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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Hey im up for it!! I did my cam swap in mine its pretty easy. Ill be doing brakes, sway bars, clutch, and maybe heads in a few months
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06Electron
Good luck guys, We should start throwing some Socal mod parties. Maybe around the time I buy trickflows and a cam for my Z. That way I can get the heads and cam knocked out on my Z and Convertible at the same time. Hell we could even upgrade my Denali H/C at the same time too.
I love a good party--especially a MOD party!!
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Old May 1, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Got 'em in without headache... Man--are they AWESOME! And yes--already thinking about my next Mod! A few pics (probably too many!):

A couple of them on arrival:







Rasty-**** old ones:









Fresh Corsas--notice the Date:






0331Marine to the rescue!:



A work in-progress:




AHHH--much better!:




Lookin' Good!! :

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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Looks good now do the intake, appearance, wheels, H/C, supercharger, turbo, nitrous, stroker, new car, and finally new garage to fit new car mods!
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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06Electron
Looks good now do the intake, appearance, wheels, H/C, supercharger, turbo, nitrous, stroker, new car, and finally new garage to fit new car mods!
I tried to warn him!!!!! We were already talking about what CAI to use and when to go see Rayn for a tune! I just bought a clutch so thats going to be my next mod
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Old May 1, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Once the mod bug bites, there is no cure.

They look and sound great!
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Old May 1, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Well--it's official: I LOVE these Corsa's!! Drove to Palomar Mtn. today (inland SD County, rural, winding, fun roads)... It's like a different car! What is really cool it the "b-r-r-r-p" sound when shifting gears under WOT (A/T)... and the "pops" on sudden decel are minor, but really nice!

Cruising--normal conversation in the cabin... At first I almost thought too-quiet--until I hit the gas...

And it sure seems--if not in fact--to be faster!

Yes--the MOD bug-bite is in full effect... gonna look at the catalogs tonite...
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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I am taking all of these suggestions to heart... But I must also deal with CA Smog!!!
Man, I always feel bad for you Cali boys. The metro Atlanta air sucks so bad they've just given up.
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Good start it wont stop
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Old May 2, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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Man, I always feel bad for you Cali boys. The metro Atlanta air sucks so bad they've just given up.
Im glad I still have my GA plates on my Vette!!!
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Nice job, guys. Looks great and I'm sure it sounds much better. Good to see newer members here picking up the torch and helping each other out with mods. That's what makes it so much fun.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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You can have blazing performance, good driveability for around town, and still be CA smog legal. The fun begins.
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Originally Posted by John-F
You can have blazing performance, good driveability for around town, and still be CA smog legal. The fun begins.
It really IS fun--more than I imagined... I feel very fortunate to be able to have the time and ability to pursue this fantastic hobby!!

I never thought I'd enjoy errand-running so much!!
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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I put Corsa pace cars on as well and I too cannot stop driving it! I love the gurgling/popping in deceleration. The sound is so intoxicating, and I cannot get enough. This is how these cars should have come sounding from the factory.
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I sawed my OEM's off and never looked back. I installed Corsa Pace Cars and agree, you made a great choice. My quess, within a year I see a Corsa X pipe in your future. Enjoy
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