Corvette Paradox
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
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From: Belleville Il
Gotta add :: the inspiration for the gasp, California duster was a for sale thread when I was shopping for a C5.The dude stated, a duster had NEVER touched his car.It was clay bared and waxed every month,and washed every time before being returned to his climate controlled garage. It has never seen rain and was never parked for long in the sun. I guess I would sell it too,,,too damned much work!!!
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Wellsboro Pa
Not true. My '02 ordered and bought new (I ordered Pewter just for this reason) is Pewter, but it was replaced in '03 with Metallic Spiral Grey, another favorite of mine. Looking at GM from past production colors we may see Pewter used in the future. As far as preference of colors they don't make Corvettes in a color I don't like, They're ALL good!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 226
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From: Palo Alto Ca
Paradox
I have 03 107,500 on the clock wash it once a week when it doesn"t rain wax once a month 
and as you can see by the mileage drive it like I stole it 
also have to keep the grin off my face it hurts
and as you can see by the mileage drive it like I stole it also have to keep the grin off my face it hurts
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 756
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From: Oakton Virginia
Pewter here too. I just sold my Black Z28. As great as it looked when it was clean and dust free, it was just too frustrating keeping it that way. Granted, all cars get equally dirty, but my C5 stays cleaner looking for much longer. I love black, but I doubt I will ever own another black car.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,250
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From: Michigan
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 38
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From: Lake City Florida
Taking my 98 Pewter Coupe to Georgia on Memorial Day with a bunch of other veterans 
to partake of a day of golf. Two stand bags in the back and two old guys up front. My "economy car" gets around 29mpg so it is much cheaper to drive than the Suburban or my buddy's Duramax 2500 diesel.
Washed it today and will hit it again when we get back. Clean and drive
clean and drive. Now if I can just last 18 holes of golf.
to partake of a day of golf. Two stand bags in the back and two old guys up front. My "economy car" gets around 29mpg so it is much cheaper to drive than the Suburban or my buddy's Duramax 2500 diesel.Washed it today and will hit it again when we get back. Clean and drive
clean and drive. Now if I can just last 18 holes of golf.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,430
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From: Somewherebetweenhereandthere
I love driving my Z. I wash her about once a week, sometimes less if I know its going to rain!! White gets dirt fast.
I don't mind driving it dirty though, I am still driving a 415 RWHP Z06!!!!!!!
I don't mind driving it dirty though, I am still driving a 415 RWHP Z06!!!!!!!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
I don't sell it but I do buy it! Zaino,,,,,way fewer bugs stick
I just drove mine 28 miles round trip to the drag strip, made three passes! Best MPH 107.88!
No bugs on me!
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,742
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From: Color my life with the chaos of trouble.
I DD mine rain or shine and usually keep it 5ft. clean. (From 5ft away it looks perfect). I take it to a DIY car wash every few days and hit it with the spray soap then a rinse. I never even touch the car, just rinse the dirt off. When I feel like going crazy I take a little time and make her into a beauty queen. A little dirt, dust, and grime won't hurt!
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
