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It was jam packed i got 3 runs in my 4wd was playing up, My tyres just keep spining half way down the track. I only manage a 14.1/184kms i know thats bad for a 300kw GTR. I hope i can do alot better when i get my 4wd fixed.

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Hahaha congrats Anthony! Awesome time :) Well worth that ridiculous 2 hour wait - Your tyre frying launch looked good from where i was :D

So much for getting my first and only run perfect :D Ended up bogging it off the line, had to wait to pick up boost in first, wheel spin, snap 2nd, wheel spin knew i was farked but wanted to see what trap speed i could reach which i semi happy about - (14.9 @ 164~168km/h can't remember)

Much better time on the cards if i consider going in 2 weeks if it's not as jam packed. Better practice working on my launches and get in earlier!

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The day was packed, i got in a bit late around 2pm but managed to get in few runs before the end of the day. Best time i managed was 13.89, couldn't get off the line without wheel spin :blink: Will be back with better tyres and colder weather hopefully

P.S. R32_GODZILLA seen ur car in the car park, looks sweet

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Hahaha congrats Anthony! Awesome time :O Well worth that ridiculous 2 hour wait - Your tyre frying launch looked good from where i was :(

So much for getting my first and only run perfect :) Ended up bogging it off the line, had to wait to pick up boost in first, wheel spin, snap 2nd, wheel spin knew i was farked but wanted to see what trap speed i could reach which i semi happy about - (14.9 @ 164~168km/h can't remember)

Much better time on the cards if i consider going in 2 weeks if it's not as jam packed. Better practice working on my launches and get in earlier!

hahaha. yeah i was wrapped with the outcome . cant believe the clutch held up. As for the tyres they suck :blink:

gonna try again with a new clutch and decent rubber. If all goes well i think i might be able to squeeze a 12.3 out of her :D

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