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370Z Nismo.... oo nice car. Let me know what you end up doing! and 1 car? Holy moly that wouldn't work with us lol. We have..... 7, for 5 people LOL
04 STi and 09 Vette are both summer toys, then they have DDs.
04 STi and 09 Vette are both summer toys, then they have DDs.
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From: Minnesota
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From: Minnesota
Ha! No weddings going on that I know of! I hope to get to this one for sure since I haven't met up with all the Minneapolis peeps before. Hopefully Nyle (06TL2NV) would be able to make it as well; if we have it on a Sunday he should be able to make it.
I'll have to bring the trophy and plaques! I took home Best in Show, Best Aesthetic Mod, and People's Choice!
Adam took home Runner-up for Best in Show.
I'll have to bring the trophy and plaques! I took home Best in Show, Best Aesthetic Mod, and People's Choice!
Adam took home Runner-up for Best in Show. Good representing us peeps from MN. Adam was hoping to do it again like last year.
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Finally got out there huh? It's a lot of fun, but yes, tires do take a beating. If you run summer tires only it's not as bad, but no-seasons will come apart in chunks.
I'm actually thinking of joining the family, I found this in Dallas and the wife loves the look: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/2449450755.html
I'm actually thinking of joining the family, I found this in Dallas and the wife loves the look: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/2449450755.html
Then I can compare 280ZX Turbo to 370Z.
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Na I take that back you could end up having a tribe of your own
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HA HA! No shit but then again who am I to talk since 07 I have had a 99 SHO, 05 TSX, 07 TL Type-S and now an M5. Then again I am not married and have no kids so that has helped.
Travis any luck finding an adaptor for the Idrive controller in my BMW so I can play the music on my iPad?
So even though I no longer own an Acura can I still go to the meet on the 10th?
Travis any luck finding an adaptor for the Idrive controller in my BMW so I can play the music on my iPad?
So even though I no longer own an Acura can I still go to the meet on the 10th?
we lost Josh can't afford to lose more peeps.
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This is a friend's company and my wife and I have really been attaching ourselves to this idea of living well within our means.
We look at purchases as "need or have" and then act accordingly. We also determine if it's a need, can we find a less expensive way to do it? Can we keep out of debt if we have to have it?
This is also why we have only had a single car for the last 4 years and will probably continue to until it becomes too painful not to. It's also why I will most likely end up with a 2003 350Z for $10K or a 2004 GTI for $6K instead of that Nismo.
We look at purchases as "need or have" and then act accordingly. We also determine if it's a need, can we find a less expensive way to do it? Can we keep out of debt if we have to have it?
This is also why we have only had a single car for the last 4 years and will probably continue to until it becomes too painful not to. It's also why I will most likely end up with a 2003 350Z for $10K or a 2004 GTI for $6K instead of that Nismo.
Just get it you have to HAVE it
because I NEED to drive it
Pineapple of DOOM!!!!
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Minnesota
Im strapped for money right now but im just holding on for the next 3 years... In 3 years both our cars will be paid off and child support goes away. I make pretty good money right now but when 1/4th of your pay check goes to a car and child support... then ontop of that you pay for everything else in your life... The cupboard gets a little bare...
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From: Austin, TX
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From: Minnesota
I finally got nabbed by the 5-O for not having a front license plate. So the policeman comes to chat with me, takes my license back to his car...half way to his car he turns around, hands me my license back, tells me "put it on asap", runs back to his car and takes off with the cherries on.
I guess I should put my license plate on...
I guess I should put my license plate on...
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Sounds like you lucked out, Johnny got a call.
And yes, Jorge, you are sure to get a test drive when F1 comes to town, or if you come for MotoGP. I'm more likely to spend my coin going to the MotoGP race than the F1 just because it's more interesting.
And yes, Jorge, you are sure to get a test drive when F1 comes to town, or if you come for MotoGP. I'm more likely to spend my coin going to the MotoGP race than the F1 just because it's more interesting.
In for the off topic again-
Selling brand new in box Tein Basics for 04-08 TSX with brand new tophats, just bought them from Marcus at Heeltoe. $750 locally- $115 off what I paid for them 3 weeks ago. Going for something different.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/bnib-tein-basic-coilovers-823637/
Once I get my coils and wheels straightened out I will be ready to rock this thing.
Selling brand new in box Tein Basics for 04-08 TSX with brand new tophats, just bought them from Marcus at Heeltoe. $750 locally- $115 off what I paid for them 3 weeks ago. Going for something different.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/bnib-tein-basic-coilovers-823637/
Once I get my coils and wheels straightened out I will be ready to rock this thing.
Sucks that the RPF1s are custom orders and won't be in until September. Got the comptech icebox in the closet with some Mugen vents and waiting for GB on a new rear shade to be put out, which won't be ready until August.
I'll be ready for summer just in time for winter.
I'll be ready for summer just in time for winter.
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Sucks that the RPF1s are custom orders and won't be in until September. Got the comptech icebox in the closet with some Mugen vents and waiting for GB on a new rear shade to be put out, which won't be ready until August.
I'll be ready for summer just in time for winter.
I'll be ready for summer just in time for winter.
When are you planning to get it done? Are you diong it yourself?
MN Sport Compacts 2011 Club Opener
When: July 10th, 2011 12pm-4pm.
Where:Normandale park Bloomington, MN.
I'll be there along with my brother. He's got car of the month for MNSC. Hope to see some of you guys there.
Where:Normandale park Bloomington, MN.
I'll be there along with my brother. He's got car of the month for MNSC
. Hope to see some of you guys there.
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I think that's a good idea but we have to look at what everyone else thinks. There will be lots of cars which is always good. Some eye candy I am sure. That's it I'm in.
but we have to look at what everyone else thinks. There will be lots of cars which is always good. Some eye candy I am sure. That's it I'm in.
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Pineapple of DOOM!!!!
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EYE CANDY!!!! FUCK what everybody else thinks... you fools aren't good looking enough to stare at for hours... Except for maybe Nate, but thats cause he looks like Taylor Lautner and im a sucker for Indians who turn into werewolves...but THATS IT!!!! :theghey:
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Cruisin'
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From: minnesota
Damm...I'm so piss of... Any of you guys ever had any tranny problems in your 04+ TL? Two days ago I notices my TL started shifting sloppy. So I checked my tranny fluid and there was no fluid on the dip stick. I took it to Acura yesterday and was told there was no fluid in the tranny and it' fuck up. They said I might have a leak some where but there's no drip on my drive way where I park my car. Acura is going to pull it apart; lucky my car is still under warranty so I won't lose a arm and leg for it! My car just turned 50k miles too.
Have you looked into switching out the 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches on your tanny? I believe that's what they're called. Seems to fix a lot of peoples sloppy shifting problems.
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Damm...I'm so piss of... Any of you guys ever had any tranny problems in your 04+ TL? Two days ago I notices my TL started shifting sloppy. So I checked my tranny fluid and there was no fluid on the dip stick. I took it to Acura yesterday and was told there was no fluid in the tranny and it' fuck up. They said I might have a leak some where but there's no drip on my drive way where I park my car. Acura is going to pull it apart; lucky my car is still under warranty so I won't lose a arm and leg for it! My car just turned 50k miles too.
to work on it. He is one of us.
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Damm...I'm so piss of... Any of you guys ever had any tranny problems in your 04+ TL? Two days ago I notices my TL started shifting sloppy. So I checked my tranny fluid and there was no fluid on the dip stick. I took it to Acura yesterday and was told there was no fluid in the tranny and it' fuck up. They said I might have a leak some where but there's no drip on my drive way where I park my car. Acura is going to pull it apart; lucky my car is still under warranty so I won't lose a arm and leg for it! My car just turned 50k miles too.
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From: minnesota
Yeah I took it to WBA. I didn't know that a acurazine member works there or I would of asked for him. They told me it might be done today; hopefully, so cause I hate driving my 500hp civic around the E-85 is giving me a headache + the fact that my dd is down. Lol