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Old 06-18-2008, 03:06 AM
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Took the 550 for a spin this weekend to test out the handling abilities and to take some pictures.

Before the car got dirty


After 4 yrs of not driving a RWD car, I discovered what I was really missing! Here's a shot of me going sideways


SMOKED TAIL LIGHTS
Old 06-18-2008, 03:30 AM
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Nice!
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Nice shots!
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Nice!!!!

Also great power slide. I'm guessing after the third piccie the car was filthy???
Looked good though!
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Cool...
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Looks like that was a fun day, would have like to see one after shot after that power slide...just to see the how the dust settled and contrasted the before and after....thanx for sharing
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... the smoked tail lights was nice!
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WOW very nice... where is this dry lake bed? Groom lake? I wanna go!
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That is cool!!!
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Thanks for sharing. More pics!

Where did you guys do the shoot at? And are those screenshots from video?


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