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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Hey! I'm new to the Corvette Forum message board. I finally got me a Corvette. It's a 2000 Millenium Yellow with black leather and chrome ZO6 wheels. I love it

Please post some pics of your vettes to give me some ideas on some appearence mods to do to mine. Thanks!

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Congrats, and welcome.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Appearance mods not needed. Looks great the way it is. Well...maybe paint the calipers.
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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I just commented earlier today on how much I like MY.... Sweeet ride... show us YOUR pics...

Welcome to the Forum!!

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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Welcome and enjoy your new ride!

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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Congrats on the Vette, even the right color!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Congrats. LOVE the color!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words! I think I'm just gonna put the chrome exhaust plate, tint my windows, and put my HID's in on. I think it looks AWESOME the way it is I don't have any pics as of yet but I hope to get some pics soon.

Keep the yellow vette pics coming

Derek
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Welcome and enjoy the ride!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Thanks guys! I'm loving the C5! I just ordered the Stainless steel C5 exhaust plate. I think it will go good with the Corsa tips
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I'm new too, welcome to the forum .The wealth of info here is great .
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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It ain't yellow but here are a couple of things that I did that I receive a lot of compliments on......

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lots and lots of time and attention on the paint!




Welcome to the best forum on the 'Net! Miles and miles of smiles to you in your MY!
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Old Oct 25, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Congrats on your new car. Nice color - love that Mil Yellow.
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