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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 04:52 AM
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So the MGW stainless shifter bugged me a bit , I have black only in the interior, and dont like different interior colors...yes I am weird.
I decided to powdercoat it black last night. I also did an old turbo housing in hammered bronze, the cast aluminum finish stuck out like a sore thumb on my junk wall.

blacked out stainless and painted shift pattern:

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Turbo housing hammered bronze and my junk wall:

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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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So this showed up today !
Neil is a pleasure to deal with; and he did me a solid since it was crap exchange rate and pricey shipping !
I highly recommend !

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I have been using meguiars ultimate waterless wash and wax for the last few months and it's really good.
I am happy with the CTP, it's much smoother after buff , and I have read it gets better after multiple applications.

So I will report back after a few detailing nights.

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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 06:52 AM
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Nothing like a 170 mph toy. Can't wait to get mine..hopefully Saturday. Good info on the shifter. Have to see how I like mine. Haven't driven a stick..in millions of years.
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mfi
Nothing like a 170 mph toy. Can't wait to get mine..hopefully Saturday. Good info on the shifter. Have to see how I like mine. Haven't driven a stick..in millions of years.
hope you pick up yours !
yes it was trial and error to find the sweat spot for me with the MGW , with height , **** weight , and anti-venom, hope it helps someone.
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 05:11 AM
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Sorry, my photobucket account is useless now. After 12 years of using it for 3rd party hosting with zero issues, the money hungry bastards want $400 a year subscription fee...ummmmmm no thanks...F you!

i will test another hosting site

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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 08:26 AM
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I might have a small obsession with corvettes and of course corvette hotwheels!
I ran out of clear track, I'll get some more and replace the white junk soon

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Lookimg good, the carbon Vortex on yellow will look great! My last Z06 was yellow and now our C7 is yellow, best color.
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
Lookimg good, the carbon Vortex on yellow will look great! My last Z06 was yellow and now our C7 is yellow, best color.
That is one sweet ride!
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Thanks my friend. Like you it's a work in progress. Just supercharged it last month. Might change up the skirts, and possibly next summer I'll add some HRE's if I don't go with more power lol. Couple more pics, and my old Z06.







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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Supercharged! Sweet
I like the look of your old c5 too

Originally Posted by Quik Z06
Thanks my friend. Like you it's a work in progress. Just supercharged it last month. Might change up the skirts, and possibly next summer I'll add some HRE's if I don't go with more power lol. Couple more pics, and my old Z06.







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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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My girlfriend bought a new vinyl cutter this weekend and made me these.

I thought it turned out great and is pretty funny !
She is the best!

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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:57 AM
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Lol, awesome!
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
Thanks my friend. Like you it's a work in progress. Just supercharged it last month. Might change up the skirts, and possibly next summer I'll add some HRE's if I don't go with more power lol. Couple more pics, and my old Z06.
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Is going for more power AND HRE's an option?

Would love to help you with either side of it when the time comes.
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 11:14 AM
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Thought I'd rock these tail light covers for a bit ! Love the black on yellow .

Installed my vortex Cf lip today! I like the look !
Thanks to Quik Z06!

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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 98C5P
I might have a small obsession with corvettes and of course corvette hotwheels!
I ran out of clear track, I'll get some more and replace the white junk soon


I Know What You Mean.
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Old Aug 26, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Heyspike




I Know What You Mean.

Nice !!!!
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