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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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path·o·log·i·cal
adj.

1. Of, relating to, or manifesting behavior that is habitual, maladaptive, and compulsive: a pathological modifier.

ad·dic·tion
n.

1. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.


That pretty much sums me up in two words.



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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan K
path·o·log·i·cal
adj.

1. Of, relating to, or manifesting behavior that is habitual, maladaptive, and compulsive: a pathological modifier.

ad·dic·tion
n.

1. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.


That pretty much sums me up in two words.



I'd say we've all pretty much experienced that to some degree.

Nice turbo. T76 eh,,, you wimp.... j/k


Mike
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Well the first step is admitting it, right. Thats a sweet power steering pump.....J/K Thats a bitchin' turbo my bro
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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I thought you gave up the need for speed?? I understand. Another nine sec car on its way?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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where are you going to mount that thing? behind the axle?
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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DAMN Ryan i did not know you were growning a mullet? only reason I can think of for having a hair dryier that big
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
DAMN Ryan i did not know you were growning a mullet? only reason I can think of for having a hair dryier that big
Better keep that mullet under control or it might get sucked into that thing Billy Ray Cyr.. er... Ryan

Speaking of mullets... when are you growing yours back Ellis?

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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
DAMN Ryan i did not know you were growning a mullet? only reason I can think of for having a hair dryier that big

That was funny!
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Just can't stand the idea of Ellis holding the #1 spot eh?
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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well he is gonna have to fight for it, nothing in life is free.

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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
Just can't stand the idea of Ellis holding the #1 spot eh?
Ellis will not even be close to the top spot

Ryan with his turbo, Brian with his turbo, and me with my N2O injected 408 will be the top 3!!!
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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If I manage to stay in the top 10 I'll be happy
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I don't know I think this list will be getting tougher to get on.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Mike Look for the call out.....
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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Ryan, have you ever thought of seeking professional help?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Hello everybody, My name is Ryan, I am addicted to speed, no no not the drug...
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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Uhh Yes the drug That stuff that comes in powder form is childs play compared to this
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan K
Hello everybody, My name is Ryan, I am addicted to speed, no no not the drug...
...no matter how fast my car is, it just aint fast enough.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
...no matter how fast my car is, it just aint fast enough.
yep, I think I enjoyed my fastest run last year for about, oh 10 seconds, before I was obsessing on how to squeeze a couple more tenths out of it.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Oh forgot to say...um...how about polishing it!
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