How is it.......
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How is it.......
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.
........Granted, 500 RWHP helps, but it was fun stock too.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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"
My wife offered - "not like the vette does"
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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.
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.