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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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This might help...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...lesse&&start=0
Old May 26, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Yup thats bip style for you. BTW for everyone, they pronounce VIP "bip" because they say "vip" but cant pronounce the v (not in jaoanese language) so they say a b.
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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I first saw that in 1999. And it was a Toyota Celsior not unlike that one. Godawfully loud and obnoxious. He was rollin with a bunch of really loud motorcycles. Drove the car at redline. Or in neutral at redline. I hated that as those guys would cruise around at 4 in the morning doin that. But it' s a version of Yankee style. And it's not American yankee like most think. That is just the term according to my JDM wife. She is not sure of the origins of the term "yankee style".
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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That's VIP style. I've seen plenty of cars like that over there.
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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Thats extreme VIP then. Once again there is a blend of styles. But I find it more Yankee. Bosozuku whatever you want to call it.
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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flame throwers maybe? would be showy, roast marshmallos during your cruise.
Old May 26, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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they're to make sure they dont get those ugly burn/smoke marks on their bumpers... like some cars get from thier exhuast.... or its a reverse snorkle....
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