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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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I thought it was about time to get involved in the forum. I just joined the other day. I've had my vette for about two weeks now and have already come close to learning an expensive lesson with my opti-spark. I decided to wash the engine. The next day it really wasn't into the whole running concept. Anyway, I guess I got lucky and it dried out. I'm sure with my luck it will be corroded in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to the future.
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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Water and opti = evil

Welcome to the forum! :cheers:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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welcome :chevy
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Howdy...and Welcome
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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Welcome to the forum :cheers: Dont feel bad you not the only person who has ever done this. I learned the hard way myself :)
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:40 PM
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what year? pics please
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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:cheers: and welcome to the forum. You can learn alot about your car here.From the most technical to the most miniscule somebody will answer. Remember the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. :chevy :smash:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Welcome to the addiction. Your life will never be the same, forever enhanced for the better. Enjoy! :cheers:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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welcome to the forum! :cheers:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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Welcome aboard! :cheers:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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I guess I didn't do the signature thing right. It's a black '93 coupe with the chrome wheels. I haven't taken any pictures yet. I'll get some soon though.
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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:cheers: Welcome :yesnod:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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Welcome, you'll love it here. I just washed my engine a month ago, and the car wouldnt start for a day or two. Then the next day I tried to start it, and she's runnin like a champ :D Guess we got lucky
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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Welcome to the world of Corvette ownership and the forum. I see that your Vette is black. You really need to join the Black Sheep Squadron. Check us out at http://www.blackcorvettes.com
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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Welcome, good luck with the Opti-Spark
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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Welcome to the forum.Don't feel bad I almost did the samething,I was luck I read the forum before I did.That's what it's here for :yesnod:
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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welcome i'm sure you will have a great time here.

take care :seeya
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Welcome and good luck with your vette. :seeya
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 09:40 PM
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Welcome to the best corvette forum on the net. And yes, keep the water away from the opti-crap.

A broken opti = $800 loss from you wallet
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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Welcome, and good luck with the car.
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