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Old May 16, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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Default Sup guys, year later checking in

Been an amazing year with the 99 Black coupe. 12k miles.
Really want a Z now. Thought I was going to go after a c6z, but really want a C5z.

I did:
Pro detail the day after getting it.
a tune,
ORY,
Corsa Extreme X and axle back
Bilstein HD shocks
New end links
Sound deadened trunk

Had to replace the HVAC actuators twice, the HVAC head unit once. New harmonic balancer, tensioners, belts and power steering hose.

Sick car. Love to race everyone willing.

Tune really woke it up. Same with the end links and HD's.

Been reading lots on here and watching the vettes for sale and parts. Love lurking on here. You are awesome







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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:28 PM
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As you already have a great low mileage car you obviously like, why not just do a few nice mods (cam, headers, heads, etc.)? Just a thought. Looks good.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it came with a dashboard ????
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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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Actually i screwed that up. Ive put 12k on it in the year ive had it. 148k miles on the car. Mechanically, its great. Neat machine.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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Grant, my gf likes your idea. She doesnt want to give up the targa top.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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Congrats on the one year anniversary.
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