# Shift518 Automotive

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## ["Is there really mO.rE.?"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-really-mo-re/244543)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-really-mo-re/244543 "2009-06-03T11:09:14Z")

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Question is, O.E.M. parts are generally regarded as better as aftermarket and are the standard to look up to. But is that really the case? Do you really get what you pay for at a dealer? More expensive does not always …

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## ["An Ode to Onramps."](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/an-ode-to-onramps/244542)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/an-ode-to-onramps/244542 "2009-06-03T11:04:28Z")

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Not really an ode, but short poem dedicated to on/offramps. Quick little filler we’ll plug in on a slow day. Notes. No cops. No speed limits. Slow drivers in front. Loops. Pleasing. No signs. Slices of a track. …

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## [Ever Seen "Wheeler Dealers" ?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ever-seen-wheeler-dealers/244517)

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**Author:** [@St2SC\_dCobalt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/St2SC_dCobalt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ever-seen-wheeler-dealers/244517 "2009-06-03T10:38:33Z")

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I just happened upon it a few days ago on YouTube. The show airs on the Discovery Channel, but I don’t have Cable so I’ve never seen it before! LOL It’s a show from England where they buy an older car for a cheap, cheap…

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## [The Unreleased Shamwow Commercial](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-unreleased-shamwow-commercial/244530)

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**Author:** [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-unreleased-shamwow-commercial/244530 "2009-06-03T10:27:56Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm03Dgu\_yXA Not sure if this is a repost. Pretty funny though!

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## [BB Storm users](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bb-storm-users/244503)

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**Author:** [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bb-storm-users/244503 "2009-06-03T10:13:14Z")

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i’m sure most of you have updated leaked os’s but esp for those like me that have a mac and can’t put on leaked ones :’( verizon finally approved an update and its been avalible since yesterday, so go get it.

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## [Garage name,....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-name/244540)

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**Author:** [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/garage-name/244540 "2009-06-03T08:55:55Z")

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Can anyone tell me what the name of that garage Jon(88slowasscamaro) works at off Ushers Rd? Lost the fawkers phone number and have to get ahold of him now. Thanks

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## [motivation, real motivation](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motivation-real-motivation/244520)

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**Author:** [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Replies:** 105\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2009, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motivation-real-motivation/244520 "2009-06-03T05:24:36Z")

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this guy wants to go lower: \[http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/SlideAllianceTouge/IMG\_0995.jpg\]

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## [BMW's New Single Twin Scroll Turbo, VALVETRONIC, N55.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmws-new-single-twin-scroll-turbo-valvetronic-n55/244522)

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**Author:** [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmws-new-single-twin-scroll-turbo-valvetronic-n55/244522 "2009-06-02T21:17:51Z")

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\[http://4wheelsnews.com/images/2009/may/bmw/5-series-gt-production/2010-bmw-5-series-gt-68.jpg\] World debut: TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC in a new straight-six gasoline engine. The new mod…

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## [werd bishes](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/werd-bishes/244496)

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**Author:** [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/werd-bishes/244496 "2009-06-02T20:51:13Z")

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I been MIA but I been thinking about JClark lately so i decided to say hi. Cliff Notes? I browsed threads but nothing but the typical bullshit. I was hoping for more Travis drama or some domestic jokes but I got none. Y…

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## [cruise for jay aka caddydaddy?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cruise-for-jay-aka-caddydaddy/244308)

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**Author:** [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cruise-for-jay-aka-caddydaddy/244308 "2009-06-02T20:00:18Z")

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for those of you that don’t know, jay died two wendsedays ago. if you don’t know him by jay or caddydaddy, he was the guy that had the astrovan layed out with a cadillac front end on it. van has been around for years. we…

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## [More Ken Block - Holy Hell](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-ken-block-holy-hell/244513)

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**Author:** [@TheCor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TheCor)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/more-ken-block-holy-hell/244513 "2009-06-02T19:34:45Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ7R\_buZPSo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ephatch.com%2Fforum%2Fshowthread.php%3Fp%3D1037557&feature=player\_embedded

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## [Awesome Optical Illusion!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awesome-optical-illusion/244528)

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**Author:** [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/awesome-optical-illusion/244528 "2009-06-02T15:54:10Z")

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This is the coolest thing I have ever seen… http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80645203/

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## [What program to edit pics?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-program-to-edit-pics/244505)

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**Author:** [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-program-to-edit-pics/244505 "2009-06-02T13:42:13Z")

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What are you guys using to edit your pics? I currently have irfanview, which is a pretty decent program, considering its free. What else is out there beside photoshop?

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## [Interesting](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/interesting/244486)

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**Author:** [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/interesting/244486 "2009-06-02T13:30:18Z")

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Check out this ad and tell me whats wrong. http://albany.craigslist.org/pts/1169552313.html

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## [Wolverine's for sale!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wolverines-for-sale/244485)

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**Author:** [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wolverines-for-sale/244485 "2009-06-02T11:22:05Z")

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:excited DO WANT!!! I need 30,000. I am redoing the motor after 4years of beating on it. Refresh G-force T56 new paint job an music, new tires with 315-35-17 M/T in the back… Dart 331ci Victor jr heads Victor intake …

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## [Epic WTF???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/epic-wtf/244510)

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**Author:** [@CustomLowz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CustomLowz)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/epic-wtf/244510 "2009-06-02T10:50:02Z")

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\[http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/doughboy415\_photos/IMG\_4130.jpg\] \[http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/doughboy415\_photos/IMG\_4131.jpg\] \[http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/doughboy415\_photos/IMG\_4125.jpg\] \[…

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## [Anyone use Dzus Fastners?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-use-dzus-fastners/244493)

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**Author:** [@car\_ramrod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/car_ramrod)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-use-dzus-fastners/244493 "2009-06-02T09:50:32Z")

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I was curious if anyone here uses dzus fasteners or any similar fasteners for holding on bodywork (ie front bumper). How do they work? Thanks

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## [Turbo Honda's Solution](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-hondas-solution/244481)

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**Author:** [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-hondas-solution/244481 "2009-06-02T08:25:37Z")

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http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2572289

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## [elliots drunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elliots-drunk/244519)

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**Author:** [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/elliots-drunk/244519 "2009-06-02T08:19:21Z")

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who wants to keep me amussed till i pass out from drinking too much, pick a fight with me, post cool pictures, whatever :retardclap

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## [Automotive stylings in 518](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-stylings-in-518/237831)

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**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Replies:** 291\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/automotive-stylings-in-518/237831 "2009-06-02T08:00:49Z")

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You know, 518 seems kinda conservative when it comes to automotive styling. For the most part people are into drag racing(so it seems). I’d love to see some hella flush cars, some VIP/EXE cars(love that style) some oni k…

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## [Video's from My Favorites Collection](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/videos-from-my-favorites-collection/244525)

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**Author:** [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/videos-from-my-favorites-collection/244525 "2009-06-02T07:53:56Z")

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Here are some videos I have saved in my favorites. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjfO66la7jw&feature=related - Border Patrol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdUP3dtRynk&feature=related - Dodge Commercial http://www.yo…

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## [HDR's of my friend's 350z](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hdrs-of-my-friends-350z/244384)

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**Author:** [@kromwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kromwell)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hdrs-of-my-friends-350z/244384 "2009-06-02T07:07:54Z")

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Lemme know what ya think! \[http://www.cnyconcepts.com/stuff/photos/350ZHDR1.jpg\] \[http://www.cnyconcepts.com/stuff/photos/350ZHDR2.jpg\]

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## [pics from hin nh, im a little late lol](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-from-hin-nh-im-a-little-late-lol/244394)

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**Author:** [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-from-hin-nh-im-a-little-late-lol/244394 "2009-06-02T07:05:08Z")

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might recognize this from lvd: \[http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery/data/639/hinnh001.jpg\] \[http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery/data/639/hinnh002.jpg\] \[http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery/data/639/hinnh003.jpg\] \[h…

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## [old cossey videos?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-cossey-videos/244514)

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**Author:** [@dkid15](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dkid15)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-cossey-videos/244514 "2009-06-02T06:56:01Z")

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I saw this video a long time ago and i just saw the posters name. I then went to watch the other videos and i saw a video of austins integra vs a 99 cobra. LOL who is the one driving this car? http://www.youtube.com/wat…

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## [I went to the WORST dealership in history...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-went-to-the-worst-dealership-in-history/244501)

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**Author:** [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-went-to-the-worst-dealership-in-history/244501 "2009-06-02T06:37:52Z")

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This story might be a little lengthy but worth the read. As many of you know I am looking to get into another vehicle. I’ve been looking for something that is AWD with low to med. miles but still fun. So, since I previo…

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## [Can you spot the EPIC FAIL?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-spot-the-epic-fail/244432)

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**Author:** [@cazwrx187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cazwrx187)\
**Replies:** 84\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-spot-the-epic-fail/244432 "2009-06-01T21:34:33Z")

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\[http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii384/shadybx7/DSCF4842.jpg\] \[http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii384/shadybx7/DSCF4821.jpg\] :facepalm:facepalm:facepalm:facepalm:facepalm

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## [ssssmokinssss at it again....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssssmokinssss-at-it-again/244450)

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**Author:** [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\
**Replies:** 70\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssssmokinssss-at-it-again/244450 "2009-06-01T21:29:30Z")

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\[quote=“TurboTravis”"\] Why even worry about more power if you aren’t going to run the tire to hook it anyway? \[/quote\] thats like asking you why have twin turbos if your going to drive it like a girl??

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## [Need your thoughts/Prayers!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-your-thoughts-prayers/244380)

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**Author:** [@MikeyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeyB)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-your-thoughts-prayers/244380 "2009-06-01T20:40:33Z")

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Hey everyone,My wife whos is LIlLDEE on here.Her dad has been rushed to the er in albany.He has an anurism that runs from his main artury.This guy never goes to the hospital and this past weekend he asked to go,thought i…

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## [Another horribly failed attempt at being funny by a redneck with a pink camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-horribly-failed-attempt-at-being-funny-by-a-redneck-with-a-pink-camaro/244498)

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**Author:** [@Z28LT1Rocket](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28LT1Rocket)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/another-horribly-failed-attempt-at-being-funny-by-a-redneck-with-a-pink-camaro/244498 "2009-06-01T20:37:28Z")

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I should buy justin2386 geo metro and turb the 3 cylinder instead of my camaro \[http://www.carlustblog.com/images/2008/04/22/metro1.jpg\] DISCUSS…

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## [someone needs to explain this one to me](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/someone-needs-to-explain-this-one-to-me/244506)

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**Author:** [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/someone-needs-to-explain-this-one-to-me/244506 "2009-06-01T20:37:12Z")

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Here is the rear view of our cars. All of the Imprezas have rear-mounted radiators!

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