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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

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    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    The factor brakes are the problem for me. I want discs or something bigger badder radder...
     
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    Witnessing you go through all this makes me want to stop at 33's. :)
     
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    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Get yourself a Mercury outboard and use it as an anchor to help you slow down.
     
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    How about a parachute?
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    AI generator wouldn't give me a flatbed. :(
     
  5. Mar 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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    Part of the problem is I tow a trailer all summer too. The daily driver on 35's has not been easy but it is viable.
     
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    AI is the debil!
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    I finally got a sticker with an order!
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  8. Mar 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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    I was surprised when I got it.

    I didn't get a sticker when I purchased the individual handheld.
     
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    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    What suprised me the most is I got it just as fast using the free shipping, USPS option as I would have gotten it using the $50 option.

    Score!
     
  10. Mar 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    I learned something interesting today. Word on the street is Old Man Emu is changing up their Nitrocharger line. Apparently they will be slightly bigger and also have height adjustment via snap ring just like Billstein 5100s. Because they are slightly bigger they will be making their springs bigger and they will of course have different part numbers.
     
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    You're both in the printing business.:wave:

    I know it's more fun when they come in the mail.
     
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    Damn, it’s only for 3rd gen
     
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    My option isn't :boink:
     
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    Reported

    You used the words financially responsible. :D
     
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    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    Yes. Form Lighting (a Diode Dynamics company). Tremendous output, excellent color and very clear Cut off. Aaannnddd

    You can use my free shipping code :D X191

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  20. Mar 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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    I put one in years ago. I use sometimes at the boat ramp where I need the gear but also to turn. A mod that ultimately was unnecessary and has not paid for itself. I should try a day at Tigerton in 2Lo and see how I do...
     

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