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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DocHorton
I have never understood the point of putting "supercharged" on the hood or anywhere on the car for that matter...kinda flames-out the coolness of the car/motor if you ask me. That also goes along with LS1 stickers (they are ALL LS1's!, except for Z's), and huge "corvette" letters on the windshield (in case someone didn't know it was a vette? ). Kinda reminds me of a late 80's camaro. MHO.

I do like the plate though.
Good for you...I think you nailed the spirit of this thread right on the head
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DocHorton
I have never understood the point of putting "supercharged" on the hood or anywhere on the car for that matter...kinda flames-out the coolness of the car/motor if you ask me. That also goes along with LS1 stickers (they are ALL LS1's!, except for Z's), and huge "corvette" letters on the windshield (in case someone didn't know it was a vette? ). Kinda reminds me of a late 80's camaro. MHO.

I do like the plate though.
About the silly letters
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Best vanity plates:

"Was His"

and

"Wifwrks"
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DocHorton
I have never understood the point of putting "supercharged" on the hood or anywhere on the car for that matter...kinda flames-out the coolness of the car/motor if you ask me. That also goes along with LS1 stickers (they are ALL LS1's!, except for Z's), and huge "corvette" letters on the windshield (in case someone didn't know it was a vette? ). Kinda reminds me of a late 80's camaro. MHO.

I do like the plate though.
I think the hood says it all. I do have turbocharged badges though. But i will admit that the novelity has worn off and will be taking them off soon.
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 05:32 AM
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Nice sleeper!
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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here's mine, but it's not really...
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by steve8
I don't get vanity plates, but gorgeous pics!
Here is one you will understand. Best one I ever saw.

"WAS HIS"
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