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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Default New owner saying hello.
I guess I am finally in the club. Purchased an '04 Z06 a couple weeks ago, and finally got a chance to snap some pics (not like you haven't seen one before). Red wasn't my first choice, but it's growing on me. Pretty much just going to use this car at the track for track days/HPDE stuff.

Never drove one before, kinda bought this one sight unseen. I've been able to drive it here and there trying to get a feel for it, and so far I like it. Can't wait until the weather warms up a bit so I can get some seat time in it.

Anyway, hello. Hope to see some of you guys at the track...













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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Whoa, that looks schweet with black Motorsports........
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NICE!! very clean
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Congrats, nice other toy in the garage.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Congrats......... looks like you've got some nice toys in the shed! Have fun with the Z on the track!

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Welcome to da Club...
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Congrats, nice other toy in the garage.
all your cars look great
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give me your rims
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give me your rims
You want stock the stock ones? I got the black ones a few days after I bought the car - the black ones really help the overall look of the car IMO.
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Originally Posted by turbo50mike
You want stock the stock ones? I got the black ones a few days after I bought the car - the black ones really help the overall look of the car IMO.
I meant give me your black rims

Where did you get them and for how much, if you don't mind me asking?
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Originally Posted by pb24dagrk
I meant give me your black rims

Where did you get them and for how much, if you don't mind me asking?
Bob the rim guy, I think. Found him on here...House of Wheels or something like that. I got the 17/18 set it was about $530 shipped with chrome lugs, locks, and center caps. Can't beat that.
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Nice. Good choice in cars.
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Congrats and great looking car
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Nice looking car, welcome to the addiction.
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Originally Posted by turbo50mike
You want stock the stock ones? I got the black ones a few days after I bought the car - the black ones really help the overall look of the car IMO.
I would keep the original gray OEM wheels for your track wheels! Others could reccomend track tires.

Congrats.

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Originally Posted by C5 Z16
I would keep the original gray OEM wheels for your track wheels! Others could reccomend track tires.

Congrats.

This car came with an extra set of 17" GS replicas with Kuhmo 710's. Ready to rock.
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Very nice, and the new rims do look great.
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Nice choice - you're going to love it.
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Nice choice - you're going to love it.

Hey, I'm in Bergen County, too...
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