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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Sucks that you are having to sell the TL, but I think you are going to have a hard time at that price. Right now you can get a really damn good deal on a new car, in addition to that price being about $2k over book.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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I was just gonna say the same thing 2k over book. I definitley wouldn't be offering 20k
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Six months ago used cars were going for $2k back of book, and that was before the Carpocalypse! Put it out there for $16 and you'll probably get some people interested.

(I also understand about loans and what-not, and that sometimes you have to get x for a car to move on)
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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That thing would be gone in a minute for anything under $17k lol
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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well if anyone is interested let me know. nothing is set in stone, when the time comes its going to have to go for a very good deal, you know how car buying is. BlackuraTL, vehicle is in Blaine, if you interested in taking a peek at it.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SixSpeedLuxury
well if anyone is interested let me know. nothing is set in stone, when the time comes its going to have to go for a very good deal, you know how car buying is. BlackuraTL, vehicle is in Blaine, if you interested in taking a peek at it.
Really? Where in Blaine do you live?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Used to see this guy everyday on the way to school when I was in high school. He looked like Jorge's younger brother if he had one.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1083184147.html
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Really? Where in Blaine do you live?
off of 113, whenever its driven the girl drives it not me. I'm sure you've seen it around.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Question for you guys.....

I got a quote to install my eibach springs from a shop and they said $90 an hour and I think it's about a 3-5 hour install time depending on the guy. Anyone know of something cheaper or should I just go with it?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Get Razzi on the spring compressors, one or two other guys on each corner, and you'll only be out the cost of beer and steaks.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
Get Razzi on the spring compressors, one or two other guys on each corner, and you'll only be out the cost of beer and steaks.
Are you the one with the red subaru? If so, I think you've met a few of my friends from mnsubaru. You know a guy with a newly acquired forester?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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I met a bunch of guys and girls associated with MN Subaru at the Hopkins Chipotle a couple of times, I think one of them has a new Forester, but we are always inside and not looking at the cars. Maybe once it gets warm?

I'll be at MAP for the F&F4 screening though.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Well now that my paychecks are going to be $13 bigger - I'll have those Hiros in no time flat.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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I find out next week if I get anything at all. With all of the layoffs that have been going around, I will be happy if I get a free soda.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I'll be at the F&F4 showing with them too! Maybe sporting new tires and installed springs..... I think we're planning at meeting at BW3 before hand for a couple beers. Interested?

Right there with you guys on the layoff thing.....has me a little worried, but for some reason not enough to slow down on the spending....hmmmm.....could be a problem I suppose, but gotta have fun!
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SixSpeedLuxury
off of 113, whenever its driven the girl drives it not me. I'm sure you've seen it around.
Figured you lived in the golf course area or club west. I'm sure I've seen you before. I'm at school right now but I'm going home to get my car for the weekend so I'll let you know
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Question for you guys.....

I got a quote to install my eibach springs from a shop and they said $90 an hour and I think it's about a 3-5 hour install time depending on the guy. Anyone know of something cheaper or should I just go with it?
Word, buy us some burgers and we'll be happy to install them for you
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Word, buy us some burgers and we'll be happy to install them for you
Wow....not even beer.....just burgers and you're good, huh? I'm gonna get a total estimate tonight at the shop and I'll let you know. All I know right now is that I'm getting impatient just looking at them sitting on the floor of my garage..........
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SixSpeedLuxury
off of 113, whenever its driven the girl drives it not me. I'm sure you've seen it around.
My dad just got my mom a new camry either a year or two ago so I'm not sure when the lease is up. But I know i've talked him into liking TL's and he wanted to just buy a kind of old but still new TL for my mom when the lease was up on the camry instead of leasing another car. He's out of town right now but he'll be back home tonight so I'll ask him about it.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Wow....not even beer.....just burgers and you're good, huh? I'm gonna get a total estimate tonight at the shop and I'll let you know. All I know right now is that I'm getting impatient just looking at them sitting on the floor of my garage..........
lol well I was gonna say beer but I thought I'd get to much hassle from Josh so I just left that out but yes we would all love beer
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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lol well I was gonna say beer but I thought I'd get to much hassle from Josh so I just left that out but yes we would all love beer
Hey man, I said beer and steaks, you just undersold us!

But the key is Razzi on the spring compressors.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Wow....not even beer.....just burgers and you're good, huh? I'm gonna get a total estimate tonight at the shop and I'll let you know. All I know right now is that I'm getting impatient just looking at them sitting on the floor of my garage..........
hahah man, i should we should get to know each other hahahaha, i got my test pipe and exhaust like 3 days ago, and im going to instyall them tmr...Seriously, the time is going by soooooooooooo slow when ur waiting for sth.....
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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ha, well ken, since your so good on the spring compressor, you should come help me install mine on saturday!
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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I think we need to do Jorge's springs first this spring and then we can get to work on everyone else's stuff. His should only take a few hours since we would be swapping out shocks and springs together.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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me and my moms boyfriend are gunna try to tackle them this weekend, hopefully we can get it done!
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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I see you guys are setting up some sort of meet soon. Can anyone point me to some details on when, where, time?

SixSpeedLuxury: Sorry to see your selling your car. If you were selling a few months ago I would have bought yours. I was looking for a 6mt. Anyways, goodluck with that.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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we are meeting at jorges, takata 18, on april 11th for a meet and greet, install some parts, and maybe a drive.. oh, and deff. food..
the time isn't known for sure yet i don't think, jorge hasn't told us when is good, but i would assume its around noon
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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around noonish and will as long as we like lol. one time we got together and ended up driving around rural wisconsin at 80+ for 3 hours haha

current forecast for the 11th is 49 for a high with 0% chance of precip.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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around noonish and will as long as we like lol. one time we got together and ended up driving around rural wisconsin at 80+ for 3 hours haha

current forecast for the 11th is 49 for a high with 0% chance of precip.
So much for that snowy day today lol
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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hey razzi you should deff. let me use your p90x thing, if you don't anymore.. was it you that bought it to get ripped?
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Question for you guys.....

I got a quote to install my eibach springs from a shop and they said $90 an hour and I think it's about a 3-5 hour install time depending on the guy. Anyone know of something cheaper or should I just go with it?
Just an FYI, but Elite Autosport, in Blaine, quoted me about $350 to install springs on my Accord.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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FYI - Fast and Furious was tight as hell!!! Can't wait for the next installment of the franchise!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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FYI - Fast and Furious was tight as hell!!! Can't wait for the next installment of the franchise!!!
Yeah dude that movie was soo raw!! Josh if you saw it, I know you liked that Subi son!
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Razzi
current forecast for the 11th is 49 for a high with 0% chance of precip.
so, that means time to WOT the car
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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so does anyone know if jorge is cool with this???? He hasn't posted anything yet if it was ok....j/w
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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so does anyone know if jorge is cool with this???? He hasn't posted anything yet if it was ok....j/w
Funny, cause I was thinking the same thing......I'm sure he wouldn't mind a whole bunch of Acura's showing up to his place though. I've hung out with him a couple times and he was all about Acura man!
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Hey man, I said beer and steaks, you just undersold us!

But the key is Razzi on the spring compressors.
hahaha.....do have any other low bidders?? I'd be willing to give someone a candy bar to do it. LOL
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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I'd say just plan it up. If Takata has something else going on, there's always my place as a backup. I've got a cul-de-sac so we can kind of spread out if needed. I've also got a couple jacks and some basic tools so we might be about to knock out more than 1 car at a time.

But I'd rather it be a Jorge's if that's what the plan was.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackuraTL
Word, buy us some steaks and Brian can have all my beer. Then we'll be happy to install them for you

Fixed
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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IM IN!


1. Slepybear- Matt
2. Smokincivic
3. Glowrdr - Brian
4. Razzi - Ken
5. BlackuraTL - Kyle
6. Chokin - Kin (wishing for a cruise)
7. 05TLRIDER - Kevin
8. AsuJosh - Josh
9. phitech - sumo, david
10. Spiritman
11. WannabeG
12. Phantom_of_the_Acura - Max
13. VTEChump,
14. formula1
15. MyPearl02 ~ Tyler

MIAs

1. TheWeez,
2. TL-ed,
3. gunner252,

5. bgsm1th,
6. HPP,

8. Gambits06TL,
9. SixSpeedLuxury,
10. TrojanKing,
11. stealthgator,
12. madpoz,
13. RTLNOOBIE,
14. gen2_TLS,
15. Cuteguy1414,
16. ts_vaj,
17. ZEUS'O3TL,
18. lusid,
19. Stan0050,
20. ABCTypeS
21. definitive

if this keeps up we might need to move to a bigger location
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