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Old 08-10-2011, 01:30 PM
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Blast from the past

Been several years since I've been on the org.

Yes, I'm the guy that had the modded 98 SE that was ripped off and then got a G35 Coupe which I proceeded to crash, taking the lives of two friends and landing me in prison for 5 years...

Just stopping in to say hello for old times sake....
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Welcome back man. Any new/updates?
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Damn hope everythings good now..Are you entertaining getting another maxima?
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Damn long stretch bruh. Ive been out almost two years now after a 39 month stretch. Good to see you on here after a long break from the outs. How long have you been out?
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Regardless of what has been involved in your personal life, I just wanted to say that your car was my inspiration to get a 4th gen. I saw it on cardomain when I was 14 and decided at that point that I was going to get one.

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Good to hear youre back bruh. Hows employment out there for a parolee? I still cant get work out here in CA. fcukin background checks.
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welcome back! Prison time means start your own business time!
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I plan on leasing a 2012 black on black Maxima but will not be modding it, those days are behind me.

Work was no problem. Landed a great job a month after being home and things are great at the office.

I was reading through some old posts from around the time I had my Max ripped off....can't believe the hating that took place.
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No kidding? That definitely made the transition back into society so much easier. What type of work do you do if you dont mind me asking?
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Originally Posted by araffio
I was reading through some old posts from around the time I had my Max ripped off....can't believe the hating that took place.
Some of these newer people are ok, but they are some haters around here.. So much i don't even bother to logg on to my original account from back in 03 or if i even can.. .. . welcome back
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Oh damn, one of the org OG's is back.
I was reading up on some of ur posts a couple months back. Sucks what happend to ur friends and ur car.
I don't know u. But welcome back
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Originally Posted by araffio
I plan on leasing a 2012 black on black Maxima but will not be modding it, those days are behind me.

Work was no problem. Landed a great job a month after being home and things are great at the office.

I was reading through some old posts from around the time I had my Max ripped off....can't believe the hating that took place.
Just curious, what did happen to the maxima? It was before my time here lol.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VQ'rInWLA
No kidding? That definitely made the transition back into society so much easier. What type of work do you do if you dont mind me asking?
I'm a tax accountant


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Just curious, what did happen to the maxima? It was before my time here lol.
Had it robbed at gunpoint. Many people thought it was an insurance job but I loved that car and took a major loss when it was stolen. I had nothing extra on it insured, lol.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by araffio
I'm a tax accountant




Had it robbed at gunpoint. Many people thought it was an insurance job but I loved that car and took a major loss when it was stolen. I had nothing extra on it insured, lol.
real talk!! glad you are back man, really. lets keep pushing forward.
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Great having you back bruh.!
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I can still make my infamous LED tails, PM me. Ain't gonna be cheap but if any of you want them I'll do them (would need a set of tails to mount them into)
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Originally Posted by araffio
I can still make my infamous LED tails, PM me. Ain't gonna be cheap but if any of you want them I'll do them (would need a set of tails to mount them into)
this!!!!
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Doesn't seem like there are many members still around from my day (01-04)
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I just got 96 maxima yesterday. My level is learning to maintaining it stock and running as first step. I will search your old post later on.

Welcome back.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by araffio
I can still make my infamous LED tails, PM me. Ain't gonna be cheap but if any of you want them I'll do them (would need a set of tails to mount them into)
How much, I'm def interested in tha LED's bro... PM me a price...thx
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Originally Posted by araffio
Doesn't seem like there are many members still around from my day (01-04)
yeah the all jumpin ship
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How much are these led tails youre talkin about and what do they look like??
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Welcome back!! I'm new here so does anyone have a picture of the LED tails?
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WOw, i'm an idiot, they are in your sig. Sorry about that.
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by araffio
Doesn't seem like there are many members still around from my day (01-04)
Welcome back! Your car was litterally the best 4th gen for a long time running. While the stereo was never my thing, your chromed engine parts set off the car. Not just another lowered A32 with 19's. I remember when you got chewed out for getting the same wheels but one size bigger. I do remember you loosing your car, I was pretty shocked. Huge bummer. Then we hear about your accident. Crazy. You've been though some rough times. Glad to see you back and are doing well.

Things have changed here naturally. Lots of noobs and maintenance threads.
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Welcome back!!!! I remember seeing your car on the org when I was in high school, and thinking, when I get my Max, I want it to look like that lol. I still have pics of it saved. Def an inspiration!
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I too remember seeing your car my early years in highschool ..i rarely posted But i was always on here readig...your max led to the purchase of my 98 blk/blk se when i was 17...Thanks for the inspiration!

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i drive a 3rd gen but i love your 4th gen. i actually have a link to your cardomain page on my cardomain page. its on page 5 and the link is in my sig if you wanna check it out. i do have a 4th gen gxe 5spd but its a beater
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curious of why you are in prison because of an accident?
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Originally Posted by JSutter
Welcome back! Your car was litterally the best 4th gen for a long time running. While the stereo was never my thing, your chromed engine parts set off the car. Not just another lowered A32 with 19's. I remember when you got chewed out for getting the same wheels but one size bigger. I do remember you loosing your car, I was pretty shocked. Huge bummer. Then we hear about your accident. Crazy. You've been though some rough times. Glad to see you back and are doing well.

Things have changed here naturally. Lots of noobs and maintenance threads.
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Originally Posted by 99BlackMaxMS
Regardless of what has been involved in your personal life, I just wanted to say that your car was my inspiration to get a 4th gen. I saw it on cardomain when I was 14 and decided at that point that I was going to get one.

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Originally Posted by araffio
I plan on leasing a 2012 black on black Maxima but will not be modding it, those days are behind me.

Work was no problem. Landed a great job a month after being home and things are great at the office.

I was reading through some old posts from around the time I had my Max ripped off....can't believe the hating that took place.

what happened here bro? how so? kinda new, despite the fact that i been member for a while...but what happened? care to fill me in?
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Old 08-17-2011, 04:10 PM
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dude i have old car as a screen saver on my pc and laptop amax2nv damn right i did welcome back
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Originally Posted by MaximaRated
dude i have old car as a screen saver on my pc and laptop amax2nv damn right i did welcome back

seriously....i had it too for about 2 years (when i had my first auto max)...but then i went to my first ever Muse concert and it took over...lol
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care to share the pics of homie's car

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