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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Razzputon
I just did a search on mnypit's name. I think this is the one.



Very very nice ride. welcome and gratz!

Stalk much? Just kidding oh and nice vette!
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LSxFTMFW
Hey everyone...

I just picked up my first vette. Its an 02 Z06 and I was just saying hi and wow...this car is awesome to drive! Anyways Ill keep it short. I'm from Wisconsin and hope to meet some of you guys!

Also, I fly down to New Mexico to pick up this car...and THAT was the best 1500 miles ever

That is all for now...have a few questions about stuff on the car but I'll do that later.
LSx, just recently purchased my first C5 also. 2000 FRC with some sweet mods. Yea, love that search function too. Already found some great information and deals here on the forum. What part of Wisconsin?
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Congratulations, enjoy the new Z!

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Old May 12, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Great looking Z I have a 2002 black on black as well best color there is there is alot of great info here but some friendly advice change you clutch fluid to prevent you clutch from sticking look at Ranger's post great info there.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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congratulations, welcome to the world of corvettes and to the forum. enjoy many happy miles with your new ride!!

and don't forget to wave!!
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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Congrats and welcome to the community. She'll treat you as good as you treat her, so enjoy her in good health!
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Great looking Z,,,be careful for a while,,,,she can BITE HARD!
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Old May 12, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Nice color!

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Enjoy the ride.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

It has the C6Z Clutch in it, does that remedy the sticking to the floor problem? Also, with the short throw in there...when doing some "spirited driving" its hard to get the 2-3 shift Maybe its me idk....
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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LSxFTMFW
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

It has the C6Z Clutch in it, does that remedy the sticking to the floor problem? Also, with the short throw in there...when doing some "spirited driving" its hard to get the 2-3 shift Maybe its me idk....
Thats how B&M short throws are to me. I think u will adjust to the short throw mod on the car.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Welcome. Congrats!
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