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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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I took my car to the track for the first time since ive had it......tip. 02 s4.......
Ran really ****ty......Wanted to findout whhy, and what i can do next time to get better times....best time was a 15.5....top speed was 89.7 in 4th....esp was on........launched at 2.8-3.00 at line.....
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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turn off ESP for one, take out spare, run with 1/8th of a tank, learn how to drive :P
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Default Re: turn off ESP for one, take out spare, run with 1/8th of a tank, learn how to drive :P

i have two subs in the back that cover the spare....which i will prob...take out both next time....i know how to drive....
otherwise i wouldnt be driving that car......
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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.....check codes and look for leaks
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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what codes?
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Did you just say "I know hot to drive... otherwise I wouldn't be driving that car"? It is a TIP
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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Default Do you know what VAG-Com is? You plug your computer into the car and run the program...

You can do many things, including a code check.
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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no i dont know what vag-com is
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Use the search function and do some research if you have time.
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ok........what does it do?
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