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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 09:26 AM
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So my first road trip with a meth dependent car got me thinking, what’s a good emergency meth substitute? Maybe not perfect but better than nothing just to get around on as even “normal” tickles the boost a bit....

Washer fluid? Rubbing alcohol? Vodka? Nothing denatured I believe, so no Home Depot paint aisle alcohol.

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Heet, windshield wahser fluid or even just water depending on how much you are spraying.

Or just don't floor it .
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You only use meth when in boost so it should not be an issue because you won’t use meth on long trips unless you drive like a lunatic. Yellow HEET, available at most auto stores, is a good substitute.
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete2k_Z28
So my first road trip with a meth dependent car got me thinking, what’s a good emergency meth substitute? Maybe not perfect but better than nothing just to get around on as even “normal” tickles the boost a bit....

Washer fluid? Rubbing alcohol? Vodka? Nothing denatured I believe, so no Home Depot paint aisle alcohol.

Thoughts?
Problem solved lol



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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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You only use meth when in boost so it should not be an issue because you won’t use meth on long trips unless you drive like a lunatic.
no comment 😉 In all serious, it’s probably just range anxiety, I’ve only had this setup for a few days and I have no idea how long it will last.

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Problem solved lol



I don’t think the girlfriend would like that

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Originally Posted by Pete2k_Z28


no comment 😉 In all serious, it’s probably just range anxiety, I’ve only had this setup for a few days and I have no idea how long it will last.

If you’re really paranoid, you can refill a gallon bottle of windshield washer fluid with meth and keep it in the trunk.
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Originally Posted by Pete2k_Z28


I don’t think the girlfriend would like that

Hey bro....sometimes ya gotta make difficult decisions in life.....🤣
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Problem solved lol



One jug appears to be more valuable than the other. 50/50 mix in the floor?😁
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Originally Posted by saplumr


One jug appears to be more valuable than the other. 50/50 mix in the floor?😁
lol, nah man actually the other way around....both are 100% meth but the one buckled in isn’t full, and honestly I buckled it in for the picture.....full can stayed in place better on the floor
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Meth last a long long time .I typically fill up a little at each oil change. Worryimg about it would be like packing oil to change your oil on the trip
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