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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Welcome, Bill. True comments on the welcoming aspect of the site - most of the time
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by wyovino
Hmmm. The original owner tried to teach me that "Exclusive Options" secret handshake, but I thought he was just coming on to me. Poking around this site, it looks like I'm going to have to change to the clear side lights. Seems mandatory.
Bill, you are correct. You have 3 weeks to do that, otherwise you will be Banned from the 996 Forum!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wyovino
Thanks for all of the kind words. You seem to genuinely embrace newbies here, which is refreshing. I've had different experiences dealing with other fan sites/forums (boating), where a n00b is flamed unmercifully if he doesn't use the proper jargon. I look forward to learning much about my 996 from the forums here and will try to keep stupid/oft-answered questions to a minimum.

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OK Bill, I didn't want to mention this yesterday because it was your initial post about the car. But today is another day, so.......

I am guessing that you have been driving the car with the top down too often because it appears that your hair has gotten bleached out by the sun!

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Welcome Bill! This is a cool place to get a ton of info and make friends!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
OK Bill, I didn't want to mention this yesterday because it was your initial post about the car. But today is another day, so.......

I am guessing that you have been driving the car with the top down too often because it appears that your hair has gotten bleached out by the sun!

All the jokes are coming out now.... Your going to scare him off. Bunch of jerks..
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Yes, the sun bleached my hair, and the camera adds a few pounds. Apparently I used way too many cameras.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Hahaha you two are cracking me up!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by wyovino
Yes, the sun bleached my hair, and the camera adds a few pounds. Apparently I used way too many cameras.
Bill, you are goibg to fit in really well here!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Ok, required mods completed.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Ok, required mods completed.
Bawhahahahaha!!!!

That is awesome!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Great color and cool wheels! I never see that color. Good job
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Eharrison
You just haven't said the three words we'll jump you on.
OIL, IMS and........shananigans....



Originally Posted by wyovino
Yes, the sun bleached my hair, and the camera adds a few pounds. Apparently I used way too many cameras.
Thats great ...WELCOME to RENNLIST.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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What kind of gum should I chew, and how often should I change the radio station?
Do you worry about meteors falling from the sky and blowing your engine?
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OIL, IMS and........shananigans....
RMS.... two out of three!
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