# NYSpeed Automotive

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## [bmw 325i ls1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325i-ls1/217487)

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**Author:** [@Henry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Henry)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325i-ls1/217487 "2011-10-17T09:32:41Z")

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I have a 94 bmw 325i with an ls1 in it. I upgraded the diff with 3.73LSD with 40%lock up. I hear the M3 axles are stronger and im curious what i need to do for the swap? I already have the M3 spindles but im curious if i…

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## [Mil Spec vt-295 nylon thread: Anyone have any bright ideas where to buy today?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mil-spec-vt-295-nylon-thread-anyone-have-any-bright-ideas-where-to-buy-today/217549)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mil-spec-vt-295-nylon-thread-anyone-have-any-bright-ideas-where-to-buy-today/217549 "2011-10-17T09:09:42Z")

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Weird, I know…

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## [HF chop saw](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hf-chop-saw/217457)

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**Author:** [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hf-chop-saw/217457 "2011-10-17T07:57:55Z")

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Anyone have any luck with a HF chop saw, i need to pick one up. Its either HF or i was going to check out sears since i have a few gift cards to burn up. First project is a couple of 2 x 6 box steel i have to make a fe…

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## [Miss/break up above 4500rpm](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/miss-break-up-above-4500rpm/217249)

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**Author:** [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/miss-break-up-above-4500rpm/217249 "2011-10-17T05:04:55Z")

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The car in question is my '77 280z. It’s a turbocharged L28, run by megasquirt 2. Quick parts list: 72lb seimens deka injectors, aem fpr, walbro 255, evo 8 IC, full exhaust. The engine is fresh with a couple hundred mile…

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## [Good beard trimmer?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-beard-trimmer/11858)

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**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-beard-trimmer/11858 "2011-10-17T04:44:31Z")

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I guess I’ve had bad luck, my fucking beard trimmers always break or just work like shit after a few months. mostly just break, so its not even worth it for me to try and get new blades or something any input on a good…

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## [exterior paint question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exterior-paint-question/217478)

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**Author:** [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exterior-paint-question/217478 "2011-10-17T03:52:38Z")

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My garage has had peeling paint on it for a while now. Recently my dad and I pressure washed it, and now it has 1/3rd less paint on it. The garage is wood. What I am looking for, is what is the best cheap paint to put on…

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## [Suburban Ladder Rack?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suburban-ladder-rack/217540)

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**Author:** [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/suburban-ladder-rack/217540 "2011-10-16T20:01:08Z")

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i’m considering buying a suburban for use as a work truck the problem is i would also like to have a ladder rack. so far i haven’t seen any ladder racks specifically made for a suburban. the closest thing i have found …

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## [Need to get this rx7 serviced](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-to-get-this-rx7-serviced/217531)

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**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-to-get-this-rx7-serviced/217531 "2011-10-16T19:50:01Z")

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Well, the car refuses to run on its own power it will not start ever since i put injector cleaner in the fuel. It will however run and start with fuel in the intake manifold / starting fluid. I am 99% sure it is clogge…

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## [make me a signature](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/make-me-a-signature/217501)

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**Author:** [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/make-me-a-signature/217501 "2011-10-16T17:45:19Z")

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Anyone what to make me something cool? Found this big pic to use, its a little better quality then the pic I have now. thanks http://image.gmhightechperformance.com/f/gm-high-tech-performance-magazine/lsx-shootout/35330…

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## [RIP- Dan Wheldon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-dan-wheldon/217534)

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**Author:** [@Bsp\_TC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bsp_TC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-dan-wheldon/217534 "2011-10-16T17:26:36Z")

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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/indycar/story/2011-10-16/las-vegas-300-dan-wheldon-crash/50795256/1 RIP

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## [Love me some of dems nuggets...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-me-some-of-dems-nuggets/217500)

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**Author:** [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-me-some-of-dems-nuggets/217500 "2011-10-16T17:13:45Z")

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http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/15/justice/new-york-fast-food-beating/index.html?hpt=hp\_t2 When keeping it real goes wrong. If he would have knocked it off once they were down, he wouldn’t be in such bad shape as he is. Two …

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## [anyone work or install for fios?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-work-or-install-for-fios/217521)

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**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-work-or-install-for-fios/217521 "2011-10-16T09:42:32Z")

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pm me, i have a quick question for you. thanks!!

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## [SG Closing!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sg-closing/217427)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sg-closing/217427 "2011-10-15T14:39:12Z")

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http://www.sg-motorsport.com/?p=931 GAY!!!

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## [starter question...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-question/217483)

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**Author:** [@splitmup](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/splitmup)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starter-question/217483 "2011-10-15T11:38:16Z")

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We have all be there. Buddy of mine has no loot till next week. Starter on the car needs to be hit a few times before the car starts. How long until the thing completely fails to work with him knocking on it? any ideas?

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## [Bar in depew/Cheektowaga? Losson/transit area](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bar-in-depew-cheektowaga-losson-transit-area/217267)

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**Author:** [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2011, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bar-in-depew-cheektowaga-losson-transit-area/217267 "2011-10-15T10:51:30Z")

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Going to a friends for a bit, lives out by losson and transit. Suggestions? Maybe a bar that has food also?

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## [best deals on a autostarter?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-deals-on-a-autostarter/206606)

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**Author:** [@baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/baseball24)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-deals-on-a-autostarter/206606 "2011-10-14T21:59:53Z")

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Anyone know who has the best deal/ good install. I know around the holidays some shops offer cheaper prices but I also know that they are busy as hell but im looking to buy one for a christmas gift

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## [Skills!   Something This guy has](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/skills-something-this-guy-has/217438)

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**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/skills-something-this-guy-has/217438 "2011-10-14T19:51:43Z")

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\[video\]http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/mind-blowing-bike-skills/1jr9gritb?cpkey=d76b78db-b494-493b-8b86-defdce51aa7b||||\[/video\] I was amazed the whole time I was watching this video. This guy really can ride! …

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## [Need help designing a patch for a jacket.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-designing-a-patch-for-a-jacket/217461)

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**Author:** [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-designing-a-patch-for-a-jacket/217461 "2011-10-14T18:27:07Z")

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Is there anyone that can help me out. I have a series of jpegs and shit but I would like a patch designed that I can submit to an embroidery place so they can make them for us. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.…

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## [Yet another tire question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yet-another-tire-question/217434)

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**Author:** [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yet-another-tire-question/217434 "2011-10-14T16:09:07Z")

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So I got a flat tire (with not 1, but 2 nails :fu:) Fortunately I have a decent sized spare. Stock sized tires on my car are 185/65/14, and my spare is 175/65/14. The spare tire is on the right rear. I’m hoping my ol…

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## [New FC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-fc/217301)

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**Author:** [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-fc/217301 "2011-10-14T10:11:58Z")

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This was put up on CL about a week ago, put a down payment on it and then went and picked it up with choda Little bit of rust here and there, but this looks to be a perfect candidate for a restoration. 114k chassis, 32…

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## [Car rims on SUV?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rims-on-suv/217418)

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**Author:** [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-rims-on-suv/217418 "2011-10-14T08:35:50Z")

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Since my snow tire question was answered I now have a rim question. For example can I take a set of Acura RSX rims, throw the SUV tires on and rock them for the winter. Is there some place I can ask to confirm? Thanks…

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## [Sabres new locker room](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sabres-new-locker-room/217449)

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**Author:** [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sabres-new-locker-room/217449 "2011-10-14T07:56:16Z")

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http://sabres.nhl.com/club/gallery.htm?id=24328 Well if that’s not a moral booster I don’t know what is. Good job Pegula.

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## [GM Hacked / Pranked](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-hacked-pranked/217440)

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**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gm-hacked-pranked/217440 "2011-10-14T05:44:43Z")

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I would have kept it! GM officials said computer technicians found an unauthorized software program had been installed on a wireless router, and the program was altering the way Web pages were displayed to insert the w…

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## [Central New York Raceway Park](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/central-new-york-raceway-park/217456)

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**Author:** [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/central-new-york-raceway-park/217456 "2011-10-14T05:32:54Z")

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Don’t know if many of the WNY guys have heard about this, but this is news to me. I’m definitely pumped to see this. http://centralnewyorkracewaypark.com/news.html

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## [camaro build V angry neighbor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camaro-build-v-angry-neighbor/216113)

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**Author:** [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/camaro-build-v-angry-neighbor/216113 "2011-10-13T21:03:09Z")

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Progress has been solid on the camaro the last month or so. On a build like this nearly everything is custom, and unfortunately working with metal makes a fair bit of noise. At 9:20pm a month or so ago the neighbor came …

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## [Blackberry tips](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blackberry-tips/214506)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/blackberry-tips/214506 "2011-10-13T15:03:30Z")

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i think there is a thread like this on nyspeed but i didnt search for it… anyways, i’ve needed some tips recently on how to do some things and i have another one and thought it might be best to start a discussion here. …

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## [Writeup of Nelson Ledges FunDay, 9/17/2011](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writeup-of-nelson-ledges-funday-9-17-2011/216628)

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**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writeup-of-nelson-ledges-funday-9-17-2011/216628 "2011-10-13T14:50:15Z")

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First, reserving this space to write something more detailed for when my mind is not wiped from 120+ miles on track and getting up at 5am to drive 3 hours there, go lapping, then 3 hours home. Someone mentioned it being …

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## [Samsung 10.1 tab replacement screen](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/samsung-10-1-tab-replacement-screen/217453)

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**Author:** [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/samsung-10-1-tab-replacement-screen/217453 "2011-10-13T13:35:58Z")

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Smashed my screen. Need a replacement. Samsung can’t/won’t sell me the part. Can anyone find one I can buy online from a reputable seller? SCH-I905 Thanks.

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## [OK Tire Experts, chime in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ok-tire-experts-chime-in/217431)

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**Author:** [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ok-tire-experts-chime-in/217431 "2011-10-13T13:16:29Z")

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My mother owns an 06 Saturn Vue Redline (go figure, old lady in a sport model) and her tires are spent. Stock size is 245/50/18. This size is pricey no matter where you look. If I bump the aspect ratio up to 55 I can get…

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## [Buying a Home with a Friend](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-home-with-a-friend/217393)

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**Author:** [@SnowboardinWNY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SnowboardinWNY)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-home-with-a-friend/217393 "2011-10-13T12:41:39Z")

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Just making this thread to see if anyone on here considered this or has gone threw with it. I’m talking about 50/50 ownership. Found this article that is very informational. I plan on looking more into it tomorrow. h…

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