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Old 04-07-2012, 01:29 PM   #1
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Default My 29 CCPU on the road

I have been having alot of engine issues this past two weeks and today I got to drive it a bit. I am still going to totally rebuild the carb and clean out all the passages but she runs pretty good.

http://youtu.be/AYrOLnaQQKo
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Old 04-07-2012, 03:21 PM   #2
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Looking good to! You might need more parking.
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Old 04-07-2012, 03:28 PM   #3
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Vanspeed,
Look's like it accl. pretty fast, For a second their I thought you were going to pass that car in front of you .
Look's and sounds good .
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Old 04-07-2012, 03:32 PM   #4
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Anybody want to buy a nice 29 CCPU?? lol!
Still for sale?
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Old 04-07-2012, 04:49 PM   #5
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Congratulations! It even sounds like an A.
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Old 04-07-2012, 05:24 PM   #6
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Congrats !!!!

Fantastic Feeling to finally get her out on the road under her own power!!

Nothing like driving an 'A' and thanks for sharing your progress with the rest of us !!
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:03 PM   #7
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Looks good!
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Old 04-07-2012, 09:05 PM   #8
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Thanks guys, it does take off from first pretty fast for an A. faster than my coupe does that's for sure.
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Old 04-07-2012, 09:15 PM   #9
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Thanks guys, it does take off from first pretty fast for an A. faster than my coupe does that's for sure.
Ours spun the bald tires on the gravel road... I was impressed
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Old 04-08-2012, 12:05 PM   #10
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Nice Vid. thanks for showing us.
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