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Don't hate the player, hate the game. Snowstorm v. BC, Canada (i.imgur.com)

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[–]mlane021[S] 37 points38 points ago

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There were windchill warnings in effect that day, -35celcius (-31F for the americans) and blowing snow wind warnings 50mph gusts. This guy did not give a fuck

[–]gan12ohman 6 points7 points ago

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Dipped to -50celsius (with windchill) on monday here in Calgary, and yet there were people wearing shorts & t-shirts to uni. Not sure if trying to be tough or just plain stupid

[–]romperstomp 2 points3 points ago*

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As a person who has lived in Calgary for over 20 years I can attest to the fact that these people are riders fans who have just consumed 20 pilsners and about 50 mL of antifreeze.

[–]canadianman001 5 points6 points ago

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Wind chill effect would be worse in a moving car.

[–]Soapbox 8 points9 points ago

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Maybe he's moving with the wind.

[–]Reduc 2 points3 points ago

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Trollphysics?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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The aerodynamics of the roof actually create a fairly good pocket of stable air in the car, which can be heated from below by throwing the heater on full and directing it at the floor vents. I used to drive around all the time with the top down with it close to freezing, and a few times on New Years when it was in the -5C to -10C range and did all right. I'm not saying this guy would be super comfortable in those temps, just that it's better than one might presume.

[–]Looony 0 points1 point ago

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I used to drive my Honda S2000 in pouring rain on Australia highways with the roof down.

The manual states if you can attain and hold a certain speed the airpocket will catch cold air/rain and keep it off the driver and passengers. No idea it still applied at -40

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Mercedes has two solutions for this, it's called Airscarf and Aircap. - And it works.

[–]teh_tg 0 points1 point ago

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Why would anybody live where there is snow? Unless you're too poor to move out of there, which seems to be the case.

[–]mlane021[S] 1 point2 points ago

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I personally love the snow! Not enough to drive a convertible in it, but i love it!

[–]Curtman1 16 points17 points ago

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As a fellow Canadian all I can say is what the hell.

[–]mlane021[S] 14 points15 points ago

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i know eh

[–]canadianman001 6 points7 points ago

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What's that all a boat.

[–]SonyMaxell 4 points5 points ago

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Makes me want to grab some Timmies is what

[–]canadianman001 3 points4 points ago

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Large double double and a Honey cruller?

[–]mlane021[S] 2 points3 points ago

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Once the cup sizes change, that's a diabetic coma in take-out form!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Oh man I used to get a giant box of timbits, and they would ALL be honey cruller.

[–]TheSuperDonald 0 points1 point ago

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sour cream glaze all day

[–]Copaseticbob 9 points10 points ago

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As a Miata owner, I have mixed feelings about this...

[–]upper-deck 6 points7 points ago

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As a former Miata owner, I feel that if you have not done this, you have not experienced what it is to own a Miata.

[–]StabbyPants 4 points5 points ago

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as a former MR2 owner, don't do this. You'll end up in a ditch.

[–]upper-deck 3 points4 points ago

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As a current Elise owner, I have to admit, I've been REALLY tempted... if it weren't for my summer tires...

[–]StabbyPants 4 points5 points ago

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yeah, no. your car is 1900 lbs and rear heavy. you would so die.

[–]upper-deck 2 points3 points ago

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Meh, with the right tires it would be fine.

[–]StabbyPants 0 points1 point ago

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nope nope nope.

[–]upper-deck 1 point2 points ago

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http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f157/140054d1261533788-exige-first-drive-snow-rsz_12009-12-19.jpg

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f3/64788d1193187287-rain-lotus_elise_in_snow-l.jpg

http://newmotoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Lotus-Elise-Snow.jpg

I think these people would disagree with you. :)

[–]PETC 0 points1 point ago

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They're actually fantastic in the snow with the right equipment.

[–]canadianman001 1 point2 points ago

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Pack bricks in the car everywhere you can fit them.

[–]onenifty 1 point2 points ago

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This kills the gas mileage.

[–]canadianman001 2 points3 points ago

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So does driving with the roof down.

[–]StabbyPants 0 points1 point ago

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It's a track toy - it belongs in a nice warm garage :)

[–]canadianman001 0 points1 point ago

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Hmmmm. I know. I cant wait to get my mustang out this spring. Not a track car, but a classic car. :)

[–]sheptard 0 points1 point ago

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as a R35 GT-R and 442 AWHP subaru owner, I have to say what's the problem?

[–]shiftius 0 points1 point ago

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You sir, you are the problem

[–]upper-deck 0 points1 point ago

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I don't care how much OMGAWD and fancy computers you have, you're not going anywhere in the snow on summer tires.

[–]sheptard 0 points1 point ago

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Pfff, I drove my RWD mercedes on summer tires in the winter.

It didn't go straight, but it moved forward eventually!

[–]aramid 2 points3 points ago

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I drove my MR2 through two Midwestern winters. Absolutely no fucks were given; as long as you're quick on the wheel when the rear end starts to move, they actually get around really well.

Having all its weight on the rear wheels helped it get around quite nicely. It was actually less likely to get stuck than any random FWD car, because all else being equal, accelerating causes a weight transfer which adds even more traction to the rear of the car. FWD is normally better in snow because you can't accelerate hard enough to get this effect in a normal front-engine, rear-drive car, but in a mid-engined car like the MR2 you get way more traction than you'd think.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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MX-5 here, first winter. I hate it. Maybe it doesn't help being RWD and Manual but eh, that's the midwest for ya'. I hate Indiana winters.

[–]PETC 1 point2 points ago

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Um, any manual is going to be better in the snow than an autotragic. Just get some snow tires and go find a parking lot. Learn how to throw the car around in the snow, then drive normally everywhere and watch how idiotic everyone else is.

[–]aramid 1 point2 points ago

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What tires are you using? If you have all-seasons or summer tires, the car should be awful. On the other hand, if you have proper snow tires it's a light, well-balanced car and should be able to get around brilliantly. Tires make a huge difference.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I wish I could convince my father that. I keep telling him that I need snow tires. His response? Just go slow. I have to take 3 highways everyday to get to school, going up to 60 MPH. I CANNOT go slow. :c

[–]tulihauki 0 points1 point ago

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I drove my mk2 Turbo for one winter and I must agree. Compared to FR Corollas and Starlet the MR2 was a lot easier to get moving from standstill. Smooth use of the throttle was essential because too much would cause the boost rise and instantly spin the wheels and, well - letting go of the throttle mid-corner is always a bad idea on mid-engined cars regardless of the weather.

I now have an EP3 Type-R with a limited slip diff and must say that it is very strong in the snow. How the LSD just pulls the front end to wherever the wheels point and slides the rear end around is quite incredible and a lot of fun.

[–]drummererb 0 points1 point ago

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Same. I own a Crossfire (go ahead and point and laugh) and all the weight is in the front on a RWD car. Threw 220 pounds of sandbags in the trunk and have had no issues. The key is actually taking traction control off when you're stopped on snow, just don't do this unless you know how to control your car in case you spin out. The TC will actually stop your engine and prevent that little oomf you need some times.

[–]PETC 1 point2 points ago

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I just went outside and removed all the snow from the top of my MR2 so it wouldn't all leak in through the T-Tops as its melting right now. I haven't moved the damn thing since the snow started, but I've got the wrong tires on it. They're plenty capable in the snow with the right equipment. I'm actually driving it down to Corvallis this weekend to take a friend down to look at an MK3 spyder he's probably buying. Hard top and everything! Under 6K! My friend has a Miata with studded snow tires on it. That thing is unstoppable!

[–]EPS_conduit 1 point2 points ago

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I used to think my Miata sucked in the snow. Then one year I had no choice but to put snows on it and take my chances.

Turns out it's not all that bad if you get enough sand in the trunk and remember to steer with your foot. No chance for getting through snow banks, though.

[–]PETC 0 points1 point ago

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There is no such thing as a bad snow car, only bad snow drivers and people without snow tires.

[–]munchbard 0 points1 point ago

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At least its easy to push out again. Try getting an F150 stuck.

[–]SpineBuster 0 points1 point ago

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as a Z4 owner, I too have mixed feelings.

[–]sheptard 1 point2 points ago

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Hehe, Penismobile!

[–]SpineBuster 0 points1 point ago

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haha thats the first time I heard penismobile. Most people say it looks like a shoe and I like that idea.

[–]sheptard 0 points1 point ago

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Hehehe. I was gonna get one, but the one they tried to demo for me was missing on several cylinders and stalled when the sales guy tried to put it in gear (lol). I ended up with a 2009 135 with a Dinan stage 2 package.

[–]SpineBuster 0 points1 point ago

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Wow that sucks, sounds like someone drove the hell out of that one. I bet that 135 gets out of its own way though :D.

[–]sheptard 1 point2 points ago

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It still had all of it's PDI stickers on it. Was supposedly brand new.

Yeah, 135 is pretty damn fun with the ECU upgrade.

[–]mlane021[S] 0 points1 point ago

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Go on...

[–]Crumps_brother -1 points0 points ago

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Like your sexual preference?

[–]shan6 7 points8 points ago

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This is the type of thing that can only come from an argument with his wife.

"I told you, I don't like the windows cracked." "But I like the airflow." "Roll the window up or you're not getting sex. Don't be an asshole."

/Roll window up. Put top down.

[–]supaphly42 7 points8 points ago

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Broken top maybe?

[–]mlane021[S] 5 points6 points ago

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saw it again today, definitely not broken.

[–]supaphly42 12 points13 points ago

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Or still broken, haha.

[–]Moofus84 4 points5 points ago

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He should be giving lessons in how to not give a fuck.

[–]platoreborn 2 points3 points ago

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Top Gear top tip....

[–]hot_and_single 2 points3 points ago

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Not surprised to see that in the chilly "Wack"

[–]jmwest23ut 4 points5 points ago

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Probably on his way to a BBQ at the Scherbatsky house.

[–]OsamaBeenMobbin 2 points3 points ago

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Haters gonna hate.

[–]herpichj 2 points3 points ago

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the first thing i did was look at the license plate to decipher the hidden joke... took me a few moments to realize he was driving a convertible.

[–]xHaZxMaTx 2 points3 points ago

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3rd Gen. Miata driver, here: the heaters in those things are miraculous. I'm 95% positive that if you left your hands in front of the vents for a minute, you'd burn them.

Also, if the snow's not too heavy, the aerodynamics will keep it from even entering the cabin.

[–]bcseahag 1 point2 points ago

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Love driving at night with the top down on ours, in the cold with mittens and toques! Even in the rain!!! If we drive fast enough, we don't get wet. And we do live in BC, and yes it rains a lot here.

[–]xHaZxMaTx 0 points1 point ago

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I always have the top down unless it's absolutely necessary that it be put up, e.g. raining hard enough.

[–]boogermanus 4 points5 points ago

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Like a boss?

[–]JollyRoger46 1 point2 points ago

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Where in BC...have friends in Burnaby.

[–]mlane021[S] 7 points8 points ago

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Chilliwack

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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That's wack.

[–]Reduc 0 points1 point ago

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Dude. Chill.

[–]ChiefBearPaw 0 points1 point ago

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chilliwack represent. SSS?

[–]mlane021[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Sss?

[–]ChiefBearPaw 1 point2 points ago

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Sardis secondary school(high school in chilliwack)

[–]mlane021[S] 1 point2 points ago

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Ah, negative, went to school in abby!

[–]ZuFFuLuZ 1 point2 points ago

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His AC is probably broken, so he must vent.

[–]sheptard 0 points1 point ago

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Or the heater is stuck on full blast

[–]apextek 1 point2 points ago

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having sold cars, i know that you are not supposed to open or close a top under 35 degrees. The grease freezes up and can cause the folding mechanism to rip the fabric. edit: I found this out the hard way

[–]xHaZxMaTx 1 point2 points ago

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Having read the entire manual for my Miata, I don't recall this being an issue. Though I am curious and will look it up.

[–]apextek 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah I ruined the top to an eclipse spider trying to open when too cold. I was informed later by more experience salesman, never change the position of a roof below freezing and to really try not to, if its under 50 degrees

[–]xHaZxMaTx 1 point2 points ago

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Interesting. Perhaps that's what happened to my top, then; while not completely ruined, there are two strips of fabric that act of sort of springs so that the top can pop up enough for you to grab when you open the latch that keeps it down, if that makes sense. Anywho, both those straps have come undone from the top and while the top still works, it takes a bit more effort to pull up. I wonder if it being a Z-folding top makes any difference.

[–]QuantumBeep 1 point2 points ago

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As the proud owner of a cracked rear vinyl window on my Miata, I can vouch for the trueness of this

[–]Softkore 0 points1 point ago

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might be my dad...

[–]Marc_the_Ardvark 0 points1 point ago

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It like the amount of people in that city and surrounding area that wear shorts and sandals all year long, no matter the weather.

[–]diggernaught 0 points1 point ago

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Thats not Canada, there would be a case of Molsens on the top of the trunk it it was.

[–]lycao 0 points1 point ago

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Weather network: You should see 2-5cm of snow. Walk outside next day Over a foot of snow on the ground.

Fuck you weather network!

[–]mlane021[S] 0 points1 point ago

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fucking weathernetwork is a crap shoot, those people never get it right

[–]mizike 0 points1 point ago

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This snowstorm is pissing me off. I moved to Vancouver Island specifically so I wouldn't have to deal with it anymore and the first winter I'm here we get a foot of snow. I don't even own a shovel.

[–]mlane021[S] 0 points1 point ago

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you guys aren't having as much snow as we are here!

[–]azdesign 0 points1 point ago

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Is it snowing in Chilliwack right now? Its not in Abbotsford.

[–]originsquigs 0 points1 point ago

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I was looking at the license plate trying to see something. Then I saw it.... Damn you brain for making me feel dumb...

[–]rstar99 0 points1 point ago

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If i were a cop I would pull that guy over because he is obviously drunk.

[–]K931SAR 0 points1 point ago

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This may be taking "fake it to make it" a tad far...

[–]shitmoths 0 points1 point ago

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And not a single fuck was given on this day.

[–]NRGnut 0 points1 point ago

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Awesome!

[–]PenisBakeMeAPancake 0 points1 point ago

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Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[–]angelofdeathofdoom 0 points1 point ago

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Never gonna give a fuck...

[–]8bitnitwit 0 points1 point ago

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Brisk.

[–]Inquisitr -1 points0 points ago

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NY license plates?

Fuck yea

[–]hoeding 3 points4 points ago

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British Columbia plates.

[–]Inquisitr 2 points3 points ago

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Ah I see, that frame is blueish on top so it makes it look like one gen back NY plates.

My bad.

[–]TooMuchCoffee -2 points-1 points ago

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Relevant haters gonna hate

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