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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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I've had it for a few weeks now, and it's a lot of fun to drive. I bought a 2002 Z06, red, with black interior. It has a new set of OEM tires and brakes, so it's like a new car to me minus some rock chips.

I have two pics of the car up, at www.psj.ls1tech.com.

I'm already tempted to do bolt-ons, but will hold off a little while longer. But I have an airbox on the way and it's tempting to program the fans to come on sooner.

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Old May 26, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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PSJ:

Glad you found one.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Snowball the mods now!

It can happen to anyone lol!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Congrats on your choice! 02 is a great year. Now change that avatar!
Welcome.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Yep, definately some kind of disease. I cant remember how many people recently bought an 02 in the last few weeks....myself included. Congrats!!
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Old May 27, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Congrats to the new owners.

Keep in mind that there is an alternative path to make the car shed ET and that is to get your driving dialed-in. That's generally worth more than the usual bolt-ons.

Just a thought...and obviously a rather obscure one on the board.

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Welcome to the club...
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Old May 27, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Enjoy. I recognize your name from some other car forums.
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02, a good year.
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Originally Posted by rbartick
Enjoy. I recognize your name from some other car forums.
Must be LS1tech.com. where I'm also a member. Great forum. Congrats again on getting the 02!
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Old May 28, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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John, how ya doing. Congrats on a good choice of year/color, my favorite on both accounts. I will be waiting to add you to the fast Z06 list.
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LOL, that might be a long wait. I have to swap the heads and cam on the Formy, and then install the 88 mm turbo. I'm hoping it goes 8's on pump gas.

But I do have an airbox on the way for the Z06.
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Congratulations on the car.

I DEFINITELY like your avatar photo!!!
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break down and get CAI, headers, and a tune.......you will love the perfomance gain
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