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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Was just drive'n to the store earlier today and spotted this...Enjoy.



















And of coarse...I couldn't help but snag a picture with my Vette in the background
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the pics - that's one sharp looking car.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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I think it looks cool but it needs to be lowered.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Thanks for sharing! Nice shots.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Love the mid-engine.

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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Sickness!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Very cool...love all the Corvette Prototypes.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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All those mods killed the cars value...
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Is that a cargo net?

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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by allred
Is that a cargo net?







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Its a safety net designed to keep your arms/head etc safe from flailing around in case of an accident(side impact protection)

Last edited by ErMaK; Apr 11, 2013 at 08:09 PM.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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That is BAD A$$!!!!!
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I'd like to have that in the garage!
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I'd like to have that in the garage!
or Road America, VIR, Talladega...............
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by allred
Is that a cargo net?

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That is one bad-azz Vette.

It's not a cargo net or a safety net. It's intended to keep the driver out of the beer cooler until the car is stopped.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Ready to win more titles.... Still hate the tail lights.
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Was at the race at COTA when they won!


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Is that a beer cooler? Those races are pretty long...
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Originally Posted by cvm
or Road America, VIR, Talladega...............
Nurburgring??? I would give a lot to drive this thing anywhere!
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Awesome! Looks like a jet ready for take off

Thanks for the post and photos

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I DON'T LIKE IT ! IT HAS CAMARO TAILLIGHTS !
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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All Reet, Too Sweet!!


Thanks for sharing!
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