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Old 11-09-2009, 09:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Jalopnik Article: Belly pan

A way too short blurb about belly pans

Under-Body Aerodynamics Ain't Just For Looking Awesome - Car Design - Jalopnik

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Old 11-09-2009, 07:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes, short story...

BUT then I saw the Babes of SEMA!!! Very... informative! Check this:



I want that.....



...wheel!
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Old 11-09-2009, 08:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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...jungle-camoflage outfit to advertise a plastic wheel for a HUMMER?
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Old 11-09-2009, 10:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Yes, short story...

BUT then I saw the Babes of SEMA!!! Very... informative! Check this:



I want that.....



...wheel!
Frank Lee, I jumped on the phone to order "that......." for you..



..you realize that inventory can run out wayyyy before christmas...






...then saw you only wanted the stupid WHEEL ......

Hell, they got PLENTY of those in stock!!!!




ps.....I went aHEAD and had "THAT" shipped to my place!!!!
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That wheel is actually an airless tire good to have if you are trying to avoid becoming swiss cheese.. lol

I think the editor over at Jalopnic is secretly reading the ecomodder forums with his timing on some of his articles. See the one below.

Truck Tail Improves Fuel Economy 7.5% - Trucks - Jalopnik
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That wheel is actually an airless tire good to have if you are trying to avoid becoming swiss cheese.. lol

I think the editor over at Jalopnic is secretly reading the ecomodder forums with his timing on some of his articles. See the one below.

Truck Tail Improves Fuel Economy 7.5% - Trucks - Jalopnik
I'm sorry.........was that link to an artcle about trucks>

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The first reply mentioned ecomodder also!

Pretty cool.
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Interesting. The jalopnik commenter elhigh posts here as well.

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