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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Yep....2 all the way for me.

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As much as I like the wheels , I might be swapping them out for CCW classics, we will see
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:40 PM
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Hi R,
No start as in "turns over but doesn't start" or "nothing when the key is turned"?
Remember, originally this car had a 'safety interlock' switch on the clutch pedal that prevents the starter from engaging until the clutch pedal is all the way in. Is it still there?
Maybe that simple?
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 06:52 PM
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Yep....2 all the way for me.

Brian
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Hi R,
No start as in "turns over but doesn't start" or "nothing when the key is turned"?
Remember, originally this car had a 'safety interlock' switch on the clutch pedal that prevents the starter from engaging until the clutch pedal is all the way in. Is it still there?
Maybe that simple?
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Starter isn't engaging at all , just dead key , this car is automatic
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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Well that is just an awesome looking vette there. Very nice! Congrats.
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Old Aug 24, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wee
Yep....2 all the way for me.

Brian
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Starter isn't engaging at all , just dead key , this car is automatic
Got it started again , was lose battery cable .. All is good
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Glad you got it figured out...I'll be under the dash of mine replacing the radio and speakers this weekend. You should stop by and help....Working under the dash is such a pleasure.

Brian
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Both cars are very nice! Congrats on the C3!
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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Congratulations on your new family addition!!!
Very Nice!!!

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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Wee
Glad you got it figured out...I'll be under the dash of mine replacing the radio and speakers this weekend. You should stop by and help....Working under the dash is such a pleasure.

Brian
We could do a mod day somewhere, done those before there pretty fun, get all guys that want to do some bolt ons or stuff like your doing , radio etc and everyone gets together and helps, BBQ, Beers, great time usually. Someone with lots of room and parking hosts.

I would come help you saturday, but I have to meet some clients in the AM, then typically wife duties after that
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Seen that car on CL a few weeks back. Looks nice. More than i would want to pay but im a buy and build myself kinda fella.
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That car has a great stance.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by forvicjr
Seen that car on CL a few weeks back. Looks nice. More than i would want to pay but im a buy and build myself kinda fella.
Been there done that, I let someone else spend all the money, sweat, tears these days. My mechanical ability is about 4.5 out of 10
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Originally Posted by Redgts1982
It's for mufflers not sure what kind , and chambers exhaust , looks like 2.5"
Yes a chambered exhaust made up with






The crimped tube is the resonator

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Glass pack that replaces the standard muffler

The glass pack will get louder as the glass breaks down. Mine are less than 1000 miles so I haven't noticed any difference yet but they are loud and produce a lovely V8 rumble even on a base motor car
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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putting the car for sale guys, if you know anybody interested PM
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Originally Posted by Redgts1982
putting the car for sale guys, if you know anybody interested PM
Wut? I was just about to post about how much I like the stance... some posts on not starting, now it's for sale? What's the story behind the quick buy and sell?
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Wut? I was just about to post about how much I like the stance... some posts on not starting, now it's for sale? What's the story behind the quick buy and sell?
I have MANY cars, trying to see if I can sell some quickly to buy a TT gallardo , I'm car rich and cash poor at the moment. The car will make someone very happy as is has me, I have put in new AC switch , new wiper switches, and replaced a lot of vacuum crap that wasn't working, boy was that fun. Car will be on EBAY starting monday , R3 is going to consign it for me.
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Late to the party - pretty car. A beauty.
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I'd sell the late model in the avatar photo and keep this gorgeous car.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard Daugird
I'd sell the late model in the avatar photo and keep this gorgeous car.
Wish I was wealthy enough to do that, but right now im either going to trade in the Zr1 or private sale that, and sell the C3, need to money for the new car.
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