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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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So my friend and I were out doing a little photo shoot of both of our cars. On the way back we did three runs. The first two were from 20-90ish and i took him by half of car atleast the first time and the second time i had about two cars. Third time we did it from the dig and he had me by a good car length, since i suck at launching right now I've only owned the S for about three months and its my first stick shift car. This is the first time I've ever raced anyone and had a good turn out.

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Edit: oh yea no mods to either of the cars.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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What year? I think they run mid 13's.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by silverstonejedi,Feb 17 2011, 10:49 AM
What year? I think they run mid 13's.
I don't think any e350 could come anywhere close to that. I've had them as rentals a few times and I would think they are mid/high 14's at best.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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please do not launch your s2000.

it's only a matter of time before your Differential blows.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JHooby,Feb 17 2011, 11:17 AM
please do not launch your s2000.

it's only a matter of time before your Differential blows.
always learn something new! thanks man! i'll make sure not to launch again.


The E350 is 2008, i think he is pushing 270ish....
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by folex187,Feb 17 2011, 10:59 AM
I don't think any e350 could come anywhere close to that. I've had them as rentals a few times and I would think they are mid/high 14's at best.
Haha...I think you are right.

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by punjabihustler69,Feb 17 2011, 11:41 AM
always learn something new! thanks man! i'll make sure not to launch again.


The E350 is 2008, i think he is pushing 270ish....
"Your diff will blow" is an obvious overreaction.

You have an AP2, so your diff is stronger than an AP1 diff. It's fairly uncommon for the AP2's differential to fail. The key, for any car, is to do as little abuse as possible. When launching, be sure to include a little clutch slip (not a lot). This takes shock off your driveline.



E350s aren't too quick. I had one as a company car. Comfy but yaaaaaawn.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Yeah like he said above..... you cant just assume your differential is going to blow. Just be aware that they are somewhat weak and should not be abused too often. have fun
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