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HOLY SH!T [rocket iii]
#477443 01/25/2012 3:29 PM
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these guys are talking about an eight second rocket iii. wtf, EIGHT SECONDS??? scary fast!

hope it's not a repost.

Re: HOLY SH!T [rocket iii]
steve0suprem0 #477444 01/25/2012 3:59 PM
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I don't think it is a repeat but there's a lot more info on the RIII forums. And some drama. I guess someone got banned from the .net site over them. In general those RIII people aren't as nice as us.

My Rocket is plenty fast for me for now. And there's a lot of simple things I can do to it to really blow my mind, should I get bored with the current power.


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FriarJohn #477445 01/25/2012 4:16 PM
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should I get bored with the current power.





Probably not John, the T-bird is fast enough for me and that is a few seconds faster than my brain can handle.....


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steve0suprem0 #477446 01/25/2012 4:32 PM
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Wish someone would have posted a video of that thing runnin' down the track!

I'd LOVE to hear it with that header/exhaust.


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birchr #477447 01/25/2012 5:27 PM
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Quote:

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should I get bored with the current power.





Probably not John, the T-bird is fast enough for me and that is a few seconds faster than my brain can handle.....




I would just like it to be a little smoother and a little noisier.


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Re: HOLY SH!T [rocket iii]
FriarJohn #477448 01/25/2012 10:18 PM
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There is some vibration isn't there, John? Maybe a little clunky in the shifting too? I still like the engine a whole lot and think my first engine mod will the gipro-atre.


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DunnSpeed #477449 01/26/2012 1:32 AM
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Shifting doesn't bother me. I may have a loose radiator cover or something. There's a buzz that isn't necessarily the engine. I need to spend some quality time looking for fasteners to tighten.

I ordered the Eastern Beaver relay kit today to save my ignition switch. I also ordered the clear turn signal lenses from Brent. I already have the Rivco license plate bracket. The Kuryakyn grips and Breakaway cruise control slated for the America will probably now go on the Rocket instead. The Go Cruise from FastEddy works better on the Americas anyway. Performance wise I don't know how soon I'll crack that nut. Probaby with the GIPRO as well. Maybe the Jardines, a K&N, and a PC5. That trio is about $1300 right there so I'm in no rush.


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