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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Well, since ive been sick ive been doing alot of thinkin and pondering about the direction of my car as for car shows and everything. Some say I should put it in the show, some say I have a long way to go (i agree), and some have sat down with me and told me its just not worth it. These are guys who have had their cars in shows, won the trophies. I wont mention names but one said that yeah my car is nice, i think so, you think so, alot of other guys think so, so why prove it to the world. to me that makes alot of sense. I mean DA** I kinda feel like i spent all that dough on car parts, tuning, interior for what, not just to please me, the wife hates the **** as well, so im thinkin, to car show or not to car show. Let me know if you guys have advice or suggestions or what u would do.



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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Do it. The experience will be interesting if anything. Let your car shine, man!
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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well, there are a lot of cars that enter their cars into shows, but is not even worthy enuff, not necessarily the subaru community. It's a good experience and I think if it pleases you, then do it. I am hearing that a lot of duff cars are entering this next august show
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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i'm going to strongly try push bruce to enter his car again, he's been long over due for A TROPHY, with that much hard work done to his car, its a shame he hasnt taken something home yet
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by STiNightFall
i'm going to strongly try push bruce to enter his car again, he's been long over due for A TROPHY, with that much hard work done to his car, its a shame he hasnt taken something home yet

last time i talked with bruce i asked if he was gonna do it again, id love to see his car in again. hey what does duff mean, or did u mean tuff? any who ill see where im at in july, its gonna be hard to prep when ill be out of work for surgery in july. sigh
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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i mod my car for me i dont care what other people think just as long as im happy with it but hey if u can get some fame and win somer money for havin a sick a** ride why not
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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word to the wise! if your in it for the money, don't even try because its not worth it! but if you what to show people your pride and joy, all the hard work you put into it, i'd say go for it! i entered in 02 my 1st show, just wanted to see how the import/carshow seen was. It was a good and wild experience. loved it dude! If you do enter don't expect to win any thing because if you do and you don't win, you'll be really sad!. if you do win you can also get sad because you didn't win 1st.
Long story short theres ups and downs when entering. I think you should enter but you better start fixing to show quality now!! i'll see you there if you enter!!!
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Build it and Race it. You can show off at the track aswell, or get owned either or....
You got some pics to go with this thread?
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by madman27
Build it and Race it. You can show off at the track aswell, or get owned either or....
You got some pics to go with this thread?
there is no tracks here anymore
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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pictures will be comming in the next few weeks, right now its parked im having an STI front end and sides painted.
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by shaggadelic
there is no tracks here anymore
Bummer...
Anyplans to have a new track?
"IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME"
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by madman27
Build it and Race it. You can show off at the track aswell, or get owned either or....
You got some pics to go with this thread?
yup thats how i did mines.....like i always said "built not bought"
daily driven, 1/4 mile and show!!!
Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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I'll post up my honest opinion. Show cars are show cars. I personally don't have any use for them. They're typically slammed, huge wheels, and heavy. I'd rather have a car that performs first and looks good second. Just me. My flame suit is on, but quite honestly I just don't give a f@uk!

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Go for it ! Personally I'd rather build a car for performance , but building a car for show is also a worthy endeavor in it's own right . Good luck , with your project .............
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmansan
I'll post up my honest opinion. Show cars are show cars. I personally don't have any use for them. They're typically slammed, huge wheels, and heavy. I'd rather have a car that performs first and looks good second. Just me. My flame suit is on, but quite honestly I just don't give a f@uk!

San
Amen to that! Say it again!



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