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Old Feb 19, 2023 | 06:24 PM
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Took a little drive with CAB6 today to hard truth distillery in Nashville indiana for our anniversary.
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Approaching break in miles. Fun day


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So close..... i would have found some way to get those last 29 miles

Congrats a nice looking car.
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No launch control until 1500miles. 500 miles is only the first phase of break-in.
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Yep, you're getting really close to that 500 mile mark.
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Originally Posted by sbh4628
Took a little drive with CAB6 today to hard truth distillery in Nashville indiana for our anniversary.
Thanks for lunch Craig.
Approaching break in miles. Fun day
Next time you go to Nashville, IN... Stop by the Nashville Fudge Kitchen.

Their flavored popcorns are freaking AMAZING!!!
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Next time you go to Nashville, IN... Stop by the Nashville Fudge Kitchen.

Their flavored popcorns are freaking AMAZING!!!
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