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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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Well I'm out in the stage. I'm actually in Germany right now! He he he, but I'm working so much that I don't have the time to do anything. I'm in Germany and can't even go downtown to have a beer..........WTF?? Well I guess it could be worse.......it just sucks being here and not being able to enjoy it.

Anyway, all is well! We are working 12-18 hour days 7 days a week. But we should get some time off. I took some pictures of us on the plane coming over here, but have yet to take any while we have been here. It has been snowing in Germany since I arrived mixing that in with long drives to and from work make it a bitch!

We have been told we should start to get some time off when the flying slows down a bit (shich supposedly is going to happen) and then I can have some time to catch up on sleep and maybe, just maybe get out and see some ****. I'll definately be taking some pictures for you guys..........so more to come on that!

this country is so beautiful, yet resembles washington in many ways. The weather is very similar! But the roads are tiny as are the vehicles. I have seen lots and lots of mustangs, but only one C5 Corvette and one gen 4 Camaro (Z28). Both on the installation...............go figure! The driving is insane over here and the cars zip around these tiny *** streets like there in the daytona 500. Crazy *** people!!

I'll be dropping in everynow and then to keep in touch. I'll see you all in a few months...........take care!

Oh and Cindy told me that she's doing something to my car while I'm gone, supposed to be a present! I told her not to do anything to it, that I haven't already planned. Basically telling her the only things she can do is the cage, strut brace or nitrous.................she told me it was already in the works too. So make sure she don't get bum parts or shitty stuff. If you can direct her to the right stuff, I would greatly appreciate it. For example, I don't want to come home to a nitrous system that is rated at the motor and not the wheels or have a cage that don't meet the NHRA requirements..........that kind of crap.

Again, I'll be dropping on by when I can......
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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man they have autobahns there, do you know what it means? Hahahah 300km per hour! U wish ur car was there with u for sure! But as u said people in Europe are crazy drivers.. If I was there I would have seen my ex gf Ohh right hella cute girls in there too. But I am pretty sure u can rent a porsche turbo or whatever for real cheap and break your max speed record.. I think u should do it!

its 1:30pm there u still have 3 hours to rent one, gogogo
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 07:40 AM
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Jon, Jon, Jon, Cindy wants to mod your car & you said NO?! What were you thinking?

As for Germany, dark beer, the Autobon, & frisky women.....can I come visit? Anyway, keep it safe & we'll see you when you get back.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
Jon, Jon, Jon, Cindy wants to mod your car & you said NO?! What were you thinking?
Think about that for a second...........

What if Linda was doing this? And say she went out and got you an STS turbo! yeah, it would be nice, but is that what you really wanted?

I just don't want to come home to a Lifted Pink Vette with spinners, an LT1 and an STS!

God bless Cindy, and I'm confident in her decision ablilities, but you all know way more than her. And I know she will seek guidance!

Oh and by the way...........it is snowing very hard here! Unfortunately I don't have my camera. If I can get out of here early, I'll get some pictures from the Hotel.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Default Oh Mark.......

BTW, I want to know how well those tires hook, and the size?

Do they make a size that would fit my 17x11's?

And do you think I could do a 5K clutch dump on them and be able to hook up?

I'm very interested in the ability of those Hoosiers..............they look great too!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Jon....where in Germany are you stationed?
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SS30ANV
Jon....where in Germany are you stationed?
I'm deployed............to Ramstein.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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I'd be willing to bet she is doing something you have already told her you wanted. That is all I would do.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by VIKING
I'd be willing to bet she is doing something you have already told her you wanted. That is all I would do.
That's what I'm thinking too..........but you know how we get with our cars! I hate being away from it almost as much as Cindy!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Cool man!

Germany is one of my "places to visit before I die" lol..

PICS,,,, PICS,,,, PICS,,,,

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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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A 25 crank hp purple Zex nitrous kit being installed, and neon green wire loom. Oh, and also that wing you wanted.
Robert
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Have some Pil's for me!
I will.............I just got a new schedule so I should start getting some time off in about another week or so.

Robert, I have actually seen Vettes with ricer wings.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 00Vette
I will.............I just got a new schedule so I should start getting some time off in about another week or so.

Robert, I have actually seen Vettes with ricer wings.
Hey Jon, I'm glad to hear your doing good.

Uh oh, I don't, I'd never let my girl touch the Vette. Your going to end coming back, and have pink and black Vette Essential seats installed.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Most of the time when they give you time off to go have fun over there they give you MiniVans & they are not as fun as the Fbodies or the vettes lol. Husband spent 2 months over between Ramstin & Ramind(sp) last may-july
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Have Cindy get her own sig. Then if she has questions she could PM people and still keep it a surprise from you.
I'd like to hear from her now and then.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Vette

Robert, I have actually seen Vettes with ricer wings.
Sounds like you're going to see one more when you get home.
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