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Old 07-08-2010, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretch
That show sucks, and this is proof they have reached desperation status.

jamie is a douche........ needs a b*&^% slapping.
Geez. Gretch sounds personal or something!

My kids, 8 and 9 LOVE the show. Its amazing how much they have learned from it and more importantly how it sparks their interest and conversation in various things.
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Old 07-08-2010, 07:57 PM
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I used to watch the show a lot but last year they started this BS "overacting" so I quit watching it.
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Old 07-08-2010, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretch
That show sucks, and this is proof they have reached despiration status.

jamie is a douche........ needs a b*&^% slapping.
Originally Posted by Randy V
Stoopid.
Lighten up Francis X 2!!! This show is entertainment fer Chrissake.

It sounds like a hoot. Plus, it's not as if 928s are so rare that to ruin one is crime against humanity. I know I'll be watching to see what happens. Regardless of Jamie's douchiness, those guys still have great jobs...
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Old 07-08-2010, 08:46 PM
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it will be interesting to get some data on this...since the 928 SHOULD be more aerodynamic backwards....but how much? That remains to be seen
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Old 07-08-2010, 08:59 PM
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When does this episode air?
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Old 07-08-2010, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Gretch
That show sucks, and this is proof they have reached despiration status.

jamie is a douche........ needs a b*&^% slapping.
+1...it's not what it used to be. I predict a short shelf life.
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Old 07-08-2010, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick Carter
When does this episode air?
Hopefully soon, I'm interested to know if this myth is true and if so by how much.
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Old 07-08-2010, 09:10 PM
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This looks like the original post by Anan Duul, from the show.

http://www.germanautoforums.com/foru...ad.php?p=25124
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Old 07-08-2010, 10:07 PM
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Well, there is often the "undervalued" statement discussed on this forum. Between the talk of a "new" 928, and then the airing of this show, our cars might finally start to appreciate in value.
Not that I really care. I appreciate it for other than it's $$ worth.
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Old 07-08-2010, 10:21 PM
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Wasn't there a guy in Mexico several years ago that arranged the controls, etc. to drive a 928 backwards?
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Originally Posted by RKD in OKC
Wasn't there a guy in Mexico several years ago that arranged the controls, etc. to drive a 928 backwards?
Nope, he was the guy who had the 6 speed
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:10 PM
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Nope, he was the guy who had the 6 speed
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Old 07-09-2010, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck Z
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Some of us go back that far Chuck!
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Old 07-09-2010, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by pcar928fan
Moronic! Should have saved their money to start with and passed...or at the very least, just taken it to a wind tunnel! Another perfectly good 928 RUINED!
Agreed. Just bunch of dumbf@#&s on the show. What myth were they trying to bust anyway?!
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Old 07-09-2010, 02:11 AM
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Its a fun show, I dont watch it often, but when I do - its good for a giggle. I saw this duct tape show with a rope bridge made completely out of duct tape, what a hoot.

Want to increase the value of your 928?

We need to to collectively hire a PR firm or Lobbist to get the 928 in more TV shows, magazines, other public media, etc. The more the car is seen, the more desirable it will be to others, thus the price will go up.

Having the 928 appear on Mythbusters is great for everyone on this board - much like that English show that repaired and sold on a old 928. (That's what reminded me and partially lead to me buying my S4)

Has the Mythbusters episode aired yet?

VTY,
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