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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Hi all,

I haven't really put up pics of my 03 so i decided to snap a few along with my neighbor's 02. Tell me what you all think.

These are untouched besides the single "old style pic" and blurring out the license plates.



























 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Nice shots. Looks like it was quite the photo shoot.

How do you like the sparco milano 2 seats? Comfortable on the long haul? Good holding with the stock belt? Did your insurance company dislike you removing (inside the seat) airbags?

Good looking custom upholstery on the rear seats and in the trunk.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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the 02 Red is my neighbor's. he goes by g35mt here. The DS is mine. I just picked up some Evo 9 recaros tonight so i need to do install research on that.

his sparcos are firm and good for the skinnier guys. i'm 6'1" 230 lbs so it's not my fit. They sit lower than stock height and appear to hug well for a reclineable. his airbag lights do light up and i'm pretty sure the insurance company didn't inspect it.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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Just a question. I see that many folks black out their license plate in pictures, but I am not sure why. The aren't exactly "secret" and there is not much anyone can do with the number. Merely asking.

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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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if they have the right connections say at dmv or law enforcement they can find out your registered address and your car could be a victim of theft. ideally those things should never happen but also ideally people shouldn't commit crimes either.

Of course a local person can also just see you drive and get your lp# but that's less chances that thousands who intentionally would do it online.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rcantu
if they have the right connections say at dmv or law enforcement they can find out your registered address and your car could be a victim of theft. ideally those things should never happen but also ideally people shouldn't commit crimes either.

Of course a local person can also just see you drive and get your lp# but that's less chances that thousands who intentionally would do it online.
What you say is true, but I feel the odds are low. Having run many plates in my day, 75% of the time the address is not correct. People, more so younger ones, move a lot and rarely update their license. Nobady has to admit it, but I'll bet there are a bunch on this thread alone that fit that bill.

Better to be safe then sorry, to be sure.

Jim
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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The location looks familiar. (but I'm in SoCal)
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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yes. that's correct.

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The location looks familiar. (but I'm in SoCal)
 
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Oh yeah? Where?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Nice!!!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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in fountain valley. star realty building.
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Oh yeah?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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in fountain valley. star realty building.
Ah, no wonder it looked familiar, it's visible from the 405.
Nice shots by the way.
 
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