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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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Someone explain to me (before this thread gets locked) why the big guns (at least in southern Texas) go down to Mexico to street race. I mean don't they throw you in jail there too? I'd rather be thrown in a jail than one south of the border or get kidnapped...Do you just go down there with a couple hundo in your glove box to pay off the Federale's?
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Someone explain to me (before this thread gets locked) why the big guns (at least in southern Texas) go down to Mexico to street race. I mean don't they throw you in jail there too? I'd rather be thrown in a jail than one south of the border or get kidnapped...Do you just go down there with a couple hundo in your glove box to pay off the Federale's?
LOLS!!!

because Racing in Mexico is where it's at!
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lol! Yes, we just pay off the federales and they keep the roads clear for us!
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lol! Yes, we just pay off the federales and they keep the roads clear for us!
OH-RAley VATO!
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OK, OK, so I was just informed that "Mexico" is closer than I thought...In fact, I went to "Mexico" with a Viper just yesterday...

Oh man, this has the makings of Best Epic Fail thread of the month. And I started it...

Flame on, I'll take one for the team.

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Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
OK, OK, so I was just informed that "Mexico" is closer than I thought...In fact, I went to "Mexico" with a Viper just yesterday...

Oh man, this has the makings of Best Epic Fail thread of the month. And I started it...

Flame on, I'll take one for the team.

there used to be a whole section on CF dedicated to MExica back in the early 2000s..

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<Bill watching Mexico video>"Man, they have an I-10 in Mexico too?"</watch>
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Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
OK, OK, so I was just informed that "Mexico" is closer than I thought...In fact, I went to "Mexico" with a Viper just yesterday...

Oh man, this has the makings of Best Epic Fail thread of the month. And I started it...

Flame on, I'll take one for the team.

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It is amazing how much Mexico can look like South Florida, Southern California or even Texas in these videos posted.
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Originally Posted by RichieRichZ06
It is amazing how much Mexico can look like South Florida, Southern California or even Texas in these videos posted.
no kidding.. MExico must have entire metroplexes just Cloned to some US cities
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I'm astonished you live in Houston. Is this the only forum you're a member of?
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Originally Posted by Bruce954
I'm astonished you live in Houston. Is this the only forum you're a member of?
LOL!.. i have a feeling this is going to get ugly for poor 5 liter
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Originally Posted by Bruce954
I'm astonished you live in Houston. Is this the only forum you're a member of?
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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LOL!!! BWHAHAHAHAHAA

i thought this thread was a joke at first, but no no.. the ppl on CF never cease to amaze me.
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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I'm too busy waxing to be on any other forums... nlnnln

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Mexico is in every city, haven't you been watching the news . Sorry too easy.

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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Well, except in Arizona.
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its ok, that just made my day so much better. even up here in indiana we race in "mexico"
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Originally Posted by RichieRichZ06
It is amazing how much Mexico can look like South Florida, Southern California or even Texas in these videos posted.
they have a few areas that look like the chicago area too. its nuts.



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