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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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drag racing day 9 April
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Thu, 31 March 2005 13:05
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Anyone want to come and race at Willowbank on 9 April? It is a saturday. Costs $34 for two people. Gates open at 4pm, racing from 4:30.
Couple of people going from ALSC and anyone else who wants to come. I was going to organise a meet spot but I will be late as GF doesn't finish until 3pm so I won't. So meet at Willowbank somewhere.
Phil will be coming So if he wants to organise a spot to meet prior to willowbank and I will catch up later.
how does that sound?
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 03:45

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Was just told that some people from twincam.org are going to be going there too so it could be a pretty big night for the Toyotas
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Location: Queensland
Registered: March 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 05:21

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Yes that is correct i am organising the twincam.org cruise. we have about 15 coming at the moment. should be good. i am putting together a spreadsheet on my laptop to record times ect. so if you wanna be added to it i need:-
Name
Car
Motor
Mods
Rego
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 05:44

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Where abouts and what time are you guys meeting? Sounds like a plan to me 
You can get the data while I get some video footage 
I will let others know.
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Location: Queensland
Registered: March 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 06:23

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this is what i told everyone on twincam
Quote: | Well how bout we meet at the BP i think it is at Goodna on the ipswich motor way at say 3.30 leave by 3.45. Hows this sound to everyone.
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 06:36

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Is that the one about 5 mins from the track on the right hand side?
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Location: Queensland
Registered: March 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 06:43

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No its the one after the Logan Motoway meets the Ipswich Motorway on the left hand side. The next BP that you come to. Its before you get to redbank plaza as well. My memory is a bit vague atm i may go for a cruise out there some time this weekend and if im wrong ill post it up.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 01 April 2005 07:11

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im going (just hope my car will be ready and good)
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Mon, 04 April 2005 09:22

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hoping to get down the track in one piece. The gearbox is all wrong for the engine, but its running. Should make for an interesting evening, especially considering this will be my first time down the 1/4
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Mon, 04 April 2005 13:37

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why this week...........car getting fixed and zippo money........i have always wanted to know what quarter time mine would pull
Crok
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Location: gold coast
Registered: November 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 05 April 2005 06:57

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its this week cause thats the week twincam.org has organised it.

hopefully it wont rain, but its not looking too great at the moment, but then it is only tuesday.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 05 April 2005 07:58

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my mates a i are going out tomorrow night to the test and tune. REALLY HOPE THIS RAIN PISSES OFF!!
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Location: gold coast
Registered: November 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Wed, 06 April 2005 01:01

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how was the rain ?
on the goldcoast it was pissing down all night ?
hopefully saturday will be clear skys
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 08 April 2005 06:25

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IPSWICH AREA
A few showers decreasing to a shower or two by Saturday morning. Moderate SE
winds. Moderate SE winds.
Saturday ... MIN 16 MAX 29
UV INDEX - 8 [Very High]
Sunday ... Mostly fine. MAX 29
Sounds a tiny bit iffy but I think it should be ok
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 08 April 2005 08:25

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Hey just a question. What exactly does the 35$ entitle us to?
Its 1 Car entry to compete + 2 people?
Can both of them drive (one after the other obviously)?
Do we need to buy licences for the day or anything like that?
What sort of gear do we need?
Helmet (closed/open faced?)
Clothes that cover neck to wrist to ankle?
Are there restrictions on shoes?
Where do we have to register?
Ive never been and i dont want to get there to find out im missing some important piece of gear.
Thanks
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 08 April 2005 23:18

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$34 is for you and 1 crew member. I'm not sure about swapping drivers but I don't think they would care.
You need a helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants and enclosed shoes.
When you go in, tell them you are racing and they will send you to scrutineering (which isn't as scary as it sounds) at the back and they put a number on your window and you are off
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sat, 09 April 2005 00:04

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jeans good enough?
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sat, 09 April 2005 01:17

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yep should be.
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Location: Brisvegas
Registered: June 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sat, 09 April 2005 10:02

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counting down the days until the sprinter is back on the road
after it comes off the dyno im so at the next event
within 3-4 weeks hopefully
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: February 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sat, 09 April 2005 16:23

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new turbo Nick?
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Location: Brisvegas
Registered: June 2003
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sun, 10 April 2005 11:17

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ja
gt28r
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Sun, 10 April 2005 12:19

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Sounds good Nick! Unfortunately, my car won't be ready in 3 weeks It is still being fixed from the event in May 2004!
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 12 April 2005 09:52

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speaking of new turbo's.
i think my car needs one.
i had 2 woeful 18 second passes on saturday 
That might be my problem.
How much should i pay for a used 2JZ GTE turbo?
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 12 April 2005 10:20

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Dr_Love wrote on Tue, 12 April 2005 19:52 | speaking of new turbo's.
i think my car needs one.
i had 2 woeful 18 second passes on saturday 
That might be my problem.
How much should i pay for a used 2JZ GTE turbo?
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hahahah chris said there was a 18 second celsior.. said it probably wasnt you cause it ran 18 seconds
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 12 April 2005 10:25

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Unfortunately I was a bit late so I couldn't meet up initially. I saw your car Vs a white supra so I taped it as I thought it may have been you. After all how many celsiors are there at the drags! But then it ran 18 something and I thought, "nah, that can't be right" And I didn't see your car again to check it out.
If they are similar to 1jz turbo pricing $500 for a good set is about avg.
Go to www.supraforums.com.au and check out FS section. May be a good time to upgrade to US spec turbos
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Tue, 12 April 2005 10:35

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does it feel like its lost any power?
if not.. then your gonna be DAMN surprised when u get it runnin right
i know i was
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Wed, 13 April 2005 05:47

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well i only just bought it and its been like this since i got it..
it gets to about 4/5 rpm and loses all sense of power before it it gets to 6/7 rpm and hits a rev limiter or something..
i thought it needed a new gear set and perhaps a tune, but somebody suggested it might need a new turbo?
where is a reputable place where i can have it checked out that wont cost too much.
im stone broke atm which is killing me
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Wed, 13 April 2005 09:25

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Dr_Love wrote on Wed, 13 April 2005 15:47 | well i only just bought it and its been like this since i got it..
it gets to about 4/5 rpm and loses all sense of power before it it gets to 6/7 rpm and hits a rev limiter or something..
i thought it needed a new gear set and perhaps a tune, but somebody suggested it might need a new turbo?
where is a reputable place where i can have it checked out that wont cost too much.
im stone broke atm which is killing me 
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yeah sounds like the normal 1 single turbo for low end is kicking in.. but not both for top end
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Location: gold coast
Registered: November 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Thu, 14 April 2005 04:52

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well i see your 18 second and up the bet to a 24sec run !
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Thu, 14 April 2005 08:44

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24 sec?
NICE 
although now i cant say i had the slowest car of the night 
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: January 2005
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Thu, 14 April 2005 08:49

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Jag7799 wrote on Wed, 13 April 2005 19:25 |
Dr_Love wrote on Wed, 13 April 2005 15:47 | well i only just bought it and its been like this since i got it..
it gets to about 4/5 rpm and loses all sense of power before it it gets to 6/7 rpm and hits a rev limiter or something..
i thought it needed a new gear set and perhaps a tune, but somebody suggested it might need a new turbo?
where is a reputable place where i can have it checked out that wont cost too much.
im stone broke atm which is killing me 
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yeah sounds like the normal 1 single turbo for low end is kicking in.. but not both for top end
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How does an auto box decide when to change? (i got no clue)
is it based on speed or revs? If its based on speed, then the replacement of the 2nd turbo would fix the problems ive been having with the gear changes?
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Location: gold coast
Registered: November 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 15 April 2005 01:45

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i dont have a clue either but i would think its based on revs
cause when u floor an auto it doesnt initial go any faster but your reves go righ up,and it changes
the moral of this story is to drive a manual.. unless youve got serious hp.
i had some FCD problems on the night hence the 24 second run..
but finished with a 15.7 on low boost which is still crap but wat can u do ?
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: July 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 15 April 2005 02:48

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haha.. u musta tried to lose 10 seconds off a 1/4 time lol
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Location: gold coast
Registered: November 2004
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Fri, 15 April 2005 06:44

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oh i was trying, i just wish the car would put the same effot in
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Location: sunny coast, qld
Registered: October 2002
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Re: drag racing day 9 April
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Mon, 18 April 2005 03:47
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The auto has a cable going to the throttle which senses load, it also needs the speed sensor to change gears at all. Without it, it will not get out of 1st. There are others as well but I am not sure where they all go. Speak to sideshow or Kdogg about it.
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