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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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it's just a hint ..



Hint: Micropolishing.

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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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it's just a hint ..



Hint to what???
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Are you getting a new transmission?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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i don't get it either
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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You're getting 5 Type R's?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Yeah!!!!!! WTF Neabs..... Have to admit, the title left all of us a bit confused. Is this a hint for your car, an up-coming purchase, or perhaps what to expect on the new C6 Z?

This calls for more hints... whad'ya say fellas..... are you with me on this?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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He will convert MN6 to MN5 or he changes the reverse up there instead of 6th gear
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Originally Posted by BAMF AE
Yeah!!!!!! WTF Neabs..... Have to admit, the title left all of us a bit confused. Is this a hint for your car, an up-coming purchase, or perhaps what to expect on the new C6 Z?

This calls for more hints... whad'ya say fellas..... are you with me on this?

I'm with you BAFM

MORE HINTS OR LOCK THE THREAD!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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My guess is he's getting a C5R block, and dropping in a 427?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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im lost
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You like small pictures with the number 5 and the letter R in them...
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Originally Posted by istsme98
time for a new Z06
That's my guess!!
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My guess is he's getting a C5R block, and dropping in a 427?
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