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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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I never thought I would buy a Vette, or post pictures for others to see it for that matter. BUT.... I was shopping for a couple of months, and read this site daily to decide what I did and didn't want. I decided on this one; a '99 FRC. When I bought it, the last owner had put the 19 inch wheels on it, and lowered it with the screws. I sold my 9 second 92 camaro to buy this car because I wanted something I could have fun in again. That car was too loud, too fast (I can't believe I said that), too much all the way around. I never thought I would be the typical Criminal Defense Attorney with a Vette, but I love this thing. All I had to do was repair a small tear in the driver's seat, Install a K&N cai, Magnaflow X-pipe and Mufflers, and screens. I installed an Alpine head unit (with Ipod and Sirius), 2 Alpine amps (they fit so nicely in those little pockets in the back) and a Subthump box with an Alpine Series R 12 and Infinity Kappa's in the doors and rear. The car turns heads, is a blast to drive, and now all I have to do is remember to wave when another Vette drives by. Thanks for all the help on here guys, you all helped me decide what to get and where to buy the add ons.









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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Great looking ride!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Congrats on the new ride.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Congrats!! You'll love it! Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Congrats!
Sweet ride, Pewter and chrome work very well together.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 98am
Congrats!
Sweet ride, Pewter and chrome work very well together.
Yup they sure do!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Nice car
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Congrats! Sweet ride!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. The girlfriend said this is the most unwearable engagement ring she has ever seen. The question is, will I always get up at night and wipe her down.....every night?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by casslaw
Thanks everyone for the compliments. The girlfriend said this is the most unwearable engagement ring she has ever seen. The question is, will I always get up at night and wipe her down.....every night?
The girlfriend or the car??? Yes to both
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Originally Posted by MagRedConv
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Congrats
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Very nice!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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nice ride.
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Originally Posted by Shimy86
The girlfriend or the car??? Yes to both
That's exactly what I was thinking!

Welcome to the forum and to Corvette ownership - may you have miles and miles of smiles!!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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FRC = .
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NIce car
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Nice ride and congrats on your frist one. But remember after awhile one is not enough. Best to you and your new ride.

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