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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Here are a few pics of my car before and after and a few pictures from a local drift event I entered, it was funny to see the look on peoples faces to seee a corvette purposly drift, and it felt good to be the only V8 among many 4 bangers. tell me what you think.




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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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looks great...
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Really nice night pics !
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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Sweet! Love the night pics
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Awesome the thirs pic is my favorite---just something about the glowing of the blue lights..
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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like night and day
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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What exactly is drifting?
Is it relatively new?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Heres a couple more. Does anyone have any cool shots of their cars??



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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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awesome
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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i think it refers to an old song... drifting the night away...
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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This should help http://streetracing.tiora.net/japan/drift/drift1.htm

I'm trying to start doing it competitivly and as far a I know I'm the only corvette doing it thus far.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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Cool Shots! Drifting is Awesome
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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If any of you are around in tennessee there is a practice day at the nashville super speed way on Dec 9, it is a practice day so everyone is welcome, FYI
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Cool!
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Nice car!
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Nice pics
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Beautiful pictures
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:41 PM
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awesome
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Sweet pics
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