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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Hi, I'm new to the forum...just got a new 2 me '01, 34,000mi C5 Vert. All original and in really well maintained condition. Drives great and I'm a happy guy. Can't do it now but here's the wish list; 3.90 diff, tighter clutch, slave cyl., full exhaust and small cam, new shocks & better sway bars, C6 shifter & ****, and a new set of non-runflats. It's a bright silver 6 spd with the black soft top. She's a beauty
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks much for the welcome...I'm 55yrs old and have really been crazy about Vettes for many years. This is my first one
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Yep, doesn't take long for mod fever to hit.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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congrats and enjoy the car AS-IS these are amazing machines even bone stock... once you start modding its a very slippery slope.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Hi There,
Welcome to the club.Forget about the hot rod stuff & pay it off ahead of time.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Welcome. There is a wealth of knowledge here and a bunch of fun folks. Enjoy the car and tell your wife you're not crazy for sneaking out to the garage just to look at it!
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by had2have-it
Thanks much for the welcome...I'm 55yrs old and have really been crazy about Vettes for many years. This is my first one
Congrats and welcome to the forum!

And when someone asks you about a "mid-life crisis" just tell them it's a mid-life celebration!
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Congrats!!! Just save some money for a rollbar or a hardtop so you can use all that added power.
PS fill out your profile so we know where you're from, might be able to hook up with some forum members for a show or go for cruise.

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Originally Posted by had2have-it
Hi, I'm new to the forum...just got a new 2 me '01, 34,000mi C5 Vert. All original and in really well maintained condition. Drives great and I'm a happy guy. Can't do it now but here's the wish list; 3.90 diff, tighter clutch, slave cyl., full exhaust and small cam, new shocks & better sway bars, C6 shifter & ****, and a new set of non-runflats. It's a bright silver 6 spd with the black soft top. She's a beauty
Excellent list - I'd add a set of pre-owned LS6 heads to the list to complement the new cam when you do it Might as well do it right the first time

And don't forget about the Dyno Tune (at a reputable shop to say the least)

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