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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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5 is a charm........

Well I am going on to my 5th exhaust system. I had the stock system, Borla Race, JCW , Invidia (on now), and now have a Webb MS exhaust ordered. I can tell you that the Borla was my favorite and but dyno top pick. I am hopefull that the Webb system will be my last . I kinda feel like I will be a good judge since this will be my 5th system. I have yet to install my Milltek header and am planning to put it on after the Webb system goes on for comparison sake. This will be my last mod.......I think.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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... This will be my last mod.......I think.
Thats funny. I feel like after you see how great Randy's other new products are you might be switching some of your mods out to his new ones.

Off topic: I get a kick out of asking Randy what is different about his products then competing brands. The first words out of his mouth are always, "we'll, mine is better." I trust that his products are superior to some of his competitors, its just an interesting way of describing them. Not bashing Randy, just think its funny. After this first line, he always takes the time to explain the differences to me so that I understand why his is better.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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I have a funny feeling that the Alta logo will be fading out of my car Matt Intake may be first....
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by K9MINI
I have a funny feeling that the Alta logo will be fading out of my car Matt Intake may be first....

HDI Goooood
 
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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I love my HAI....I dunno about that HDI...

But as for exhaust let us kno!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by K9MINI
This will be my last mod.......I think.
who are you kidding?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by K9MINI
I have a funny feeling that the Alta logo will be fading out of my car Matt Intake may be first....
I am lucky enough to know a bit about the development of the WMS HDI...... after you meet the guys involved and talk with them about their thought processes re mods, you can't help but be impressed...... randy does not do all this on his own but he has surrounded himself with some amazing talent..... I really like the HDI..... my engine sounds more "sophisticated" and runs better that it did with the Alta..... I have to admit i am intrigued by the M7 which I will see at the Dragon....... I think right now the two making the greatest strides are WMS and M7...... who can argue with that..... certainly getting the most PR
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by K9MINI
This will be my last mod.......I think.
RIGHT....................................:lol :
It will be if the money your spending seems to dry up. BTW where is the invidia exhaust going your removing when the WMS one arrives? I don't want it but i'm sure others will.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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RIGHT....................................:lol :
It will be if the money your spending seems to dry up. BTW where is the invidia exhaust going your removing when the WMS one arrives? I don't want it but i'm sure others will.
The Invidia found a home about 3 weeks ago. When it comes off it will be put to use within days. I am serious (a little) about slowing down the mod habit for a while. I need to find a direction (TC) and pace myself (late summer). My Fast stays clinging onto my wallet. My fast also would like the sound of a blow off valve . Then there is Ms. K9 ....who would like to Kill my Fast. When asked Ms.K9 will tell you the only mod the car ever needed was the SS and Whalen shift ****. My other problem is my "Growl" which is my drive to mod my 06 Tahoe . My Growl wants to continue to make it more K9 friendly ie. heat alarms, key fob door poppers , remote ac system....

So in a winner takes all match its Ms. K9 vs my Fast vs my Growl ! :impatient
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:11 AM
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Maybe its time to upgrade the stable which K9 resides in next. Forget the gas guzzling Tahoe.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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21 mpg on the highway loaded with all my k9 work gear aint bad. Some minor mods helped me pull that off. The Tahoe makes the $ that supports the habbit I am one of those people who actually use the vehicle as a work truck. As far as the Casa we are moving next spring, for the dogs of course
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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LOL - you are as bad as me with intakes (I tried stock, K&N Drop-in, Dinan, Mini Mania, alta, then JCW) and Wheels (I tried Slites, Roja LT4 gunmetal, switched to Roja hyper silver, Web spokes, then finally to Hamanns). All of this during my first year of ownership!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by K9MINI
The Invidia found a home about 3 weeks ago. When it comes off it will be put to use within days. I am serious (a little) about slowing down the mod habit for a while. I need to find a direction (TC) and pace myself (late summer). My Fast stays clinging onto my wallet. My fast also would like the sound of a blow off valve . Then there is Ms. K9 ....who would like to Kill my Fast. When asked Ms.K9 will tell you the only mod the car ever needed was the SS and Whalen shift ****. My other problem is my "Growl" which is my drive to mod my 06 Tahoe . My Growl wants to continue to make it more K9 friendly ie. heat alarms, key fob door poppers , remote ac system....

So in a winner takes all match its Ms. K9 vs my Fast vs my Growl ! :impatient
Dear Sir,
Volkswagen of America's legal department will be contacting you in regards to copyright in fringement by late next week. Please be aware the "Fast" designation is to be applied directly to and therefor and whereby to only VWoA products, their subsidiaries and the children's children.

Thank you for your Support,



 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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Dear Sir,
Volkswagen of America's legal department will be contacting you in regards to copyright in fringement by late next week. Please be aware the "Fast" designation is to be applied directly to and therefor and whereby to only VWoA products, their subsidiaries and the children's children.

Thank you for your Support,



I think only our own corporate giant would pull that crap! Maybe I should copyright "growl"
 
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