# Shift518 Automotive

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## [Looking for a Commercial Storefront](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-commercial-storefront/262537)

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**Author:** [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-commercial-storefront/262537 "2012-02-03T08:01:00Z")

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I know some of you guys deal in real estate. My store is currently located on route 9 in clifton park, the shitty end of route 9 where walk in does not exist. We got a call, someone is looking to buy us out of our lease…

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## [Need a favor...can I borrow/come by to use a compressor?? DSMers/EVO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-a-favor-can-i-borrow-come-by-to-use-a-compressor-dsmers-evo/262499)

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**Author:** [@nomiezvr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nomiezvr4)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-a-favor-can-i-borrow-come-by-to-use-a-compressor-dsmers-evo/262499 "2012-02-03T05:17:27Z")

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Hey Guys, I moved here form Chicago and wasn’t able to bring my compressor with me. Right now that’s biting me in the ass! I just finished a new setup on my Evo 8 and before starting the tuning process I want to make sur…

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## [Super Bowl squares](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/super-bowl-squares/262538)

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**Author:** [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/super-bowl-squares/262538 "2012-02-02T12:54:51Z")

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Not sure if this will fly on here, not sure how vlad would feel, but if its a problem just shoot me a PM just so I know, thanks! I know someone who has a $25 a square superbowl squares pool going on. Payable through pay…

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## [Friend looking at a 1999 A6 Quattro...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508)

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**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508 "2012-02-02T10:18:01Z")

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I know NOTHING about these cars-what kind of maintenance nightmare is he getting himself into? Here is what he knows… “Its got 190xxx on the body, 90% of the suspension is new, timing belt and water pump were recently d…

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## [North Korea...holy shit.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/north-korea-holy-shit/261898)

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**Author:** [@NickAlero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NickAlero)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/north-korea-holy-shit/261898 "2012-02-02T06:44:19Z")

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Shit is crazy, literally masses of people just crying over his death. youtu.be/pSWN6Qj98Iw

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## [Iphone 4s in Scottland.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-4s-in-scottland/262533)

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**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/iphone-4s-in-scottland/262533 "2012-02-02T04:14:36Z")

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\[ame\]http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=46b\_1328121189\[/ame\] Lol’ed pretty good.

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## [Sneak peak at the 2012 Ducati GP bike](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sneak-peak-at-the-2012-ducati-gp-bike/262488)

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**Author:** [@Gundamzeppelin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gundamzeppelin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sneak-peak-at-the-2012-ducati-gp-bike/262488 "2012-02-01T15:44:13Z")

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http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2012/Behind+the+scenes+at+Ducati+Corse+A+sneak+peek+at+the+GP12+1

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## [poor f/body](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-f-body/262506)

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**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-f-body/262506 "2012-02-01T13:31:30Z")

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http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2814981404.html LS1, 5.7 Liter V8, 6 Speed, 72k miles, Fully Loaded, T-Tops, Leather, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Power Seat, Cold AC, Cruise, tilt, CD, Z06 Corvette Wheels, Sport Pac…

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## [Anonymous Just Deleted CBS.com and Took Down Universal](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anonymous-just-deleted-cbs-com-and-took-down-universal/262412)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anonymous-just-deleted-cbs-com-and-took-down-universal/262412 "2012-02-01T06:38:15Z")

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Taking a shorter break than their last vacation, Anonymous is back at it already. Reports are coming in that they had completely knocked out CBS.com and are continuing their revenge spree. The CBS takedown wasn’t y…

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## [Sammy Swindell 2012 chili bowl in car view](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sammy-swindell-2012-chili-bowl-in-car-view/262480)

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**Author:** [@MidThrust](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MidThrust)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sammy-swindell-2012-chili-bowl-in-car-view/262480 "2012-02-01T05:53:54Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=t2WFsS2t9-4#!

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## [Utah drivers can't handle snow.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/utah-drivers-cant-handle-snow/262426)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/utah-drivers-cant-handle-snow/262426 "2012-02-01T03:13:30Z")

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\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrJuigh2aCc\[/ame\] This makes me want to live on the hill. At the same time, stay far away from hills as soon as snow falls and there are other people on the road. starts off slow bu…

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## [What do you do with balls of steel? Ride mountain peaks](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-do-with-balls-of-steel-ride-mountain-peaks/262434)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-do-with-balls-of-steel-ride-mountain-peaks/262434 "2012-02-01T03:08:55Z")

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In the snow… \[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE8o4sVLRBc&hd=1\[/ame\] Guy took his tires, put some “home made studs” and went exploring. Just another day huh :dunno

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## [I am learning to ride!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-learning-to-ride/262498)

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**Author:** [@1SLOWCAM](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1SLOWCAM)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-am-learning-to-ride/262498 "2012-01-31T22:33:16Z")

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Thats right ive been bugging my dad for the longest time to teach me to ride and he finnally agreed:) He went with me today and i picked up my first bike, it is a dirtbike but thats how i wanted to start slow! its a 98 h…

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## [OG Audi + Hot Blonde](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/og-audi-hot-blonde/262521)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/og-audi-hot-blonde/262521 "2012-01-31T22:33:14Z")

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\[ame\]http://vimeo.com/30369380\[/ame\] :excited :pop

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## [Guess that teaser shot](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guess-that-teaser-shot/262501)

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**Author:** [@Quattro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/guess-that-teaser-shot/262501 "2012-01-31T21:14:55Z")

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\[http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6786993779\_7164ecac56\_b.jpg\] It’s a friend of mines most recent purchase, just arrived today. Anybody know what it is? :ninja

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## [Your Passwords Suck](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/your-passwords-suck/262517)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/your-passwords-suck/262517 "2012-01-31T12:29:24Z")

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Good article. I’ve seen way too many people with passwords as simple as one basic word with no variation to something familiar to them. Mine as of late are changing for every new sign I sign up by using something about…

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## [BMW 325i Transmission Problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325i-transmission-problem/262516)

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**Author:** [@bootlegcivic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bootlegcivic)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-325i-transmission-problem/262516 "2012-01-31T09:45:13Z")

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Trying to fix a 2001 325i and the transmission shifts like a dream under normal driving (slow driving) if you floor it or try to use the tip tronic it sticks in gear and just hits rev limiter and never shifts to the next…

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## [Laser shades?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/laser-shades/262373)

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**Author:** [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/laser-shades/262373 "2012-01-31T09:37:55Z")

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Thoughts? How do you think they’ll handle 80 mph? http://www.nsvauto.com/products.htm

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## [F1 Tech from 22 years ago](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f1-tech-from-22-years-ago/262261)

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**Author:** [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f1-tech-from-22-years-ago/262261 "2012-01-31T09:31:20Z")

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\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIt20DAVbwI\[/ame\] Really makes you realize how crazy things must be today in F1.

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## [To those that play Skyrim....this will be funny.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-those-that-play-skyrim-this-will-be-funny/262439)

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**Author:** [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/to-those-that-play-skyrim-this-will-be-funny/262439 "2012-01-31T07:52:10Z")

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Everyone else :lurk http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/20111116 I’ll see if I can cross link the image(i suck at this so you have been warned) \[http://v.cdn.cad-comic.com/comics/cad-20111116-83046.png\] :rofl:rofl:rofl So…

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## [And another new guy](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/and-another-new-guy/262438)

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**Author:** [@MGs4me](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MGs4me)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/and-another-new-guy/262438 "2012-01-31T06:20:41Z")

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Hello All! If anyone happens to read the MGB V6 swap story by Capital Region Customs…Yup, that’s my car! My name is Ralph (wouldn’t make that up), I’ve been around cars all my life (more years than I care to admit to). …

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## [Climb to the clouds record](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/climb-to-the-clouds-record/262509)

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**Author:** [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/climb-to-the-clouds-record/262509 "2012-01-31T02:24:27Z")

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Video explains where it is. Fast forward to 3:15 for start of run. \[ame=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4TmKodpqx8&feature=youtube\_gdata\_player”\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4TmKodpqx8&feature=youtube\_gdata\_player\[/…

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## [Anyone sell Laminex Locally?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-sell-laminex-locally/262492)

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**Author:** [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-sell-laminex-locally/262492 "2012-01-30T10:09:44Z")

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Does anyone know if someone sells laminex or anything similar locally? Or if anyone has some yellow laminex laying around? I need to do a set of fog lights!

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## [ATTN.  I NEED A FLOAT NEEDLE FOR A MUKUNI BIKE CARB ASAP!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-i-need-a-float-needle-for-a-mukuni-bike-carb-asap/262507)

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**Author:** [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-i-need-a-float-needle-for-a-mukuni-bike-carb-asap/262507 "2012-01-30T08:32:26Z")

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A friend of mine is a Marine and I have his Katana 600 we are getting it running for him to bring back south leaving thursday. I got the carbs tuned and running great, but the damn float needle on one carb isnt sealing…

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## [Dont shit on me!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-shit-on-me/262500)

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**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dont-shit-on-me/262500 "2012-01-30T03:57:11Z")

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\[ame\]http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=39a\_1327716541\[/ame\]

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## [EJ22 help needed ITT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ej22-help-needed-itt/262505)

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**Author:** [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ej22-help-needed-itt/262505 "2012-01-30T03:41:23Z")

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Ok so the other day my car started making a ticking noise coming from the passenger side valve cover (assuming its a lifter) before I go dismantling anything are there any tricks (oil additives) that might work to fix th…

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## [Epic parking fail](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/epic-parking-fail/262454)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/epic-parking-fail/262454 "2012-01-30T02:37:05Z")

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\[ame\]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX9re5F8e8o&sns=em\[/ame\] This is why BMW drivers are considered assholes. Why the impromptu Bigfoot tribute? We have no idea. We’re just glad we weren’t parked there :rofl

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## [Jellies dream woman...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jellies-dream-woman/262443)

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**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jellies-dream-woman/262443 "2012-01-29T22:59:30Z")

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Look close… \[http://i44.tinypic.com/67skgj.jpg\] /threadoftheyear

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## [New guy on the block](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-on-the-block/262043)

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**Author:** [@UNFORGIVABLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/UNFORGIVABLE)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-on-the-block/262043 "2012-01-29T22:47:00Z")

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Hey everybody! I’m new to the forum. I have a Black 2011 VW GTI DSG. Yes, that means automatic… I’ve done a few cosmetic things to keep a sharp look, but nothing major and nothing performance-wise yet as I plan to keep…

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## [Short shifter for a Suby](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/short-shifter-for-a-suby/262490)

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**Author:** [@fuknsuby13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fuknsuby13)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/short-shifter-for-a-suby/262490 "2012-01-29T17:31:02Z")

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I’m looking into getting a short shifter for my 05 WRX. :dunno I was wondering what good to buy, so everyone i have sokken to or read on forums has said that katboy or cobb are the best to go with. But i figure find out …

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