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Old 10-24-2009, 05:27 PM
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2 new dogs! Congrats on the family addition!

Any pics? What kind are they?
Old 10-25-2009, 05:38 AM
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They're golden retrievers, both males. I think they're brothers.
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goldens are awesome dogs.... just have to deal with a lot of hair
Old 10-25-2009, 12:42 PM
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Nice!

And Aaron is right about the hair.
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I think Molly was worse when it came to shedding hair. These guys aren't bad. They just need to listen when I take them out to run in the fields or parks.
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Nice dogs, Dave. Goldens are super friendly.


Ben you gotta come visit.
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Anybody interested in buying some nitro powered R/C cars? I have a TRAXXAS T-Maxx with the 2.5R racing engine and about $300 invested in aftermarket parts, it can reach speeds around 40MPH.

I also have a nearly brand new TRAXXAS Nitro 4-Tec 3.3, and it can reach speeds over 70MPH. I wouldn't suggest this one for someone who hasnt driven nitro powered sedans before, its a handful.

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr...rx_n4tec33.htm

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr..._tmaxx4910.htm
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Originally Posted by NISMO_558
Anybody interested in buying some nitro powered R/C cars? I have a TRAXXAS T-Maxx with the 2.5R racing engine and about $300 invested in aftermarket parts, it can reach speeds around 40MPH.

I also have a nearly brand new TRAXXAS Nitro 4-Tec 3.3, and it can reach speeds over 70MPH. I wouldn't suggest this one for someone who hasnt driven nitro powered sedans before, its a handful.

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr...rx_n4tec33.htm

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr..._tmaxx4910.htm
I would love the t-maxx, but unfortunately I have driven them and it's about as easy as controlling a missle with wheels. I would wreck it in about 7 minutes
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Originally Posted by WannabeSS
Nice dogs, Dave. Goldens are super friendly.


Ben you gotta come visit.
Goldens are awesome dogs.



I'll be up to visit at the end of December.
Old 10-27-2009, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
I would love the t-maxx, but unfortunately I have driven them and it's about as easy as controlling a missle with wheels. I would wreck it in about 7 minutes
It's not that bad, you basically have to try and break the T-maxx, they can take a hell of alot of abuse.
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My parents are getting a new car this weekend.
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What are they getting? Don't leave us hanging!

Ben, will you be here in the cities?

A buddy of mine with a ZR died last night. He passed away from cancer. The guy was only in his early 40's. I first met him at Zdayz. I know Steve met him there, too.
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^That is super unfortunate.. I am sorry to hear that. May he RIP.


As to the car this weekend. It is NOTHING special. Trust me. It has come down to the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima.

I am taking them both to drive an Altima, and hopefully get one of those over the bore of a drive Camry. It is just something cheap that my dad wants to elase for the next 1-3 years while he pays for my sisters wedding next summer, and a few other debts.

Some more unfortunate news as well...

I am selling my car next summer and buying a G35X. I am buying something that works all year round because my dad isn't allowing any old cars in our driveway ATM and he is getting annoyed that my car just sits in the garage and takes up space... so the X will remain pretty stock. Gonna sell most of my mods, pay for the car, then buy a few little things for the X in the summer. Z springs, swap my audio stuff over, my y-pipe and muffler and pick up some 18" wheels.. Already found a buyer for my 19s so i may pull them off this winter...

Im gonna be finishing out the winter in my sisters Outback though.

-Janik

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Old 10-29-2009, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
A buddy of mine with a ZR died last night. He passed away from cancer. The guy was only in his early 40's. I first met him at Zdayz. I know Steve met him there, too.
Sad. May he Rest In Peace. That is another reason to be thankful to God everyday that we wake up healthy. Life could be short.
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Yes, life is short and wonderful. Take full advantage of it and have some fun.

G35X, eh? Nice! Love those cars. Good luck with the sale.
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Yes, so if you know anyone that wants a well cared for G35 Sedan AT that didnt even see automatic car washes, and has all the service records, let me know.
Old 10-31-2009, 06:13 AM
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Does anyone feel that they probably stored their Z a bit too soon?
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Originally Posted by beezee
Does anyone feel that they probably stored their Z a bit too soon?
not really. My car looses 95% of its fun value below 50 degrees. I have to litterally baby it around when the road surfaces are cold. While it is still fun to drive it, I really can't drive it when it's 40 outside
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Nah, I don't mind storing her earlier than normal. Last year, she went in just in time at the beginning of November. I was about 2 weeks earlier this year. I did notice that the tires don't like it too cold...
Old 10-31-2009, 01:14 PM
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Sup everyone havnt been on here in awhile saw a blue Z that followed me today on 160th/46 i was driving in the wifes blue sunfire with the wife, it didnt have a front license plate and i couldn't tell if it had one in the back it might have been a new owner. Just wonderin if its someone we know?


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