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Old 01-21-08, 01:17 PM
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During the Hokori days the engine bay was:



Today it is less flare with just a Custom CF intake:

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For those that did not know,
Car was featured on the February issue of HCI magazine:




And it was on the HIN website as a featured car in 2007:



Other magazine appearances:



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Old 01-21-08, 01:25 PM
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When I first dropped the bomb on CL and .NET and turned some heads about stretch tires, flat black flares, VIP styling, etc:



Eveybody questioned about rubbing and how do you drive that low.. is it on airbags... then i showed everyone the original.. just a quick PS job:

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Old 01-21-08, 02:40 PM
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what a story dude, you have come a long way!

but it's time for something new
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Old 01-21-08, 03:28 PM
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hot car, free bump. glws!
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Old 01-21-08, 05:31 PM
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defineatly an amazing riiiiiideee. so jealous...so jealous.
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Originally Posted by TomLee
defineatly an amazing riiiiiideee. so jealous...so jealous.
hey, u still interested..?
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Old 01-31-08, 08:44 AM
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...seen the car, driven the car, - absolutely one of a kind!! that's a steal at 15 - can't wait to see the next project!...
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Originally Posted by wteebo
...seen the car, driven the car, - absolutely one of a kind!! that's a steal at 15 - can't wait to see the next project!...
wut..?!?! u've driven the car..?!?! who is this....
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Old 01-31-08, 08:55 AM
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not only have I driven it but I have seen some of the many transformations - air, brakes...this car just keeps getting better 'n better!! I vote earlier LS for the next project!
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Originally Posted by wteebo
not only have I driven it but I have seen some of the many transformations - air, brakes...this car just keeps getting better 'n better!! I vote earlier LS for the next project!


do we know each other... b/c this is starting to freak me out... are u a stalker?
UCF10...? damn thats alittle bit too early. dont you think?
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FINALLY just finished reading the laundry list of mods and costs on the IS, man I can't believe what someone is going to get for that price!!!! looking at the pics with it air'd-out - it's jus sick!!!! gl

oh, and not a stalker just been watching you

...earlier meant UCF30...

peace out - euro dude
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Originally Posted by wteebo
FINALLY just finished reading the laundry list of mods and costs on the IS, man I can't believe what someone is going to get for that price!!!! looking at the pics with it air'd-out - it's jus sick!!!! gl

oh, and not a stalker just been watching you

...earlier meant UCF30...

peace out - euro dude



thx for posting. maybe the next car would be an euro afterall.. NOT! lol.
yeah, the UCF30 sure sounds good right now.. or maybe a VAN...
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Old 01-31-08, 11:39 AM
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omg i want this car lol im so tempted free bump imma think about this haha
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where in norcal are you located?
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