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13.14@105.75 today another 1/10th closer that that magic 12 (now12.844@109.20mph)

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Old 12-05-07, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gernby
I just ordered a set of TM plugs, but I must say that the "company" seems a little shady. I emailed them through their form, and a guy called me back. He said that my email address didn't work, so that's why he called. The weird thing is that he called just now (Saturday at noon) from his home, and I could hear crying kids in the background.

Anyway, he says the part number is SVFN7YR, and thy are $11 each + $7 shipping. This also seems to be the same plug they sell for other Lexus cars. Doesn't it seem a little odd that the same plug seems to be used for such different engines?
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Hey Gernby,
I just saw the below post in this thread. Make sure they are the same length as OEM since we have direct injection.

Originally Posted by carchitect
They are Iridium denso spark plugs and their service interval is at 60k service. Look it up in your owners maintanance manual. You should only use OEM plugs for replacement. The plugs are abot 2 times longer than the standard plugs and no one makes replacement plugs that will work right. The plugs is designed this way since it has to be placed in the exact center of the combustion chamber. The fuel is injected directly onto it from the direct injectors.

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Old 12-05-07, 07:56 AM
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I received the TM plugs last week, but I haven't had time to install them. I will certainly do a side-by-side comparison before installing them. I'll post pics...
Old 12-05-07, 08:51 AM
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how much were they?
Old 12-05-07, 09:43 AM
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I think they were $75 shipped.
Old 12-05-07, 10:33 AM
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ok cool..well let us know how it goes
Old 03-16-08, 05:47 PM
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Pulled a 13.2 today, bone dry stock! Unfortunately had a half tank of gas. (filled up before I knew I was gonna hit the track)

Numbers below in sig...
Old 03-16-08, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ES3
Pulled a 13.2 today, bone dry stock! Unfortunately had a half tank of gas. (filled up before I knew I was gonna hit the track)

Numbers below in sig...

Wow very nice! What track?
Old 03-16-08, 08:37 PM
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good job... Nice to know that our cars are capable of knocking on 12s
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Awesome run ES3! Once your rear tires start wearing out a little more, you'll be breaking my record of 13.228!
Old 03-16-08, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by caymandive
Wow very nice! What track?
Thanks guys! The weather played a factor today, also I tried brake torquing just a bit, to about 1200 rpms, made for a better 60" time.

Here's the track I was at:
http://www.edgewaterrace.com/
Old 03-16-08, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by caymandive
Wow very nice! What track?
Hey BTW, could you update my latest run on your journal, when you get some time?
Old 03-17-08, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ES3
Hey BTW, could you update my latest run on your journal, when you get some time?
Updated and congrats on making it into the top 5.

PS.. The weather was indeed very good for your runs yesterday. I notice a nice tailwind.

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Old 03-17-08, 08:09 AM
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James, when do you wanna head out to MIR?
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Originally Posted by caymandive
Updated and congrats on making it into the top 5.

PS.. The weather was indeed very good for your runs yesterday. I notice a nice tailwind.
I'll take a tailwind like toothdoc had, if I had the choice! That density altitude is off the charts!!!

Oh yeah, your -1874 DA ain't too shabby either!!!
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