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Old 04-07-2020, 08:42 AM   #15
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I did doughnuts in the middle of the road!
What sort of trick steering geometry do you have to be able to do donuts in a fwd vehicle?
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What sort of trick steering geometry do you have to be able to do donuts in a fwd vehicle?
It's actually a Front Hooved Vehicle.
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Old 04-07-2020, 09:11 AM   #18
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Old 04-07-2020, 09:13 AM   #19
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I've just got to find the right base before fitting my new saddle.


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Reported for solicitation or something.
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I am considering a swap to the oX2. I understand that they can make huge torque and still be bullet proof.


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I went for alternate fuel...

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Yet another "Special Edition" that is just a different colour with the same old engine!


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made a youtube vid of this morning's drive. please excuse the gopro quality, they werent invented back then:

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True driving experience right there.

That cant be with your hakone though, its not green.
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Installed lowering springs today. Can't wait to take her out on the track!
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I just ordered a set of "sticky" horseshoes, to get better traction in the curves.

Oh, I hope the fitment is correct -
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