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So I raced a Porsche 997 Turbo today....

... and beat him bloody.
But seriously now, Folks....
Has anyone found a practical replacement wiper blade for the rear of our cars?
It's a royal pain in the butt schlepping to the dealer, and after reading the comments below on front wiper blades, it got me wondering.
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Old 07-23-2007, 02:46 PM
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So I raced an F550 Maranello today....

You like to race
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 02:51 PM
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So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth. Or you're a pathological lier.


EDIT: Man someone beat me to it.
 
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Next week he might beat a Veyron!
 
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Or maybe a koenigsegg???


 
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it doesn't count as street racing unless you did it in a 25mph school zone
 
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So today a jet tried to fly over me....

...and I downshifted and smoked him.

Sorry, couldn't resist.
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 03:31 PM
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I bet i could beat the Koni... If I pulled mythbusters and attached 6 rockets to the roof of my car. hmmmm.



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Or maybe a koenigsegg???


 
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Old 07-23-2007, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
Or maybe a koenigsegg???

Koenig's Egg??


Does it come with pantyhose?
 
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Beat a 997, eh?...

Was it parked?
 
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Originally Posted by 70spop
Koenig's Egg??


Does it come with pantyhose?

Yea they make 3 of the most badass cars on the planet.

http://www.koenigsegg.com/index.asp
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT
it doesn't count as street racing unless you did it in a 25mph school zone
15. School zones are 15mph around here.
 
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So, uhmm....
Anyone know where to get rear wiper blade replacements?
Sheesh!
Tough crowd tonight.
 
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What that have to do with the topic of this thread?
 
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Originally Posted by mozzarella
What that have to do with the topic of this thread?
I think that was the original question.
 
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Originally Posted by hegira
So, uhmm....
Anyone know where to get rear wiper blade replacements?
Sheesh!
Tough crowd tonight.

Talk to Brad (scooby03) at custom MINI shop.
 
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So I raced a Porsche 997 Turbo today....

That was you? Did you like my tail?

 
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Some people have no sense of humor. Hegira, I like your style.
I got nuthin on the wiper blade, but keep up the good work!!!
 
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Best bet is to get the latest version of the blade from the dealer and then just buying generic refills from your local auto shop and cut them to size.
 
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Originally Posted by 3cocinas
Some people have no sense of humor. Hegira, I like your style.
I got nuthin on the wiper blade, but keep up the good work!!!

Bless you, my son.

And thanks, ScottinBend. I'll try that.
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 05:49 PM
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Your welcome.

And next time, just let the Porsche win OK.
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth. Or you're a pathological lier.


EDIT: Man someone beat me to it.
My money's on #2......
 
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Today I raced sunlight.

When I got there, it was still dark... again.


Originally Posted by ChrisW
So let me get this right, Last monday you race a F550 Maranello and today a 997 and you beat them both? WOW you must have the fastest MINI on earth.
 
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:25 PM
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That F1 car I raced yesterday had no chance.
 
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hehe good way to get everyone's attention. bet most people cared less about the wiper blade question.
but i was also wondering about it. it really sucks. the rear one that is. maybe it's also cause there's so much dirt and nasty stuff sitting on the window it doesnt allow the wiper blade to work AS well?
 


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