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    1997 Factory Service Manuals For Sale

    I have for sale the complete factory service manuals for a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (much would apply to other years I'm sure). These are 2 HUGE binders covering everything. 2500 Pages. Very expensive from dealer. I'm asking $80 US, plus you pay for shipping. Barring that, ANY offer...
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    Oh no..someone's is choking!!!!

    .........and it's the Yankees....HAHAHAHAHAHA.....
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    Automotive News Site...tongue in cheek..

    Here's an amusing automotive news site. It's like a cross between The Onion and AutoWeek. It had adult humour, and adult swearing, so watch the kiddies.... http://www.sniffpetrol.com/
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    Anyone near Batavia, IL?

    Just wondering if anyone if near Batavia, IL. There's a set of 18" rims I'm considering buying. It's over 4 hours from my place, and was hoping someone here would be nearby to check them out for me. I've seen pictures, but pictures don't tell me everything I need to know...can anyone help...
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    Generation Kill....

    Since we are on the Iraq topic, just thought I'd share. It's been many months since the Iraq invasion, and now some books are just starting to hit the market. I'm currently on another book on Iraq (I read many books), which I think is the best so far. It's called "Generation Kill" a true...
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    NEWSFLASH!! I bought a new car!!

    Yep..it's true. After many, many months of research, many hours of searching, and plenty of second guessing myself, I've bought a different car to replace my 1997 LSC I sold. I had been going back and forth between a Lexus GS400 and a Jaguar XJR. Both cars have qualities that remind me of the...
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    ZX10R Drag Race (Video)

    http://www.dontbescaredracing.com/video/zx10r_nj.wmv Pretty quick. My best was 9.92@139 on 30 less HP.
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    Mark VIII Replacement Road Test Series:PT 2

    Well, there were some good guesses as to which car would be next. Here it is: 2000 Jaguar XJR: Well, with V8-RWD, 370HP and 390TQ, this is a car I HAD to check out. And surprisingly, it falls well within my price ranges. I asked the salesman why a nearly $100,000CDN car depreciates quickly...
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    Mark VIII Replacement Road Test Series:PT 1

    Quest For My Mark VIII’s Replacement PART I Well, my 160,000 mile 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (with many mods) has been sold. The car has served me well, but it was time to move into something different. So, I have been looking, reading, researching and test driving MANY cars to find a suitable...
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    Is this is the car you WISH the Zephyr was???

    Check it out: 4.5L 340HP RWD or AWD sedan. Yummy. http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040408-3.htm
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    2005 Mustang GT-R (is the R for Rice?)

    Rice or Not? You decide...2005 Mustang GT-R concept race car. http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/04images/mustang_gt-r_concept_1.jpg
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    The Ultimate Streetcar..

    Here is the ultimate streetcar. Based (loosely) on our 4.6 no less. 806HP!! $470,000 Eats Enzos for breakfast!! 9 second 1/4 miles!! WOOHOO!! It's a shame Ford can't do something like this... http://www.koenigsegg.com/thecars/index.asp?submenu=4...
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    Supras are no joke...

    URL http://www.earthshinegroup.com/Supra/CobraSupra.wmv The Cobra he is driving in the vid is a modded one, making over 460RWHP...and the Supra walks him like he's chained to a tree.
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    I've found "The One" !!!!

    I'm Canadian, but only recently have I started drinking beer. Not in crazy binge drinking like some here,:) but just to enjoy the different tastes. I've tried most of the available brands, and many tasty micros we have here. We have some great micros here, by the way. To be fair, I try to...
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    Hey..this is a HEMI !!

    http://www.reader-weekly.com/Reader/Mix/242/242-Paul_Ryan.html
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    RRocket's New Tow Vehicle

    Well..with racing season bearing down on me, I needed something a little heavier duty than the Mark to tow my race trailer. This might be overkill, since my trailer loaded down weighs less than 1500lbs. It is a VERY slick trailer..you can drive on/drive off WITHOUT unhitching. Really nice...
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    This dude is BAD!

    If anyone watches K-1 or Pride, this guy needs no intro. He's tough as nails! Be sure to look for the toe prints on buddy's rib cage. Ouch. Great video!! http://www.intensemediaconcepts.com/video/Mirko_CroCop.wmv
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    Welcome to the Big Times, RRocket....

    As many here know, I like to race motorcycles. Well this year, I've decided to take a crack at snowmobile grass drag racing very seriously. I was asked to join a team, and for the last few weeks I've been trying to secure sponsorships to help offset my costs. I have lined up a few, and...
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    How not to check your air pressure...

    Trish was about to leave for a gymnastic meet moments ago. Said the tire air temp monitor on her car came on. She told me she was going to check her tires to make sure they were all ok. It's pouring rain outside. Moments later, I hear her yelling, cursing, and not pleased. A soaking wet...
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    Anyone go here?

    http://www.homestarrunner.com
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