Trouble??
Sep 12, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Instructor
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From: Lake Tahoe Nevada
Trouble??
Having trouble keeping foot off the gas.....
Anyone else have this problem???
Sep 12, 2007 | 09:45 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Chesterfield MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14
Sometimes, the HUD keeps me out of trouble.
Sep 12, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
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
Sep 12, 2007 | 09:48 AM
Race Director
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From: San Antonio Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'08
Me too, but Im hoping my Valentine one comes to the rescue ! !
Sep 13, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Instructor
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From: Lake Tahoe Nevada
Foot On Gas
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
Sep 13, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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From: Danville Virginia
Yes, especially after I installed a 3:42 rear and ARH long tubes
Chuck
Sep 13, 2007 | 07:46 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Leavenworth, KS
Sep 13, 2007 | 07:58 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Chester County PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Yep same problem, after hitting 3rd gear.
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Sep 13, 2007 | 09:18 PM
Melting Slicks
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Sep 13, 2007 | 11:34 PM
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'08-'09
definitely after a new 3.42 diff
This is so fitting now....
WOT...gas mileage sucks but the smile is priceless
Sep 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
Instructor
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From: Bay Area CA
Every NOW and then, I have to let the
"BLACK TIGER" out to prowl down the PCH...
Sep 14, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
only when I first got my Borlas
Sep 14, 2007 | 01:36 AM
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2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I couldn't understand why I was getting such poor gas mileage...................
Sep 14, 2007 | 02:18 AM
Drifting
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From: Henderson Nevada
foot alllways get heavier when i hear and see any ricer tailgetting me. must be all the carbs from eating rice!
Sep 14, 2007 | 02:51 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Oceanside Ca
"Loud Pedal"
Quote:
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"!
Sep 14, 2007 | 02:59 AM
Safety Car
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Quote:
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...
Sep 14, 2007 | 03:04 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: North Aurora IL
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?!
Sep 14, 2007 | 03:08 AM
Pro
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From: Garden City Michigan
with the top down on a sunny day.. ill easilly find my self passing 100 without knowing it
Sep 14, 2007 | 03:08 AM
Safety Car
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Quote:
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.
Sep 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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