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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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I was thinking about buying a car, what do you guys think?


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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Or you could just build one.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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How about growing one in your backyard?
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedracer33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking about buying a car, what do you guys think?


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I think j00 should learn how to drive 1st

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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You should check your rulebook to make sure cars are legal in your class.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedracer33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking about buying a car, what do you guys think?
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Another one is faster.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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^^^ You might fit in with the open-wheel crowd.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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I guess I shouldn't tell RJ that I'm in another show....
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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I will come cheer you on

you posted the pic....
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX Lee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Another one is faster.</TD></TR></TABLE>

A friend of mine said I could remove the tires and wheels to get it *really* low.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiLooksStock &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You should check your rulebook to make sure cars are legal in your class.</TD></TR></TABLE>

OMG! Now that's funny.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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is b00kler the short one?
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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You need to search... someone comes in here at least once a week asking about buying a car.

Your money would be better spent learning how to drive anyway... a car won't make you any faster if you can't drive it.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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cars suck. You should get a tractor instead. They have some really dope wheels - they're like 64s at least,. IMNSHO, they are the shiznit. fo shizzle yO!
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedracer33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking about buying a car, what do you guys think?

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John -- who knew those pictures RJ posted would eventually resurface. I should'a saved 'em.

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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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forget the car, get a kart.

but if you must compete in a car, you should rent. when you consider the costs of buying a trailer, truck, car, modifications, and spares, it's not worth it to ever actually own a race car. then tack on travel costs, hotel, food, consumables, and insurance, and you might as well buy a house.

-kindof kidding
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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.RJ must want us to have a little time with the kid- how nice----
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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We always have cars for rent and or for sale. I have 1 space left for the 12 hour at summit point. If anyone is interested drop me a line, everything needs to be in by the 15th of March.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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You could try digging a hole in the back yard and tossing the money there. It will save lots of time and make you just as broke. Plus when you look out the window, you'll see the hole and at least have some idea where the money went.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by speedracer33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking about buying a car, what do you guys think?


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I think you should buy my Accord for $36K.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tnord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
but if you must compete in a car, you should rent. when you consider the costs of buying a trailer, truck, car, modifications, and spares, it's not worth it to ever actually own a race car. then tack on travel costs, hotel, food, consumables, and insurance, and you might as well buy a house.

-kindof kidding</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is what I did.

Do you guys ever see that harley commercial on speed where the old man is talking to his grandkids? He says instead of buying a harley he bought aluminum siding. Or the one with the guy at the gas station who says he bought a dinet set instead of a harley... same kinda thing. I hate those commercials.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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I'm thinking about buying a car too after seeing that long Ford GT commercial recently....anybody got $150K in spare change? I can foot the rest...and maybe insurance...
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