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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
why are we comparing cars to a motorbike racer
Travis Pastrana does rally racing as well.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
why are we comparing cars to a motorbike racer
Travis Pastrana also rally races.

Originally Posted by reechy
basically if the DMV sends you two plates, you're required to put both of them on.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc5200.htm

with that said, i dont have a front plate h:

Truestory. h: That's how I'm going to get out of those tickets. "The DMV only issued me one when I bought it."

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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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We may look into it to replace the RSX-s later on.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by reechy
are you thinking of colin edwards :rofl:
doh. nevermind

yes i quoted myself
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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mazda 3 = 2nd gen (euro) focus

stupid ford had to create their own lame 2nd gen for the US market...
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dom93hatch
Travis Pastrana does rally racing as well.
i knew he did some xgames racing.

i didnt know he was into it professionally nowh:

im intrigued to learn more
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by reno96teg
mazda 3 = 2nd gen (euro) focus

stupid ford had to create their own lame 2nd gen for the US market...
its not even really a 2nd gen, it's just a refresh...ford sucks
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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They're pretty hot. Haven't driven one yet though.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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rwd is always better. No burn outs just takes all the fun out of driving.

that and the whole handling things...
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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my friend had his rental before he picked up a h22 cb7 coupe.

mazda 3, slow as hell but at least it had alloy rims, fairly comfortable from what ive ridden in.
for the price...meh.
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