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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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http://www.ferfolia.net/james/porsches/large/

I searched but didn't find these pics yet. I'll not put them all on the board for the sake of dial up users.
Enjoy!
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 07:29 AM
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Is it my imagination or does the yellow one have 2 calipers per rotor?
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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Yes it does. That is too cool.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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the second smaller caliper is the e-brake
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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O...M....G!
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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why are they testing them in america and not germany?
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by Chr-2004
why are they testing them in america and not germany?
Did you see the thermometer? Can't do hot weather testing like htat in Europe.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by Chr-2004
why are they testing them in america and not germany?
Because Death Valley is one of the hottest places on Earth.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Nice pics! Those cars are sweet. I like the center lug on the wheels, that's cool, for those speedy tire changes at the track I guess huh. Man, that's awsome!
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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i've seen a lot of threads of people seeing tests going on in death valley... optimal conditions for companies to check extreme temperatures...

-stek
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