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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Only 3 weeks till the Vette goes in for Suspension work and I get to drive it for the 1st time since last november. Of course this is weather and road conditions dependant!
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Only 3 weeks till the Vette goes in for Suspension work and I get to drive it for the 1st time since last november. Of course this is weather and road conditions dependant!
I love Corvette anticipation. What suspension work are you having performed/installed?
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Originally Posted by andrec10
Only 3 weeks till the Vette goes in for Suspension work and I get to drive it for the 1st time since last november. Of course this is weather and road conditions dependant!
What sort of suspension work are you getting done?
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I love Corvette anticipation. What suspension work are you having performed/installed?
boat anticipation we experienced in Erie, PA.
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Good luck! Hopefully the weather around here will cooperate! As already asked, what are you doing? Haven't driven mine yet except for home from Johns but am already considering C6 Z51 bars.
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Doing C6 Z06 Shocks, C6 Z51 Sways and metal end links. Getting the calipers painted red while its up in the air
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Hopefully the time will go by quickly and the weather will cooperate. About a month from now is the first car show of the season here - can't wait.
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Doing C6 Z06 Shocks, C6 Z51 Sways and metal end links. Getting the calipers painted red while its up in the air

John doing it? If he is, and you wouldn't mind... PM or email me his quote for that?
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John doing it? If he is, and you wouldn't mind... PM or email me his quote for that?
Yep, John is doing it.
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You're going to love the upgrade.
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I did the same upgrade on my coupe last year. You will notice the difference in handling and ride.
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