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Old 11-17-2009, 01:53 PM
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A turbo "simulator" for your 911...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...ht_1733wt_1167
Old 11-17-2009, 04:39 PM
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I looked this up on the ebay link.
If I want my 2010 3.8 GT3 to sound like a turbo - will I have to buy two? Would one make it sound like a half-xxxed turbo.
I don't think J.C. Whitney would carry this.

It must be a joke!
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Originally Posted by UberXY
A turbo "simulator" for your 911...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...ht_1733wt_1167
That's the dumbest Folking thing I have EVER seen /.........
Old 11-17-2009, 07:21 PM
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Billy Mays is rolling over in his grave laughing.
Old 11-18-2009, 12:25 AM
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This is up there with the phony plastic "big red" caliper shells.
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what a crock....
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I vote for it being the stupidest mod ever.
Old 11-18-2009, 06:31 PM
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I think this one is kind of clever. Some put aftermarket exhuast on their cars to make make them sound like something they are not. Why not a turbo sound?

The dumbest is spinner hubcaps:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-SPI...item562dc9a225
Old 11-18-2009, 06:35 PM
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"No, your gas mileage will be the same. Any change is virtually unnoticed."

Isn't virtually unnoticed the same as noticed?... It either is, or it isnt. How can something be "virtually unnoticed"
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And spinner hubcaps are outstanding - I vote for all cars with steel wheels to be required to have these simply because they make me laugh uncontrolablly regardless of what mood I'm in. They are like instant cheer.
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Is this what it sounds like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahVK0U9yOo
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Last summer I rented a Toyota Prius when I was on a trip. Thought that it drove nicely, had good mileage but I thought it was too quiet especially in electric mode... maybe it just needed a "turbo" sound.
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Originally Posted by iJeremy
And spinner hubcaps are outstanding - I vote for all cars with steel wheels to be required to have these simply because they make me laugh uncontrolablly regardless of what mood I'm in. They are like instant cheer.
unfortunately some big dude with colours is gonna get out of that thing and put a cap in your ***
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If BUBB RUBB's got them so will I.
WOOOOOOO WOOOOOOO Nice
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Turbo simulator/spinner wheels = excellent stocking stuffers for your loved ones (who live in far away places, preferably another continent, and won't be parking their car in your garage, or your driveway for that matter).


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