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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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CLS55 AMG vs Volvo 850R

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Me and my friend in the CLS. I drive the volvo, from 50-90 and I had to slow down due to traffic and curve in the road ahead.
 
Old Oct 21, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Thats surprising!
 
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That must be a pretty boosted Volvo to do that.
 
Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah, I think I was at 22 psi when I raced him, since then I got a tune and now can push 25 psi on a TD05/6-20G.
 
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Yeah, I think I was at 22 psi when I raced him, since then I got a tune and now can push 25 psi on a TD05/6-20G.
My dad had a 94 850 Turbo. Loved it. Wanted him to get some IPD mods, but his 1 mile commute wasn't spirited enough.
 
Old Oct 21, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ShankLMR
My dad had a 94 850 Turbo. Loved it. Wanted him to get some IPD mods, but his 1 mile commute wasn't spirited enough.
You can purchase my car and make his dreams come true - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9352320&rd=1,1
 
Old Oct 28, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Holy **** Chris your car keeps up man.

Seriously, it looks like you got the jump and he was starting to reel you in.
 
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but u had a jump on him, no?
 
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Holy **** Chris your car keeps up man.

Seriously, it looks like you got the jump and he was starting to reel you in.
nope, three honks and we were off, but i did have a good lead thanks to brake boosting
 
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but u had a jump on him, no?
nope, i was already in gear with some boost ready to go and he was just in drive, so im sure it took a little time for the trans to downshift and then go
 
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