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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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So I raced a Porsche 997 Turbo today....

... and beat him bloody.
But seriously now, Folks....
Has anyone found a practical replacement wiper blade for the rear of our cars?
It's a royal pain in the butt schlepping to the dealer, and after reading the comments below on front wiper blades, it got me wondering.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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So I raced an F550 Maranello today....

You like to race
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth. Or you're a pathological lier.


EDIT: Man someone beat me to it.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Next week he might beat a Veyron!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Or maybe a koenigsegg???


 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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it doesn't count as street racing unless you did it in a 25mph school zone
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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So today a jet tried to fly over me....

...and I downshifted and smoked him.

Sorry, couldn't resist.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I bet i could beat the Koni... If I pulled mythbusters and attached 6 rockets to the roof of my car. hmmmm.



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Or maybe a koenigsegg???


 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Or maybe a koenigsegg???

Koenig's Egg??


Does it come with pantyhose?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Beat a 997, eh?...

Was it parked?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Koenig's Egg??


Does it come with pantyhose?

Yea they make 3 of the most badass cars on the planet.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/index.asp
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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it doesn't count as street racing unless you did it in a 25mph school zone
15. School zones are 15mph around here.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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So, uhmm....
Anyone know where to get rear wiper blade replacements?
Sheesh!
Tough crowd tonight.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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What that have to do with the topic of this thread?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mozzarella
What that have to do with the topic of this thread?
I think that was the original question.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hegira
So, uhmm....
Anyone know where to get rear wiper blade replacements?
Sheesh!
Tough crowd tonight.

Talk to Brad (scooby03) at custom MINI shop.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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So I raced a Porsche 997 Turbo today....

That was you? Did you like my tail?

 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Some people have no sense of humor. Hegira, I like your style.
I got nuthin on the wiper blade, but keep up the good work!!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Best bet is to get the latest version of the blade from the dealer and then just buying generic refills from your local auto shop and cut them to size.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Some people have no sense of humor. Hegira, I like your style.
I got nuthin on the wiper blade, but keep up the good work!!!

Bless you, my son.

And thanks, ScottinBend. I'll try that.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Your welcome.

And next time, just let the Porsche win OK.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth. Or you're a pathological lier.


EDIT: Man someone beat me to it.
My money's on #2......
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Today I raced sunlight.

When I got there, it was still dark... again.


Originally Posted by ChrisW
So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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That F1 car I raced yesterday had no chance.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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hehe good way to get everyone's attention. bet most people cared less about the wiper blade question.
but i was also wondering about it. it really sucks. the rear one that is. maybe it's also cause there's so much dirt and nasty stuff sitting on the window it doesnt allow the wiper blade to work AS well?
 
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