I got a new car, and its kick a$$

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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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So its like traction control.

Thanks, this will help when I'm going 88 on ice.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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No insurance other than my own. I guess I should be carefull during the slides.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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no, it sounds more like a "start in second gear so the wheels don't slip on ice" type of deal. a "winter" setting if you will on other cars.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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just drive it like you stole it.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ryball
floor it everywhere you go. when you have to stop, wait till the absolute last second, and then slam on the brakes. oh, yeah, and make sure you drive around with the parking brake on ALL THE TIME.

And make sure you take it off road.
YES! I am a total fan of "Binary Driving" a rental. Just the thought of someone locking up all four wheels at every stop makes me smile.
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Congrats on the new car!
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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here's my last rental :x

http://home.comcast.net/~02Blackwrx/outback.mov
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Think of the Aveo as a Chevy Lotus Elise. Only with an added 400 lbs of dead weight, 46% less power, and a really soft and flexible suspension.




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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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Chevy's answer to the invasion of the Toyota Echo.

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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
Chevy's answer to the invasion of the Toyota Echo.

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lmao
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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I like the echos.
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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Actually the Vitz RS is a sweet little car! They're very popular for spec series racing in Europe.

Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sperry
Actually the Vitz RS is a sweet little car! They're very popular for spec series racing in Europe.


That Red X is sooo sexxy.

Old Nov 30, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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the Vitz RS are cool!
1.3l of supercharged FURRY!
lol.
they do come w/ good gear ratios & an LSD...
kinda like the STi microcar that they sell in Japan.
aka tin box w/ horsepower.
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by N600
the Vitz RS are cool!
1.3l of supercharged FURRY!
lol.
they do come w/ good gear ratios & an LSD...
kinda like the STi microcar that they sell in Japan.
aka tin box w/ horsepower.
o_0

Supercharged furry? IBgoonrush



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