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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Sooooooo nice.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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yeah pretty crazy. I'm so humbled by hearing what people like him have to say.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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check this out, this is kind of motivating me to start drawing again - I used to draw and design cars when I was a kid straight through high school. And when I started college I actually was interested in going that direction, but that kinda fizzled somewhere along the (early) line . I didn't know they still start from pencil and paper - I mean that's how I was doing it - and since I don't know how to do it on a computer, I figured I was a dinosaur at this point. But seeing this guy starting from paper, is motivating.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...me-lapse-video

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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I was the same way. I used to draw all the time. Up until 10th grade when for some reason I just sort of lost interest.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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friend's video..

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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I want an R8 soooooooo badly.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Who knew the R8 was a chick car?
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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^^^Okay, is it REALLY her car or is it her son's and she's getting drive it for the pics and vid? The answer to this question will determine whether I go fling myself off the closest tall building for if it REALLY is her car, then the car-gods HATE ME.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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oh no, it's my friend's car. thought that would be obvious heh
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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oh no, it's my friend's car. thought that would be obvious heh
Granny knows how to drive stick though ... So to her.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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btw he also has this, which is for sale now: '93 968 with 19k miles











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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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too bad its an auto... .

he had bought it for his fiancee
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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oh no, it's my friend's car. thought that would be obvious heh
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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too bad its an auto... .

he had bought it for his fiancee
Looks like it's in outstanding shape though.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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That granny in the R8 is badass.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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^ Would you hit her?

Sorry JK.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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this thread should be nominated for something... might not compare to ramblings, but in car talk its a different story over here...
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
too bad its an auto... .

he had bought it for his fiancee
19K & only $15,100 on the current bid?! Either 968's are really, really affordable, or he's just looking to move the car. I figure a 968 in such mint condition with only 1,000 miles/year would fetch $20K easily.

Shame he's in Chicago & I can't afford Porsche maintenance fees; I would love to own that car.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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^ Would you hit her?

Sorry JK.
I don't think I have a chance....I don't have a red Corvette Convertible...
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
19K & only $15,100 on the current bid?! Either 968's are really, really affordable, or he's just looking to move the car. I figure a 968 in such mint condition with only 1,000 miles/year would fetch $20K easily.

Shame he's in Chicago & I can't afford Porsche maintenance fees; I would love to own that car.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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I don't think I have a chance....I don't have a red Corvette Convertible...
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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I don't think I have a chance....I don't have a red Corvette Convertible...
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Ray's gotta pay for that giant rock!
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Such a gorgeous car
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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oops wrong thread

Last edited by achenator; Dec 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM. Reason: wrong thread
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Usually not a fan of big bodykits, but this one looks like it was done fantastically.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Went to vegas this weekend in my friends 1st gen xb. I hated how there was no arm rest between the seats. Dont think I could buy a car that was missing one.

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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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That was a huge reason I went with my hatch instead of a crx. No arm rest was a deal breaker
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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That was a huge reason I went with my hatch instead of a crx. No arm rest was a deal breaker
EG armrest retrofit into the 'rex FTW.

http://crxcommunity.com/viewtopic.php?t=38768
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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first used LFA for sale

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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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And about 10 minutes from where I grew up too.
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I wouldn't buy it because of those chrome wheels.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Went to vegas this weekend in my friends 1st gen xb. I hated how there was no arm rest between the seats. Dont think I could buy a car that was missing one.

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I can't do cars without an armrest. The RSX got me with this. I got into one and I naturally put my elbow down as I was getting in, but there was nothing there...damn near fell into the passenger seat . Surprisingly, when I get into the passenger side or even the driver's side in the rear, I don't put my elbow down. Besides, 90% of the time I'm driving, my arm is on the armrest.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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I can't do cars without an armrest. The RSX got me with this. I got into one and I naturally put my elbow down as I was getting in, but there was nothing there...damn near fell into the passenger seat . Surprisingly, when I get into the passenger side or even the driver's side in the rear, I don't put my elbow down. Besides, 90% of the time I'm driving, my arm is on the armrest.
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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who the hell buys a half a million dollar car and only drives 385 miles on it
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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who the hell buys a half a million dollar car and only drives 385 miles on it
an investor - they have the potential to make money off it
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uu

look what car has no center armrest
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Its actually listed on eBay as new, its never been registered. So Im thinking it was a demo car.
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