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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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Ever notice that the imports and SRT-4 guys that have these turbos like to hit the sweet point prior to shifting when just driving in crowded public areas? Making that pissssed noise. When I am outside (on base Pearl Harbor) detailing my vette in a nice shaded area off the mainroad, these guys always have to hit the spot right around the point the pass me and my car by...I smile and say "thanks buddy for admiring my car enough to want to blow a turbo charged kiss at it."

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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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Eh, I can't blame em. If I had an LPE TT Vette I'd probably do the same.

Hell, sometimes I let people nearby hear my Borlas if I feel like it.



Then again, I'm 22 and act like I'm 12
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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I was on my way to work a couple of days ago and sitting at a left turn light. I notice a grey viper across the intersection waiting for the light. The guy just hammers it at the green and is burning rubber all the way through the intersection, just as he gets beside of me he hits second and starts getting a little sideways. Of course, I am watching this because I enjoy this sort of thing and as the guy goes by he looks over at me as though this show was for my benefit. I gave him a nod like, yea I see you. I think I am driving the Vette to work tomorrow, maybe I'll get another show
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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it's the joy of having a turbo and letting everyone hear your blow off valve. there fun. I love driving my friends turbo cars. I do the same thing.
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