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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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I hate the look of the 4 door Maserati.

But the 2 door MEKERS took a video of...
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^^^ THIS !!!

I hate the quattraporte with a passion !!! Love the Granturismo's
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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That's right-Matt and I would have guilted you into staying in KC. Now you've got this beautiful house-so you're staying now-it's settled!

And, by the way, what's this "I hate the Quattro" stuff......

Who hates on a beautiful Italian piece of art like a Maserati?
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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We do

Haha, the Granturismo is so much better looking.
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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^^^ Yes, granted-but don't go hatin' on the Quattro!
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Quattro doesnt qualify as an Italian beaut !!! Maserati should have disowned that ugly offspring
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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^^^ LOL....well, they had to have a 2 door and a 4 door....


It's just that the Quattro is an ugly sister to the GT.
Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Anil, you will be the first person to see QP if I buy one one day

Stop comparing a 2dr with 4dr
When it comes to 2dr, ok GT is awesome but I would rather buy a R8
BECAUSE of the MT

My comments always have truth or a reason in it, not just throwing out there hahaha
I am serious, I will not pay that much money to a 2dr with an auto tranny. Impossible in my world, impossible.

Why R8? MT and you know I love Audi



When it comes to 4dr... I would want QP when I am around 40+ yrs old
Wouldn't want S-Classe or 7 or Jag or Aston (which is impossible)
I want QP

Sport and looks different + many many stuff

Why I like Maserati is because makes me remember Alfa
Round edges on front end..just like dads 156 + Maserati, Alfa, Ferrari.. same DNA

You know I am Alfa fan too

You see my point now? I am not a person that says I like Bugatti because everyone likes is and it's the fastest car
I hate Bugatti anyway but you got the point.

I always have reasons. I don't throw out stuff

Which force could make my buy an GT now

Originally Posted by swoosh
But as you grow and get married and plan on having kids, I feel Kansas is one of the best places....has a decent night life, one of the best schools, crime rate is pretty low, very laid back, has great colleges....and the biggeset plus is NO FAWKING TRAFFIC !!!


Meko come down to KS....will show you around (and fall is the best time...since people (mainly girls) know summer is about to end, they party even harder )
Like that idea

and never thought as in family. Now whole point turns around and yeah with a family you are right. Nice place to live in

It all depends on which line you stay on at that moment. As you get aged, everything will change eventually

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^^^

So you love Maserati's and Ferrari's and Audi's and Alfa's and Fiat

But yeah I get your point....I hate the bugati's as well....I like the new SS but thats about it....if I had the monies, I would never buy a Bugati, I would rather go with a 458 or F12 or even an Aventador....and ship them off to get a Twin Turbo

I hated the Maserati's and loved the Aston's....but I was walking around downtown KC with the wifey and loved the exhaust rumble of that car....I was instantly in love....I do remember the wifey telling me "thought you didnt like Maserati's" and my response was "yeah that was before I heard this one" LOL.....

about family...well as a husband or a father, you want to make sure you give the best to your wife/kids....and best in terms of everything....KS is reasonably cheap....a dollar goes a long way....crime is low so when the kids grow up you dont have to worry about them as much.... (i believe in fate but i like to do everything in my powers to swing it in my favor)...so it all makes sense....I have lived and enjoyed the life of a fast city (the wifey has too with Chicago and Washington DC) and if the kids want to enjoy the fast life, I certainly do not mind sending them off to a big city to get college education....after all we all live only once
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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I was born and raised in Kansas City. We do have a very family oriented style of living here.

One tribute to the city is that when many of the pro athletes that play here retire, they stay and live in Kansas City.....it's pretty cool.


I've always thought that Maserati's are SO sexy. Last summer, a few of the guys (not Swoosh though) went to a Ferrari Club of KC breakfast. There were a few Lamborghini's there too! But the last Ferrari that drove in was a 458 Italia. His wife drove in behind him in a Maserati Gran Turismo. Her car sounded better than his 458......honest!
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Well, Alfa as in DD, Audi as in Coupe, Maserati as in Old Man, Ferrari as in..yeah right my ass

Yeah bish I luve Fiat how did you know that I was saying to a friend couple days ago, only car I would drive in city is Fiat

but my first stick shift experience was with a Fiat dude
I was like 10-11 years old as I remember.
Before that I did drive Auto Renault Clio but, stick was with Fiat

I had to use my both hands to open the door with that car hahaha
It was wagonnnnn Where wagon love comes from..got it :P haha

Fiat Kartal


This was the newer interior version, better stearing, mine was old


ahaa
this is how mine was
plastic is so soft, that's why no airbag


Well, only car I would compare Bugatti is... oh man have to go ASAP i'll continue when I get home
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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Our smart profesor leaned on the emergency door and opended it..which made the alarm go off
Awesome friday class haha

back to post;
Mclaren F1 bro, only car I would want if I hat that much money
Exhaust plays a big big role when it comes to Maserati. Can't beat that dude Second you just give-up

Even thinking about family makes me worried
I got long way togo man

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Ohhh didn't know that Steven. A true Kansas City gentlemen..
Amazing how a pro athelete doesn't move to CA, FL or to NY after retirement. Respect..

There we go again... exhaust of Maserati
Just can't beat that thing

I also noticed that they sound soooo sexy and loud during LOW RPMs.
Which makes it too good for DD....which isss what most of the people hear and that's why they get in love with it.

That's what I think and noticed. It's not that loud during high RPMs, you hear the engine sound more, which is a nice thing. May be they do that on purpose

because Alfa 8C has the same thing, that thing sounds like a beast at low RPMs.
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Home Depot has it
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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swoosh,

What is front damper for?
I want to remove it too
Is taking off just the bumper ok?

Old Mar 23, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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swoosh is shoveling snow right now. We are getting another 6-10 inches of the white stuff here in KC.........
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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Really hahaha
Just checked... tonight, Sunday, Monday full snow
Take nice pics Steven

Make swoosh shovel your driveway..
wait let me text him
Old Mar 23, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Go ahead!

Our last foot of snow, I went over to help him shovel his driveway. We broke one of my shovels-he got me a new one. We haven't had a chance to get together yet to pick it up from him.
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Last time I saw 6 to eight inches of white stuff...


Awww...nevermind.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Last time I saw 6 to eight inches of white stuff...


Awww...nevermind.
Clearly it couldn't have been Austin...
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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We got about 8 inches of snow last night, from 5pm Saturday until now.

That makes about 3 FEET in the last month or so.

Someone said it is Springtime....I'm not sure what that is anymore....
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Originally Posted by MEKO
swoosh,

What is front damper for?
I want to remove it too
Is taking off just the bumper ok?

Take that shitttt off

well thats the bumper support....you wont miss it


and you coming or what ?
Old Mar 24, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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It looks like you got to the snow before the city's blade truck came along and blocked your driveway again!
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Granted the Granturismo is perfection...but you guys really think this is ugly??!

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Still sounds sexy-even with 4 doors.
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i've always appreciated the quattroporte...I can understand how people can think its ugly but I find the design quite appealing, and very unique.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Last time I saw 6 to eight inches of white stuff...


Awww...nevermind.
Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Clearly it couldn't have been Austin...


Originally Posted by Steven Bell
We got about 8 inches of snow last night, from 5pm Saturday until now.

That makes about 3 FEET in the last month or so.

Someone said it is Springtime....I'm not sure what that is anymore....
Haha, remember Steven, you were telling me that you are not ready for my snow pictures
but you guys got the snow very lateeee

Originally Posted by swoosh
Take that shitttt off

well thats the bumper support....you wont miss it


and you coming or what ?
Yeah I guess I won't miss it haha
I couldn't dude, got stuck on the road because of snow

Why you break Steven's shovel huh
The picture you posted, that's not much of snowww, we no shovel that man, waste of time

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
It looks like you got to the snow before the city's blade truck came along and blocked your driveway again!
Haha, hate that

Originally Posted by JoeyDiamonds
Granted the Granturismo is perfection...but you guys really think this is ugly??!
They no see the point. So can't blame them. They will understand and see the true way one day









and god!!! thanks for that video
Body could even take big ass 22", doesn't look awkward.

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Still sounds sexy-even with 4 doors.
"Even with 4 doors" hahhahahaha that comment love you Steven hahaha

Originally Posted by Redsand353
i've always appreciated the quattroporte...I can understand how people can think its ugly but I find the design quite appealing, and very unique.
Exactly my friend. Unique...the word I was looking for
People would turn around and look at QP way more that GT
swoosh agrees.....and the world ends


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I had some stuff to do over the weekend, because of that no HW, no TL nothing

only this...

looks good by the way



anyways..here we go


















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Good job on the paint!
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I want outcome pics! WTF!!!!?+
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damn that orange looks SICK Meko !!!

and I didnt break his shovel....Steven broke it while he was helping me last time around....since it broke on my property, it was my responsibility to get him a new one which i did....dont try to mess Steve's and my relationship....we are tight like that

about snow....we got snow with the stupid wind....so right at the foot of my garage door I had 14"inches on snow...couple places I had an 1-2" and other places I had around 6-8" of snow....
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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^^^^ How about that guy!


MEKO-love the gold covers.
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Pics of covers installed!!
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What a fcking tease.
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this whole thread has been a giant tease lately. Should be re-titled " Pics of streets and exotic cars that MEKO has taken, with as little TL updates as possible"
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Good job on the paint!


Originally Posted by swoosh
damn that orange looks SICK Meko !!!

and I didnt break his shovel....Steven broke it while he was helping me last time around....since it broke on my property, it was my responsibility to get him a new one which i did....dont try to mess Steve's and my relationship....we are tight like that

about snow....we got snow with the stupid wind....so right at the foot of my garage door I had 14"inches on snow...couple places I had an 1-2" and other places I had around 6-8" of snow....
Oh boy, I hate when that happens because of the wind

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
^^^^ How about that guy!


MEKO-love the gold covers.
Thanks Steven

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I want outcome pics! WTF!!!!?+
Originally Posted by Undying Dreams
Pics of covers installed!!
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
What a fcking tease.
Originally Posted by Redsand353
this whole thread has been a giant tease lately. Should be re-titled " Pics of streets and exotic cars that MEKO has taken, with as little TL updates as possible"
I hate you guys

People start modding when spring comes, I am trying to finish up before spring
You know how cold it is outside???
and snowed/rained yesterday

Waiting for spring to install the breakemotive brakes + caliper cover so I could clean the car well and take nice pictures

Might be this saturday
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Pics of streets and exotic cars that MEKO has taken, with as little TL updates as pos





Dat grille





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Thank you for contacting us and we truly apologize for the inconvenience you are having with the HID kit. We believe the HID bulb you receive are most likely color mismatched which result in the blue color, we have request a brand new pair of 5000K HID bulb to be ship out to you within the next 24 hour. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions or concern.

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Rims, Tires, Coils
$2000 with every detail... at most

Why don't I trade my car with this
Try to get 10K for my TL
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Reduce the Type-S to 16K

because they can't sell it, I follow
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needs TB service

http://www.primeacuranorth.com/used/...a0ba3c2966.htm
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Installed the fogs today
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=882899&page=2

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Removed the front damper, yes felt a little bit more vibration during idle

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5K bulbs came from HIDEXTRA for free

When I see J. post up some pictures or mod his car, I can't stop
I wasn't planning on installing the fogs today because even on Friday and Saturday I was at school until 10pm
Last weeks

But I woke up and saw the modding J. did........
Bring it on bish
Ran to the parens house and did the fogs



On the way to parents












So clean




Anil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not bad right?
I should get J-Pipe before coils


I just can't beat 5.9 - 6.0

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the fogs installed look good

@ the 120mph...I remember doing that all the time when I first got the car...now my car hasnt seen 120-125 mph in a while...slow down bro



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