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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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First time owner. 2001 red//red interior. 37k miles, 21k$. 100% stock. SOOOOO excited.

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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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What do you guys think about the red interior? Its a lot of red, but I kinda like it.

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What do you guys think about the red interior? Its a lot of red, but I kinda like it.
Too small to see anything.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:18 AM
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you are correct, my mistake. FIXED!
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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Beautiful, I like it. Congrats
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Like the mod red interior, really sets it off. Good luck,great cars
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Beautiful car!
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You will love it, man. Enjoy it
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks all! I was a little iffy on the red interior at first but I think ill grow to really like it. Makes is stand out for sure!
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Love it. Looks exactly like mine.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 06:18 PM
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Anyone got a good recommendation on where to get a skip shift eliminator?
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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just zip tie the wires

west coast corvette has one that uses GM plugs for $20
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Nice ride at a good price. I know you'll love it.
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Nice find! Congrats...
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Very nice! Now get rid of that block on the end of the shifter! :-)
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Nice ride congrats
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Nice ride, congrats
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Originally Posted by SKMCOBRA
Very nice! Now get rid of that block on the end of the shifter! :-)


I hated the factory '80s shift **** on my Z06
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Originally Posted by GM350Z
Anyone got a good recommendation on where to get a skip shift eliminator?
Compliance Parts which makes the LMC5 also makes a skip shift eliminator.

http://www.complianceparts.com/c5cags-skip.html
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