EP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledge

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EP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledge

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Aug 9, 2019

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On this episode. Bill & George discuss the feedback on the all metal body. Talk about the new changes with EMPI and some bus knowledge. Shot out to listeners who reviews & some basic bus spotting differences.

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Aug 9, 2019

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EP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledge

EP. 32 Bill & George Talk New bus EMPI & Bus knowledge

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