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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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I got an offer I couldn't refuse on my camaro so I sold it on Saturday. I found this car for sale and since the price was right I went ahead and took off work a little early and picked it up. Words can't describe how much I love this car already.

Now I understand why everyone likes them so much more than F-bodies

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Congrats!
Great looking Z, and welcome to the Forum!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Congrats, looks great - very clean...welcome to the club...have you seen the goofy guy grining in the mirror yet? I've had mine almost 6 months and see that guy everyday!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Thanks for the compliments!

Yea that dumb *** in the mirror won't stop smiling at me either lol.

On a side note I have already had some women "hitting" on me and I just picked it up this afternoon
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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If you love your 01, you should drive an 02+ z06. Anyhow, congrats!!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Great looking Z
I'm thinking of getting the same wheels for my torch red Z.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Great purchase, nice color.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DitchTehFish
If you love your 01, you should drive an 02+ z06. Anyhow, congrats!!!!
there isn't any significant difference that any normal person can feel....just do the zip-tie mod and you are basically at exact same level as a 02+

congrats on the z

still waiting to sell my WS-6 so I can get a Z
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by TransAmGT
there isn't any significant difference that any normal person can feel....just do the zip-tie mod and you are basically at exact same level as a 02+

congrats on the z

still waiting to sell my WS-6 so I can get a Z
Agree. Looking at a spec sheet you may not believe it, but I have personally seen a stock 01 play "tag" with a stock 02 on the roadcourse. Both good drivers. When they pulled in they both said the cars were about even.

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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congrats you picked the best color
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Welcome to the club...
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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Congrats and welcome...don't forget to
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Congrats! That looks very well cared for too!! Nice rims!
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks again guys. I am going to really clean it up this weekend, we had one of those days where it poors rain for about 15 minutes and the sun comes right out to leave spots all over the car. One thing I love about silver is they always look "clean"

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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congrats!
just got mine June11 - 01 Quick Silver
I just installed a B&M (had one in my LT4) luv it!
now you you need to install an 02-03-04 h-pipe!
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Hi BHB,

Your Z looks very clean in the photo.

Congratulations! And welcome to the LS6 lane!

I'm a silly ***...every night when I'm home, I open the door to the garage and "check on the Z" before lights out. I know I'm a goober...but I can't help it.

Have fun...and most certainly...don't forget to

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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Great color and grats Enjoy the ride and do the tech research on lowering it with just the bolts ... looks tons better as I park next to stock height c5's at work all the time and mine just looks tons better lowered max on stock bolts.

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay's Z

I'm a silly ***...every night when I'm home, I open the door to the garage and "check on the Z" before lights out. I know I'm a goober...but I can't help it.

-Jay
HAHA I actually did that last night


fej - My first thought was to lower it some but I am already having enough trouble getting in my driveway and the parking garage at the office lol.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DitchTehFish
If you love your 01, you should drive an 02+ z06. Anyhow, congrats!!!!
Yeah, huge difference.

Congrats on the purchase bird, now get some mods on her.
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