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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 02:53 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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Looking good! I like your plate and the red lug caps.

How much power are you putting down?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 03:32 PM
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I have to admit in general red just isn't for me. A little too loud & catches the eye of authority figures when driving a Z06 like it should be driven.
That being said; IF I were ever to cave in and get a red one, yours would be it. IMO you did an excellent job on the visual exterior design. Most people over do it and I feel it ruins the car, looking too gaudy or cheesy. I think you perfected the color contrast ratio from red to the black accents.
Best looking red vette I can remember seeing for a very long time.
Well done ;-)
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Looking good! I like your plate and the red lug caps.

How much power are you putting down?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 SneakySleeper Z06
I have to admit in general red just isn't for me. A little too loud & catches the eye of authority figures when driving a Z06 like it should be driven.
That being said; IF I were ever to cave in and get a red one, yours would be it. IMO you did an excellent job on the visual exterior design. Most people over do it and I feel it ruins the car, looking too gaudy or cheesy. I think you perfected the color contrast ratio from red to the black accents.
Best looking red vette I can remember seeing for a very long time.
Well done ;-)
And a beer to you to or cheers
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Black 02
Looking good! I like your plate and the red lug caps.

How much power are you putting down?
It's a 383 stroker I believe. Not sure on numbers though.
James, what is the Z putting down to the wheels?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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It's a 383 stroker I believe. Not sure on numbers though.
James, what is the Z putting down to the wheels?
But after the new Dewitt Rad. And a few more mods and tune 504 to the ground ....
The car runs so much better running cooler it's like night and day
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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But after the new Dewitt Rad. And a few more mods and tune 504 to the ground ....
The car runs so much better running cooler it's like night and day
504? That's nuts! Mind sharing your build? I'm assuming everything is max effort, may I ask which heads and cam? I really regret leaving my heads stock.

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Have a dyno sheet handy? Would love to see the graph to see how the curve looks.
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looks fantastic!!!!
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504? That's nuts! Mind sharing your build? I'm assuming everything is max effort, may I ask which heads and cam? I really regret leaving my heads stock.

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Have a dyno sheet handy? Would love to see the graph to see how the curve looks.
Next summers and I'll have that list ready for Ya ....
That's how long that list is ..... At some point with a build its all about money and what you can spend
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Next summers and I'll have that list ready for Ya ....
That's how long that list is ..... At some point with a build its all about money and what you can spend
Yeah, I definitely understand that money equals speed. I think only one other small cubed car made 500+ on here so it puts you in an elite group. A basic rundown of the major components would be cool.

You have a dyno vid or anything by chance? Would love to at least hear it at WOT.
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A truly well done Z there James.
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Lookin' good!
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Still looks great, James.
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Hats off to you James on a well executed ride. Gorgeous as usual.
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Originally Posted by James2002z06
Next summers and I'll have that list ready for Ya ....
That's how long that list is ..... At some point with a build its all about money and what you can spend
Ok, I've been waiting patiently and it's officially "next summer". Have the list ready for me?
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nice !!!!!
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He sold it and now owns a C6 GS
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