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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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cool C5 for sure...I've never seen those exhaust tips either.
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 4XLR8N
cool C5 for sure...I've never seen those exhaust tips either.
They are Mallett carbon fiber wrapped mufflers.
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 04:10 PM
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Wow what a weekend, your one fortunate dude, congrats and don't forget to play lotto.
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyDee
They are Mallett carbon fiber wrapped mufflers.
Hey congrats on a fantastic weekend! Thanks for sharing I recognized your C5 when I saw the tips! I tried to find video of your exhaust at idle back in the day when I first started looking for aftermarket exhaust. I never found any video but I bet they sound great! Gorgeous engine bay too
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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Nice!
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrent
Hey congrats on a fantastic weekend! Thanks for sharing I recognized your C5 when I saw the tips! I tried to find video of your exhaust at idle back in the day when I first started looking for aftermarket exhaust. I never found any video but I bet they sound great! Gorgeous engine bay too
Here it is.

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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyDee
What a weekend I had at Mid-Americas Funfest. I won a Celebrity choice award with my C5 and bought a new C7. It doesn't get much better than this.
Wow, first place prize money for the Celebrity award must be good!!
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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Wow! A good weekend? I'd say you had a great weekend! Good for you. Enjoy.
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CactusCat
Wow, first place prize money for the Celebrity award must be good!!
No money just good understanding wife.
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyDee
Sounds fantastic JD! Thanks for posting that up... Can't believe I never saw that.
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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So, did you win the C7, or just permission to buy one?
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zeevette
So, did you win the C7, or just permission to buy one?
Had permission and bought the C7 on Sat. won with the C5 on Sun.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 08:13 PM
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Wow! What a great weekend... Nice looking C-5... The C-7 looks good also... Congrats on the win.
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