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Old Apr 29, 2007, 11:43 PM
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maxing out ur credit card is already a bad start, and doing all that because of a trophy is even worst.
Old Apr 29, 2007, 11:52 PM
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^^ Ditto once you are happy with it who cares? Sides if you want to win trophies you can save some cash by buying a cheaper car and using the difference to add the tvs and whatever else you need to win shows these days
Old Apr 30, 2007, 12:16 AM
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ok so you spend all that money but cant spend $110 on springs to drop the car.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jmartinez1170
ok so you spend all that money but cant spend $110 on springs to drop the car.
lol, lets not rule out nervous laughs...
Old Apr 30, 2007, 12:33 AM
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Your cars do look nice for an enthusiast but are nowhere near show circuit level. My project cars were drop dead gorgeous and even then I knew better than to expect getting placed. Luckily I did get an honorable mention for my G35 coupe but that thing had ***** to the walls custom mods for both show and go.

It's way too hard to be noticed even in the mild class in this day and age because of the wealth of information on the web. People can make pretty clean and elaborate fiberglass sub/amp/nitrous bottle enclosures in just a few weeks through trial and error. Engine bays can be cleaned up in a matter of a few days of slow and careful rerouting. You're off to a good start but you need to follow the proper steps to get you to your goal.

Maxing out your credit cards for a show isn't worth it though. Even if you're able to pay off the debt within a few months, you might run across something that's useful and you really like that you could afford if it wasn't for your maxed out credit cards. You're loaded and don't give two ***** about my opinion but you're pulling in well over 6 digits a year you say? Great, super, wonderful; just use the money wisely though.

Great start though once again but like everyone has mentioned; couldn't you have spent just a little more money while you're at it or not get some bling bling useless part to drop the car a bit? I love my Evo too but the front end 4x4 stance that works for daily driving won't work at car shows.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 12:57 AM
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nice cars dude! i live in quincy too, maybe i'll see you on the road sometime.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 02:45 AM
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I love both of your cars. I believe they are both winners. If you want HIN to appreciate them as you do then for the shows put huge crazy decals that you'd have to be crazy to daily commute with down the sides then you will see your trophies
Old Apr 30, 2007, 02:59 AM
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both cars are nice...F@#k the show...go for the GO!!!
Old Apr 30, 2007, 04:26 AM
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Absolutley agree with what you said about not being a part of a team. Around here it's TEAM EMOTION, If your not part of that team, it's no bets, even though my Evo is hotter than most of the ones they have & makes more power........... I do it for me !!!!!!!!!!
Old Apr 30, 2007, 04:31 AM
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I saw you there. There were only three Evos at the whole show and yours was my favorite by far. One was gold and the other had flowers on it. Yours shold have got a trophy in my book.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 04:39 AM
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damn i love the skirts

who makes them ?

is that hood CF?
Old Apr 30, 2007, 04:42 AM
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I was at HIN Boston I've come to the conclusion that they support no more than ***** and rice. It's not my scene and I think it has a negative impact on what most of us are trying to do.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 04:48 AM
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car is hot, and u can get a plastic trophy made anywhere. Also many of those shows give trophys to people w huge body kits, crazy engine work etc.
Old Apr 30, 2007, 05:01 AM
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NCCA is a joke.. most of them they just get off the street and drive rusted 240's and scion xb with a fart muffler...
Old Apr 30, 2007, 05:18 AM
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oh my god your cars are CLEAN AS HELL.. frel they are cherray

dont be downed by the judges who like massive SHINE.
maybe drop the front of the evo a bit? just a thought


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