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Old 01-18-2010, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 545iPoeser' post='1093083' date='Jan 18 2010, 02:01 PM
just called, they want $450 out of their minds, for a couple extra bux you could get a full tune
which is absolutely the way to go.....
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1093085' date='Jan 18 2010, 05:05 PM
which is absolutely the way to go.....

word, but i'm done dropping so much loot into this endless pit of mods!! still doing a couple of minor tweeks but i've had just about enough
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='1092953
word, but i'm done dropping so much loot into this endless pit of mods!! still doing a couple of minor tweeks but i've had just about enough
Off topic, but how did your vorsteiner splitter crack? Was planning on purchasing one soon, is it just not durable?
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Originally Posted by sideeffects' post='1093115' date='Jan 18 2010, 02:56 PM
Off topic, but how did your vorsteiner splitter crack? Was planning on purchasing one soon, is it just not durable?
he had reps, they cracked during install: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?s=&amp...t&p=1088999
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MIne always used to kick in at 168mph. Which was very annoying to say the least....

So once it was remved it was a little more like this



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got a quote from Bruce attmotorsports. Much more affordable, and i'm sure he would reduce price if we got a few people together, anyone interested??

$295 to remove the top speed limiter
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A speed governor? What is that? hehehe
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Originally Posted by 545iPoeser' post='1092930' date='Jan 18 2010, 12:45 PM
does anyone one if i can get a stop speed de-limiter without having to bounce on a whole tune?
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detai...RODUCT_ID=EX310
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='1095920' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:43 PM
Looks pretty good. I might get it on a group buy, if the price is right.
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