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Old 08-28-2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by cap'sx51
I always say the part NEEDS to be replaced or added. Always mention it's a "need" and not a "want".
That pretty much sums it all up for me also. I try to make an explanagtion asto how the parts(s) will benefit the car or be all around better.
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 11:59 AM
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Love that idea. I live in Phoenix, think she will buy it?
oh dear, that may be a problem. okay...try this, tell her it's for sand on the road and/or rain. makes traction better!
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GSlider
That pretty much sums it all up for me also. I try to make an explanagtion asto how the parts(s) will benefit the car or be all around better.
"Honey I need New set of HRE's, a Carbon Fiber Lip, a harness bar, and H&R springs Honey Please... The guys (and BoxsterGirlie01) told me so ok? This will be the last time I promise ok???? Remember through thick and thin????"

Ok just rehearsing what I am gonna say tonight! feedback appreciated!

 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jojomon11
"Honey I need New set of HRE's, a Carbon Fiber Lip, a harness bar, and H&R springs Honey Please... The guys (and BoxsterGirlie01) told me so ok? This will be the last time I promise ok???? Remember through thick and thin????"

Ok just rehearsing what I am gonna say tonight! feedback appreciated!

yeahh! thick and thin....richer and poorer! woo hoo! so see! if you blow your whole life savings...she's vowed to stay w/ you!
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 02:26 PM
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And I do know where sequim is. My parents took us on trips to the pennisula for a couple years, Pt Townsend, Pt Angeles and hiking around the national forest. Very beautiful and very awesome roads!
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by APCayman
And I do know where sequim is. My parents took us on trips to the pennisula for a couple years, Pt Townsend, Pt Angeles and hiking around the national forest. Very beautiful and very awesome roads!
why do you mention sequim? that's where i was born/raised! hahaha! nice roads...very little to get in the way of driving on them....other than the occasional deer!
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 03:21 PM
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Finally a lady from the Eastside.....
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ef996TT
Finally a lady from the Eastside.....
yeahh! a kirkland person! i'm actually in redmond, but close enough! so, have you gone on any of the seattle 6speed drives recently? just wondered if perhaps we've done some runs together?
 
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Originally Posted by BoxsterGirlie01
yeahh! a kirkland person! i'm actually in redmond, but close enough! so, have you gone on any of the seattle 6speed drives recently? just wondered if perhaps we've done some runs together?
Where did I get sequim from? You must have mentioned it although I do have espn.
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 03:31 PM
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no I haven t too much time at the track..no enough free time ..oh yeah a thing called work
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ef996TT
no I haven t too much time at the track..no enough free time ..oh yeah a thing called work
me too, but auto X is on saturday. i can't get away for the track, but at least autoX! there is one this sat. you should go!
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 03:35 PM
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Was planning on it but going to Mexico instead....I hope saturday stays dry...track day is on the 27 th....
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 09:05 PM
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It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Period.
 
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Old 08-28-2007 | 09:45 PM
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It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Period.
True, but how many times can one ask for forgiveness with all the mods available on this planet? "Honey I changed the exhaust on the car, please forgive me...Honey, today I bought coilovers and sway bars, forgive?, Honey, I wrote a check for $5k to buy a decent set of wheels. I know it's hard but please forgive me, Pleeeaaassseee?
 


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