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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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So who's the "A" if not Chris????
And will this affect RMW, or was this just a side project??
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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nice job on the graphics tuls. When u were describing them in thomasville, it sounded a little strange, but it turned out awesome.

i didnt see if it was posted or not, but when does this air? even though i already spoiled the ending for myself thanks to youtube..
 

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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Whoah!
Was just pointed to this thread by another SCMMer.

That was some cool stuff! Good to see you guys getting it going again.
Oh, and good to see Hubie at Pasadena.

J/C
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Haggardsk8er
So who's the "A" if not Chris????
And will this affect RMW, or was this just a side project??

it's not important for you to know at this time
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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That's freakin awesome!! Can we put that engine in a classic Mini?? lol j/p
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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A. B. Anderson
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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it's not important for you to know at this time

Ummm...dont talk that way to my Team Half *** associate! We both hold GS-14 CLASSIFIED badges...you NEED to tell us since we wanna know... That's how we roll Jan...Oh, and BTW...at this point I think I will throw one of those Turbonators and electronic BOV deals on the Coop with an FMIC that is actually an air filter on my car and then try and post up with ya. I think I could give the car a good run for its monies!!!! hahahaha
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Saw the car at the Rose Bowl today. Would definitely like to see it in action on the track.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Haggardsk8er
So who's the "A" if not Chris????
And will this affect RMW, or was this just a side project??
I thought his name was Guido.. Im jealous...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Ummm...dont talk that way to my Team Half *** associate! We both hold GS-14 CLASSIFIED badges...you NEED to tell us since we wanna know... That's how we roll Jan...Oh, and BTW...at this point I think I will throw one of those Turbonators and electronic BOV deals on the Coop with an FMIC that is actually an air filter on my car and then try and post up with ya. I think I could give the car a good run for its monies!!!! hahahaha

My license is under the probation period still I think... ..... But the electronic bov sounds like a go!!!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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that is soooooooo sweet.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
no practical point in that
Btw no MSD parts were needed or used in this record
Would having them have helped?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Would having them have helped?
That was the joke, ignition upgrade parts, except colder spark plugs, do nothing at best.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Haggardsk8er
So who's the "A" if not Chris????
And will this affect RMW, or was this just a side project??
Originally Posted by ReiG3
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Originally Posted by littlehandegan
Yay. glad to see some influence, now lets see a street legal 700hp mini.
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no practical point in that
well three things,

one: we are being practical now?

Two: he's what 17, practical applies how?

Three: Having experienced 700hp hondas on the street, it's pretty funny to see them eating all kindsa cars. Also, the Gs generated by that acceleration is amazing in any gear above 2nd, but yes, totally useless over all.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fullcollapse40
That was the joke, ignition upgrade parts, except colder spark plugs, do nothing at best.
sure they do. they clearly make you faster by lightening the load.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Nice to see a drag mini for a change. Thanks for posting.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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sure they do. they clearly make you faster by lightening the load.
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Nice to see a drag mini for a change. Thanks for posting.
What you mean you didnt wanna see another AutoX mini?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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That ranks in the top 10 of most badass things I have ever seen. Also, I gotta know. What song is playing during that?
+1!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JCWGod
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say.
Snake Oil my friend, the only way they make you faster is by removing $ from your wallet thus the weight reduction.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Glad to say i was up there working during that event. I was in the vipers in the parking lot next to the track. A couple of the guys from the MINI team came over and when through our program with the Dodges. Fun time. Wish the MINI would have made it on the big show.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Snake Oil my friend, the only way they make you faster is by removing $ from your wallet thus the weight reduction.
Oh, OK, I get it. So are there any circumstances where these would be a good idea?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Congrats guys!

<tongue lodged in cheek> So, does this mean that FBT is over? </tongue lodged in cheek>
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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This is awesome. I heard that a MINI blew up that same day at english town.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
This is awesome. I heard that a MINI blew up that same day at english town.

it snapped multiple axles so the person might have thought it blew up
 
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