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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Default Check out this xB!!! converted to center drive **PICS**

I was at the Sittin Pretti show last weekend and guess who took first place?

This wasn't getting much exposure in the PNW forum, so I thought I would post it over here.

He has done all the work himself and has more planned.







Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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wow.

I like my passengers, so... not for me, but I dig it none-the-less.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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it looks like it be safer in a collision (body is further away from doors)
i think its really cool!
any idea how much it cost to do it?
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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He didn't say how much he had into it, but with all the work being done by the owner I'm sure it was a lot less than you would think.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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That is just PIMP!!!
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I'm amazed it took you this long to post the pics here Doug.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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yeah, yeah, I finally got around to it, lol.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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dude thats tight! how much different is it driving in the middle?
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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He said it was way better driving in the middle, no blind spots.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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What a waste.

A waste of useful space.

A waste of what makes the xB so practical.




And yet . . . .

And yet . . . .


HOW UTTERLY COOL!!!!

(There's more to life than practicality . . . .)
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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that is awesome, lol a 2 seater xB...but yeah...i would love to see the reaction of other people on the road while driving...
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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I must agree. That does kick butt!
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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That's wild, especially the stick sticking out of the dash.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dugzillaxb
He said it was way better driving in the middle, no blind spots.
No blind spots... but the rear windows are covered?
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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way cool!
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i just noticed the stick sticking out of the dash, how did he do that, how is that possible???that is really cool
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
Originally Posted by dugzillaxb
He said it was way better driving in the middle, no blind spots.
No blind spots... but the rear windows are covered?
I don't know about you, but I never look out the back side windows, and the rear window isn't covered so I'd imagine that it is just fine.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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thats pimp!

I'll bet a safety/crash rating would improve now, since both driver and passenger seating is directly in the center of the car - in case of a T-bone crash, probably a higher likely hood of everyone making it out alright.
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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It's beautiful!!

(not too sure about the HU right under the steering wheel tho)

I LIKEY A LOT!!!!
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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different but i would never do it



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