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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Nice 1st gen in Santa Cruz?

I live at Pleasure Point, which is a surf spot in Santa Cruz. I'd say about 2-3 times a month I see and hear a nice gray 1st gen going by my house with a board or two on the racks. It sounds like it may have an RB exhaust, but I can't be sure. It definitely sounds like the owner takes good care of his FB. It don't look bad either..nice and clean, stock, except maybe the ride height and tailpipe.

Do you post here? A gray FB with surfracks and exhaust? If so, that's a nice car you've got.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:55 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Really? You better pull that thing over next time! I have a couple secret surf spots up my sleeve.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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I try to hit up the bigger waves in NorCal a few times per month, though we've had some nice waves this week. It's tough to get the soft rack on the FD.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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I like surf nude too.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I like surf nude too.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Will the REAL FB owner please stand up?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Yes, it is an RB exhaust
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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wait OK...THREE people just chimed in and said it was them....what gives?
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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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wish i knew how to surf... id do that on the off time of snowboarding.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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The guy just went by again. Yellow longboard on top, rims, nice sounding exhaust...I'm 90% sure it's a GSL-SE.


It's tough to believe the guy's not on the forum...it's such a clean, nice sounding little 7.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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No wonder it sounded so smooth. I talked to the guy today and he said that he swapped a BMW engine into it.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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No FB or Surfboard but I sk8 and mash an FC.
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Originally Posted by Natey
No wonder it sounded so smooth. I talked to the guy today and he said that he swapped a BMW engine into it.
I never heard of that before. Any info on the outcome? pros/cons
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Natey
No wonder it sounded so smooth. I talked to the guy today and he said that he swapped a BMW engine into it.
no way.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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I wish I would have had him pop the hood and fired off a few pics. He had a an aftermarket hood with some extra clearance, ie a scoop.

IIRC he said it was an E20 engine, but isn't that from an old 2002 race car? I'm not up to snuff on BMW engine codes, but it sounds smooth as hell and he drives it at least every weekend, so I guess it's reliable. I'll try to get more details next saturday, surf permitting.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Natey
I wish I would have had him pop the hood and fired off a few pics. He had a an aftermarket hood with some extra clearance, ie a scoop.

IIRC he said it was an E20 engine, but isn't that from an old 2002 race car? I'm not up to snuff on BMW engine codes, but it sounds smooth as hell and he drives it at least every weekend, so I guess it's reliable. I'll try to get more details next saturday, surf permitting.
Now we're all hooked, get back to us Natey!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Still want to find out if it's true Natey
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Hey Adam, Imma call you tonight about this saturday's meet.

Natey, you wanna come?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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it was me i Cruz around the santa area. HA! get it! But yeah, sometimes i like to hit the breaks check the babes out and catch some rays brodie!

Rev your engine at me next time you see me, so i know its you.
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