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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Should I get these?
http://72.51.37.160/pimpstar.html
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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you can change the design while you're driving your car.
just great, an asian driving his car, looking for designs on his laptop> everyone stay indoors
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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I thought my new rims were cool... they got nothing on those! I need lights and I need em now!!!!!
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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I would take the chick over the wheels.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rottluver
I would take the chick over the wheels.
i agree
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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You guys watched the whole thing right? So much technology, so little taste..
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Poik
You guys watched the whole thing right? So much technology, so little taste..
All I saw was the chick in the skirt and white top.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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I think that's kind of a neat idea...slick whoever thought of it...but I wouldn't want them on my car...

and they aren't cheap

22" package with Pirelli tires ($12,500.00)
24" package with Pirelli tires ($15,000.00)
26" package with Pirelli tires ($19,500.00)
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BAD95Z
I think that's kind of a neat idea...slick whoever thought of it...but I wouldn't want them on my car...

and they aren't cheap

22" package with Pirelli tires ($12,500.00)
24" package with Pirelli tires ($15,000.00)
26" package with Pirelli tires ($19,500.00)
Dem *****'s best come with a car attached at that price.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Actually they are pretty slick. I would never have them on my car, but the technology behind them is a cool idea.

Just think, you can't drive and talk on your cell phone anymore but you can drive and hunt on your computer to find just the right graphics for your wheels.
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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If you had a business and were out at night a lot you could be a rolling billboard. That is pretty cool... but damn... better be a BIG business to spent that much for advertising... lol
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Old Mar 26, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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I wonder what will be next.... tv screens popping out of 2 ft tall rice spoilers....headlights that project holographic images.....mabye an entire car that is a tv screen?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by howierd42
Just think, you can't drive and talk on your cell phone anymore
That law passed? When does/did it take effect?
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Great technology,,,, but a GHEY idea. Ranks right up there with neon underglo lights IMO....

Might be useful in a parade or something though lol...

My .02
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