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Old 09-19-2006, 01:42 AM
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LOL NO its not photoshop, the picture was taken with a Nikon D200 (a real good camera). The guy driving the car was ok cause I saw him looking at his car just shaking his head. As soon as we passed the car the fire department arrived. I wonder if he is going to get all his money back?
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:44 AM
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ya - WOW!!! no kidding!! too bad that isnt a photoshop because thats crazy.
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:50 AM
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OH MY GOD!! That is crazy, I would love to know more info. Since you are local you should go to that dealer and ask some questions just to see whats up.

That first picture is awesome. I have to share these.
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:51 AM
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it really sux, but those are some great shots....hats off to the camera man
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:56 AM
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This is why I wait until I get home to crack open the bottle of Bacardi 151.
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that is crazy. would he be able to get a full refund?
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:59 AM
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Holy crap... i smell.. a recall? Makes me wonder because I was taking some tempatures in my engine bay and I noticed the engine never got as cool as it should. I also had a fuel pump replaced due to being leaky... 1+1=2?
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:06 AM
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Wow...

Bad dealer prep? Left everything uncapped under the hood?
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:07 AM
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Scary stuff, but I just have to say, that first picture is absolutely awesome. That picture did an amazing job of capturing the flames.
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:07 AM
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oh MY GOD!!! this is horrible..not the TC,,,why couldnt it be an XA/XB!!!!..
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:08 AM
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I think there is probably more to the story than "my car just burst into flames."
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
I think there is probably more to the story than "my car just burst into flames."
i agree..
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:17 AM
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I hope he had gap insurance.
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Originally Posted by MJVsTC
I think there is probably more to the story than "my car just burst into flames."
Of course there is, you forgot the first part of the story - Oh ****....my car just burst into flames.
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:25 AM
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btw, those are some dark a$$ windows - notice you can't see the flames through the rear or side windows......hmmmmm
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damn..
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Lil_Deuce_tCoupe
btw, those are some dark a$$ windows - notice you can't see the flames through the rear or side windows......hmmmmm
I'm pretty sure those windows were smoked.... the bad way.
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:31 AM
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GENUINE smoked glass...

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Old 09-19-2006, 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sciontc_06
this is horrible..not the TC,,,why couldnt it be an XA/XB!!!!..
Funny...
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:34 AM
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Wow... Its a flashback from iraq...
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