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Oct 18, 2009 | 07:08 PM

0TheRadioFlyer97

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From: Spring Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

Japanese Function/Form vette

Some really interesting modifications for those who prefer function over form:

http://www.cat-co-ltd.co.jp/hashimoto/myc5.htm

my fav is the BMW shifter

Oct 18, 2009 | 07:52 PM

deimis

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Wow that's a lot of work and a lot of $$$ spent no doubt. I'm sure it makes tons of power and performs well.

That has to be one of the worst hoods I've ever seen.

Oct 18, 2009 | 08:32 PM

Cybermind

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wow............a riced-out vette! I think it looks horrible no matter how much power it may make.

Oct 18, 2009 | 08:37 PM

olbear1962

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From: Pewaukee WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybermind

wow............a riced-out vette! I think it looks horrible no matter how much power it may make.

Oct 18, 2009 | 08:50 PM

flaagan

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From: Cupertino CA

St. Jude Donor '12

Pretty cool stuff. Gotta say I like the 'side mirrors' option of turning BSM into a side / rear view camera, that's pretty genius.

Oct 18, 2009 | 09:30 PM

ragtopws6

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11

Did all of you miss that this Vette is an AUTO? The car was set up for road racing but AUTO trans? I don't get it?

Oct 18, 2009 | 09:47 PM

0TheRadioFlyer97

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St. Jude Donor '08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragtopws6

Did all of you miss that this Vette is an AUTO? The car was set up for road racing but AUTO trans? I don't get it?

I'm willing to bet he drives it as a manual

Oct 18, 2009 | 09:54 PM

c5blkvetteguy

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From: Minnesota City MN

All I can say is no matter what you add to improve function...it must not look like it was an afterthought installed by three blind mice! I have seen better looking stuff done by the "A-TEAM and McGUYVER"

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Oct 18, 2009 | 10:02 PM

MilleniumVette

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Looking at the hood, I'd say he missed a spot for an inlet.

Oct 18, 2009 | 10:06 PM

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racebum

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From: oregon

like the seats

hey, i had to say something positive

Oct 18, 2009 | 10:24 PM

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rebelheart

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From: Lacombe Louisiana

He certainly put alot of work into it!

Oct 19, 2009 | 12:13 AM

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Padrino

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From: Riverside, California

This guy's got a lot of Yen into it, but by the looks he also gets a lot of Yang out it!!

Padrino

Oct 19, 2009 | 02:27 AM

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zonsolo

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From: North Canton OH

Other than all the holes punched in the hood and the spoiler, I think it's pretty bad ***.

Oct 19, 2009 | 02:36 AM

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Jistari

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Well, whatever. He's driving the crap out of it and modding the crap out of it, I think I'd have a beer with him

Oct 19, 2009 | 08:44 AM

#15

Vette Dog

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He has added many good performance products, but the aesthetics are ridiculous....

Oct 19, 2009 | 08:59 AM

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AU N EGL

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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC

No. electronics are not performance additions.

Just more junk.

Here you go. Keep it simple

Oct 19, 2009 | 10:05 AM

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dangerz

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10

What's the purpose of a gear indicator when you have an automatic? Is it that hard to know whether or not you're in park?

I like the engine work though.

Oct 19, 2009 | 10:06 AM

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Cod

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From: E-Town TN

St. Jude Donor '09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybermind

wow............a riced-out vette! I think it looks horrible no matter how much power it may make.

Oct 19, 2009 | 10:36 AM

#19

~~~Josh~~

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From: Machineguns, because I don’t compromise

Retarded.

How can I make make my Corvette weigh 4000+ pounds?

That car is now an electrical and cosmetic nightmare... Fubar'd beyond resale.

I bet he can't drive 50 miles without some issue he created popping up.

Oct 19, 2009 | 10:39 AM

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AU N EGL

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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC

4000 lbs ?

that is a dog no matter what. What were they trying to do make it equal to the GTR at 3900 lbs ?

Toss the electronics and gut the car. Get the wt down to 3200lbs with driver

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