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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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At what point did you finally say to yourself. This is it! I am done! Has it ever been said?? lol
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Ha, I had to sell my car b/c I didn't know how to be satisfied.

There is no end.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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I have done so much too my truck I can't stop. I don't think there is a end. Now there s a set of heads on the way. It is crazy!
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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its true, once you began, you can never stop and thats what im scared of.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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eh....what can you tolerate? personally i've found rod-ends are not for me....but i don't mind the full spool in my moser 9" rear end. odd huh?

could you put up with driving a full all out drag car every day? i couldn't. now, a full-suspension f-body thats pimped out(rims, system, etc) with a built motor and maybe a mid-trim supercharger? i can live with that, even with the **** that i'll break from time to time. not gonna break records but i don't need my name on a list either to sleep well at nite.

what does it for you?
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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You're supposed to be satisfied?
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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When my checking account read.
Available balance = $0.00
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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I have said I'm done a few times but I think this is it for me. I have all the mods I want. The only real mod left is heads but I don't see me spending that kinda money on my 100,000 mile motor. This is it. Mods in sig
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Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
eh....what can you tolerate? personally i've found rod-ends are not for me....but i don't mind the full spool in my moser 9" rear end. odd huh?

could you put up with driving a full all out drag car every day? i couldn't. now, a full-suspension f-body thats pimped out(rims, system, etc) with a built motor and maybe a mid-trim supercharger? i can live with that, even with the **** that i'll break from time to time. not gonna break records but i don't need my name on a list either to sleep well at nite.

what does it for you?
Well said. I have my car now, and am going to enjoy it now. I am not trying to preserve it or set records either, just make it something fun to drive everyday. Am I done modding? no, will I ever, I think so, but I will probably have to buy another car to screw with if I am going to stop messing with mine
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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you are never done. I always get a boner when i find new power... then after a few months it gets boring. kinda like a woman. next thing you know, you are back at the drawing board trying to find 15 more ft/lbs of torque. it never ends!

felton316... i know what you mean about the checking account reading $o.oo. Then income taxes come in and look out... "It's party time!!!" wooooohooo!
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ZR2877
I have said I'm done a few times but I think this is it for me. I have all the mods I want. The only real mod left is heads but I don't see me spending that kinda money on my 100,000 mile motor. This is it. Mods in sig
famous last words
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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Technology changes, new products come out, old products are improved.......a hot rod is never finished......
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 8KickassRS9
famous last words
I need to be banned from the parts for sale section and delete the sponsors from my screen and my cell phone.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ZR2877
I need to be banned from the parts for sale section and delete the sponsors from my screen and my cell phone.
:soup ****: no parts for you!!!!!:soup ****:
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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Im done
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:06 AM
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After looking at the checking account statement, my wife informed me that I was, in fact, fully satisfied!

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 02:08 AM
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650rwhp starts feeling pretty strong.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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There really is no end, its like you go so far and realize you are in for life.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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once you start modding it you will never be done, there will always be stuff you need even if you dont want to upgrade no more.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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I will have enough power when the engine can smoke the tires in 4th gear with slicks. Then I will start spending the money on suspension to hook up. Then its back to the motor for more powah.
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