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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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im dont have a alot of knowledge of cars and i just got a 89 mustang and i wanted to know if limited slip differentials would work to do donuts on?
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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im dont have a alot of knowledge of cars and i just got a 89 mustang and i wanted to know if limited slip differentials would work to do donuts on?
Perfect donuts, it'll come around so fast it'll make your head spin.
Old Apr 24, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Yep... NO problem there! Especially if its slick outside.

I had mine start to go sideways in a heavy rain at 55mph after I pulled it down into 4th and romped it to pass someone... stock horsepower!
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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thanks for your info
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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also what kind would yall recommend?
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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as long as its a gt the stocker will do fine
Old Apr 26, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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WHY is all I ask?? Sorry guess I am old and fun less. I just think there are much better things to do with my High Dollar car.
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