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Old 17th September 2001, 09:19   #1
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This car never fails to amaze me...

coming out of the Go-Kart place I was a bit excited and I apexed a street corner and coming out of it I floored it and did a huge powerslide and was amazed at how much power it has. And it's not the first time, it happens mostly in shifts from 1st to 2nd and when the steering wheel is turned.

I was dropping off my friend at his place about a week ago and pulling out of my parking spot I accelerated away without flooring it and when shifting from 1st to 2nd I powerslided again but what was scarry is that I wasn't expecting it and I had only one hand on the steering wheel at the time (my other hand shifting). Since then, I always have my two hands on the wheels all the time (except when shifting).

This car really bites so be sure you have control of it or it will bite you hard...
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Old 17th September 2001, 11:00   #2
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haha, cool. I guess you can "accidentaly" floor it right after driving a couple of laps of go-karting. Was the go-kart place TBC?? If so, I'll look out for the tire marks the next time I go down there.
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Old 17th September 2001, 11:04   #3
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Yes it was at TBC in Richmond. When are we going to have a Vancouver meet there...weren't we suppose to have something happening in September?
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Hey Jet Black...were you on Robson Street around 12 noon on Friday?

I was having lunch at Cactus Club.
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Jet,

Yeah, we were. I tried to start a thread but i guess it was overlooked since I don't actually own an m5 . You or Alpy should try starting a thread for a vancouver meet. Hopefully soon cuz the weather looks like it's starting to turn a little ugly.

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Yes it probably was me because I got off work at 12 and went downtown for some small shopping needs. Where were you parked and what color is your car?

P.S. Saw our local Ferrari salesman Mr. Coutts in a titanium 550 Maranello earlier today...gorgeous car!
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