# NYSpeed Off Topic

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## [mupheys law: everything that CAN go wrong, WILL go wrong](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mupheys-law-everything-that-can-go-wrong-will-go-wrong/6124)

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**Author:** [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2005, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mupheys-law-everything-that-can-go-wrong-will-go-wrong/6124 "2005-12-26T20:32:38Z")

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so the topic was parking brak systems on a scrath built car, hyraulic w/ the main calipers vs mechanical w/ a drum brake or 2ndary calipers in jest: and then the reality:

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## [god... is everyone as bored as me... wtf.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/god-is-everyone-as-bored-as-me-wtf/6089)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2005, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/god-is-everyone-as-bored-as-me-wtf/6089 "2005-12-26T19:00:21Z")

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I rarely have nothing to do… but i am SO BORED. WTF. someone entertain me…

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## [I really like cookies...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-really-like-cookies/6056)

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**Author:** [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2005, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-really-like-cookies/6056 "2005-12-26T10:55:54Z")

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Cookies. A few of the splendid ladies at my mother’s work had a cookie exchange. I really like these chocolate ones. Nummies. COOKIES.

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## [Happy Chanukah](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-chanukah/6106)

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**Author:** [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2005, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-chanukah/6106 "2005-12-26T10:48:06Z")

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\[http://www.xenus.com/postcard/graphics/chanukah/chanukah4.gif\] ^^

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## [Christmas](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/christmas/6074)

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**Author:** [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2005, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/christmas/6074 "2005-12-26T10:42:11Z")

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Now that im in florida with no family nearby the holidays seem to really have no meaning. Is anyone else in the same situation? It really shows how important family and friends are in a persons life. The single most i…

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## [noob guy....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-guy/5917)

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**Author:** [@Devioustsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Devioustsi)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/noob-guy/5917 "2005-12-25T22:16:23Z")

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Hi I know alot of the bignames on this board…I have worked on a few of their cars: Howie’s gallant. Yeah that pimp intercooler, cams, transmission was all me! I was the only one baller enough to get skunks car back tog…

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## [Backing up programs on CD???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/backing-up-programs-on-cd/6082)

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**Author:** [@rj-92](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rj-92)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/backing-up-programs-on-cd/6082 "2005-12-25T20:04:41Z")

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Well, my comp is still majorly F-ed. I cant DL anything, or run hardly any of my programs on my comp. Nor can I reload windows in patch mode. I guess I need to do a complete sweep and reload of windows. How do I save my …

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## [The 12 Days of Christmas.......Napoleon Dynamite style](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-12-days-of-christmas-napoleon-dynamite-style/6094)

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**Author:** [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-12-days-of-christmas-napoleon-dynamite-style/6094 "2005-12-25T18:59:39Z")

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Only funny if you are a fan. Either that or its really irritating but funny because of :pimp: http://ebaumsworld.com/flash/nappydxmas.html

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## [A horrible rumor!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-horrible-rumor/6081)

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**Author:** [@rj-92](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rj-92)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-horrible-rumor/6081 "2005-12-25T18:07:52Z")

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I have heard through the grape vine that some people, on occasion, use their computers to view lewd and pornographic images and videos. :o I even heard a friend refer to his computer as a “Porn Box”. I was nearly appaled…

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## [GUYS:  Poll, what kind of ladies underwear do you prefer...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guys-poll-what-kind-of-ladies-underwear-do-you-prefer/6016)

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**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guys-poll-what-kind-of-ladies-underwear-do-you-prefer/6016 "2005-12-25T17:35:53Z")

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ON A WOMAN. Not on yourself. Personally, i like those boy short things. they are fucking hot. And as far as thong’s are concerned, they can DIAF. Especially gstrings. barf…

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## [Buying a laptop, What do you suggest?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-what-do-you-suggest/6085)

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**Author:** [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-laptop-what-do-you-suggest/6085 "2005-12-25T17:35:02Z")

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So one of my christmas gifts is a laptop. I want to stay under $700 but I want it to be a good laptop for the $$. It needs to have a built in wireless card and the ram needs to be expandable up to 1g. Im going to be usin…

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## [Firing Squad Finds 11 Xbox 360 Flaws](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firing-squad-finds-11-xbox-360-flaws/6014)

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**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firing-squad-finds-11-xbox-360-flaws/6014 "2005-12-25T14:35:14Z")

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http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/xbox\_360\_mistakes/ I agree with a lot of these gripes. In particular, #1, #3, #7, #10. It seems as though the Xbox 360 was rushed to the door rather than taking into consideration t…

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## [Picture saving question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picture-saving-question/6077)

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**Author:** [@Fetter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fetter)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picture-saving-question/6077 "2005-12-25T12:58:10Z")

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Why is it that when I want to right click and save a picture my only options are .art or .bmp? I want jpeg. If I pick either selection it doesn’t save the picture right. Both with AOL and IE. Has anyone ever had this…

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## [anyone good with Windows Movie Maker?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-good-with-windows-movie-maker/6083)

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**Author:** [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-good-with-windows-movie-maker/6083 "2005-12-25T12:53:51Z")

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so ive recently started messing around with Wondows Movie maker, and im running into a problem. I cant seem to import any of the files i have on iTunes (for music) into the program. it says the file is not a supported ty…

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## [Sphere/Town Ballrom/Chris-mas Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sphere-town-ballrom-chris-mas-party/6050)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sphere-town-ballrom-chris-mas-party/6050 "2005-12-25T12:34:37Z")

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Did anyone go? It was pretty awesome. I did. I met dozr, and ran into Tom (akaferrari). Ron Jeremy was there, and I got to hang out with him and the strippers for a portion of the night. Got some shit autographed. G…

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## [Xbox 360 Mod Chip Coming Soon!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/xbox-360-mod-chip-coming-soon/6051)

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**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/xbox-360-mod-chip-coming-soon/6051 "2005-12-25T12:19:00Z")

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The mod chip of Microsoft Xbox 360 is likely to be released within weeks. A member of a hacker group disclosed to press that they will finish the first mod chip of Xbox360 in a couple of weeks. “Everyone of us is ende…

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## [Its Xmas, what stores are open?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-xmas-what-stores-are-open/6079)

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**Author:** [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/its-xmas-what-stores-are-open/6079 "2005-12-25T12:06:28Z")

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well I sort of forgot to get my g/fs parents something its xmas day anyone whats open, in the southtowns, looking for somewhere to buy chocolate, liqour, or pretty much anything i can give them

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## [another daddy buys 16 year old sti](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-daddy-buys-16-year-old-sti/6039)

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**Author:** [@NYstanger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NYstanger)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-daddy-buys-16-year-old-sti/6039 "2005-12-25T12:02:33Z")

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http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=24408437 LOL. wow is all I can say.

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## [MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!1!!!1](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/merry-christmas-1-1/6073)

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**Author:** [@HYPEville](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HYPEville)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/merry-christmas-1-1/6073 "2005-12-25T09:35:53Z")

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Just wishing everyone a merry christmas, even if you had to go through some rough times this one is for you. I hope you all get what you want and have a wonderful day with the ones you love. So on that note, Merry Christ…

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## [where to get food](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-food/6072)

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**Author:** [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-food/6072 "2005-12-25T09:13:36Z")

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Im at work tonight till tommorow morning, and starving like an ethopian orphan, whats open? Im in East Amherst FTW

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## [how much do u think a 95  e36 m3 is worth](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-u-think-a-95-e36-m3-is-worth/6064)

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**Author:** [@tonymitss5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tonymitss5)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-u-think-a-95-e36-m3-is-worth/6064 "2005-12-25T09:05:49Z")

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Found one with 120K miles… :meh: But the body is perfect, all body lines look true, no sanding marks in the paint or any sign of an accident or dings. Leather is not that bad, I have seen newer vehichles with worse leat…

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## [Advent children](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advent-children/6062)

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**Author:** [@slowtalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowtalon)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/advent-children/6062 "2005-12-25T06:22:19Z")

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Anyone see it yet? I just finished watching it and it is amazing.

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## [Calling true nerds](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/calling-true-nerds/6012)

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**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/calling-true-nerds/6012 "2005-12-25T05:23:26Z")

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Also found courtesy of pop-sci… in a small add… in one of the last pages… in between the sexually enhancing pills was this website www.amazing1.com. Anything from DIY tesla coils to Plasma Thermal Guns. Fun stuff. Lots…

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## [Nascar racists](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nascar-racists/5908)

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**Author:** [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nascar-racists/5908 "2005-12-25T03:16:17Z")

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http://www.thatvideosite.com/view/1301.html Funny as hell.

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## [festivus](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/festivus/6058)

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**Author:** [@97Ranger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97Ranger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/festivus/6058 "2005-12-25T00:34:26Z")

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051224/ap\_on\_fe\_st/happy\_festivus

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## [PocketPC / PDA Nerds: Upgrade?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocketpc-pda-nerds-upgrade/6060)

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**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2005, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pocketpc-pda-nerds-upgrade/6060 "2005-12-24T21:51:12Z")

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Fiance bought me this HP iPaq PocketPC a couple of xmas’s ago. HP iPaq h1940 processor: Samsung S3c2410 Windows CE 4.20 (rom date 6/11/03) 64mb ram onboard 512mb mini sd card bluetooth Is there a way to upgrade th…

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## [Everyone gotta read this](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/everyone-gotta-read-this/6034)

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**Author:** [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2005, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/everyone-gotta-read-this/6034 "2005-12-24T21:27:22Z")

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I can’t stop crying… my parents don’t know what’s wrong with me… I am so filled with emotion I cannot even begin to explain. I miss you guys so much and Thank YOU… thank you all… I’ll try to write something a litt…

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## [happy birthday JSTANEON](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-jstaneon/6038)

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**Author:** [@StairSRT4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/StairSRT4)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2005, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-birthday-jstaneon/6038 "2005-12-24T20:26:02Z")

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have a great one Christmas Eve baby :wink: :bday: :wiggle:

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## [Treo 700w Release Date?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/treo-700w-release-date/6070)

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**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2005, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/treo-700w-release-date/6070 "2005-12-24T19:05:36Z")

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http://www.treomobile.com/ \[http://www.treomobile.com/images/treo-700w-release.jpg\]

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## [Help me win COTY](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-win-coty/6063)

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**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2005, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-win-coty/6063 "2005-12-24T14:28:10Z")

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do me a favor go here http://www.rdtiburon.com/index.php?showtopic=12805 register and vote for my car for Car of the year

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