Do you say "Corvette" or "Vette"?
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:41 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Nashville, TN
Quote:
Originally Posted by overBlown
both.
"Vette" when I'm talking with cool guys.
"Corvette" for everyone else.
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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From: Regina Sk
Quote:
Originally Posted by FXSTDI
"Car" mostly. Sometimes Corvette, Vette, or Chevy depending who I am speaking to.
Thats my take too - BTW whats with the dice on the mirrors???
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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From: Clark NJ
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It depends who I’m talking too. Vette if it’s a car person and Corvette to all others.
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Grond is grond!
Grond now lays on the Ground, or just about.
Feb 16, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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From: Ohio
Both...sometimes one word fits, sometimes the other!
But always the PermaGrin(TM)
Feb 16, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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From: Hoover Alabama
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zilla
Vette
Feb 16, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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From: elgin illinois
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stock Man
With friends and people that know cars it's Vette. To all others it's Corvette.
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Feb 16, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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From: Escondido CA
Depends on how energetic I am at that moment.
Feb 17, 2006 | 02:43 AM
Drifting
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From: . Kona, HI. Orem, UT. PSL, FL
Quote:
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris.shea
both but when i try and setup a race i just kinda mumble and point to "That black car" over there.
its great when this young guys talking smack to the other guys... they usually assume im driving some import
Feb 17, 2006 | 03:20 AM
Drifting
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From: Walnut CA
I use both-depends who I'm talking to...
Feb 17, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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From: Central CA
Actually, I just call it what it is.... Z OHH 6!!
Feb 17, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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Z06
Feb 17, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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From: Newberry FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MY1STPEWTER
Both, just depends on who I'm talking too.
Feb 17, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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Feb 17, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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I've used both terms - sometimes it just depends on who I am talking to.
Feb 17, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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From: Dallas Tx
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrValidus
"Vette" when I'm talking with cool guys.
Feb 17, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue Wave
Ummm... yes.
both.
Paul
Feb 17, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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From: Forsyth Illinois
My plate says it all "Vet It B"
Mark
Feb 17, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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From: Essex il
In the Chicago area you would say "Da Vette".
