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Old 03-12-2008, 08:59 PM   #61
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see... that's why i prefer both bikes and cars that pull in ALL RPM's.
I don't.. For some reason the constant pull of an engine with a lot of torque.. feels fast, but not as much fun as the engine with peaky power.. Something about it just makes it more fun to drive..
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:05 PM   #62
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I don't.. For some reason the constant pull of an engine with a lot of torque.. feels fast, but not as much fun as the engine with peaky power.. Something about it just makes it more fun to drive..
for me, nothing cooler than driving an old muscle car at whatever speed, tromp on it and break 'em loose again!
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:09 PM   #63
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Yup - check the avatar
the picture in your sig makes me smile...
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Old 03-13-2008, 08:43 AM   #64
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the picture in your sig makes me smile...
What kind of car is that? It looks to me like the Porsche is going a lot faster and that is why it is sliding.
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Old 03-13-2008, 08:49 AM   #65
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What kind of car is that? It looks to me like the Porsche is going a lot faster and that is why it is sliding.
it's the audi R8 in front and a Porche 911 carrera S... it's from a top gear episode...

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Old 03-13-2008, 10:09 AM   #66
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We are at 3.25 for regular. And 4.19 for diesel.
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:12 AM   #67
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We are at 3.25 for regular. And 4.19 for diesel.
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:14 AM   #68
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:19 AM   #69
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Highest ever around here.
Average is $3.44 for regular as of this morning.
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:19 AM   #70
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My mom lives in So. lake Tahoe, Cali.
The gas their is $3.70 a gallon for reg.
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