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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 08:02 PM
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I bought a like new, 16000 mile, 2004 coupe two months ago and just couldn’t leave it alone. After two months on the lift it’s finally on the road with new C6 ZO6 shocks, C6 Z51 sway bars, C6 J55 brake rotors and brackets, Carbotech brake pads, 18” and 19” C6 wheels, new Continental DWS06’s, Magnetic Red powder coated calipers courtesy of Dave at Renewed Finishes, a Corsa X pipe and Corsa Sport exhaust. It’s the retirement car and the last one.






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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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Very nice, very meticulous.
Should give you a nice improvement in handling and braking.
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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 08:29 PM
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Looks good
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Love it.....
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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 10:58 PM
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Very very nice looking. Im liking those wheels. I need to powdercoat my calipers and brackets.
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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 11:12 PM
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Looks better than new, great work!
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Old Mar 22, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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You’ve done a great job with the car - it sure looks good to me.
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Congrats! You did a great job! The car looks good, and will handle really well too. Enjoy your retirement!
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What are these???.... Scrony feet in old slippers is my guess.
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Old Mar 22, 2022 | 01:49 PM
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Nice car! Love that color!
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Old Mar 22, 2022 | 04:55 PM
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🤣😂 You have way to much time on your hands.
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Old Mar 22, 2022 | 08:49 PM
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May you please lower that most beautiful car down an inch so it doesn't look like a crossover SUV?
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🤣😂 You have way to much time on your hands.

I was trying to fall asleep and for some reason thought of that old meme
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Old Mar 23, 2022 | 12:00 AM
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May you please lower that most beautiful car down an inch so it doesn't look like a crossover SUV?
I will once the suspension settles, it was hanging on a lift for two months.
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Looks awesome! I also just purchased my retirement vette. Sold my 87 vert and purchased a 2004 coupe with Z51. Absolutely love it!
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Beautiful car with those modifications. Really like those c6 wheels on it.
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Great work on a very clean car.
I have approx. 10k mi on Continental Extreme tires. They're a superb overall performance tire. Good choice
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