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Old 07-31-2013, 11:07 PM
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Default Coworker wanted to show me........

.......a new Vette he saw on way into work today!

To coworkers surprise it was ME in my new Grandsport! I have to admit I love the pic!

By the way Im up to whopping 530 miles!! Ugh the break in SUCKS!!

Enjoy the pic!

Old 07-31-2013, 11:13 PM
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530,you're past the break in..hit the gas!! My new one is at 3300 miles.
Old 07-31-2013, 11:13 PM
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Classic.

Congrats on the new GS. Nice ride.
Old 07-31-2013, 11:17 PM
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Nice pic and great ride!
Old 07-31-2013, 11:25 PM
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Cool story, cool pic...
Old 08-01-2013, 12:06 AM
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Looks mean!
Old 08-01-2013, 12:12 AM
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...like a BOSS!!

Great looking Vette. You have every reason to be enjoying that new ride.
Old 08-01-2013, 12:29 AM
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Very smooth
Old 08-01-2013, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
530,you're past the break in..hit the gas!! My new one is at 3300 miles.
Congrats and time to hit the pedal to the metal
Old 08-01-2013, 01:09 AM
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Old 08-01-2013, 02:30 AM
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Break in? Silliness. Hammer down.
Old 08-01-2013, 04:48 AM
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Let 'er rip!!
Old 08-01-2013, 06:41 AM
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Lots of luck with the new GS.

I understand your frustration with the break-in period.

I made it to 1,000 miles, and couldn't stand it anymore. That's when I made my first run pulling 6,000 rpm shifts.

She's aging now, with a little over 1,300 miles.
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Originally Posted by C6ROLLER
Cool story, cool pic...
Old 08-01-2013, 07:15 AM
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Hahahaha!!! That's awesome!!
Old 08-01-2013, 07:47 AM
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Let the fun begin.
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Old 08-01-2013, 10:43 AM
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Typical Corvette owner... Can't stay in the lane.
Old 08-01-2013, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeERWNC
Typical Corvette owner... Can't stay in the lane.
I know I know Im just a god awful driver. Thanks for the positive comment to a thread that was supposed be homorous!!

Always one in the bunch and sir today its you!

Still feeling BOSS though!
Old 08-01-2013, 11:42 AM
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Tailgating. Your front bumper ain't gonna be pretty


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