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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Hi, my name is Adam Copsy. Long time reader finally decided to start posting. Lots of great information and sharp looking cars. I am a 22 year old emt I have only had my Vette since august, But i love it. Braved an illinois winter with it! It is my daily driver. I guess I should tell you I have a 2001 Black Corvette where post a picture soon. Once I figure it out. I live about 20 mins north of Effingham Illinois home of the Mid America Corvette Fest! Nice to meet all of you guys in advance lol!
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Welcome to the forum!!!! Now lets see some pictures and mod list!!!
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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I dont have much, I just blacked out everything including the rear logo. I had the front Logo shaved off. Engine was I have a K&N Cold Air Intake, and aftermarket dual exhaust from local muffler shop.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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welcome to the forum. enjoy your membership and don't be afraid to ask questions should you have any. the folks here are only too happy to help one another out (and there are some really sharp folks around here to do it)... don't forget to wave!!
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the best Corvette Forum

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Welcome, lots of great info here.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Welcome.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Definitely excited to be here. Once i figure out how to post some pics I will get some on. Do guys on the forum here ever get together and go on runs or ever meet for cook outs?
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helps if you say where you are.

(in the user profile)

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by imavettegirl
helps if you say where you are.
he did...
"I live about 20 mins north of Effingham Illinois home of the Mid America Corvette Fest!"

helps if you read the post
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Welcome and congratulations! It just gets better and better.
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i meant in the user info.

i did read it in the post.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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I updated my profile for you! I am from Mattoon, Illinois. Home of the used to be worlds largest bagel lmao!
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Welcome to the party!!! My dad has a Yellow C5 Vert and lives in Shelbyville, Il... We will be at Funfest. Enjoy your car!!!
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Congrats on your ride. Hope you will have as much fun as we do.
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Sweet! Will see you there maybe!
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