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Old 11-14-2006, 11:34 AM   #1
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Good article on tuft-testing

I know several folks have asked about this, and I found this recommended through another forum. The explanation, while British, and pictures are excellent.

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_1044/article.html

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Old 11-14-2006, 11:44 AM   #2
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Some take tuft testing too far.


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Old 11-14-2006, 11:55 AM   #3
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Some take tuft testing too far.



This picture reminds me of the movie "Dumb and Dumber". Jeff Daniels' character drove a "Dog Van" and there is one scene where they come flying over a hill catching some good and the floppy ears on either side looked like wings.
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Old 11-14-2006, 11:58 AM   #4
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This picture reminds me of the movie "Dumb and Dumber". Jeff Daniels' character drove a "Dog Van" .

its just a coincidence ime sure
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Old 11-15-2006, 12:31 AM   #5
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I've used wool tuft testing for body development. Fun stuff.

i dont want to see pictures of your developed body thank you very much.
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