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Old 05-19-2012, 07:00 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamborghini-...sories&vxp=mtr


Wow! Imagine tracking one of those and having a bender?
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Old 05-19-2012, 08:15 PM
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That's insane for such a simple part...unless it's made of solid Titanium.

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That's insane for such a simple part...unless it's made of solid Titanium.

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wonder what it is new? Imagine collision insurance
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That's insane for such a simple part...unless it's made of solid Titanium.

Jay
Jay, they are made of UNOBTANIUM, and are readily available from Roger Penske Racing
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check out the list of other parts $6k for a damn cylinder head

http://www.ebay.com/sch/carpartssout...49cdc7b&_sop=3
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check out the list of other parts $6k for a damn cylinder head

http://www.ebay.com/sch/carpartssout...49cdc7b&_sop=3
10 grand for OEM USED carbon front bumper! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamborghini-...item23149caec2
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10 grand for OEM USED carbon front bumper! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamborghini-...item23149caec2
Wall art?
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You think for that money he would AT LEAST clean the part up a little bit....hehe
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That's insane for such a simple part...unless it's made of solid Titanium.

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Are you THE jay?
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Low production numbers = High Cost ! You want exclusivity you got to pay !!
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10 grand for OEM USED carbon front bumper! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamborghini-...item23149caec2
I think if you try to replace it with a new one it around $40k.

Those prices really make you pucker.
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I think if you try to replace it with a new one it around $40k.

Those prices really make you pucker.
and the insurance company
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