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Old 12-19-2013, 06:13 AM   #1
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Chrome is the "In" Style for British Columbia !

Fashion experts are baffled by this, but chrome has become the rage in British Columbia over last fews days. Porsche owners across the territory have been seen donning the latest in chrome fashion wear, along with matching lug bolt covers.

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Old 12-19-2013, 08:05 AM   #2
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There is a rumor that a forum member from that province is considering purchasing this car:




When asked why, he simply replied "It gives me wood!"
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There is a rumor that a forum member from that province is considering purchasing this car:




When asked why, he simply replied "It gives me wood!"
Is it custom ?
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Is it custom ?
God made us all unique so I suppose it would be considered custom.

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Is it custom ?
No, it's just a one-of-a-kind.
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Old 12-19-2013, 11:27 AM   #6
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I'm flattered. Hey jd can we see some Christmas pictures of your 'one of a kind' car?:dance:
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When asked why, he simply replied "It gives me wood!"
It does! I might do that with my 993
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I'm flattered. Hey jd can we see some Christmas pictures of your 'one of a kind' car?:dance:
With or without reindeer and chrome sleigh bells ? :dance:
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quit teasing!
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quit teasing!
They're one of a kind sleigh bells too.
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... the stance, the haman bodykit-- speed yellow for ever! It's a little stiff for the street though...
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... the stance, the haman bodykit-- speed yellow for ever! It's a little stiff for the street though...
Sorry, I can't help you with that. There's only one Dangermobile. Hey, that makes it one of kind !
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Being from Vancouver BC I have witnessed the chrome cars around here. Kinda funny seeing them and all the people taking camera pics when they see it parked.
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Down south here we've heard that "polishin' the chrome" is quite the sport up north...
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I'm flattered. Hey jd can we see some Christmas pictures of your 'one of a kind' car?:dance:
Here is one photo...

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Hey c'mon Jager - that picture of the Dangermobile is over a decade old......
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Hey c'mon Jager - that picture of the Dangermobile is over a decade old......
If you think that photo is old, you should see this one.
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If you think that photo is old, you should see this one.
I found one photo that is much older...

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I found one photo that is much older...

I believe that one is from the paleolithic era ?
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Honestly, how much would it be to Chrome your whole car? ...

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