Hail to Zora!!!!
Who deserves a Corvette?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Houston (Spring) Texas
Originally Posted by dadsturn
You have wanted a corvette since you can remember. You have drooled over them every time you saw one. You now own one and have at least one heart attack a day, "its dirty, did that hit my car?, walk around inspections before getting in, dont you dare step on my door sills, dont lean against my car!, a life long grin, when driving either hard or crusing you know that your driving heritage."
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: NC
Originally Posted by HD_Rider
Having owned two Corvettes, I can only say this about Corvette owners I've met.
There are those who loved them the moment they laid their eyes on one; they just knew that some day, one way or another (and usually with much sacrifice), they would HAVE to own one.
Then there are those who through fortunate circumstances within their lives, they are able to buy one and do so simply because they can. They may learn to appreciate the car, but it will never be a part of their soul.
There are those who loved them the moment they laid their eyes on one; they just knew that some day, one way or another (and usually with much sacrifice), they would HAVE to own one.
Then there are those who through fortunate circumstances within their lives, they are able to buy one and do so simply because they can. They may learn to appreciate the car, but it will never be a part of their soul.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
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If he has no respect for his car, so what? Who cares? That's his right and doesn't really effect me in any way other than to shake my head and think "that's a shame". Corvettes have the highest still on the road per centage of any American made car. I read years ago that over 80% of Vettes made were still regestered drivers which tells me that this guy is a minority and still, who cares.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 431
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From: Northern NJ nj
Bought my first vette in April. I can't wait for the day when I don't freak out about dust, bugs, etc! I keep telling myself it's just a car but my mind isn't listening. I am obsessed with keeping it spotless. 
BUT...there's nothing like taking a drive in a spotless vette! So..Something tells me that if I ever convince myself that it's just a car, I will not change my cleaning routines. Hopefully, just not worry so much!
Sorry have to go...I think I heard a deer tick taking a chit on it.
BUT...there's nothing like taking a drive in a spotless vette! So..Something tells me that if I ever convince myself that it's just a car, I will not change my cleaning routines. Hopefully, just not worry so much!
Sorry have to go...I think I heard a deer tick taking a chit on it.
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 264
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From: Miami Florida
No it's not a religion. It's a lifestyle.
It's Harley Earl's Dream.....
It's Zora Duntov's skilled engineering that makes her fast, straight and true...
It's Bill Mitchell's imaginative styling for bold sleekness....
It's Dave McLellan's innovative wizardary....
It's Jerry Palmer's creative aerodynamic styling...
It's Dave Hill's marvelous creation...the LS1....
THAT is why I drive a Corvette.
It's Harley Earl's Dream.....
It's Zora Duntov's skilled engineering that makes her fast, straight and true...
It's Bill Mitchell's imaginative styling for bold sleekness....
It's Dave McLellan's innovative wizardary....
It's Jerry Palmer's creative aerodynamic styling...
It's Dave Hill's marvelous creation...the LS1....
THAT is why I drive a Corvette.
Last edited by Lex Luthor; Aug 9, 2004 at 02:23 PM.
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From: Baraboo WI
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Originally Posted by Railfan
A corvette, in my opinion, should be treated with respect, not idolized.
My corvette is kept clean because I am proud to own one, and it is something I have saved for and longed for since 1964. I take it short hops and longer cross country trips. Bugs, stone chips, etc. are a nuisance, but, they happen. Its a car, albeit a nice car...a great car. I just love to drive it! To listen to it! To be seen in it!
My corvette is kept clean because I am proud to own one, and it is something I have saved for and longed for since 1964. I take it short hops and longer cross country trips. Bugs, stone chips, etc. are a nuisance, but, they happen. Its a car, albeit a nice car...a great car. I just love to drive it! To listen to it! To be seen in it!
I take care of my car but it is just a car. I try to wash it when it gets dirty but I have a life to live and sometimes the car has to go dirty. It has a few scratches/chips and I know that it will get a few more. Its not the end of the world and honestly doesnt really bother me. I will waste a lot of my life being upset if get mad every time my car gets a rock chip or has to go dirty and life is to short for that.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 811
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From: RPV CA
to make a confess, i was not into corvettes, actually a bit against....i used to be a bimmer, M Coupe, if anyone knows about it..when i joined the bimmer forum, everyone was talking about & comparing theirs with corvettes, and conclusion came out like "well, there are too many vettes out there...it is not unique, bla bla bla..." now, they treat me like a betrayer, and now i realize there are so many differences to compare those two....i chose vette for look & power...
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 264
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From: Miami Florida
Originally Posted by dkdonkim
to make a confess, i was not into corvettes, actually a bit against....i used to be a bimmer, M Coupe, if anyone knows about it..when i joined the bimmer forum, everyone was talking about & comparing theirs with corvettes, and conclusion came out like "well, there are too many vettes out there...it is not unique, bla bla bla..." now, they treat me like a betrayer, and now i realize there are so many differences to compare those two....i chose vette for look & power...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,220
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From: St. Robert Missouri
Originally Posted by Lex Luthor
No it's not a religion. It's a lifestyle.
It's Harley Earl's Dream.....
It's Zora Duntov's skilled engineering that makes her fast, straight and true...
It's Bill Mitchell's imaginative styling for bold sleekness....
It's Dave McLellan's innovative wizardary....
It's Jerry Palmer's creative aerodynamic styling...
It's Dave Hill's marvelous creation...the LS1....
THAT is why I drive a Corvette.
It's Harley Earl's Dream.....
It's Zora Duntov's skilled engineering that makes her fast, straight and true...
It's Bill Mitchell's imaginative styling for bold sleekness....
It's Dave McLellan's innovative wizardary....
It's Jerry Palmer's creative aerodynamic styling...
It's Dave Hill's marvelous creation...the LS1....
THAT is why I drive a Corvette.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,141
Likes: 0
From: Huntington IN
Originally Posted by Mean Green
To you.
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No it's not a religion. It's a lifestyle.
It's Harley Earl's Dream.....
It's Zora Duntov's skilled engineering that makes her fast, straight and true...
It's Bill Mitchell's imaginative styling for bold sleekness....
It's Dave McLellan's innovative wizardary....
It's Jerry Palmer's creative aerodynamic styling...
It's Dave Hill's marvelous creation...the LS1....
THAT is why I drive a Corvette.
Tradition.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 6,772
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From: Tampa FL
Originally Posted by Lex Luthor
Next time your on the road, count how many M coupes vs Vettes. You'll see who's not unique.
.. just yesterday I saw maybe four of them and I live in a small town.
Racer
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 264
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From: Miami Florida
Originally Posted by Neablas
.. just yesterday I saw maybe four of them and I live in a small town.Make mine a Corvette.