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Old 03-04-04 | 09:29 AM
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GTE block go boom.

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Old 03-04-04 | 10:17 AM
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I'd like to be the first to officially offer my condolences, and I'm glad everyone involved is safe (I hope).

After your done coming to terms with everything, I hope you'll be able to share, so that we can all learn from your experiences.

sorry man, ****'s been rough.
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Old 03-04-04 | 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by Lex Luthor
New motor blew apart yesterday and in the process did something that could have killed me, so after a massive financial loss, this project is officially OVER.
I've very sorry to hear that, that is quite a major loss. At the very least are you ok? Was it strictly a mechanical failure?

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Old 03-04-04 | 10:57 AM
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Hey LL, Hope you're ok. Can you fill us in on the details, car and safety wise?
Old 03-04-04 | 12:01 PM
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LL, glad your safe man. Thats what counts.
Old 03-04-04 | 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by siniquezu
Hey LL, Hope you're ok. Can you fill us in on the details, car and safety wise?
Let me clarify: I mean his safety.
Old 03-04-04 | 12:15 PM
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Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Old 03-04-04 | 01:45 PM
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LL, damn, what happened man?
Good to hear you are safe.
I was so looking foreward to what your car had to offer, sad to hear it's over.
Old 03-04-04 | 01:54 PM
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Very sorry to hear about this. I know you spent a lot of money on this project. Keep your head up bud.
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Old 03-04-04 | 04:28 PM
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Sorry to hear the news Jon..... You think there's any chance you'll change your mind after the cooling off period??
Hope that everything is okay and anxious to hear the details.

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Old 03-04-04 | 08:17 PM
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Sorry to hear about your misfortune hope you are okay .
Old 03-07-04 | 07:25 PM
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LL glad your okay.
Old 03-08-04 | 05:55 AM
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man im sorry to hear about this.....seems like sc300s and SP dont go together...i know ethan went through several motors...how many miles were on this one?...what happened?....PM or email if anything Jon....
im glad your ok..but would really like to know what happened....Jeff
Old 03-08-04 | 01:18 PM
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Jon,

You have a PM.
Old 03-08-04 | 02:50 PM
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Sorry to hear that Jon Glad your OK, that is the main thing!

What do you plan to do with the car if you don't mind me asking.


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