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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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I got my car back from the shop. Got the xb 7 spoke wheels installed and balanced filled with nitrogen, 2 new bridgestone tires in the front as 2 tires were damaged, old goodyears in the back. Weapon r 4 2 1 header and 20k miles check up service.

Man, it drives, feels, handles, corners, like a new car. Its has a broader torque curve from idle, the road feels softer.

And at that, thats driving around in part of a hurricane. I bet it feels even better in clear weather.
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heh thats what my car feels like when i put my cat back on it i'm forcing my self too keep my foot off the gas pedel
Old Sep 6, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Yeah, its amazing how a few pieces of pipe can make all the changes in the world. Why dont they do this from the factory?

So much for having the poorist performing production car of 2006.

Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
heh thats what my car feels like when i put my cat back on it i'm forcing my self too keep my foot off the gas pedel
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