39:02 AM
Nice burnout!  Get that thing to hook and your gonna have a rocket!
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Post by: larrym on June 03 2018, 09:45:21 AM
Took the Vega for a shake down run hour and a half each way. Car meet in Nanaimo 130 cars. The car was a hit old guys loved it’s vintage the kids  thought drive  train was cool.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/82732245ff4a1bc0736e9743bd3f7f92.jpg)


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Post by: larrym on June 03 2018, 09:50:14 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/1744f5e1b62d7fa7f845ca687bac317f.jpg)

1330 kg with me in it so
2930 American 😂


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Post by: Scoobum on June 03 2018, 09:52:22 AM
Very cool! Thot it might be lighter.
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 01:25:42 PM
Well let’s just say it’s a handful at 22psi lol 440 nitrous duster I had to turn it up.

https://youtu.be/TH7BxF9_fxM


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Post by: Steve Wood on June 16 2018, 01:43:04 PM
LoL....Good catch!
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Post by: Steve Wood on June 16 2018, 01:43:53 PM
too much load on the passenger side?
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 02:36:31 PM
yes suspension is my next project I have UMI control arms in it but it needs shocks and springs. I'm leaning toward adjustable coil overs in the rear and adjustable shocks up front. it leaves great but I think it either unloads or spins on the 2nd gear shift either way it needs work.
Its my girlfriends fault she told me to turn it up lol.
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 02:37:07 PM
and a cage

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Post by: Steve Wood on June 16 2018, 03:56:42 PM
cage for the girl friend?  Nah, she seems really nice.

I thought it might have spun the drivers side and pivoted around it.  That's the problem I have with the challenger
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 04:12:29 PM
It’s a spool from what I was  told drives like one it went right first I tried to pull it back but it went to far.



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Post by: nocooler on June 16 2018, 06:47:40 PM
Looks like you might have had the wildest ride of the day! Looked like it was on a pass
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 09:51:19 PM
It would have been a race had she gone straight, I had him on the leave 
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Post by: Scoobum on June 16 2018, 10:09:00 PM
Looks like the no prep race vids I watch. Mother of God!
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Post by: larrym on June 16 2018, 11:34:52 PM
Lol it is no prep and a 500 sponsored purse plus 100 buy in to compete  small tire and big tire class.
Winner got $750 second got $250.



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Post by: Scoobum on June 17 2018, 06:25:12 AM
Lol it is no prep and a 500 sponsored purse plus 100 buy in to compete  small tire and big tire class.
Winner got $750 second got $250.



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No prep racing is HUGE in the States...and I think there's a No Prep Racing Association. There's also Cash Days and they're no prep racing in the pits at NASCAR tracks. 1/8th mile racing has taken over...and I'm absolutely addicted to it. Keep the vids coming...that's one cool car you have there!
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Post by: larrym on July 05 2018, 05:03:31 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180705/78cc24297db21303477e9b5b6e195b53.jpg)


This was my solution to my girlfriends flip flop sticking to the floor.


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Post by: Scoobum on July 05 2018, 05:05:53 PM
Sound clip?
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Post by: larrym on July 05 2018, 05:15:03 PM
Sound clip?
It’s actually quieter than the super 10 I took off. Dynomax race bullet

https://youtu.be/aXpCDO1T18c

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Post by: larrym on July 05 2018, 05:26:04 PM
Found this too listen carefully to Lisa’s comments after the race. 

https://youtu.be/yWCVOj_wj3E


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Post by: Scoobum on July 05 2018, 06:01:13 PM
Sounds nice!
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Post by: larrym on August 08 2018, 11:53:56 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180809/238ed44cf78c6cb7b6c6eb7b30edb4c6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180809/52b4f7bdd3e7d02927468294b244decb.jpg)
Fresh from the fab shop had a rear kmember built and tied into the suspension feels solid races this weekend
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Post by: Steve Wood on August 09 2018, 07:57:19 AM
That should help!
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Post by: Scoobum on August 09 2018, 08:42:34 AM
More No Prep mayhem vids please!
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Post by: nocooler on August 09 2018, 09:34:43 AM
Looks good
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Post by: larrym on August 16 2018, 09:56:38 PM
Look what showed up today (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180817/8f7b48f8c1054034c4c65b77ce615e62.jpg)


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