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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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I just recently purchased a 99 Corvette and so far i love it! I will be changing a few things here and there but here is what i've don so far.

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Lowered 1in front, 2in rear
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borla straight pipes
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And I'm in the process of a big audio system

Here is a link to my audio thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1659633
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Great looking Vette and I like the audio mod you have going on
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Congrats on your purchase and your first set of mods. Once you start it is hard to stock. Welcome to the forum!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Great looking Vette and I like the audio mod you have going on
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Congrats on the Vette. Now the fun begins
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dcblackc5
Congrats on the Vette. Now the fun begins
good luck
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Very nice! Nice choice in colors!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!
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Congrats on the new ride. Did someone say wheel mod?

Enjoy!
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Good Looking vette....
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Did someone say wheel mod?
At least get the stickers that "dress up" the wagon wheels... Those look pretty good compared to without.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Great looking Vette and I like the audio mod you have going on
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Nice ride. Welcome to the club.
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Congrats!!!

Looks like you didnt wait any time at all before being stricken with the mod fever!!!
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Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
At least get the stickers that "dress up" the wagon wheels... Those look pretty good compared to without.
I have those[IMG][/IMG]
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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the first week i had my car, i put exhaust on it...i just dont see how people want a sports car to be quiet!!
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Congrats on the nice ride
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