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MetroMPG · 02-16-2010, 11:44 AM

Didn't see it, but it bugs me big time when the mainstream media get it wrong (or partially wrong).

As a result of shows like that (and poorly done Mythbusters episodes, as another example), you can be guaranteed that uncritical people in the forums will be pointing to the show as "proof" that the mods they did are good for MPG.

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