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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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I just bought my first corvette so I am new to this forum.

It is a 1988 Vette black on black. I will post some pics when I get a little more familiar with this place.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Welcome. Enjoy the ride. This is a great forum. Almost no bs like some of the other car forums I have visited. Great bunch of smart guys here.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Thanks man. I have been looking around for a couple of days and it there is a lot of info here.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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I have been hooked for years just never had the car. My wallet will be empty soon enough.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Good year!

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
Good year!

Tires, or car?

Welcome, too!
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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welcome aboard!!! you'll love your 88. A great forum with alot of knowledge here. won't need to buy all the corvette mags anymore just find what you need here.
Have a question? just ask you'll get the right answer or answers.
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Welcome from a fellow 88 owner. Enjoy the torque.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Now the sickness will plague you and your checkbook. Modding is the fun part.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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I love Corvette Forum.

I love Corvettes.

I love the word vette.

I love C4,s and c3's and c5's and c6's and the rest in that order.

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Nice going

'88-- one of my favorite years of Vettes
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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