# Shift518 Automotive

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## [Dogs VS Cats](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dogs-vs-cats/236287)

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**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dogs-vs-cats/236287 "2008-04-07T05:42:07Z")

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This debate’s been around longer than the EVO VS STi debate. Are you a dog lover or a cat lover? If you like cats, post a “dumb dog” pic and if you like dogs, post a “dumb cat” pic. Write what you like more. I like cats…

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## [Rally New York April 4-5, 2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-new-york-april-4-5-2008/236200)

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**Author:** [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-new-york-april-4-5-2008/236200 "2008-04-07T05:41:53Z")

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I’ve been going to this event for years now. always a good time, and its good to support rallying this close to home. Rally HQ is in Ellenville, NY this year, the racing will happen in the surrounding counties. http://…

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## [The Biggest AD space in Russia.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-biggest-ad-space-in-russia/236322)

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**Author:** [@Niskyspy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Niskyspy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-biggest-ad-space-in-russia/236322 "2008-04-06T19:08:51Z")

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This one is pretty cool check it out. \[http://englishrussia.com/images/bmw\_ad/1.jpg\] \[http://englishrussia.com/images/bmw\_ad/2.jpg\] \[http://englishrussia.com/images/bmw\_ad/3.jpg\] \[http://englishrussia.com/images/bmw\_…

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## [The End Of An Era?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-end-of-an-era/236304)

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**Author:** [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-end-of-an-era/236304 "2008-04-06T18:28:24Z")

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Car goes to my buddies shop in the Bronx to part out a few mods including Methanol Kit and Valentine Radar Detector I’ll miss you. :worship

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## [If you own(ed) a NISSAN](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-own-ed-a-nissan/235976)

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**Author:** [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-you-own-ed-a-nissan/235976 "2008-04-06T17:20:18Z")

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'93 240sx SE Hatch - Sold '92 240sx SE Hatch '91 240sx Coupe - Parting out '89 240sx SE Hatch - Sold 94 Sentra XE - Sold to a pakistan guy for 300 bux ;D and pretty soon im buying another 240sx shell for the LS1 pro…

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## [New to Shift 518](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-shift-518/236314)

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**Author:** [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-to-shift-518/236314 "2008-04-06T16:21:01Z")

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A few of you guys in here may know me, heard about the site through a couple of friends. Names Mackenzie, I’m 18 lived in the 518 my whole life If you havent seen me you may probably seen my cars -95 Infiniti G20t, bl…

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## [Vot and DSM's go together like oil and water.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vot-and-dsms-go-together-like-oil-and-water/236308)

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**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vot-and-dsms-go-together-like-oil-and-water/236308 "2008-04-06T15:09:24Z")

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welcome to the site, man. our posts take a left turn, hit curbs, hit walls, light poles, fall off bridges and all that 6 times a page. thats normal. you’ll see, but its all in good fun. i used to drive a red 98 eclipse (…

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## [Goodbye Kinesis Wheels \*A TRIBUTE THREAD\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/goodbye-kinesis-wheels-a-tribute-thread/236303)

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**Author:** [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/goodbye-kinesis-wheels-a-tribute-thread/236303 "2008-04-06T14:28:01Z")

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Quoted from bimmerforums, this is a travesty! \[quote=“CaliAgents1688"”\] and they were most widely known for their use on P-cars, road and race: Even popular on Muscle as well: I’m definitely glad…

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## [New Member to Shift 518](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-member-to-shift-518/236293)

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**Author:** [@cdub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cdub)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-member-to-shift-518/236293 "2008-04-06T12:57:32Z")

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Just wanted to introduce myself. I just joined the site. My names Collie and I’m looking forward to meeting some of you this weekend. I’ve live in Albany for almost 3 years and have loved cars my whole life. I drive an …

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## [Civic Got Smashed...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-got-smashed/236276)

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**Author:** [@thornton35](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/thornton35)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/civic-got-smashed/236276 "2008-04-06T10:31:49Z")

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So driving up Rt 7 in Brunswick… stopped at a light. Dontcha know some asshole in an SuV takes me out. Rear ends me so hard he pushes me into the vehicle in front of me. Now my neck hurts i dont get out of the car cause …

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## [You're doing it wrong! Car edition.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/youre-doing-it-wrong-car-edition/235220)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/youre-doing-it-wrong-car-edition/235220 "2008-04-06T10:22:47Z")

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For those of you who are not familiar with the concept. Post any picture where in your mind you’re thinking… “He’s doing it wrong” or “That’s not right” in this case, auto related. Anything goes… stupid drivers, stupid…

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## [3S went 8s](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3s-went-8s/236310)

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**Author:** [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/3s-went-8s/236310 "2008-04-05T18:45:03Z")

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My boy Monet went 8.8 @ 166. Congrats. Finally a turn around for this platform in drag racing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqRpJeMvM08

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## [Happy Bday Dc2Nick!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-bday-dc2nick/236300)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/happy-bday-dc2nick/236300 "2008-04-05T14:40:33Z")

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Happy 21’st. :banana Good luck remembering it tommorow. :lol

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## [2008 show season](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-show-season/236296)

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**Author:** [@04goat350](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04goat350)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2008-show-season/236296 "2008-04-05T14:32:28Z")

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does anyone have a show list for this year? local and with in reasonable driving distance?

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## [Pizza, the discussion](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pizza-the-discussion/236258)

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**Author:** [@timmay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/timmay)\
**Replies:** 113\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pizza-the-discussion/236258 "2008-04-05T13:04:06Z")

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It’s said the pizza is like sex, even when it’s bad, it’s not that bad and I would tend to agree. What type of pizza do you like and where do you like it from in this area? I personally like white pizza with broccoli an…

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## [Big Crash today](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-crash-today/236305)

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**Author:** [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-crash-today/236305 "2008-04-05T11:12:30Z")

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Today in Nascar Sprint cup. At Texas. Nascar has ruled this the 3rd worst crash in nascar history. \[youtube=425,350\]\<object width=“425” height=“355”\>\<param name=“movie” value=“http://www.youtube.com/v/rVgQjoW7iTo&rel=0&c…

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## [Nissan GT-R a full 5 Seconds faster than Z06, 911 Turbo at Buttonwillow](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-gt-r-a-full-5-seconds-faster-than-z06-911-turbo-at-buttonwillow/236302)

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**Author:** [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-gt-r-a-full-5-seconds-faster-than-z06-911-turbo-at-buttonwillow/236302 "2008-04-05T07:52:01Z")

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:wow Pig or not, teenage fanboy following or not, it cannot be denied. This car is FAST around a proper track. http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section\_id=31&article\_id=6594 Fanboys, start your boners. ;D

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## [I'm a Ferrari tech, trust me](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-a-ferrari-tech-trust-me/236283)

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**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/im-a-ferrari-tech-trust-me/236283 "2008-04-05T05:49:27Z")

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It’s a short read, check it out http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3737965&page=1 im crackin up :crackup :crackup \[http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s38/mrapffel/Picture0861.jpg\] aaaaaaaaaaahahahaha. its pure …

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## [Shocking and Appauling information inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shocking-and-appauling-information-inside/236131)

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**Author:** [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\
**Replies:** 129\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shocking-and-appauling-information-inside/236131 "2008-04-04T21:36:06Z")

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we really need to unite and do something about this… Male to Female Ratio on Shift: 25.3:1

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## [Honda Guys..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-guys/236265)

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**Author:** [@Criscone24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Criscone24)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-guys/236265 "2008-04-04T16:02:16Z")

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Girls car 98 civic coupe(DX, auto). Im looking to put power windows in the car, anybody sell a complete kit? Or am i going to have to source all the parts peice by peice? I found the regulators/motors as one for 75shippe…

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## [Just went for a ride in a SAAB...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-went-for-a-ride-in-a-saab/236289)

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**Author:** [@99FRC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99FRC)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-went-for-a-ride-in-a-saab/236289 "2008-04-04T12:29:26Z")

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It was a 9-3 4-door. It was very very quick. He was boosting 14.7 and I have never seen anything like his setup before. He vented the BOV, but thats normal. But to increase his boost, he cut the vac hose and inserted a …

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## [Can't Drive Stick?  No Problem Just Trade Up to a Turbo!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cant-drive-stick-no-problem-just-trade-up-to-a-turbo/236098)

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**Author:** [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cant-drive-stick-no-problem-just-trade-up-to-a-turbo/236098 "2008-04-04T07:12:39Z")

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Saw this B13 Sentra SE-R ad- hard to believe this guy is serious :haha Read about how the damage occurred http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/car/609773267.html

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## [Hilter Reborn??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hilter-reborn/236292)

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**Author:** [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hilter-reborn/236292 "2008-04-04T06:13:26Z")

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Whoever made this site obviously had alot of time on there hands Hitler Reborn…Or is he? dun dun dun… (lol) Click on Best Kitlers to the left :rofl

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## [Shift518 Pickup Locations](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518-pickup-locations/234808)

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**Author:** [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift518-pickup-locations/234808 "2008-04-04T05:49:51Z")

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Shift518 Is avaliable for pickup at these locations: Scooter Central 2194 Central Ave. Schenectady, New York, 12303 518-346-7423 Govel Welding, Inc. 1932 Central Ave. Albany, New York, 12205 518-456-1558 Precisi…

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## [lebanon valley](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lebanon-valley/236288)

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**Author:** [@plaf713](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/plaf713)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lebanon-valley/236288 "2008-04-04T00:37:09Z")

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anyone have a rough estimate on how long the run for on saturdays? I would like to make it up there on the 12th but i have a civil service exam at 9 am, there website doesnt say how long they run for.

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## [Post your speed tests(internet speed)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-speed-tests-internet-speed/236244)

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**Author:** [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/post-your-speed-tests-internet-speed/236244 "2008-04-03T22:30:08Z")

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Wherever youre at right now, home or work or whatever. Post your speeds. Use this test for consistancy. http://twcbusinessalbany.com/myspeed/ Download 10.2mbps Upload 12.3mbps, currently.

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## [Hoover dam bypass bridge](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hoover-dam-bypass-bridge/236085)

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**Author:** [@timmay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/timmay)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hoover-dam-bypass-bridge/236085 "2008-04-03T20:34:16Z")

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\[image\] \[http://www.hooverdambypass.org/images/CO%20River%20xing.jpg\] http://www.hooverdambypass.org

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## [Pics of the Deuce!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-of-the-deuce/235876)

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**Author:** [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\
**Replies:** 150\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pics-of-the-deuce/235876 "2008-04-03T19:10:25Z")

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so i just figured out how to post pics on here (comp noob)… so here we go!

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## [Do you always tip?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-always-tip/236264)

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**Author:** [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\
**Replies:** 107\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/do-you-always-tip/236264 "2008-04-03T15:08:59Z")

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It’s a double edge sword. Why should I pay for a person’s salary when I am buying the food? But, then again, I want to thank the person who serves me? For me, I WILL leave 0 tip if I feel it is necessary. I have 0 probl…

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## [Why would someone do this??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-would-someone-do-this/234950)

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**Author:** [@Vandal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vandal)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2008, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-would-someone-do-this/234950 "2008-04-03T14:58:59Z")

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I brought my talon in to a shop the other day to get a rear bearing replaced. Now I’ve only owned the car for about 5 months now. Figured it to be pretty routine shit, until the mechanic calls me back and tells me that t…

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