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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Personal taste and it's been covered a million times again - Personal taste
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by seabright
Mine came with them, and I thought they were fine. Now, wish they were gone. Just wish they could be removed with soap and water.

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Love your colors...I used to think I liked them until I bought my 2004 and it does not have them...I actually cannot make up my mind...I guess I like 'em both ways?
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Originally Posted by seabright
Mine came with them, and I thought they were fine. Now, wish they were gone. Just wish they could be removed with soap and water.

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Try a hair dryer again its been covered over and over!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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So far I like what I'm seeing. At least it hasn't deteriorated into name calling.......yet.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dquagliaroli
Try a hair dryer again its been covered over and over!
Thank you for the hair dryer suggestion. I'm very aware of all the BSM forum discussions....... just having fun.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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BSMs or not?
Auto or 6-speed?
Which is/are the best clutch/cam/intake/headers/exhaust/rotors/shifter/etc.?
Why is my clutch pedal sticking to the floor?
My steering column is locked!
Anyone got C6 wheels on their C5?
My headlight door is stuck!
My fuel gauge shows I am empty!


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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by esemes
Bsm? Can someone explain?...... :^)
B Ballistic
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Used to clear the road when cluttered with slower traffic. I love mine!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by whitesmokels1
B Ballistic
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M Missiles

Used to clear the road when cluttered with slower traffic. I love mine!
I have the missiles, but lack the activation button. Button available on manual trannies only?
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by leebay
Which do you prefer with or without the body side molding ?
Without, just like the last 5 times someone's asked.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Definitely like them and strongly dislike the plain look without them.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Depends on the car and what mods have been made.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by whitesmokels1
B Ballistic
S Side
M Missiles

Used to clear the road when cluttered with slower traffic. I love mine!


Here I thought it was something a laxitive would help.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
BSMs or not?
Auto or 6-speed?
Which is/are the best clutch/cam/intake/headers/exhaust/rotors/shifter/etc.?
Why is my clutch pedal sticking to the floor?
My steering column is locked!
Anyone got C6 wheels on their C5?
My headlight door is stuck!
My fuel gauge shows I am empty!

Don 't forget the STUPID OIL threads too. Tires too.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by seabright
You mean BSM has been discussed on this forum? Damn, should have used the "search" function before posting. Maybe the mods should move the thread to 'technical'.
If everybody used the search then no one would have anything to post !,
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wetelvis
If everybody used the search then no one would have anything to post !,


I am always late and never get to break out the dead horse. But one of these days it will be my turn!
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dougbfresh
Don 't forget the STUPID OIL threads too. Tires too.
LOL! Got those covered, player.

Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Which is/are the best clutch/cam/intake/headers/exhaust/rotors/shifter/etc.?
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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The more, the merrier.

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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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The more, the merrier.
Please, please, please tell me that is Photoshopped and not real.
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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I heard they cause "codes"
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Took mine off after 4 years. Looks much better now!!
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