GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460
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18 seconds +, to much bacon and the goat in the trunk...
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Going to the drag strip Sunday.....(Updated with pics)

Old 10-12-09, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chubbyGS
I ran my 430 and hit a 14.2 at 99 mph on 18" stock oem wheels.
I would've thought the trap speed would be higher than that?!

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
out eating... Lowest time 14 flat with a trunk full of bacon and goats... I'm drained like my battery lol... I know I can get 13s...

Pics and writeup to come
That's not bad. Nice and thanks for sharing!
Old 10-12-09, 03:31 PM
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you can tell dude in the lane next to you is a pro...he's got a touching helmet on!! what do you think he ran? you say you got smoked...just curious by how much.
Old 10-12-09, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
you can tell dude in the lane next to you is a pro...he's got a touching helmet on!! what do you think he ran? you say you got smoked...just curious by how much.
Interesting you pointed that out. I have never been to a drag strip where you don't need a helmet.
Old 10-12-09, 09:26 PM
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14.0 is solid. I have to give you respect for daring to take a Lexus to the track. I bet thats one make they dont see a lot of.
Old 10-15-09, 01:19 PM
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Great job Mike! Looks like it was an awesome time and that you had lots of fun. Next time show some pictures of your girlfriend...
Old 10-15-09, 02:38 PM
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Congrats mike 14.0 is pretty good with ur hybrid. on a completely different note.. passnu2 were you driving in darien on 75th street maybe 2 weeks ago? I saw you car making a left turn and thought it looked familair.
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That is not bad at all.......
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Nice. Always loved the GT-R.
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