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Old 07-21-2002, 01:10 AM   #41
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did saleen make a 4x4 XP8? Theres one on ebay now. I couldnt imagine them making one out of a 4x4.
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Old 07-21-2002, 09:57 AM   #42
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I saw that XP8 on eBay and it's obviously a misprint. Saleen did not make a 4x4 XP8.




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Old 07-21-2002, 10:03 AM   #43
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Im sure he maens AWD.... Its funny how many people dont understand the difference between AWD and 4x4




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Old 08-11-2002, 03:19 PM   #44
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Re: Sold out

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Wow, when checked the Saleen Website yesterday it was listed for $60.00 I just checked the site this morning, and it's NOT listed anymore. Someone actually e-mailed the clearance page yesterday from Saleen and it was listed.

Sorry guys I guess it's sold out.

Okay so you guys are saying that the Saleen website no longer makes explorer products??? Please fill me in...Thanks




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Old 08-11-2002, 08:22 PM   #45
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Yes, Saleen does not sell anything for the Explorer anymore. Hell, I think the deny making them ever! I have called a few times and they do not have anything for the explorer what so ever.
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Old 08-11-2002, 11:56 PM   #46
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Well aint that just swell....no more saleen.




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Old 08-12-2002, 12:10 AM   #47
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my dad went to highschool with steve saleen.... just thought id throw that in there.
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Old 08-12-2002, 01:30 AM   #48
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were they buddies? have your dad tell him to pop out a few more saleen wings. trust me... they will sell!
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Old 08-12-2002, 01:32 AM   #49
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no they werent buddies... if they were i would have had him call the guy up years ago to hook me up with stuff i think they might have been a year apart or something. my dad said they knew of eachother but werent really friends.
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Old 08-12-2002, 01:35 AM   #50
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well how about a high school reunion. your dad can give him tips on how to make more money... like make more saleen wings... yeah, yeah, thats it!
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Old 08-12-2002, 01:38 AM   #51
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thats why im thinking they were in different grades because he never talks about him at the high school reunions. i think steve was a year older
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