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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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from some of the posts that I've been reading, it looks like a bunch of corvettes have changed hands, and that the new owners have found this site.
I think it's great that there's a lot of new people on here.
We need new blood. Let's hope we can assist them in getting their rides the way they want 'em.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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n00bs are our future. Always glad to see new blood.

We do have to slap 'em around to keep 'em in line from time to time though.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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You know you are an old "fart" when......
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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but it ain't just the nOObs that get slapped around in here
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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i am a new vette onwer but old time lover.
I dreamed of having one for 17 yrs~!~~
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

Corvette Mike
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
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Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
Like lambs to the slaughter bro
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Like lambs to the slaughter bro
It would be epic Any nOObs out there willing to try?

I was taught to never jump into a swarm of sharks.....so it's NOT going to be me!

nOObs are nOObs forever Oh well, it's still fun and informative
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Harmless fun
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Mostly slappings, bt lately a couple spankings too.
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

Corvette Mike
As soon as asking the question about....the Vette is running hot, should I just put a 160 degree thermostat in, and surviving.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by coupeguy2001
I think it's great that there's a lot of new people on here.We need new blood. .
Yep, always nice to have a new influx of lambo door, body kits and will my car beat my friends honda civic threads.
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by runner140*
As soon as asking the question about....the Vette is running hot, should I just put a 160 degree thermostat in, and surviving.
Or, "What is the best _______ for my baby.

Fill in the blank. Wax, oil, spark plugs, transmission fluid etc.
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Originally Posted by C4boy
Yep, always nice to have a new influx of lambo door, body kits and will my car beat my friends honda civic threads.
Honda will always win!

Just kidding. Since I'm a nOOb I get to say stupid things like that right?

I have been a stalker of this forum for many years always looking for information for my dad. Have been a member of many other forums including the FIERO forum for many years...

I like it here though, so much information and advice!
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
They're ready for you. Whenever a corvette slam comes up it involves the C4 so they are all warmed up... Beyond that, who cares what anybody else thinks...?
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Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
you think
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