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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SRQC5
what are the downsides to having no cats?
Pollution, global warming, and fewer brain cells from breathing all the unburnt gas fumes to name a few. Plus every time you drive the car you will smell like gas when you get out of it. Then you have the noise factor to deal with as well and dependig on where you live; failing emissions also.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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how much will my vette benefit from a proffesional tuning
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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where can i get my car tuned if i live in miami fl and how much will take out of my wallet
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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oh...didnt know that - thanks

Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Pollution, global warming, and fewer brain cells from breathing all the unburnt gas fumes to name a few. Plus every time you drive the car you will smell like gas when you get out of it. Then you have the noise factor to deal with as well and dependig on where you live; failing emissions also.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Pollution, global warming, and fewer brain cells from breathing all the unburnt gas fumes to name a few. Plus every time you drive the car you will smell like gas when you get out of it. Then you have the noise factor to deal with as well and dependig on where you live; failing emissions also.
downsides NONE upsides power sounds good and screw the atmosphere.
Also borla straight pipes and slp loudmouth's sound like sheit but combined with any other exhaust mod sound like royal ********.
just my .02
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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and screw the atmosphere.
chris
When you're old enough and responsible enough to have kids; you may just rethink this statement.

Tuning will set you back about $300. Next Level Performance just opened a new shop down in S. FL. I would strongly recc. you talk to them about doing the tuning if you so decide.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
When you're old enough and responsible enough to have kids; you may just rethink this statement.
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Thanks for your insight into my life i appreciate it.
and by the way you don't need cats in Florida.
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