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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Nice job, looks good.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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In Nevada a front plate is required, Have never been stopped for it.
Ring ring, hello Sparks PD, I'd like to report a violation.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1094
Mr. Bill, the mod is great and you really have to look hard to see any difference in color. However, I am disappointed in that photo. I think this is the first time I've seen a photo from you that I might have taken, rather than all those beautiful and dramatic shots you keep gracing your posts with.
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Scott

Here you go Scott...lol
I see now that I got a low shot I need to adjust it a bit more.
Mr.Bill




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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Jean
Ring ring, hello Sparks PD, I'd like to report a violation.
Is that a Sunday morning funny?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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I really like ;-)

mine is home made also.


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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Here you go Scott...lol
I see now that I got a low shot I need to adjust it a bit more.
Mr.Bill




Alright, now that's a MR. BILL photo. Looking great as always now. Thanks Mr. Bill
Scott
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Do your fog light screens match up perfectly? (they look like they do). Did you go with stainless?
I'm debating whether to get electropolished or stainless.. not sure which match better.. or if it doesn't even matter much.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Mr. Bill - In those pics the color looks spot on. Must of been the lighting in the first one. Good Job!
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Shirl
Do your fog light screens match up perfectly? (they look like they do). Did you go with stainless?
I'm debating whether to get electropolished or stainless.. not sure which match better.. or if it doesn't even matter much.
Yes the screens are the same, They are stainless, Same as the ZO6 screens.

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Mr. Bill - In those pics the color looks spot on. Must of been the lighting in the first one. Good Job!
Thank You.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by realvc
Very nice.

When I first looked at the picture I could not figure out the two loops were on your vette's roof. Then I saw it was the wheel well flares on the SUV across the street.


Not so, those are trunk mounted turbo fans for high speed runs.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Not so, those are trunk mounted turbo fans for high speed runs.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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you kids and your crazy mods
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Yes the screens are the same, They are stainless, Same as the ZO6 screens.


Thank You.
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Ok, thanks!
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cessna10
Be interested to know if you run cooler
May not be cooler but sure cool
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