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Old 05-13-06, 08:45 PM
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I stopped over to post up updates on my SC since it is finally done and ready to come home and thought I would throw up pics of my new daily I picked up this week...











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Old 05-13-06, 09:11 PM
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Cool! I saw one of those in person at the gas station a few weeks ago - I didn't realize how big they were! Also saw one today and pointed it out to the wife and she said "that's new??" It's probably the best retro vehicle out there I think...
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Old 05-13-06, 09:16 PM
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What happened to the metro?

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Old 05-13-06, 09:21 PM
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What happened to the metro?

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I was just going to post a question mark but it said it was too short so I typed this sentence. Here is what I was going to post:

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Old 05-13-06, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks
I was just going to post a question mark but it said it was too short so I typed this sentence. Here is what I was going to post:

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Didn't you own that Geo Metro with a V8?

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Old 05-13-06, 09:36 PM
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I think you meant the festiva with the nitrous.

I'd like to know what happened to that festiva and also the LS1 FC?
You sure go through alot of fun cars quick
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That shifter is...interesting!

Another great car from TMC though!
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Old 05-13-06, 09:40 PM
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I think you meant the festiva with the nitrous.

I'd like to know what happened to that festiva and also the LS1 FC?
You sure go through alot of fun cars quick
The Festiva I sold back the original owner a while back. Last I heard he was doing stand alone EMS of some sort and a turbo upgrade. It went 12.77@113 with the setup it had when I sold it back to him

The LS1 FD I sold to a supra guy out in AZ as I wasn't a fan of the jimlab bushings and wasn't motivated enough to dump $2000+ into swapping them out for stockers. They were so stiff (and relatively high maitenance for someone with limited garage space like myself) that it took some of the enjoyment out of the vehicle for me.

I bought a V8 Touareg last fall to daily, but it was honestly so nice I felt horrible throwing all our wet ski equipment and sitting in it after being covered in snow after a day of skiing. This is exactly why I bought this. I can throw our gear in, I can throw my dogs in it, I can take it Colorado, etc. and not really worry about it.

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Originally Posted by Ebanks
The Festiva I sold back the original owner a while back. Last I heard he was doing stand alone EMS of some sort and a turbo upgrade. It went 12.77@113 with the setup it had when I sold it back to him

The LS1 FD I sold to a supra guy out in AZ as I wasn't a fan of the jimlab bushings and wasn't motivated enough to dump $2000+ into swapping them out for stockers. They were so stiff (and relatively high maitenance for someone with limited garage space like myself) that it took some of the enjoyment out of the vehicle for me.

I bought a V8 Touareg last fall to daily, but it was honestly so nice I felt horrible throwing all our wet ski equipment and sitting in it after being covered in snow after a day of skiing. This is exactly why I bought this. I can throw our gear in, I can throw my dogs in it, I can take it Colorado, etc. and not really worry about it.

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Don't throw the dogs!
The FJ is definetly an awesome car in person. I've seen it in a maroon and silver. Both very hot!
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good choice. I love those FJs
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sweet! the only thing i dont like is the white top, but that truck looks like it's ready to tear up some dirt!
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Wow looks cool.
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Old 05-15-06, 03:54 AM
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Great daily driver. I have been thinking about one of these as well. I really like the look
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Old 05-15-06, 05:46 AM
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Nice choice I like it a lot!
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