The Dark Side is Strong (pics)

rpm462 · 2011-06-26 04:01:56

Well....I couldn't resist the Dark Side any longer. :crazy: Thursday I drove over to Houston to pick up my new-to-me 2008 Jet Stream Blue C6 3lt from fellow Forum member GringosC6.,,great guy. He hated to sell it but had recently found out his wife was pregnant with their first child. Congrats to them!! :cheers: Don't panic, no way I'm selling my C5. :flag: Obligatory pics... http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020231.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020258.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020260.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020262.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020261.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020263.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/C6Interior.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/rpm462/C6%20Pics/P1020252.jpg Already has LG Longtubes, a Halltech Stinger Air Intake, Mild to Wild exhaust, clear bra and a tune by England Green. :woohoo: :flag:

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Jun 26, 2011 | 12:01 AM

rpm462

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The Dark Side is Strong (pics)

Well....I couldn't resist the Dark Side any longer.

Thursday I drove over to Houston to pick up my new-to-me 2008 Jet Stream Blue C6 3lt from fellow Forum member GringosC6.,,great guy. He hated to sell it but had recently found out his wife was pregnant with their first child. Congrats to them!!

Don't panic, no way I'm selling my C5.

Obligatory pics...

Already has LG Longtubes, a Halltech Stinger Air Intake, Mild to Wild exhaust, clear bra and a tune by England Green.

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Jun 26, 2011 | 12:27 AM

C5FORFUN2

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Like the color!

Like the C5 even better. Congrats to you!

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:39 AM

vetteman741

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NOOOOOOOO......I mean YESSSSSSS

Nice, pefect color combo outside with the wheels.

I am not sure I would pick Cashmere interior, although I did fall in love with my Oak interior.

BELLISIMO

Absolutely Beautiful, NICE!!!

Congrats to both new dads

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:39 AM

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That is one fine stablemate for your C5. Congrats and enjoy the C6.

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:51 AM

damilleniumboy

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I believe the 'DARK SIDE" might be calling my name this winter as well.

Jun 26, 2011 | 01:21 AM

rpm462

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteman741

NOOOOOOOO......I mean YESSSSSSS

Nice, pefect color combo outside with the wheels.

I am not sure I would pick Cashmere interior, although I did fall in love with my Oak interior.

BELLISIMO

Absolutely Beautiful, NICE!!!

Congrats to both new dads

It's actually a very light gray and it does grow on you.

Jun 26, 2011 | 01:22 AM

rpm462

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Quote:

Originally Posted by damilleniumboy

I believe the 'DARK SIDE" might be calling my name this winter as well.

I resisted as long as I could!

Jun 26, 2011 | 01:23 AM

rpm462

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Originally Posted by C5FORFUN2

Like the color!

Like the C5 even better. Congrats to you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

That is one fine stablemate for your C5. Congrats and enjoy the C6.

Thanks, I appreciate it! Would never have imagined I would have 2 vettes at one time.

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Jun 26, 2011 | 01:33 AM

chassed

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Love the all black top, enjoy it! :-)

Jun 26, 2011 | 03:47 AM

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Jistari

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Beautiful (both).

Best of luck

Jun 26, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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JerzeyJoe

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Congrats.

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:02 AM

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

WOW! I love Jet Stream Blue too! Looks fantastic and thank for the Pics

Thanks,Matt

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:44 AM

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Congats on the new addition

Chuck

Jun 26, 2011 | 09:37 AM

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Nice car!

Jun 26, 2011 | 10:43 AM

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Nice set! Got to love blue.

Jun 26, 2011 | 11:31 AM

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good luck with your new purchase.

Jun 26, 2011 | 11:33 AM

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pmihaltian

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Very

Jun 26, 2011 | 11:36 AM

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vette.mix

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yea I will be going to the dark side in a few years, when the GSs come down in price a bit, congrats on the Vette- all cool Vettes are blue

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:02 PM

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Very nice. What's that lawn ornament on the side of your driveway. DD

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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rpm462

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

Very nice. What's that lawn ornament on the side of your driveway. DD

That's my son's Honda Del Sol, one of those perpetual works in progress kids do. Can't complain though, he's helped me with most of the mods I've done on the C5.

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