# Shift518 Automotive

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## [Cafe cowboy - Cafe racer builder.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-cowboy-cafe-racer-builder/258020)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cafe-cowboy-cafe-racer-builder/258020 "2011-04-26T13:14:58Z")

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:excited http://vimeo.com/21847668

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## [Think twice about getting a Ducati](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-twice-about-getting-a-ducati/258064)

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**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/think-twice-about-getting-a-ducati/258064 "2011-04-25T21:47:21Z")

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…or think twice about tipping it over even slightly. :rofl http://www.ducati.ms/forums/92-hypermotard/65927-garage-tipover.html \[http://i.imgur.com/ASh0F.jpg\]

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## [Alignment needed!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alignment-needed/258015)

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**Author:** [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/alignment-needed/258015 "2011-04-25T17:42:00Z")

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ASS can’t do one tomorrow, but I need to get an alignment tomorrow morning. Alignment will be to OEM specs, but I’d like to be able to sit in the car while it’s happening. The car is a 2002 BMW M3. Someone get back to m…

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## [Well I guess you can't say she didn't want to make up.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/well-i-guess-you-cant-say-she-didnt-want-to-make-up/258045)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/well-i-guess-you-cant-say-she-didnt-want-to-make-up/258045 "2011-04-25T17:35:43Z")

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MURDER OF FLORIDA TEEN FOLLOWED FACEBOOK FEUD One week, they were high-school sweethearts, professing their love on Facebook for all their friends to see. \[LEFT\]A month later, they were bitter enemies – the girl sc…

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## [bike storage in albany](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-storage-in-albany/258071)

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**Author:** [@csutton1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/csutton1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-storage-in-albany/258071 "2011-04-25T16:45:44Z")

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any of you guys chip in together for storage in the albany area? i just moved into the city from syracuse and have no place to store my shit for fear of it getting jacked. currently building a 71 bonneville in my apartme…

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## [For the Fabbers: DIY CNC Metal Mill](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-fabbers-diy-cnc-metal-mill/258032)

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**Author:** [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-the-fabbers-diy-cnc-metal-mill/258032 "2011-04-25T16:42:58Z")

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http://www.5bears.com/cnc.htm

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## [SSmokinn Vs "550whp civic"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssmokinn-vs-550whp-civic/258044)

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**Author:** [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssmokinn-vs-550whp-civic/258044 "2011-04-25T10:08:45Z")

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after the videos are up in the morning, I will explain more about the situation at hand…but here is a little clip from civic owner on my facebook before we went out tonight hey sir…u coming out 2nite? 9 hours ago · \* …

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## [Drift car build video](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drift-car-build-video/258073)

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**Author:** [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drift-car-build-video/258073 "2011-04-25T06:38:43Z")

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Pretty cool vid http://vimeo.com/17958947

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## [Need to get some fencing... looking for a hookup???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-to-get-some-fencing-looking-for-a-hookup/258065)

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**Author:** [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-to-get-some-fencing-looking-for-a-hookup/258065 "2011-04-25T03:55:03Z")

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I want to get a fence in the near future for the new house. We want to just do a basic black coated chain link fence (for cost savings and low maintenance). Its an odd design but here is the general idea. Coming off the…

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## [BMW Owners](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-owners/257944)

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**Author:** [@F.R\_Rocket\_s\_LLC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/F.R_Rocket_s_LLC)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-owners/257944 "2011-04-24T22:17:38Z")

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Just wondering if there were any other BMW M5 owners? Or what other BMWs are on shift. Looking to hang out when free time pops up.

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## [Hilarious Ebay Listing](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hilarious-ebay-listing/258059)

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**Author:** [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hilarious-ebay-listing/258059 "2011-04-24T19:07:37Z")

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220768216260#description

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## ["Old guy" new to this site.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-guy-new-to-this-site/257899)

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**Author:** [@DigRacer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DigRacer)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-guy-new-to-this-site/257899 "2011-04-24T18:20:44Z")

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Hello, I am Gary, aka, one of the “old guys” from the Scotia D&D crew. Some of you might remember me as the guy who used to drive from Vermont every weekend with the low 10 second purple and white BB tubbed 68 Camaro fr…

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## [Happy Easter!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-easter/258060)

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**Author:** [@MikeyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeyB)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-easter/258060 "2011-04-24T17:18:29Z")

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Happy Easter everyone.5 days until epic movie night.Oh btw my post count makes me the devil.bwhahahahhhhhhhhh.

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## [Shift\_Golf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-golf/258055)

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**Author:** [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-golf/258055 "2011-04-24T16:41:54Z")

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Each outing will be listed in the OP. Comment below. :number1

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## [2012 Chrystler 300c SRT revealed.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-chrystler-300c-srt-revealed/257996)

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**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\
**Replies:** 85\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2012-chrystler-300c-srt-revealed/257996 "2011-04-24T11:51:01Z")

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I think this car is all around gorgeous. The interior is an insaneee increase in luxury, def trying to come up to the cts-v but, not as powerfull. http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=264546 Want. Bad.

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## [poor smart car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-smart-car/258040)

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**Author:** [@Icon2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Icon2008)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/poor-smart-car/258040 "2011-04-24T09:06:25Z")

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so sitting at a light today in my work truck with a smart car in front of me I figured id hate to be that guy in that car if he ever stopped quick. 72,000lbs fully loaded truck would hurt hitting a smart car

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## [who can powdercoat rims? or paint for decent price?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-powdercoat-rims-or-paint-for-decent-price/257939)

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**Author:** [@pitman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pitman)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-powdercoat-rims-or-paint-for-decent-price/257939 "2011-04-24T00:30:17Z")

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i have a set of 17x7.5 saab viggen wheels i want to paint duplicolor graphite/gun metal. or if i can find powdercoat for cheap id rather that. lmk here are some pics of a member off saablink http://img3.imageshack.us/g/…

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## [K & N air filter scam](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/k-n-air-filter-scam/258039)

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**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/k-n-air-filter-scam/258039 "2011-04-24T00:27:41Z")

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Not sure if this is repost…:rofl:rofl:rofl http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/423346-K-amp-N-air-filter-scam \[via jalopnik\]

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## [Clutchless Down Shifts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutchless-down-shifts/251214)

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**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutchless-down-shifts/251214 "2011-04-23T22:48:33Z")

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As demoed by Will Eikenberry, a mechanic for the California Superbike School. Bike is a BMW S1000RR. The method is the direct opposite of how you would do a clutchless up shift, using throttle changes to unload the trann…

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## [roll call lolol](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roll-call-lolol/257811)

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**Author:** [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Replies:** 98\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/roll-call-lolol/257811 "2011-04-23T19:04:32Z")

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basically i need a list of who can still see this section . i dont need a huge explanation lolol just a quick me in a post will be fine .

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## [2011    W arrrr X](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2011-w-arrrr-x/257985)

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**Author:** [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2011-w-arrrr-x/257985 "2011-04-23T16:37:21Z")

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a buddy of mine wanted me to shoot his car before he started modding it … i think the car is fairly attractive so i took an hour or so to shoot it and just got done editing the photos … still a bit rusty and not a great …

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## [Jays Bar&Grill, Ballston Spa, Saturday April 23rd..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jays-bar-grill-ballston-spa-saturday-april-23rd/257986)

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**Author:** [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jays-bar-grill-ballston-spa-saturday-april-23rd/257986 "2011-04-23T08:14:58Z")

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Be there! This is the same band/location that was scheduled for Feb 19th but got postponed… Appetite For Destruction, the WORLDS best (yeah, really) Guns N’ Roses tribute band will be playing there. I helped out the sho…

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## [Good restaraunts in lake george](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-restaraunts-in-lake-george/257975)

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**Author:** [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-restaraunts-in-lake-george/257975 "2011-04-23T06:10:22Z")

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Being that I don’t go up to Lake George often, I am not aware of any real good locations to eat up there. Was wondering if anyone knows of a really good restaraunt to eat up that way, don’t mind spending some loot on foo…

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## [LaDuke's Civic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ladukes-civic/258024)

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**Author:** [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ladukes-civic/258024 "2011-04-22T19:50:06Z")

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Shitty phone videos 60-115ish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgkfcJFMkM4&feature=channel\_video\_title 2 step at HVCC :lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H-t0JHJ86A&feature=channel\_video\_title

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## [New guy moving to the Albany Area](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-moving-to-the-albany-area/258017)

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**Author:** [@GreenAWD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GreenAWD)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-guy-moving-to-the-albany-area/258017 "2011-04-22T19:20:07Z")

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Hello Everybody!!! My name is Dan, I’m relocating to the Albany area in the near future. I have what some would call a DSM addiction, I have had 7 of them. The lastest being a GST Spyder. My wife drives this most of the…

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## [Corruption at Shift518.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/corruption-at-shift518/258011)

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**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\
**Replies:** 209\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/corruption-at-shift518/258011 "2011-04-22T18:11:19Z")

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My fellow Shift518 members; After recently viewing all the upsets with how the forum has “changed” and what it has now become from a lot of the senior more seasoned members on here I, Myself a mere few month old member…

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## [ToC Golf Course: practice range, 4/20 @ high noon](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toc-golf-course-practice-range-4-20-high-noon/257988)

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**Author:** [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toc-golf-course-practice-range-4-20-high-noon/257988 "2011-04-22T18:07:12Z")

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Event cancelled due to tornado

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## [Good detailers?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-detailers/257978)

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**Author:** [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\
**Replies:** 77\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-detailers/257978 "2011-04-22T17:51:27Z")

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Need to get my turd polished for summer. Buff, wax, etc etc. Anyone help me out with some good ones? Thanks.

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## [Why race bikes don't have kickstand.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-race-bikes-dont-have-kickstand/258022)

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**Author:** [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-race-bikes-dont-have-kickstand/258022 "2011-04-22T17:49:38Z")

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…or why you should visually confirm the kickstand is up before the bike is in any kind of motion. Looks like he is ok. youtu.be/qIR3d1p6X2A

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## [WTB:  ACase/Armband for Ipod 4th gen Nano](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-acase-armband-for-ipod-4th-gen-nano/258029)

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**Author:** [@Sully93vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sully93vr4)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-acase-armband-for-ipod-4th-gen-nano/258029 "2011-04-22T17:21:23Z")

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If anyone has one, LMK.

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