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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Having trouble keeping foot off the gas.....
Anyone else have this problem???
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Sometimes, the HUD keeps me out of trouble.

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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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I think I'm going to want to get a RADAR Detecter!

No ticket but my dang foot is real heavy when I drop in the Vette!

Thanks,Matt
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Me too, but Im hoping my Valentine one comes to the rescue ! !
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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I cant even focus on the hud sometimes when im on it..Too concentrated I guess..I cant wait to get a valentine one, Its just...I want the Vararam first and then the ripper and then....Oh crap here comes the mod bug, I think im going to be sick
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Yes, especially after I installed a 3:42 rear and ARH long tubes

Chuck
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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yup, i have that problem
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Yep same problem, after hitting 3rd gear.
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definitely after a new 3.42 diff

This is so fitting now....
WOT...gas mileage sucks but the smile is priceless
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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Every NOW and then, I have to let the "BLACK TIGER" out to prowl down the PCH...
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only when I first got my Borlas
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foot alllways get heavier when i hear and see any ricer tailgetting me. must be all the carbs from eating rice!
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by PerrinPhantomZ06
Having trouble keeping foot off the gas.....
Anyone else have this problem???
I don't consider it a "problem" it is "theraputic"!
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TAZZVETTE
Every NOW and then, I have to let the "BLACK TIGER" out to prowl down the PCH...
Let's see the mod of the back end of that monster...
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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Common problem known when owning a Corvette.....
an Illness when you make your Z06 even faster.....

My excuse to the Mr LEO is....wouldn't you if you where me?!
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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with the top down on a sunny day.. ill easilly find my self passing 100 without knowing it
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by utryd2
Common problem known when owning a Corvette.....
an Illness when you make your Z06 even faster.....

My excuse to the Mr LEO is....wouldn't you if you where me?!
Please, you think we don't? We've mastered it.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Yes I'm a WOT ADDICT !
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