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Old 05-29-2012, 12:04 AM
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I don't know how I just came across this. Truly amazing what you've done.
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Originally Posted by west
Yeah. I'm a little curious too. The modded M5 doesn't want to race the 550i from a dig so it might make sense to look for somebody willing to do a more comprehensive experiment. Pretty low on the priority list.


Sorry guys. Been a bit busy with non car things as of late. Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JjVfdCn7Co

Oh, somewhere around 1:20 a guy with a supercharged Ford pulls past the 550i.
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Originally Posted by wtlb
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Scroll down and click on the second video West posted. Apparently he added HD sound and the original video link does not work.
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since you are not posting any speedo vids , atleast go to the track and let us know the quarter mile time and trap speed
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Sounds like Steve McQueen's mustang in the movie bullet. Oh for a chase scene between your 550 and that white Merc. Your the the good guy that scene. . .
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very impressive!
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Wow, Nice build. I will be in Seattle beginning of next month, I will run you from whatever speeds you like to compare. I am sure it will be a tight race. Bring a cam plzzzz.

Pm me on a fixed date.
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Originally Posted by HeavyTireSmoke
Wow, Nice build. I will be in Seattle beginning of next month, I will run you from whatever speeds you like to compare. I am sure it will be a tight race. Bring a cam plzzzz.

Pm me on a fixed date.
Thank you, and thank you for the offer to do some speed tests.

We should meet up at some point.
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wow. amazing work. Do you smell gas when idling because of being cat less and how bad is the drone in the cabin?
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impressive gains!


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