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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NSTG8R
maybe it's the owners and he drives it .. food for thought.

I drive my truck everyday, and it is always clean...
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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That is not the type of person who owns that Corvette that would be on this forum. His car is just like any other to him.

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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KernelDee
I wouldn't put mine up unless it was clean
I wouldn't put mine up there...period!
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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i usually wash my '99 every other week, don't let the little things bother me, just drive it everywhere and have fun, 105,000 miles
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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I can't remember if or when my Vette was ever dirty
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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a dirty vette is the reason i havent driven mine in the past week. Ive been so busy with work that I dont have the energy to clean the car. I will probably clean the car today after work. She needs it bad. I try not to take my car out unless shes clean. if its raining, then i dont care
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Yello95
Fixed it for you
I didn't know this forum had grammar police

That'll be a $225.00 fine. Please pay cash!
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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I am a C5 clean freak, but mine is currently nasty. It was cleaned Tuesday, it rained yesterday and was suppose to rain today and it is a beautiful day and I am driving a nasty looking BLACK VETTE! Damn it!
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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What thermostat should I put in my LS1? 160 or 180? whats best? Please, lets discuss this....
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