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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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I took my 79 year old mother on her first ride in my Z06 today. I couldn't resist showing off that awesome 1st to 2nd gear acceleration. When we got back home, she was smiling and told me the last time she had that feeling was during take-off in a 747. I started to explain to her about g forces. Then I realized my mother was pretty cool!!
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Glad she enjoyed the ride?
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I took my 79 year old mother on her first ride in my Z06 today. I couldn't resist showing off that awesome 1st to 2nd gear acceleration. When we got back home, she was smiling and told me the last time she had that feeling was during take-off in a 747. I started to explain to her about g forces. Then I realized my mother was pretty cool!!
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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Thats cool.. I keep my mother away from my Z06, she would want the keys if she knew much more about it.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Glad she enjoyed the ride?
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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Now go and help her find one for herself.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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Ah the joys of discovery, and re-discovery. Never to late or old to enjoy the visceral rush acceleration can induce.

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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Nothing like a fast ride in a Corvette. Save the Wave.>George
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