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    Video card gurus?

    Hey guys, Which video card is better, ATI Radeon HD 3670 or GeForce 8600M GT?
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    Big CA ticket.

    I got a speeding ticket 22348 b vc and would really appreciate advice from either LEOs or anyone knowledgeable in the situation. I'll explain the event in as much detail as I can to give a chance for the best assessment of what I should do. I was traveling on I-5 South in CA about 25 miles...
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    Fastest new viper///z06 1/4 mile times STOCK

    Can someone provide me a link to the fastest 1/4 mile times for a new viper and Z06? There is some e-thug arguing with me. Thanks.
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    KDW or GSD3?

    Which tire do you guys think is better for dry traction BFG KDW or Godyear GSD3?
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    Cobra vs FZ6

    My friend just got a FZ6 and isnt very experienced in driving it yet. He wants a run with my 04 cobra with 430 rwhp and 100lbs weight reduction and 315 tires. At what speed would I have the best chance to race him? Thanks.
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    $510,000 lawsuit

    A friend of mine driving a honda prelude got into an rear-end collision with a woman in a large SUV around the age of 30 going at a speed of 17 mph. There was little damage to either vehicle, and no police were called, but a nearby officer was around and inspected both vehicles. After talking...
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    Thump sound

    Whenever I put the accelerator down I hear a decently loud thump noise that wasnt there before. Im about to take it to the dealer and was wondering if anyone knew what could be the problem. Any help would be great, thanks.
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    College ticket question

    Hey guys, this is a wierd one so any help will be appreciated. My girlfriend goes to UC San Diego and she got ticketed for having an expired sticker on her license plate. Thing is, she got ticketed for this by the UC police (not sure if theyre actually police) while her car was parked since the...
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    Speeding in CA

    Hey guys, I got caught doing 95 on a 70 on highway 5 in CA. Anyone know what kind of fines and how many points this will be? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Dumb question

    I was trying to warm up my nittos by burning out in place the other day but i couldnt seem to do it without moving around. Which would you say would be the best rpm to burnout, where torque peaks or just at 6k rpm?
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    Best dyno for dynotuning?

    Ive heard rumors on different sites that a dynojet is not a good dyno for dyno tuning because it mostly only increases peak horsepower and not throughout the powerband, and that dynapak and mustang dynos are better for dyno tuning. Does anyone have any information concerning this?
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    Which belt size?

    Im wondering which belt size and belt (gates or gatorback) i should use for a 2.93 billetflow non-slip upper pulley with no idlers. I did a search and came up with two different sizes and im wondering which i should use for minimal belt slippage. Gates K080740 or K080735 Gatorback...
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    Which pulley?

    Im looking to get a billetflow pulley but am wondering if i will get too much belt slip with a 2.93 (i dont plan to get idlers because i want to keep the pulley cover on, and ive heard it wont fit with idlers on). Has anyone else done this that could tell me whether or not i should go the same...
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    Whats the problem?

    Whenever I go from a stop to around 5 mph, I hear a loud squealing noise that causes the shifter to vibrate more than usual. Im not sure where the squealing noise is coming from but the ford dealership that i have warranty under cant figure out what it is and cant fix it. If anyone has had this...
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    Speed merchant

    Im thinking of getting a dyno tune from speed merchant in san jose CA, who uses a dynapack 3000 i believe. Anyone have any experiences with them? I missed the amazon tune thing in campbell :fm: so if anyone could give me some input it would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    A couple questions

    Im planning on getting a 2.93 upper pulley soon from billetflow but heres a noob question, what is the function of an idler pulley? Is one necessary for a 2.93 upper pulley. Also, what is the benefit of getting a hub instead of just the pulley ring? Thanks.
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    Traction myth?

    I was planning on taking out the spare tire in the back for some easy weight reduction but ive heard from a friend that reducing weight on the back of the car can hurt traction for a RWD car. Is this true? Would I be better off keeping the spare in?
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    Will 315 BFGs fit?

    I put on the 17x10.5s with Nitto 555R drag radials and there was no rubbing. Since then I used MM bolt heads to create even more clearance, do you guys think that 315 BFGs would fit?
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    Traction on or off

    When you guys go race at a curvy track, do you guys keep traction on or off for better times?
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    RPMs drop after launch

    Some people were telling me this is strange but when I launch at idle with an 04 cobra, the initial launch is good, then the RPMs drop wayyy down and the car accelerates very slowly. In order to avoid this i have to launch at at least 2k RPM and feather the clutch. Is everyone else experiencing...
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    Wheel weight question. Please Help!

    I just purchased some new 17x10.5 inch wheels from ebay but I cant figure out the weight on these because i dont know where the seller got them from. If anyone recognizes these and could tell me how much they weigh it would be really appreciated. Thanks...
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    High pitched noise

    Hey everyone, I just put 10.5 inch wheels with 315 nitto 555Rs on and the tire does not rub the IRS bolt when the car is on the ground or loaded up. However, when I begin to drive from a stop i hear a high pitched noise that sounds somewhat like tire chirping. This noise disappears when the car...
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    What size spacers

    Im looking to get 10.5 in. wheels in the back, probably AFS replica wheels, and use Nitto 315s. Ive heard that its the luck of the draw whether one needs to grind the bolt head or use spacers. I do not want to grind the bolt head and am wondering what size spacers I would need to be safe so that...
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    Pocket Rocket

    Some of my friends and I wanted to get some 49cc pocket rockets/mini bikes just for fun and weekend antics, were in California so i was just wondering what the law is considering these. Do they require a special license? Are they illegal in some towns/cities? The bikes are gas powered and Ive...
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    What wheels will fit on the 04 cobra

    I got nitto 315's for my rear tires and theyre a large improvement from my stock tires, but i cant help but feel like im wasting the part of the tire thats not touching the ground. Im looking for what the largest size wheel is for the cobra without rubbing the IRS bolt (or maybe just to the...

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