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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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1) install C6 Z51 bars in my garage
2) buy and install either Bilstein Sports or C6 Z06 shocks
3) tune up
4) dyno tune
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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1. Headers and a tune
2. Drive it twice as much as I did in 2009
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Saving for a forged bottom

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Pay more on principle and still be able to mod Same as last 2009.

-Alex
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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headers, x pipe, exhaust
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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1. Install all the mods I already have.
2. Lift system, jack stands, ramps, etc.
3. clean the underside and wheel wells.
4. mild 141 RWHP cam,,,,,sorry, couldn't resist
5. teach myself how to get the car, as is, in the 12's
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Upgrade brakes and tires
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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get those headlights where they will adjust up ,and drive her more
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I will have some time on my hands as my wife will deploy in three weeks She bought me a roller a couple of weeks ago so now i will finish an engine rebuild project. Then the C5 gets a long awaited paint job. Then all the minor/cosmetic mods...
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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to get rid of my swirl marks and scratches

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Near future......

1. spark plugs and wires
2. Flush tranny and rear diff and add royal purple
3. Install dimpled/slotted rotors and new pads
4. Install my tuned PCM from ECS and thermostat

Later.......

1. Corsa pace car exhaust
2. X pipe
3. Headers
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Get the blasted wind noise out of the driver's side window!
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by csexton
Saving for a forged bottom

Chuck
Chuck, when you get the bottom end.. go ahead and bump up the boost!

What are you running now? ~7ish?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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-install C6Z51 sways sitting in the garage
-new shocks trying to decide between Bilstein Super Sports and C6Z06's
-headers
-install new 160 thermostate sitting in the garage
-tune - paid for waiting to do
-tint the windows
-headlights housings and hids
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Modest goals in 2010 :
1. pass airbag cutoff so I can take my daughter out in the vert.
2. mechanical maintenance TLC
3. spend more time this year driving and enjoying the car
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Install my C6 Z51 brakes, ZO6 springs, zo6 wheels with Nitto NT05's.

Find headers, HP Tuner...maybe LS6 heads and a decent cam.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Great goals Doug and I want to see the Vid

Will do! Where do you come up with all your "chillin' smileys"!?!
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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LOL That's what I wanna know
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by georgec114
Hey Barry

Like you, mine hasn't been driven much the last 2 years. Right now it's in the the garage with an inch of dust on it. What with work overwhelming me and every other weekend doing home projects I have zero time to drive it. Then the winter's here. I'm thinking seriously about selling it but know I'll regret it soon after it's gone.

Hope all is well...G
Hey George - Great to hear from you. I'm at the same spot as you in terms of balancing everything to be able to drive her more. However, every time I think about letting her go, I head to garage and take a peek.

Have a great New Years.....talk to you soon.
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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1. Definitely drive her a lot more!
2. Attend Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit
3. Buy CCW TE-10 wheels
4. Buy new tires to replace my original GY run-flats
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