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    11-11-2009 08:49 AM
    As a guy that has done it and looking back...

    1075 SCi is a great engine and the rebuild program was done well.

    I suggest not doing the transmission refresh. In my situation it actually cost me an extra 20K + and a lot of aggrevation to get it resolved.


    The original story was deleted for unknown reasons. So hopefully this stays to anyone going through the refresh this winter.

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    11-11-2009 11:38 AM
    Did the Cig sell?
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    11-11-2009 12:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TIKI View Post
    Did the Cig sell?

    Decided to keep it. In the market for a cat as a second boat but am in no hurry. Could not even come close to replacin AM II for the money.
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    11-11-2009 01:36 PM
    AM II is an awesome boat and I don't blame you for keeping it. I hope someone can talk you into bringing it down to LOTO next summer; so I can see it in person!

    Next years Shoot Out is August 23 - 29th, 2010
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    11-11-2009 03:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TIKI View Post
    AM II is an awesome boat and I don't blame you for keeping it. I hope someone can talk you into bringing it down to LOTO next summer; so I can see it in person!

    Next years Shoot Out is August 23 - 29th, 2010

    Finally finished construction on my house so I will have a lot more time to go boating. Thx for the compliment on AM II.
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    11-11-2009 04:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BraceYourself View Post
    Finally finished construction on my house so I will have a lot more time to go boating. Thx for the compliment on AM II.
    Holy Phuck! Life is GOOD!
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    11-11-2009 05:22 PM
    Keep using Moon for your trannys, the house looks Killer. Hope all is well, Steve.
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    11-11-2009 05:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BraceYourself View Post
    Finally finished construction on my house so I will have a lot more time to go boating. Thx for the compliment on AM II.
    Very Nice! Congrats on the new pad ~
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    11-12-2009 09:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Nykamp View Post
    Keep using Moon for your trannys, the house looks Killer. Hope all is well, Steve.
    I agree there! Things are good. Hopefully we'll run ino each other some weekend this next summer.
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    11-12-2009 10:59 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BraceYourself View Post
    Finally finished construction on my house so I will have a lot more time to go boating. Thx for the compliment on AM II.
    Gorgeous! Congratz!
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    11-12-2009 08:35 PM
    Let me get this straight......

    1. American Muscle II Cig
    2. Lamborghini
    3. F650 Tow Rig
    4. Brand new mansion
    5. Single Guy

    Dude you have the life! Enjoy every second of it!
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    11-12-2009 10:24 PM
    It's 8K square foot. I took the pic last week. Looks bigger then it is. Mansion status starts at 15K square feet in my opinion, but thx. It's plenty big for me, and just like I like it. Lights, audio, etc... all high tech and crestron automation controls everything.
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    11-12-2009 11:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterSunsation View Post
    Let me get this straight......

    1. American Muscle II Cig
    2. Lamborghini
    3. F650 Tow Rig
    4. Brand new mansion
    5. Single Guy

    Dude you have the life! Enjoy every second of it!
    Very nice.
    The perfect alter ego
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    11-13-2009 12:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterSunsation View Post
    Let me get this straight......

    1. American Muscle II Cig
    2. Lamborghini
    3. F650 Tow Rig
    4. Brand new mansion
    5. Single Guy

    Dude you have the life! Enjoy every second of it!
    Ironic, young man takes over parents company and does good, wish you gave other members here the same consideration....
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    11-13-2009 07:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Offshoredrillin View Post
    Ironic, young man takes over parents company and does good, wish you gave other members here the same consideration....
    Actually took over fathers business. Went from two employess to 12, quadrupled the biz in three years, day I walked in my dad walked out, and bought him out in two years for what he wanted. Oh yea military paid for my 6 years of education and spent a year active duty after 9-11 before I could focus on growing the biz. Also took me 4 years and 4 boats to get to AM II because I chose not to borrow money for them. Same for the house, lived in basement of my office for 5 years till this house deal came along, hopped on it in a down market and still have no debt.
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    11-13-2009 08:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BraceYourself View Post
    Actually took over fathers business. Went from two employess to 12, quadrupled the biz in three years, day I walked in my dad walked out, and bought him out in two years for what he wanted. Oh yea military paid for my 6 years of education and spent a year active duty after 9-11 before I could focus on growing the biz. Also took me 4 years and 4 boats to get to AM II because I chose not to borrow money for them. Same for the house, lived in basement of my office for 5 years till this house deal came along, hopped on it in a down market and still have no debt. Others live beyond their means and squander any hope of living comfortably.
    Yep, I know full well that you have worked for it, you should enjoy that. before my tiger I started with a 26 donzi and then a 311 formula, still love my tiger and have my 20 cig project that is in Toledo, then I will pull out another trick next winter.
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    11-13-2009 09:12 AM
    Maybe this thread should just be titled " Biography"........
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    11-13-2009 09:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by THEJOKER View Post
    Maybe this thread should just be titled " Biography"........
    With a twist... Carefull with the transmission refresh. Don't always get what you pay for

    Is that better... Back on topic...
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    11-13-2009 10:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BraceYourself View Post
    It's 8K square foot. I took the pic last week. Looks bigger then it is. Mansion status starts at 15K square feet in my opinion, but thx. It's plenty big for me, and just like I like it. Lights, audio, etc... all high tech and crestron automation controls everything.
    House looked huge......mansion starts at 10K in FL due to the smaller parcels!
    Myself I have a Mini-Mansion, McMansion whatever.....4K sq ft on .31 acre!

    8K on the best waterfront lot in Jupiter would be 6mm all day long!
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    11-13-2009 10:41 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Offshoredrillin View Post
    Ironic, young man takes over parents company and does good, wish you gave other members here the same consideration....
    Rob you still missed the point that I was joking.....Even Brandon laughed about it.......relax it is Friday......
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