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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Here lately, I've noticed a lot of guys putting these fake vent looking peices on the front corner panels of their cars. It didn't bother me too much, in that most of the cars were, lets just say, less than desireable. Well, today, a C5 rolled onto the job with some on it. Just trying to figure out what they are? Besides that, it's a good looking FRC.





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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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I think those are a throwback to some old Buicks.
They look like crap on a C5.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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only 3 slots? i think any vette deserves 4.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I think that I just threw up a little. not my cup of tea.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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He just wants to show the world that his V6 needs additional venting.
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Yikes.........
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I think those are a throwback to some old Buicks.
They look like crap on a C5.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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What next Port Holes
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What next Port Holes
How about this!?
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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That looks dumb.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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just too many TR FRC's out there... the owner needed to "personalize" it to be able to find it....
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