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02-08-2013, 06:02 PM | #1 |
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We all know I have a hard on for horsepower
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02-08-2013, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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Frikken AWESOME!!!
So let me get this straight, ESS is going to have another VT3 running around? That is just freakin fantastic! No other company is coming close these days! IMO In for updates!
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02-08-2013, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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02-08-2013, 06:52 PM | #8 |
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Congrats Jamie! Can't wait to see what you can do with it.
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02-08-2013, 07:40 PM | #10 |
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Damn doin big things man. Good luck with the build. Its probably driving you stir crazy laying your car up for a chunk of time. Cant wait to see this beast completed.
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02-08-2013, 10:02 PM | #15 |
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Damn Zim did you not have enough power can't wait to see and hopefully get a ride in the next beast. WOW 2 VT3 in CT . Good luck with the build.
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02-08-2013, 10:05 PM | #16 |
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heck ya!! nice buddy
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Damn zim....can't wait to see this finished!
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