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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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That a short 5 minute drive can be so rewarding?? I don't drive my vette too terribly often because I'm constantly working on it. But it's 100% right now, and after some fresh PC work yesterday on an couple of spots, I took her around the corner to my part time job today. Such a short drive but just so amazingly rewarding. It just feels so good to drive this thing.

........Granted, 500 RWHP helps, but it was fun stock too.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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ya I know that feeling, something about it really makes me feel cool
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Any time i can get behind the wheel it is always a blast
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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I guess that's why we own them. Just about the best drive you could ever get and I don't even know about the 500 RWHP.
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Doesn't take long to put a smile on the face, does it? Took mine out for a drive on Saturday - sure felt good.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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I've been using my bikes a lot lately and haven't driven my Vette much at all. I think it's even more fun when I haven't been behind the wheel for a while. Always brings a smile to your face.

The bikes are fun, but no bike can compare to a Corvette, and I have some really nice bikes. Here is one that I built.

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
I've been using my bikes a lot lately and haven't driven my Vette much at all. I think it's even more fun when I haven't been behind the wheel for a while. Always brings a smile to your face.

The bikes are fun, but no bike can compare to a Corvette, and I have some really nice bikes. Here is one that I built.

That is just beautiful.
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A couple weekes ago I bought a 08 CTS. Watching TV last night a CTS commercial came on with something like "you should turn a car on to drive it - does your car return the favor"

My wife offered - "not like the vette does"
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Originally Posted by 1dog
That is just beautiful.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I designed, fabricated, wired, painted, and assembled it.

Took me about 4 months including shopping for parts. 127 cubic inches with 145 hp and 140 lb ft of torque, with a 3" belt drive primary, 6 speed transmission, and a 260 rear tire. It's very fast.
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