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Old 01-07-2010, 09:27 PM   #51 (permalink)
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I have to agree with TEiN here... It doesn't matter how much HP the vehicle makes when a component can slip, as long as the idle speed is sufficiently powered to make the vehicle move, with that little bit extra necessary to defeat friction holding the vehicle in place.

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