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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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full synthetic fluids kick ***... until the moron at the local big-ho decides you're a touch low on brake fluid and oil

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Yeah because they don't have a turbo *snicker*
the price difference is in the boost fluid.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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full synthetic fluids kick ***... until the local moron at big-ho decides you're a touch low on brake fluid and oil
That's why I take my car to Americas Tire for tires and tire related stuff only. They don't do **** but mount and balance Next time you go to big-o, tell em to stay out of your oils or you're gonna bust em up.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
That's why I take my car to Americas Tire for tires and tire related stuff only. They don't do **** but mount and balance Next time you go to big-o, tell em to stay out of your oils or you're gonna bust em up.
no need to go to big-ho anymore... can't rotate staggered size directional tires.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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that should be a service the shop provides

"my service shop said that if you even look at my fluids, Scott will come down here and activate your dental plan"
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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Are you oval racing? Or do you have larger rear tires?
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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that should be a service the shop provides

"my service shop said that if you even look at my fluids, Scott will come down here and activate your dental plan"

Oh, Please make that into an under-hood sticker for everyone!
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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haha.. I can do that
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Are you oval racing? Or do you have larger rear tires?
he is Mr G35 now
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That would be an awesome sticker.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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he is Mr G35 now

That's right, I forgot...Sweet.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LagnWagn
Oh, Please make that into an under-hood sticker for everyone!
Yeah sign me up for one. Maybe flourescent orange with black writing. That would be sweet!
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-S
he is Mr G35 now
just got my first adjusted insurance bill. net impact, $20 a month less than the wrx.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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lose a turbo.. gain $20 a month.. sounds like a deal to me !
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-S
lose a turbo.. gain $20 a month.. sounds like a deal to me !
So wait..

you're saying:

slower = cheaper?
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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slower? hardly. this thing is quicker.



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