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Originally Posted by stefanst (Post 1031023)

It can't be done. Ever. Impossible. Not for more than say 10 miles.

Now go ahead and prove me wrong like a real guy.

I've got a datalog of 3 full gear 23psi pulls on a bone stock motor before it came apart. Virtual dyno says that's 353hp/298tq. 10 miles? More like 15 seconds.

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack (Post 1031053)

I reference that movie all the time and I feel like no one I am talking with gets it. Randomly-awarded props to you.

I regularly reference that or Big Lebowski. Nobody ever follows... Obviously they're not golfers.

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Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1030989)

Since no body has come out and said it...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1373613425

tHats oNe diRty ass KeybOard!!!! WOOO!!! using ShifT KeyS iS moRe FunnEr tHan i eVer THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by elesjuan (Post 1031307)

Obviously they're not golfers.

Yeah? Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

Ill try and get some pictures for you guys. Im on mobile no, can I just copy the image url with

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Can anyone tell me if that shows up? Ill post more if they do

Yep, showed up fine.

BTW, you are REALLY going to like working on a Japanese car if you've grown accustomed to turning your own wrenches on Teutonic iron.

Not a huge Beetle fan, but I'm definitely digging the Citroën. What's the story on that one?

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Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1031418)

Not a huge Beetle fan, but I'm definitely digging the Citroën. What's the story on that one?

Its actually my dad's car. Its a 1960 Citroen 2cv. It was imported a long time ago and purchased from fantasy junction about 7 years ago. If you look on their website you'll see the kinds of cars they're selling.. the 2cv was the cheapest car they've ever sold.

Those wheels actually look pretty good plastie dipped black.

OP: That's a beautiful car.. Plastidip is actually pretty awesome. Just did my helmut and some random bike parts..

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Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 1031366)

Yeah? Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1373761709

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Originally Posted by elesjuan (Post 1031486)

OP: That's a beautiful car.. Plastidip is actually pretty awesome. Just did my helmut and some random bike parts..

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1373761709

Thanks a lot. Yes plasti dip is awesome, everything you see dipped in my car was done for under $15.

You really can't go wrong with this stuff!

Should have sanded the numbers away on the tail lights, other than that i love it.

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Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 1031492)

Should have sanded the numbers away on the tail lights, other than that i love it.

Didn't even think of that to be honest... next time I have to fix them up again ill do exactly that!

Very nice Porsche, awesome license plate, and kudos for the totally random 2CV.

It looks like you are off to a great start in life. Stay humble and don't be a stereotype. :)

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Jack (Post 1031646)

Very nice Porsche, awesome license plate, and kudos for the totally random 2CV.

It looks like you are off to a great start in life. Stay humble and don't be a stereotype. :)

Thanks a lot! And I absolutely try my best! Ill be the first to say I don't deserve the car I have. I just got lucky.