Congrats on the grad gift young man
Graduation Present
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Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
Make sure my son (graduating in 3 days) doesn't see it. I told him NOBODY would GIVE their 18 year old son a vette for graduation.
FWIW - here's a question I put forth...
What would you do?
Having said that... Nice color, change the wheels, get some tint, polish it up and enjoy.
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GOOD LUCK!
FWIW - here's a question I put forth...
What would you do?
Having said that... Nice color, change the wheels, get some tint, polish it up and enjoy.
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GOOD LUCK!
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Drifting
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Sorry
Sorry to burst your bubble , but i know how to handle fast cars , ever since my 16th birthday i have been drag racing (legaly) I know how to respect cars , and i know what these finely tuned machines are capable of doing. My only problem is deciding weather to take my girlfriend or friends in the passenger seat 
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Very cool! My Dad helped me buy a green 73 coupe in 1983 the summer before my senior year of Highschool. I never forgot how special that was. 
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From: Troy MI
Good for you then. You sound like a responsible young man. Remember that you are driving a car that represents achievement in ones personal goals and a status that rewards you with respect from others who see you driving it. Have fun.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lititz PA
Congrats on the Vette.
Personally, I'd go with wheels first because I'm not a fan of wagon wheels, but that's your call.
Also, it may be safe to drop the rear end a tad, but if you plan on driving fairly often, then I wouldn't suggest dropping the front much (if at all). Again, it's your Vette—do what you see fit.
-Matt
Personally, I'd go with wheels first because I'm not a fan of wagon wheels, but that's your call.
Also, it may be safe to drop the rear end a tad, but if you plan on driving fairly often, then I wouldn't suggest dropping the front much (if at all). Again, it's your Vette—do what you see fit.
-Matt
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Congrats. Get the wheels first.
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From: east taunton ma
First of all let me say congratulations and welcome to the forum. Have you thought about the black wagon wheel decals? That would be a quick fix intill you can get some new rims. Theres no way you could lower and still drive it on those roads. I have a k/n dual cone set up for a 98 that I would sell dirt cheap!! I'll be up in that area this weekend if you want to meet up.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'08
Congratulations
I do remember my Graduation present back in 1983, I got a 1982 Navy Blue Corvette and it was purchased at Corvettes of Houston from their Show Room Floor! !