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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Congrats any pictures
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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congrats on your awesome ride!
Good color choice.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Congrats on your new car - that color combo is one of the best on a C5 IMO. If it were mine, I'd store it with the top up.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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We would like to recommend Ventureshield paint protection rather than a bra which will actually destroy the paint. Plus, Ventureshield can also protect other areas prone to damage such as areas behind the front and rear wheels, rocker panels, etc. We have a lot of info about Ventureshield Paint protection film on our website. www.417tint.com. We are one of the best installers that you will find and we offer a mobile service for your convenience.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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Rather than using a vinyl bra that will actually destroy your paint. We would like to recommend VentureShield Paint protection film. This is a very effective product used to protect impact areas such as front ends, behind front wheels, behind rear wheels, rocker panels, etc from rock chips, bug stains or other road debris. We have more info about this great product on our website. www.417tint.com. We are located in Springfield, Mo however we offer a mobile service for your convenience.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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How do I post Pics? Got some ready but can't figure out how to send. Thanks for replies RE top down storage in garage. This site is awesome. I can't tell you how much I learned from visiting Corvetteforum before buying my car 2 weeks ago. Pricing, options, color combos, etc. Great resource for a Vette wannabee, now Vette owner.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Congrats, best of luck with the new ride, I am a vert also, store it with the top up and get yourself a RaggTopp cleaning kit.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bboessneck
How do I post Pics? Got some ready but can't figure out how to send. Thanks for replies RE top down storage in garage. This site is awesome. I can't tell you how much I learned from visiting Corvetteforum before buying my car 2 weeks ago. Pricing, options, color combos, etc. Great resource for a Vette wannabee, now Vette owner.
Go to photobucket.com create an account

Remember to keep both websites open at the same time.

They are a free photo hosting site. After uploading your photos, there will be different types of file addresses under each picture. Copy (Control C) the directlink address. go back to the Corvette forum, Pick the icon above that looks like a postcard of a mountain (Insert Image Button). Paste (Control V) the link in the field, and voila your done. It will show up in the message box as text link, but once you hit the Submit Reply button it will appear as a picture.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Congrats, car looks great.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Default Mid Life Crisis--new Vette

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Photos taken 29 JAN--note AZ green grass and flowers all you snowbound indoor Vetters. I'm heading out for a top down cruise
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Always Top UP!!
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Congrats on the vette store it top up
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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You are using the wrong icon, use the yellow one with the image of a mountain on it. Like this:



That puts the [img] and [/img] before and after your address to display the photo rather than posting a link.

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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Very nice.
Looks like it was very well cared for. The B&B Quad Oval exhaust and Chrome C5 Z06 rims are a nice bonus.
I agree, top up.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:26 AM
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Nice! You will quickly realize that a Vette is something special and not like any car on the road! The community is pretty cool to with the shows and the wave!

Keep her clean!
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Anybody have a suggestion on a wind deflector for my 00 convertible? Something to mount behind the driver/passenger seats to reduce wind and noise?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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top up for storage, etc, helps prevent crease marks as well
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