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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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Just bought my second 1st gen xB. I had a 2004 in Thundercloud that i sold a couple of years ago. I just bought a 2005 manual also in Thundercloud. It is a low miles car with a ton of upgrades that I probably wouldn't have done if it were my money - but I got a tremendous deal on it. It has 40k miles. There is a GReddy Supercharger, Injen intake, headers and exhaust, lowering springs and 17" 7-spoke wheels. Everything seems to be done very professionally. I will be seeking maintenance advice from those with superchargers and such, since I have never dealt with those sort of things.

I hope to gain much knowledge and hopefully be able to contribute at least a little something. take care....
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Welcome. was that the one in Eatonville on Craigslist? If so, my buddy and i were gonna go in halfsies and part it out. Looked like a sweet deal!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:52 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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your fat?!?!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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your fat?!?!
Well, not so much anymore...but it is a self-appointed nickname that I still use. Not that there is anything wrong with being fat...except for the obvious health issues and trouble finding clothes that fit, etc.

The xB is the perfect ride for those that are fat...huge opening!!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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Welcome to the Life, hope you enjoy your stay. Post some pics of your ride.
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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Welcome. was that the one in Eatonville on Craigslist? If so, my buddy and i were gonna go in halfsies and part it out. Looked like a sweet deal!
It was in Soap Lake/Moses Lake. It was a sweet deal...I figure with all the add-ons, I got the car for $1000....
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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yea I was just kidding about the fat part..I dont discriminate
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fatguy
It was in Soap Lake/Moses Lake. It was a sweet deal...I figure with all the add-ons, I got the car for $1000....

Cool. there was a super charged Thundercloud floating around on Craigslist, had wheels, lowered, etc, for like 95 or 98 hundo. For some reason i thought it was eatonville. (just realized, i don't even know where the hell eatonville is!) Anyway, sweet find.

P.S. Superchargers are pure JUNK!!!! So, to be nice, i'll take it off your hands for you!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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welcome!!
and yea i would get rid of that supercharger.. i would be willing to give you a hundred more than cliff would...lol....just kiddin just kiddin..
sounds like a sweet ride!! pics pics pics!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bbszero
P.S. Superchargers are pure JUNK!!!! So, to be nice, i'll take it off your hands for you!
Hey, thanks! Mighty nice of you.

I was considering taking it off, hopefully to increase fuel milage since this is my commuter. That was until my wife drove it and informed me that she REALLY likes the supercharger!!!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Here is a pic of my xB...that is if I can get it to upload properly...
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I would definately leave it on!
Old Sep 18, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bbszero
I would definately leave it on!
and if for some reason you end up taking it off I will give you $100 more than Don would give you to beat Cliff's offer
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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And a Hearty WELCOME BACK! we missed you!
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Welcome to the PNW. If you are looking for a great family and lots of fun, Your home.
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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hey guys. Im new to the forum and im looking for people to ride with in the kirkland or redmond area. i got my bike about a year ago and ive been mostly riding by myself and im looking to get a group together so anyone thats willing send me a pm and well see if we can go ride
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