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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Ummm....
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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...meh it could be worse...
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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The contours of the hood instantly scream C4..not much of a "conversion"
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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I vomited in my mouth
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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That thing is HOT!!! Custom aged leather interior! Buck Rogers 16-BIT digital instruments! Hella tight!

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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Wtf That thing is horrible
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Not something I would want. Plus there are a lot of electrical issues with the car.
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I love when these things pop up on here...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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That thing is HOT!!! Custom aged leather interior! Buck Rogers 16-BIT digital instruments! Hella tight!

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 98BuickRegalGS
I honestly dont think that looks bad. Its like older models getting newer rims from a newer model but at a slightly larger scale

Now this is awful! A Honda Accord turned C5! I thought most ricers wich they had A Skyline GTR. This guy must be a domestic fan but his mom bought him an Accord

As nasty as this looks though its such a good job his mom could of bought him a real C5



Ugh. Hope he gets a "pull PIN and wait 10 seconds" , message!!!!
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