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I just came across this old video I made after the PI torque converter

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Old 02-11-07, 04:39 PM
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Default I just came across this old video I made after the PI torque converter

install. I also had SRT intake and Carson tuned exhaust, Work staggered 18s w/275s on the rear. No LSD but both tires will break loose if you're going in a straight line.

http://www.prudensconsulting.com/GS400_gavin.wmv
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Nice. . . making me want to get a torque converter even more
Old 02-11-07, 05:30 PM
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Nice. . . making me want to get a torque converter even more
I recommend it highly, except for $600 rear tire replacements every year from driving like that.
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Nice vid! VSC disabled?
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Originally Posted by RacerLex
Nice vid! VSC disabled?
I believe so. I dont think the VSC would allow for that much wheel spin before the tires hooked
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Originally Posted by omegagavin
install. I also had SRT intake and Carson tuned exhaust, Work staggered 18s w/275s on the rear. No LSD but both tires will break loose if you're going in a straight line.

http://www.prudensconsulting.com/GS400_gavin.wmv

THis one has been saved on my computer for as long as i could remember. I love the way it leaves the line and then the rear swings a bit at the end. I've been meaning to ask if the car had LSD, but I didn't know it was your car
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Old 02-11-07, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
THis one has been saved on my computer for as long as i could remember. I love the way it leaves the line and then the rear swings a bit at the end. I've been meaning to ask if the car had LSD, but I didn't know it was your car
Yep, it's mine. I almost traded it in on a 2007 Infinti G35 sedan recently but backed out. The G35 is really nice, I have to say. It felt faster than my car and it was an auto. Looks-wise the G35 is too similar to the 2006's for it to be a totally new model, though. It takes a trained eye to distinguish between generations and that kinda turned me off. I think our GS's still look pretty fresh, especially with some nice mods.
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Sounds nice!
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Man, I need at least the power that the GS4 makes in my car...
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Originally Posted by omegagavin
Yep, it's mine. I almost traded it in on a 2007 Infinti G35 sedan recently but backed out. The G35 is really nice, I have to say. It felt faster than my car and it was an auto. Looks-wise the G35 is too similar to the 2006's for it to be a totally new model, though. It takes a trained eye to distinguish between generations and that kinda turned me off. I think our GS's still look pretty fresh, especially with some nice mods.
I'm glad you decided against G35, i was thinking the same couple months ago but never got to do it. I'm happy, and your vivid makes me even more
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I remember when that video was originally posted. I love that video. I really wish I could guarantee I would not get the CEL. I would have a TC right now if I had a GS400 and not a 430.
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ok that's it i gotta get one now lol
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thats rich.
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Originally Posted by TexasGS
I remember when that video was originally posted. I love that video. I really wish I could guarantee I would not get the CEL. I would have a TC right now if I had a GS400 and not a 430.
the TC throws a CEL?!


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