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Old 05-12-2016 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RT930turbo
Damn. Impressive. I cant wait to see what it does with the "Fun Gas"
Or what it brakes....lol
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Old 05-12-2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Quinlan
that's Moving don't get me wrong but I would have thought a little more top end. Wasn't Reggie only running 1500s when he set record? Of course that was stripped down 42 race rig right?
fully built out Condo running 130+ is still pretty sweet!
And a 8 year old tech 17,000 lb hull.
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Old 05-12-2016 | 07:44 PM
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We've had one of those 126mph condos running around our lake for years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtE-zxTuazQ
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Old 05-12-2016 | 08:19 PM
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So, are we talking Cat Killer here?
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Old 05-12-2016 | 08:27 PM
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Throttles are on the wrong side. I like left hand throttles. Maybe cause I played sports and had to be able to be strong with both hands! Lol
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Old 05-12-2016 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by precisiondetails
Throttles are on the wrong side. I like left hand throttles. Maybe cause I played sports and had to be able to be strong with both hands! Lol
We know why your string with both hands........ Sorry couldn't help it
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Old 05-12-2016 | 09:44 PM
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We know why your string with both hands........ Sorry couldn't help it
Don't worry, I knew that was coming
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Old 05-13-2016 | 10:02 AM
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Report this morning: They're up to 128 mph with less fuel in the tanks and no setup change.
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Old 05-13-2016 | 10:28 AM
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Report this morning: They're up to 128 mph with less fuel in the tanks and no setup change.
Faster with less weight...who would have thought?
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