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Daniel. · 10-16-2007, 12:11 PM

I read this story from beginning to end in 1 sitting nonstop. Kept me riveted the whole way.

http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels...?currentPage=1

I would post cliff's notes, but its a 6 page story and I definitely recommend you to read it yourself.

jackjack · 10-16-2007, 12:20 PM

just saw this on another forum. crazy stuff.

Farzam · 10-16-2007, 12:54 PM

Pretty James Bond-ish

My popup blocker is going insane.

89dc240 · 10-16-2007, 12:59 PM

I read about this guy in 0-60 magazine. They gave a description of all the crap in his car. Didn't look like there were any cup holders, lol. I'll try to find the article.

20 til 3 · 10-16-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 89dc240

I read about this guy in 0-60 magazine. They gave a description of all the crap in his car. Didn't look like there were any cup holders, lol. I'll try to find the article.

yeah, i read it over too.... haha he has some hardcore shit in that car so the cops cant catch him lol

now only if i had 15 grand to use on not getting caught by the popo's

kyoru · 10-16-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 20 til 3

yeah, i read it over too.... haha he has some hardcore shit in that car so the cops cant catch him lol

now only if i had 15 grand to use on not getting caught by the popo's

yeah i saw the article to it was insane the amount of gadgets he had in his car.

worangejuice · 10-16-2007, 01:09 PM

Holy Shit! that was an intense 6 pages, for real.

*zerooath* · 10-16-2007, 01:15 PM

thats seems like a lot of fun. super adrenaline rush.

tacotacotaco · 10-16-2007, 01:33 PM

WHOOOO damn i cant sit at my desk any longer im tempted to light up a cig put on my shades hope into the 240 and take off outta here from work and drive just drive go to vegas go to la something. Something just to break the monotony of daily life.

Flipzide · 10-16-2007, 10:23 PM

the videos accompanying the text made it epic

kouki_s14 · 10-16-2007, 10:28 PM

dam they had to wait a year to published this? crazy guy

bamaboy · 10-17-2007, 10:31 AM

I read the article.....it was awesome. I would love to have the money and the balls to attempt such a thing

0100 · 10-17-2007, 12:36 PM

Now that is awesome!

BustedS13 · 10-17-2007, 12:39 PM

http://www.32hours7minutes.com

I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE.

Daniel. · 10-19-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

http://www.32hours7minutes.com

I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE.

You said it. What a great way to end a movie.

xamraci · 10-19-2007, 10:46 PM

Freakin awesome, saw it on another board and its still awesome. not to say I am all for getting around the LAW...but when its done this way with almost EVERY PRECAUTION...I am totally for it

hunter8411 · 10-19-2007, 11:24 PM

Wow, that was intense... I love the part of the Geeksquad car scaring the shit out of them. I have scared my fair share of drivers in that car lol.

0100 · 10-17-2007, 12:54 PM

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Tops* · 10-17-2007, 03:02 PM

Here we go, 6 pages of intense reading...

(6 pages later)

Damn...now that's driving and commitment.

Kn1ves · 10-20-2007, 12:20 AM

/attempts 30 hours and 1 minute

be back in a year.

*Sil-Abc* · 10-22-2007, 06:19 AM

whats the statute of limitations for all the moving violations theyve done? Ive heard 1 year, 2 years and 3 years. If they posted this and it happened a year ago or so, i would assume 1 year but im not sure... anyone kno for a fact?

10-16-2007, 12:11 PM	#1
Daniel. Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 3,713 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Daniel. Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alex Roy crosses the country in a BMW M5 in 31hours and 4minutes I read this story from beginning to end in 1 sitting nonstop. Kept me riveted the whole way. http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels...?currentPage=1 I would post cliff's notes, but its a 6 page story and I definitely recommend you to read it yourself. __________________

10-16-2007, 01:09 PM	#7
worangejuice Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WeeeHoooo,CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: worangejuice Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Holy Shit! that was an intense 6 pages, for real. __________________

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zerooath 98 Kouki Slicktop. Tip Dealer! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi! Age: 36 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats seems like a lot of fun. super adrenaline rush. __________________

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BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.32hours7minutes.com I WANT TO SEE THIS MOVIE. __________________

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jackjack Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chi Posts: 2,899 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	just saw this on another forum. crazy stuff.

10-16-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) / Raleigh, NC Age: 34 Posts: 5,185 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Pretty James Bond-ish My popup blocker is going insane.

10-16-2007, 12:59 PM	#4
89dc240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just South of Philly Age: 41 Posts: 352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read about this guy in 0-60 magazine. They gave a description of all the crap in his car. Didn't look like there were any cup holders, lol. I'll try to find the article.

10-16-2007, 01:33 PM	#9
tacotacotaco Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 42 Posts: 3,249 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	WHOOOO damn i cant sit at my desk any longer im tempted to light up a cig put on my shades hope into the 240 and take off outta here from work and drive just drive go to vegas go to la something. Something just to break the monotony of daily life.

10-16-2007, 10:28 PM	#11
kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dam they had to wait a year to published this? crazy guy

10-17-2007, 12:36 PM	#13
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Now that is awesome!

10-19-2007, 10:46 PM	#16
xamraci Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Age: 41 Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Freakin awesome, saw it on another board and its still awesome. not to say I am all for getting around the LAW...but when its done this way with almost EVERY PRECAUTION...I am totally for it

10-19-2007, 11:24 PM	#17
hunter8411 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 40 Posts: 664 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Wow, that was intense... I love the part of the Geeksquad car scaring the shit out of them. I have scared my fair share of drivers in that car lol.

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10-17-2007, 03:02 PM	#19
Tops* Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Age: 37 Posts: 966 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Here we go, 6 pages of intense reading... (6 pages later) Damn...now that's driving and commitment. __________________ MADE IN JAPAN Last edited by Tops; 10-17-2007 at 04:10 PM..*

10-20-2007, 12:20 AM	#20
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Sil-Abc Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown LA Age: 39 Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: Sil-Abc Feedback Score: 13 reviews	whats the statute of limitations for all the moving violations theyve done? Ive heard 1 year, 2 years and 3 years. If they posted this and it happened a year ago or so, i would assume 1 year but im not sure... anyone kno for a fact? __________________ IM JON WAYNE ESQ.... bitch