I Hate Posting Here !
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Race Director
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From: Somers NY
I Hate Posting Here !
I used to post here about 1 or 2 times a day, not only in General, but either in Drag Racing, or the Performance section... but since Nov 3rd when I tried to avoid a deer, and hit a rock ($5600 damage) the car has been at the body shop... after a good going over, it needs a right front wheel & tire, right fender (has a small crack) and the rocker panel...
I usually race the car on weekends (Drag) and this past Sat. was closing day, I told the body shop.. "Take your time" but Make it RIGHT"
I have the utmost confidence in the shop, but daymmmm I am starting to get cabin fever, as I usually drive my car even in the winter if the roads are dry & clean...
Hell its only been 3 weeks, & I have only been on line here 3 or 4 times, it sure is depressing as hell not having the Vette in the garage
Shezzzz even if I couldn't take it out because of the weather I would be able to fool around with it.. odds & ends.. but the empty garage is sooooo depressing
I AM making a lot of brownie points with the wife though... I'm letting her keep her Audi in the garage until I get the Vette back....
Just thought I'd vent a little... it SUCKS not having the car ....
I usually race the car on weekends (Drag) and this past Sat. was closing day, I told the body shop.. "Take your time" but Make it RIGHT"
I have the utmost confidence in the shop, but daymmmm I am starting to get cabin fever, as I usually drive my car even in the winter if the roads are dry & clean...
Hell its only been 3 weeks, & I have only been on line here 3 or 4 times, it sure is depressing as hell not having the Vette in the garage
Shezzzz even if I couldn't take it out because of the weather I would be able to fool around with it.. odds & ends.. but the empty garage is sooooo depressing
I AM making a lot of brownie points with the wife though... I'm letting her keep her Audi in the garage until I get the Vette back....
Just thought I'd vent a little... it SUCKS not having the car ....
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09
My Corvette was three months old when it was hit by a young female (my car was parked). She was "reaching for her skateboard", which is very important when driving. My car spent two months in the shop while I drove a Corolla. Even women that drive Corollas don't want anything to do with a guy in a Corolla. I know your pain.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chicago
At least you get them brownie points.
I have to be honest after reading your post thats the only upside I could find.
Hope you get it back soon. And more importantly I hope your completely satisfied with the work. Good luck.
I have to be honest after reading your post thats the only upside I could find.Hope you get it back soon. And more importantly I hope your completely satisfied with the work. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Indianapolis IN
Well...at least the driving season is over and you have the progress of the Vette to look forward to. Maybe now is the time to start looking for some parts/mods, it'll make the waiting time go by faster.
Just be glad it's not May...good luck with the work
Just be glad it's not May...good luck with the work
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From: ,fl.Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
Speaking from personal exp....the dealer literally had my car,of a total of 5months one time(although I wouldnt driven 3 out of the 5 )then back again for the same paint issue totaling to aprox 9weeks(6 more visits)just plain sucks not having your vette,for any amont of time
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From: I love you & miss you Linda
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Sorry to hear about the problems John and then to be having these withdrawl symptoms on top of it all. 
I hope the Corvette returns soon and in like new condition.
Happy Thanksgiving.........
I hope the Corvette returns soon and in like new condition.
Happy Thanksgiving.........
Team Owner
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Hey man, that sux! Been there before and I know how you feel. I hope you get your C6 back soon.
Meanwhile, here's a pleasant distraction:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-...ills-here.html
Meanwhile, here's a pleasant distraction:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-...ills-here.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Chicago
Hey man, that sux! Been there before and I know how you feel. I hope you get your C6 back soon.
Meanwhile, here's a pleasant distraction:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-...ills-here.html
Meanwhile, here's a pleasant distraction:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/off-...ills-here.html
DEAR?
Melting Slicks
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From: Some where in Amerika, sadly watching how is turned into a Socialist Republic.
I've been writing to many letters Dear so and so..... good catch......Well I hope he got to eat the deer anyway,
Last time I drove thru NY State on my way to Canada I counted 6 deers on the road, one fellow was picking on up that got hit by a truck.
I guess is a hazard up north.