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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Heres a shot of my black wet fiberglass missile. just got it last week. '04 6spd z51 coupe

coming from the import side... I have to say the power is amazing, the low seating position and surprisingly neutral handling is great! although the steering input and interior feels a bit crude compared to other cars ive had. But the grip and power makes it all worth it. lowered on stock bolts... about half in rear and almost full in front.

now if i can just find a damn z06 ti exhaust in socal... and some hot green wheels.

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeidentity
Heres a shot of my black wet fiberglass missile. just got it last week. '04 6spd z51 coupe

coming from the import side... I have to say the power is amazing, the low seating position and surprisingly neutral handling is great! although the steering input and interior feels a bit crude compared to other cars ive had. But the grip and power makes it all worth it. lowered on stock bolts... about half in rear and almost full in front.

now if i can just find a damn z06 ti exhaust in socal... and some hot green wheels.

Congrats on your purchase!!! Enjoy it!!!
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Enjoy!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Looks nice!!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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now if i can just find a damn z06 ti exhaust in socal... and some hot green wheels.


some hot green wheels...serious?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Clean vette Bro.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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some hot green wheels...serious?
Lol im thinking it's his lingo. I hope they don't make green wheels for corvettes lol
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Nice ride you bought and the lowered stance looks great. IMO, the magnesium wheels look great on the car - hopefully you're kidding on the hot green wheels.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Looks good - go to the Socal Section here and put up a post wanting TI exhaust!

I believe there is a member who was trying to sell some a short while back!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/southern-california-45/

Thanks,Matt
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Looks nice!!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Needs more low still :-)
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Yea could use maybe another half inch all around. Coilovers are a bit pricey for now so maybe new bolts or cutting the bumpstops

Haha dont hate me guys but i was semi serious about the green wheels, hey black cars can pull off a lot. Im finding out that the corvette doesnt have too much of a wheel selection. Most likely not, im liking the mag wheels a lot but they just arent wide enough. Ccw classics seem to be a safe bet for the c5s.

Thanks for the comments! Glad to be here
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Originally Posted by chassed
Needs more low still :-)


Drop that thing you wont be sorry

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congrats, looks great they do look great low, but for the best handling and grip it looks like you got it about right. I have some Iforged classics 19"s for sale that would look great on it
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Congrats and lowered is good
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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You said you are coming from the import world... I have a 2008 Nissan 350Z (daily driver)and a 2002 Z51 Coupe and I have to say the Vette is by far my favorite car I have ever owned.... Congrats on your new car it's really nice
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nice, im about to go lower mine! Looks good!!
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