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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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I guess so. I lasted 7 years with my MX-6's exhaust, which was full cat-back with 2.75 piping and less sound deadening material inside the cabin. I guess I am just getting old...hahahaha. Give me a ferrari and I won't complain. Got a good start with the shoes this weekend!...LOL.
in the F or P car you'll be hearing the engine note instead of exhaust =P
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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I guess so. I lasted 7 years with my MX-6's exhaust, which was full cat-back with 2.75 piping and less sound deadening material inside the cabin. I guess I am just getting old...hahahaha. Give me a ferrari and I won't complain. Got a good start with the shoes this weekend!...LOL.
c'mon drex... i'm still young enuf to enjoy the exhaust noise....
if u complain about resonator delete, u'll be the 2nd person to end up with prius...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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if u complain about resonator delete, u'll be the 2nd person to end up with prius...
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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c'mon drex... i'm still young enuf to enjoy the exhaust noise....
if u complain about resonator delete, u'll be the 2nd person to end up with prius...




prius ftw!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Blake P
Look who's no longer "ON PROBATION"!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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we get on probation for driving a prius.... ^_^
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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stop making fun of Prius damn it!!! it's the most aerodynamic car on the market!!!!!! =P

it has diffuser too...not like blakey's stock rear...=P
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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hahah Blake why were you on probation? I mean besides for obviously having a fugly car?
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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hahah Blake why were you on probation? I mean besides for obviously having a fugly car?
Ask your mom. I told her last night.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Ask your mom. I told her last night.

Ohh that kind of uglyness is reserved for TOW!!!

Did you get the msg about the Kegs and Eggs tour to Fresno?

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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I'm a little late to this party, but Drex, it is clean and sick.

Great job!

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Did you get the msg about the Kegs and Eggs tour to Fresno?

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I did see the message you posted. None of the guys have confirmed whether or not they're coming, so I'm not sure about the status.
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
hahah Blake why were you on probation? I mean besides for obviously having a fugly car?


Originally Posted by FrankW
stop making fun of Prius damn it!!! it's the most aerodynamic car on the market!!!!!! =P

it has diffuser too...not like blakey's stock rear...=P


oh Blake, Blake, Blake...
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I did see the message you posted. None of the guys have confirmed whether or not they're coming, so I'm not sure about the status.
I don't recall if this is your companies busy season still.

I think it should be done before the deep heat soak of the summer.

Send the wifey and her sis (I guess) to a hotel spa and let the boys rip it up!

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drex... stop spending money on your car! haha. looks good man.
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drex... stop spending money on your car! haha. looks good man.
welcome to 15k club
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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welcome to 15k club
between my down payment on my MB, payments, all aftermarket parts and the down on my audi... I'm over $16k in 15mo... damnit!
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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between my down payment on my MB, payments, all aftermarket parts and the down on my audi... I'm over $16k in 15mo... damnit!
Lol... 15k club is mods only bro.
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welcome to 15k club
Might have to reread the membership requirements yo :\.
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Lol... 15k club is mods only bro.
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Lol... 15k club is mods only bro.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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450 more till i hit the 5k club, i guess! w00t w00t, FA ftmfw!
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FA ftmfw!
Dude, spending financial aid money on mods FTL.
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