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bennelson · 10-09-2009, 10:32 PM

I think I could go for a steeper throttle ramp.

I had it cranked up on the Curtis.
I just had to remember to be real light pulling away from a stop, and also, it was easy to over-accelerate in reverse, but it sure was cool squealing the tires!

PS: I also got to visit the Wienermobile today!

10-09-2009, 10:32 PM	#1258 (permalink)
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