Acceptable Vanity Plates?

"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt) 05/10/2016 at 14:53 • Filed to: None

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I think it’s safe to say that for the most part, all of us think vanity plates are pretty obnoxious, with only a few exceptions. For example - if I got my hands on a Pontiac G8 and did the HSV body panel swap, I’d totally get a plate that read “DWN UNDR.” So oppo, what’s your exception to the no vanity plates rule?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 14:56

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Charlie’s going to get a DAYMAN one if available.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 14:58

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I find inside jokes and other things only people into a certain car know acceptable. Like what you suggested with dwn undr, or a chassis/engine code for instance.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 14:58

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If they’re funny but not obnoxious, then it’s cool. If it’s something like your name or initials, it’s just lame.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:01

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if it’s something I can’t figure out when you’re in front of me - no.

Down Under I can translate, and even better it’s a good reference.

I personally recommend KANGROO or KOALACAR

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:01

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I would say that most people have to be able to understand it. For example, if you had a 2003 M3 and you get the tag “E46,” most probably won’t understand it.

TractorPillow > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:01

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I like clever ones. I84RE on a Lambo. I8TOKYO on a GTR. MPGLOL on a Viper.

Noah - Now with more boost. > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 05/10/2016 at 15:01

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Absolutely. I’d totally rock an older BMW with “M30B35" or something like that

Ash78, voting early and often > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:02

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My personal rules are 1. It shouldn't refer to the owner(s), but only the car, 2. It must be unique/clever/appropriate and 3. Nothing dirty or hateful, etc. So “DWN UNDR” is a good choice. How about “G8KEEPR” or “OZ WZRD”? (Yeah, those sorta refer to you, but mostly to the car)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:02

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When I had my Orange Challenger I wanted to get “NO PULP” The only reason I never got it is because vanity plates are actually pretty expensive in Alberta.

smobgirl > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:02

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I might get “pass me” on the Tercel. It's faster than cranking the window down to wave people by.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:03

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lol yea g8keepr is a good one, if the pontiac badges were still present

d15b > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:03

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OPPO EXAMPLE:

“CAMERO” on a Mustang

Noah - Now with more boost. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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that’s the thing though - it’s kinda awesome if normal people have no idea you have a vanity plate, like an engine/chassis code.

JGrabowMSt > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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No vanity plate rule? Screw that.

SL600 for the SL

HEMIWGN for the HEMIWagon

E90M3 > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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I got a Georgia Tech one on the M3, cause “E90 M3" was taken

Noah - Now with more boost. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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hahaha no pulp... that’s funny.

Shankems > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:04

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I’ve really considered getting “376 CI” on my plates. Tricky wording always seems kinda douchey.

Jayhawk Jake > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:05

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My only rule: People should be able to understand it. If it just looks like random letters what’s the point?

I have a vanity plate, so obviously I’m okay with them. Mine is ‘CAMERO’ on my 2015 Mustang

Noah - Now with more boost. > TractorPillow 05/10/2016 at 15:05

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the GTR one is brilliant.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:06

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The only acceptable vanity plate around here.

Ash78, voting early and often > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 05/10/2016 at 15:07

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I had a Euro plate on the front of my old Passat that said VITAMNB5 (for the B5 chassis). It was more hassle than it was worth — I had to explain it to 5 people for every person who waved or gave a thumbs up.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:08

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But then you’d have to explain it. Although I’d love to see the plate “phere” on a Lancia Stratos.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:08

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That’s a good point, however I never really liked the overly clear ones like LAMBO or something like that

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:09

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Personally, I’m a fan of self-deprecating humor. ;)

My rule is pretty much just make it fun/funny. The best ways to do that are be humble and poke fun at yourself (meaning your car), or reference an automotive rivalry (like an M3 with “LOL AMG” or Evo with “SUBAWHO”).

The plates that are automatically out are bragging ones, like “FAST EVO” or “FLY MERC.” Crap like that is douchey.

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:10

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I got WT&NRDY (White & Nerdy) on my RT4WD Civic wagon just for fun, and because vanity plates are cheap in Maine where I lived at the time. The Weird Al song by the same name describes me pretty well. The wagon was also pretty dorky looking, especially after I added rally lights and fake Mini Cooper S style hood stripes.

Aside from that, the only special plates I’ve ever gotten have been my amateur radio callsign. And technically, in MA, that’s not a vanity plate - it’s a classification all its own.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:11

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I have one that’s a pretty obscure reference to the pretty obscure music I listen to. Come at me.

Ash78, voting early and often > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 05/10/2016 at 15:17

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Agree completely. REDBULL or ILLTORO would at least be a notch better.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:17

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You’re in MA too? Cool

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:17

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Yep, we’re neighbors. :)

Noah - Now with more boost. > Jayhawk Jake 05/10/2016 at 15:18

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wait seriously? that’s amazing, I bet mustang AND camaro bros hate it lol

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:18

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I know what plate I’m getting on my Stratos now.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 05/10/2016 at 15:21

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Since I had the idea, can I drive your Stratos?

Noah - Now with more boost. > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:21

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Cool! I kinda want to organize an Oppo meet this Summer. That’d be fun, maybe gather some local NH/CT/RI/?? people, head to a car show of some sort, and get lunch + a few beers after? Depends on the number of people who’d be down for that I guess

dogisbadob > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:22

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EATTHE

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:24

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On my first avant I had S4vant. Cause it was an S4 Avant, a rocket ship of a wagon that played well on the savant concept. Especially since I kept it unassuming on the outside.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:25

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My favorite definitely was a corvette an autox with the plate “CPT SLOW”. Often seems that corvettes have really cheesey ones though. I eventually would like a vanity plate that reads CONESSS for my Miata. With whatever number of S at the end to make it available. I also just saw this one that I really want now:

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:26

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I’d be down with that! There’s a meet and cruise to Factory Five coming up in a couple of weeks, but I can’t find the link to it right now or I’d put it here.

Noah - Now with more boost. > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 05/10/2016 at 15:26

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ooooh I can see the grey int... I like. what a color combo

d15b > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:26

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That’s what happens when you’re being too clever. :)

Noah - Now with more boost. > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 05/10/2016 at 15:28

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yeah silly/fun plates are always OK IMO!

MarquetteLa > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:29

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Strongly considering getting “PRE-WRX” for my Mazda 323 GTX.

Ash78, voting early and often > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:29

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Do you like Kirk or do you like Picard?

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:29

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Sure.

It’ll probably be a kit car, unless I somehow become independently wealthy in the next few years.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:29

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hmm that’s an option! ideally we’d do something later in the day so people don’t have to get up stupid early to drive - that sucks tho because I’m pretty sure that eliminates the best regular shows in the area AKA Larz Anderson lawn events

Ash78, voting early and often > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 05/10/2016 at 15:30

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AVANTGRD!

Ash78, voting early and often > interstate366, now In The Industry 05/10/2016 at 15:31

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NICKLBAK?

BZiel > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:31

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Drops mic. Walks off stage.

Noah - Now with more boost. > MarquetteLa 05/10/2016 at 15:31

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hahah awesome I support that decision

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 05/10/2016 at 15:32

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As long as it’s got that glorious engine.

Ash78, voting early and often > dogisbadob 05/10/2016 at 15:32

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Nice.

Ash78, voting early and often > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:32

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If you live in Beverly Hills, the only correct answer is I8A4RE. On a C4 Vette, of course.

PowderHound > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:33

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Someone in my local car group just got the plate OEMMMM3 for his E30 m3

Ash78, voting early and often > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:33

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How about A55 RGY?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:34

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mine is kinda pretentious but I made an exception for myself. It’s just

VR4-741, because my car is a VR4 number 741/2000.

Justin Hughes > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:35

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My rims never spin. To the contrary, you’ll find that they’re quite stationary.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:36

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I see your immaturity, and I raise you “8OO8IE5"

RallyWrench > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:36

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Speaking of G8s...

Noah - Now with more boost. > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/10/2016 at 15:36

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dude that’s sick, I’m very down with “car guy only” plates like that

Noah - Now with more boost. > RallyWrench 05/10/2016 at 15:37

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Someone down my street has one... I’m so jealous.

Ash78, voting early and often > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:37

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To anyone who says that most musicians don’t get better over time, I submit Weird Al. The wife and I are thinking about going to see him live next month. He’s the musician I’ve listened to for the longest time in my life, starting around age 8 with Dr. Demento. The wife isn't far behind me.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:38

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Well since wrecked Dinos are so common, it shouldn’t be a problem sourcing one.

Jayhawk Jake > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:39

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Yes, seriously

The reaction has mostly been laughter. People (including myself) think it’s funny

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:40

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Yeah, I agree. What I mean is, there’s already a Factory Five visit being organized here on Oppo. That’s why I wish I could find the thread, but my Google Fu is failing me today.

Stupid early sucks, I agree. That also rules out autocross or most track events. Though we could maybe do a meet at a Track Night In America event. Relatively cheap track time for those who want it, and those who don’t drive on track still get in for free and get to hang out and spectate.

yamahog > d15b 05/10/2016 at 15:40

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“SUBT1LE” on my Camero as well

Justin Hughes > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:40

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Right there with you. We’ve already got tickets to see him in September.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:41

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Thanks

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 05/10/2016 at 15:41

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I want that engine in lots of things because dat noise.

Noah - Now with more boost. > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 15:42

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ohhh ok yeah I misunderstood! I’d be down to check out that meetup if I see a post, that sounds fun - maybe whoever is organizing will re-share at some point

interstate366, now In The Industry > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:42

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Not exactly...

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?ter… (top definition)

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 15:44

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It’s Saturday, May 21 - at least according to my Google Calendar.

Where I intelligently saved the post!!!

http://opposaurus.kinja.com/oppomeet-updat…

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:46

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Or another idea completely, make a resto-mod Stratos and use the engine from the 4C.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:48

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But having to explain it is half the fun!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 05/10/2016 at 15:49

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Nah.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/10/2016 at 15:50

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Is it? I don’t know because I don’t have one. I might consider “5VZ” or “2Rnnr”

d15b > yamahog 05/10/2016 at 15:52

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Heh.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 05/10/2016 at 15:52

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Yeah, I mean whats more fun then forcing/tricking your non enthusiast friends into car talk?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/10/2016 at 15:54

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I’m pretty sure they’re sick of me trying to get them interested in cars.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Ash78, voting early and often 05/10/2016 at 15:54

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meh, not enough entendres, but maybe i’ll change the ones on the S6 avant. Right now I run ESSSIX, I couldnt get any clever-er. Or I was still devastated about loosing the B5...

When the b5 was totaled I had a few people ask me if they could take my plate. I told them no, cause they’d just be copy cats, plus I used that as a hash tag for all my pictures on the gram. (not sure if they listened or not, since I dont fallow the B5 comunity anymore.)

Noah - Now with more boost. > Justin Hughes 05/10/2016 at 16:00

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genius!!!!!

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 16:02

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It was a bitch to keep clean though lol. But yes it was a great combo.

Justin Hughes > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 16:04

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More like dumb luck, but I’ll take it.

Noah - Now with more boost. > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 05/10/2016 at 16:04

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wow that’s such a sad picture.

*triggered*

AfromanGTO > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 16:10

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You talk about a G8 with a VE HSV bodykit. Yet you post a picture of a VF HSV GTS.

Noah - Now with more boost. > AfromanGTO 05/10/2016 at 16:12

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yeah I’m a genius

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 16:26

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I had a vanity plate on my old WRX and I really want one on my STi

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 16:33

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Yea, I’m no longer sour about it, the C4 S6 is a blast, and pushes all the right buttons. I would like to get another, but mainly cause I love that motor, and I know so much about it, I got to put that info to work. lol

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 17:00

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I have “M5J X51" on my 911 because it doesn’t look like a vanity plate but real Porsche enthusiasts know exactly what it means.

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 17:46

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This is mine and fuck what anybody says about them

Dusty Ventures > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 18:53

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http://opposaurus.kinja.com/oppomeet-updat…

coqui70 > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/10/2016 at 21:38

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BLN911 on a 911 Turbo

BL0WM3 on an M3 Turbo

DADBUS on a Minivan

AfromanGTO > Noah - Now with more boost. 05/11/2016 at 13:26

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LOL!