# NYSpeed Automotive

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## [Red ring of death, tried to fix it and fml still...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/red-ring-of-death-tried-to-fix-it-and-fml-still/224571)

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**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/red-ring-of-death-tried-to-fix-it-and-fml-still/224571 "2012-07-13T21:24:08Z")

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My Xbox is old from 2006. The red ring of death was fixed under warranty probably 4 years ago. Just a few days ago it happened again, so I figured I’ll fix it myself and I feel like I did everything perfectly but it st…

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## [My new project, the Merkur/Turbo Coupe powered e30](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-project-the-merkur-turbo-coupe-powered-e30/222412)

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**Author:** [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-project-the-merkur-turbo-coupe-powered-e30/222412 "2012-07-13T16:55:42Z")

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It’s a fun little project so far. I bought it running, but it was so rough, so I started tearing it apart to fix everything that need it, and then ended up doing a wire tuck (well, most of one at least). In a nutshell, t…

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## [My new kitchen...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284)

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**Author:** [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-new-kitchen/224284 "2012-07-13T16:02:47Z")

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Hi all, After doing all new copper plumbing, pvc drains, vinyl windows, a new driveway, and both gutted to the studs bathrooms, it was finally time for a kitchen…I think I’m done with house mods for a while now (yeah, r…

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## [Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - formerly Mosport](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/canadian-tire-motorsport-park-formerly-mosport/224516)

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**Author:** [@nissannx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nissannx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/canadian-tire-motorsport-park-formerly-mosport/224516 "2012-07-13T15:35:24Z")

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Ontario Time Attack is going to be at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’ Grand Prix track, one of the fastest road courses in North America. You’ll be driving it one week after ALMS has been there! July 28th is an outstandin…

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## [AMG & Volkswagen Interested In Buying Ducati?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amg-volkswagen-interested-in-buying-ducati/220514)

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**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amg-volkswagen-interested-in-buying-ducati/220514 "2012-07-13T14:41:56Z")

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Maybe? According to several reports, the most likely suitors for the motorcycle brand are Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division. Both parties’ interest makes sense. AMG and Ducati entered in a partnership about …

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## [USA Olympic Uniform made in China](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/usa-olympic-uniform-made-in-china/224561)

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**Author:** [@DougFresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DougFresh)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/usa-olympic-uniform-made-in-china/224561 "2012-07-13T12:21:22Z")

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http://www.wivb.com/dpps/sports/summer\_games/lawmakers-furious-over-china-made-olympic-uniform-sp12-tvw\_4236736 Damn Shame. :usa: Go USA :usa:

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## [Registration question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/registration-question/224553)

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**Author:** [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/registration-question/224553 "2012-07-13T10:53:40Z")

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My reg is up pretty soon on my DD and I will need to renew it for another 2yrs ($120). Im ready to sell this car and buy a different one so my question is this… If I renew now, lets say 8-1-12 and my new sticker says im…

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## [picked up a pickup :tup:](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-a-pickup-tup/224494)

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**Author:** [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-a-pickup-tup/224494 "2012-07-13T05:30:09Z")

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AS title says. 2012 Ram 1500 4X4 Sport Edition 5.7 hemi…basically came with everything I wanted, which wasn’t much. The sport edition gets rid of all the nasty chrome bumpers…and color matches everything. Have the nice…

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## [Gymkhana Five](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gymkhana-five/224164)

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**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gymkhana-five/224164 "2012-07-13T05:28:33Z")

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https://youtu.be/fipuxSwWIGI :tspry:

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## [Fiats Now Being Sold in Buffalo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiats-now-being-sold-in-buffalo/216232)

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**Author:** [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fiats-now-being-sold-in-buffalo/216232 "2012-07-12T23:11:41Z")

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I’ve seen a few Fiat 500’s in the area the past few weeks and now I saw this article in the Buffalo News about how they’re being sold at Northtown. I remember watching a couple of reviews James May did on the Fiat 500 o…

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## [Anyone on here get/ order grass fed beef/ organic cows?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-on-here-get-order-grass-fed-beef-organic-cows/221470)

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**Author:** [@misteroman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/misteroman)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-on-here-get-order-grass-fed-beef-organic-cows/221470 "2012-07-12T13:28:39Z")

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Looking into buying a cow and was wondering if anyone else here had done it before. I keep reading how healthy it is for you vs the store bought stuff. Thanks

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## [Hot air balloon rides. who to go to](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hot-air-balloon-rides-who-to-go-to/224531)

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**Author:** [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hot-air-balloon-rides-who-to-go-to/224531 "2012-07-12T13:04:20Z")

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looking for a company in the WNY region, have been looking online and all the rates are pretty much the same. who does a nice ride?

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## [TED: Autonomous Race/Drift/Rally cars of the future??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ted-autonomous-race-drift-rally-cars-of-the-future/224538)

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**Author:** [@k.man](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/k.man)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ted-autonomous-race-drift-rally-cars-of-the-future/224538 "2012-07-12T09:51:58Z")

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https://youtu.be/q1sk47FLAmg this is for all the car nerds

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## [Ferrari & Ducati Meet Yesterday](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-ducati-meet-yesterday/224455)

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**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ferrari-ducati-meet-yesterday/224455 "2012-07-12T09:45:41Z")

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You’ll recognize one of there cars here for sure, but it was mostly bikes; \[http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/fanddmeet/IMG\_2564.jpg\] \[http://www.nyspeed.com/pictures/fanddmeet/12070037.jpg\] \[http://www.nyspeed.com/pict…

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## [M3 vs Mustang](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/m3-vs-mustang/224478)

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**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Replies:** 77\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/m3-vs-mustang/224478 "2012-07-12T06:36:21Z")

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This actually came from another forum after a discussion about this article http://jalopnik.com/5924573/the-death-of-bmws-m-brand \[http://i.imgur.com/bP9fX.jpg\] Where is kent?

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## [7/11 = free slurpie day](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-11-free-slurpie-day/224503)

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**Author:** [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-11-free-slurpie-day/224503 "2012-07-11T19:26:56Z")

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Yup, it’s 7/11 again and 7/11 is giving away free slurpies. Go get your free brain freeze Edit Starting at 11am

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## [Vet recommendations in the city?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vet-recommendations-in-the-city/224507)

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**Author:** [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vet-recommendations-in-the-city/224507 "2012-07-11T15:35:18Z")

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Who’s got a good reccomendation on a vet to go to in the city? Or stay away from? Dog is a pitbull if it matters. She’s spayed and has her rabies shots, but I need to get distemperment and heartworm treatment…

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## [Have to choose next project.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/have-to-choose-next-project/224318)

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**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/have-to-choose-next-project/224318 "2012-07-11T12:41:53Z")

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So, I am summoning the help of NYspeed in a decision I need to make rather quick. I found donor cars for two totally different projects that I definitely plan to eventually do both…and I have to choose which one makes mo…

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## [Let us make a list...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/let-us-make-a-list/223892)

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**Author:** [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/let-us-make-a-list/223892 "2012-07-11T11:32:14Z")

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Cheap/simple things that make your life feel just a little more luxurious… Coming to you from an iPad on the porcelain throne… Shouldn’t be all bathroom related but I’ll go first: Blue toilet water puck thing, 3-ply T…

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## [Buffalo parenting at its best...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-parenting-at-its-best/224506)

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**Author:** [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-parenting-at-its-best/224506 "2012-07-11T10:19:25Z")

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Mother abandons kids at Taste of Buffalo A 32-year-old Buffalo mother gave her two young children to different strangers at last weekend’s Taste of Buffalo festival, transit police said. Serena M. Hirsch allegedly gave…

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## [Lets talk fleshlights.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-fleshlights/224511)

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**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-fleshlights/224511 "2012-07-11T10:12:57Z")

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I have been looking around for a decently tight flesh light. I got a “1000 micron” Ebay jobber, while its tight… Its not 1000 micron. I’m looking to spend around 100 for something that I can use on the wheeler and mount…

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## [Can anyone weld aluminum here??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-anyone-weld-aluminum-here/224171)

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**Author:** [@Johnnyv412](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnyv412)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-anyone-weld-aluminum-here/224171 "2012-07-10T20:45:18Z")

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I’m in need of having a crack in a engine case welded. Can anybody weld this here or point me in the direction of someone that can do it on short notice? By looking at it it couldn’t take long at all?

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## [Smoking deal on a great welder !!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smoking-deal-on-a-great-welder/224466)

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**Author:** [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/smoking-deal-on-a-great-welder/224466 "2012-07-10T20:20:32Z")

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anybody in the market for a great 120v welder ??? summit racing has the deal right now http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLK-WE6523/ i already have this welder and i just bought another … ive done 1/4 steel,and stainl…

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## [DIY: Contemporary concrete fire pit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-contemporary-concrete-fire-pit/224467)

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**Author:** [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/diy-contemporary-concrete-fire-pit/224467 "2012-07-10T15:47:59Z")

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Built a firepit for my hamburg place this past week: Here are the cliff notes: \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]21430\[/ATTACH\] \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]21429\[/ATTACH\] \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]21428\[/ATTACH\] \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]21432\[/ATTACH\] \[ATTACH=CONFIG\]…

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## [Attn Parents: Carseat Recemmendations wanted - Front Facing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-parents-carseat-recemmendations-wanted-front-facing/224236)

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**Author:** [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-parents-carseat-recemmendations-wanted-front-facing/224236 "2012-07-10T08:47:51Z")

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I know there’s a bunch of parents on here so I figured I’d ask for recommendations/warnings for car seats. Currently my son is in a Chico Keyfit 30; but is getting close to maxing it out already (at not even 11 months);…

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## [Wrong-way Thruway crash on Grand Island kills 3, injures 2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wrong-way-thruway-crash-on-grand-island-kills-3-injures-2/224458)

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**Author:** [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wrong-way-thruway-crash-on-grand-island-kills-3-injures-2/224458 "2012-07-10T08:22:11Z")

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This is why when you reach a certain age every state should make it mandatory that you have to go through some sort of evalutation proving you’re suitable to be driving a motor vehicle. http://www.buffalonews.com/incomi…

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## [Lettuce discuss boats and such.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lettuce-discuss-boats-and-such/223032)

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**Author:** [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lettuce-discuss-boats-and-such/223032 "2012-07-10T07:55:50Z")

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I know the general concensus of boats is that they are a pain in the ass. I’m okay with that. I’m looking for something newer or brand new. I’d like to stay under $30,000…obviously the better the value, the better the…

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## [Unsafe pinto pull over](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unsafe-pinto-pull-over/224451)

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**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unsafe-pinto-pull-over/224451 "2012-07-10T05:57:08Z")

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I think putting the gas tank in the front seat is perfectly reasonable given the pintos track record. http://www.kare11.com/news/article/982267/396/State-Trooper-pulls-over-driver-of-unsafe-Ford-Pinto

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## [Best place to hide your cash](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-hide-your-cash/224461)

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**Author:** [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-place-to-hide-your-cash/224461 "2012-07-09T20:01:25Z")

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Not sure where you guys hide your cash but you may wanna pick this up. I bet 99% of people would dare to go near this. ROTFL http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Contents-Travel-Passport-Wallet/dp/B006C8TPNM/ref=cm\_cr\_pr\_produ…

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## [335 vs. Ferrari Testarossa](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/335-vs-ferrari-testarossa/224448)

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**Author:** [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/335-vs-ferrari-testarossa/224448 "2012-07-09T13:56:49Z")

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Was around the airport area when I found myself cruising along side of an older red testarossa, did a short pull with him to let him know I was interested, once we caught a break in traffic he got on it, I was ready, pul…

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