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bennelson · 04-06-2009, 12:36 PM

Yes, of course the Top Gear guys have to have insane speed or accceleration, but for a typical Ecomodder, I would imagine that similar specs, with the exception of the 0-60 times could be done for SIGNIFICANTLY less money.

04-06-2009, 12:36 PM	#172 (permalink)
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