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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Some one, please tell me why:

1. After bying 996, I wash my car on every week?
2. Stupid grin comes to my face everytime I drive it?
3. My co workers look at me diffrently?
4. I spend more and more time on this forum?


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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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5. My wallet seems to get lighter every time I log into Rennlist
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Are you suggesting that I should finally strech my wallet and become a member
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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That's the CHEAPEST mod you will make on the car
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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LOL @ co-workers..... seems they think they all have to tell you a "racing story" to still be your friend

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careful washing your car, so many people with good intentions destroy thier paint - do some reading on Autopia
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I just wash my car with autoglym bodyshampoo and hot water.

I'll let the pros do the rest

Bigges concern to my co-workers seems to be the fuel economy... Those cheap **stards
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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omg - whats up with that question!!

well, nice, what kinda milage does it get....

Here is what I use as an answer...

"Well, I havent checked it recently, but a friend of mine was able to get his down to under 10... I hope someday to drive it that well, I am sure mine is still WAY too high"

that usually shuts em up
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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10mpg... I'll try that next summer on nordsleife
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