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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Default Calipers are done!
Just got the car back today Made a BIG difference!




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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Looks great!

I still don't understand why the calipers didn't come from the factory in red like they do on a Z06....I guess most of us would still want to paint them!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Just looked at your "My Photos"..... Pretty Hot! The car is pretty hot too!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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looks good VG.
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looks awesome....I still gotta get around to that one day....who did you end up getting to do it? looks like a nice job
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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LOL...... a buddy of mine did it for a 30-pack of busch beer
Gotta love good service
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Hey, uh, GettReal, I see you've got the wheels and rotors, but you haven't done your calipers yet???

Tell ya what, I'll switch with ya, so you can feel complete! :

Looking good, VG!
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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VG....ask him if he'll do mine...I think that translates to about 12 canadian beer

wit2pz.... I know, painting my calipers was actually on my list prior to the other mods but didnt get around to it.. I think I want mine painted black though..
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Thanks jrose - They'll be for sale as soon as i get my Z06 wheels
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Lookin' good!
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Very nice!!!
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Looks real good. Nice Job
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Very nice, I have to get around to that.
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