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Jun 19, 2009 | 08:56 AM

jfattizzi

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From: Bay Shore New York

First Mods Today!

After purchasing my 01 only two weeks ago, my mods are on the FedEx truck for delivery. Not big mods, but my first.

I purchased the stainless exhaust plate and wasnted to know if there is anything special about installation?

Jun 19, 2009 | 09:15 AM

peter pan

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From: Converse TX

Congrats on your first mod and should be a simple install

Jun 19, 2009 | 09:21 AM

Dominic Toretto

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From: 972 and 405

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

Jun 19, 2009 | 09:32 AM

jrose7004

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From: Oklahoma City OK

C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

Just clean the area really well with alcohol and make sure it's where you want it when you stick it.

Jun 19, 2009 | 09:51 AM

time4prime2shine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

You will WISH back to this day when you were just ONLY putting on an exhaust plate my friend!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 19, 2009 | 10:01 AM

FrankTank

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From: Schaumburg IL

CI 7-8-9-11 Veteran

St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

but so much fun going broke on these cars

You have a long road ahead

but its all fun!!

Jun 19, 2009 | 10:15 AM

bucwheat

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From: 4th on the list of top 100 in USA Ga.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

too much fun.

Jun 19, 2009 | 10:18 AM

riarms

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From: Providence Rhode Island

good luck with your new ride

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Jun 19, 2009 | 10:24 AM

csexton

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From: Danville Virginia

I remember that many dollars ago

Enjoy

Chuck

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:33 PM

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orangecrush08

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From: Junction City Kansas

Does fedex run tomorrow too? You'll be back. You've just been BIT !

Enjoy making it YOUR Vette.

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:46 PM

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CUlookin

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From: Silver Spring MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

"another one bites the dust!"

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:49 PM

#12

olbear1962

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From: Pewaukee WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexSmith

Oh lawd, prepare to be broke. After your first mod they don't stop

-Alex

Ain't that the truth, thank goodness I pay the credit car and not the "other half"

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:51 PM

#13

RedSoxFan

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From: somewhere in New Hampshire

..and so it begins!

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:53 PM

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GRUNIE

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From: Aliso Viejo So. Cal.

Yeap. I've seen this before. Starts out modding with a simple exhaust plate, steering wheel insert or even performance hood seal. Then, WAM you get a glazed look in your eyes while flipping through the endless Vette catalogs out there. Let the spending begin