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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Default My last ride before storage.

I have not been on for a while working on the car,just got it finished and now have to store it.See ya guys next year.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYWIK-1KIko
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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WOW! That is one fast Vette!
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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WOW! That is one fast Vette!
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Nitrous can be a lot of instant fun thats for sure. Looks like your having a good time with the car.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Storage! Poor car... all alone and cold

Move to Texas... Drive your car and motorcycle year round!
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Nice, the power of nitrous. It is a shame that it has to
come to a seasonal end, but it gives us time for upgrades.

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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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That is SHWEEEET!
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Lots of torque multiplication from a slush box.
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For the love of Pete, be careful with that thing!!! It looks like if you floored it while facing east, you could stop the Earth's rotation!! And in case you're wondering, yes, that would be bad, very bad.......


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thats one fun vette you got there!
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