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Old 04-14-10, 08:58 PM
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Default Why are they pushing this IS-F?

I like to peruse YouTube for IS-F videos and came across this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYTOZ...o&feature=grec

Was wondering why there were a bunch of people pushing this IS-F backwards?

Also, if I'm not mistaken, are those Wedsports? They are hot!
Old 04-14-10, 09:08 PM
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I don't know, but I LOVE the speed holes in the rear bumper!!!
Old 04-14-10, 09:33 PM
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not sure why they would push it backwards considering the engine seemed to be on (didnt hear the engine start up when the driver actually went forward outside of the pit area). on a side note, i wasnt feeling that tow hook on the left bumper side. i recently lost my bumper hole cover and a few of my buddies are saying i should just stick some sort of tow hook there.
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Maybe it has some kind of sequential tranny = no reverse?
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sweeet... diffuser holes in rear for the WIN...
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Looked like one of the F's competing in the Nurburgring race last April.
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Originally Posted by angus
Maybe it has some kind of sequential tranny = no reverse?
This is what I was thinking ...
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i want to race that.. hahah looks fun..
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How do you lose your bumper hole cover? Who does that?
Originally Posted by bnizzle87
not sure why they would push it backwards considering the engine seemed to be on (didnt hear the engine start up when the driver actually went forward outside of the pit area). on a side note, i wasnt feeling that tow hook on the left bumper side. i recently lost my bumper hole cover and a few of my buddies are saying i should just stick some sort of tow hook there.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
not sure why they would push it backwards considering the engine seemed to be on (didnt hear the engine start up when the driver actually went forward outside of the pit area). on a side note, i wasnt feeling that tow hook on the left bumper side. i recently lost my bumper hole cover and a few of my buddies are saying i should just stick some sort of tow hook there.
It likely has no reverse gear.

Feeling it or not... its function over form on the racetrack.

For the street however, you probably should get a new cover and put it on
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um... because.. they didnt wanna waste gas.. jkjk
lol i have no idea why it wouldnt but it feels like it doesnt have reverse gear..
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Originally Posted by angus
Maybe it has some kind of sequential tranny = no reverse?
That is also the first thing that came to my mind.
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Originally Posted by eXstasy
It likely has no reverse gear.

Feeling it or not... its function over form on the racetrack.

For the street however, you probably should get a new cover and put it on
Yeah, I just ordered it last night. I can see it being useful on the racetrack, as cars may need to be towed, but for street purposes I'm pretty sure it has more of an aesthetic feel than anything else.

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How do you lose your bumper hole cover? Who does that?
Honestly, man, I have no idea. I checked my ride before I left home (it was there). I drove on the 710 towards long beach for a wedding, filled up gas, and it wasnt there when i was at the gas station.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
Honestly, man, I have no idea. I checked my ride before I left home (it was there). I drove on the 710 towards long beach for a wedding, filled up gas, and it wasnt there when i was at the gas station.
lol, sorry, but I just thought that was somewhat humorous
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No reverse would be my guess.


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