The real reason why we have cars named "maxima"

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Apr 8, 2003 | 12:38 AM

skeetsmax

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The real reason why we have cars named "maxima"

Have you been to Mexico lately? You know what the speed limit signs say? La velocidad maxima....MAXIMA........

Anyone else see the significance?

Apr 8, 2003 | 12:43 AM

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maximum velocity?

Apr 8, 2003 | 12:49 AM

skeetsmax

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si senor

lets go to mexico and get some of those signs....

Apr 8, 2003 | 05:07 AM

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In-o before EL LOCKO.

Apr 8, 2003 | 05:11 AM

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Originally posted by look2me40
In-o before EL LOCKO.

haha... people these days...

Apr 8, 2003 | 05:35 AM

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Originally posted by look2me40
In-o before EL LOCKO.

El threado still no locko.

Apr 8, 2003 | 06:21 AM

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El threado still no locko.

i thought maxima and altima had to do with musical tones lol.

Apr 8, 2003 | 06:25 AM

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i thought maxima and altima had to do with musical tones lol.

max·i·ma
(click to hear the word) (mks-m)
n.
A plural of maximum.

max·i·mum
(click to hear the word) (mks-mm)
n. pl. max·i·mums or max·i·ma
(-m)

The greatest possible quantity or degree.
The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation.
The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.
An upper limit permitted by law or other authority.
Astronomy
The moment when a variable star is most brilliant.
The magnitude of the star at such a moment.
Mathematics
The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
The largest number in a set.
adj.
Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree that has been or can be attained: maximum temperature.
Of, relating to, or making up a maximum: a maximum number in a series.

Apr 8, 2003 | 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by SR20DEN

max·i·ma
(click to hear the word) (mks-m)
n.
A plural of maximum.

max·i·mum
(click to hear the word) (mks-mm)
n. pl. max·i·mums or max·i·ma
(-m)

The greatest possible quantity or degree.
The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation.
The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.
An upper limit permitted by law or other authority.
Astronomy
The moment when a variable star is most brilliant.
The magnitude of the star at such a moment.
Mathematics
The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
The largest number in a set.
adj.
Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree that has been or can be attained: maximum temperature.
Of, relating to, or making up a maximum: a maximum number in a series.

Apr 8, 2003 | 06:47 AM

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Apr 8, 2003 | 10:54 AM

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now go back to your desk and do some work!

Apr 8, 2003 | 11:15 AM

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AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! TO MUCH ESPENIOL (SPANISH)

Apr 8, 2003 | 11:33 AM

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Apr 8, 2003 | 12:28 PM

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Re: The real reason why we have cars named "maxima"

Quote:

Originally posted by skeetsmax
Have you been to Mexico lately? You know what the speed limit signs say? La velocidad maxima....MAXIMA........

Anyone else see the significance?

Apr 8, 2003 | 12:41 PM

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Tontos

Apr 8, 2003 | 01:17 PM

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http://www.velocidad-maxima.com/forum/

Apr 8, 2003 | 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by gtr_rider
http://www.velocidad-maxima.com/forum/

Apr 8, 2003 | 02:55 PM

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skeetsmax

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you people do not think that is tight?

Apr 8, 2003 | 02:59 PM

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Where is the Mexican one?

Apr 9, 2003 | 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by gtr_rider
http://www.velocidad-maxima.com/forum/

http://www.velocidad-maxima.com/foru...?threadid=4058

Apr 9, 2003 | 09:16 PM

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Es thread se tome en el culo!

Apr 9, 2003 | 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by gtr_rider
http://www.velocidad-maxima.com/forum/

shiet...wat the hell is this?!?!?

Apr 10, 2003 | 10:13 AM

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puta cabron maricon

Apr 10, 2003 | 11:48 AM

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look2me - why is it you always seem to chime in about how bad a thread is or IBTL or whatever. That's 3 I've seen you do that to in this visit alone. "If you don't have anything nice to say..."