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Old 01-14-2013, 01:25 AM   #1461 (permalink)
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Old 02-07-2013, 02:46 AM   #1462 (permalink)
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... You plug in your coolant heater. When after an hour you notice that the snow on your hood is starting to melt, you make mental note to improve the engine bay's insulation.
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:16 AM   #1463 (permalink)
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... you make mental note to improve the engine bay's insulation.
YKYAEM if...
You already HAVE insulated your engine compartment!
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:35 AM   #1464 (permalink)
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YKYAEM if...
You already HAVE insulated your engine compartment!
But I have insulation, just not enough. Like my house

YKYAEM if...
... Your last coast was so long, that before starting you had to look under the steering to see if you remember where each pedal is
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Old 02-07-2013, 04:53 PM   #1465 (permalink)
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I cannot believe that THIS does actually happen, to another, to coast so long and forget where these things are...
So LOLOLOL. Been there, done that with a smile and a roll of the eyes!

"You're last coast was so long, that before starting you had to look under the steering to see if you remember where each pedal is"
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Old 02-09-2013, 02:04 AM   #1466 (permalink)
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Your aero mods act like a snow plow and everyone at work understands why I cannot make it in with 12" of snow and drifts to 18+"
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In other words:
YKYAEM when you have any knowledge in aerodynamics.
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Old 02-09-2013, 02:57 PM   #1469 (permalink)
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YKYAEM, where is this acronym?
Can't find it!

Does it mean:youknowyouareeccomodder, whew, what a mouthfull !

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Old 02-09-2013, 08:52 PM   #1470 (permalink)
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YKYAEM, where is this acronym?
Can't find it!

Does it mean:youknowyouareeccomodder, whew, what a mouthfull !
I think "You Know You're An Ecomodder..."

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