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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:26 PM
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Well I finally did it and bought a car. 2012 Cyber Grey Grand Sport. 22k miles. Auto, bone stock. Really nice car. My neighbor thought it was a brand new car. It literally looks brand new. I had a question thread out but thought I should properly introduce myself. With this being my 15th Corvette over the last 34 years I really can't compare it to the others. A league of its own. Now I know what you guys have been talking about for years. Pictures stink because of the weather.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:37 PM
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Beautiful GS! Love Cyber Gray. Welcome to the forum. Tons of great knowledge here.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You are treating her right, too! Don't believe I have ever seen anyone put their Vette on a Persian rug!
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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:42 PM
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Next to mine I love the dark grey, that's what I would want, plus they mod/blackout/murder nicely
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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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so with it being bone stock, after I recover from the shock of buying it, what would be the first mods? I have a pretty heavy modded LS3 Camaro but didn't want to wake the neighbors every time I go out.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:50 PM
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I thought I did a pretty good job on my garage floor with the patterned interlocking tiles, but a Persian rug...WOW! (We happen to have one "lying around" from our last house that I don't think the little woman plans to use; so maybe I'll park the Vette on it and add some class to the garage!)

Congrats on the car and welcome to the forum. Cyber Gray is a great color, too!

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Old May 29, 2018 | 08:57 PM
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I thought I did a pretty good job on my garage floor with the patterned interlocking tiles, but a Persian rug...WOW! (We happen to have one "lying around" from our last house that I don't think the little woman plans to use; so maybe I'll park the Vette on it and add some class to the garage!)

Congrats on the car and welcome to the forum. Cyber Gray is a great color, too!
keeps the dirt off the tile. Really want a all black rug but I have no more fun money.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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Congrats on the C6 GS , you'll probably enjoy it more than the camaro !
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Old May 30, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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Old May 30, 2018 | 09:39 AM
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Congratulations ! I just bought my first one a couple of months ago . It sure is nice to find " used " ones in this condition ! Mine is a 2012 with 11,500 miles and like you said , friends think it is new . Have fun with it .
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Congrats, nice car!
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Old May 30, 2018 | 12:35 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS! That thing is SSSWWWEEETTTT looking! Enjoy but respect its POWER!
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Old May 30, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Welcome, I'm a Newbie also from the opposite corner of the USA. I'm thinking its pretty unusual to see non chrome Grand Sport Wheels ????

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Diggin the lift!
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Old May 30, 2018 | 08:34 PM
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Congrats on the new 2012 Grand Sport. You can’t help but love the Cyber Gray. That’s a sweet cave you’ve got. Enjoy!
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Old May 31, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Congrats!! Love the wheels!!
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Old Jun 1, 2018 | 01:52 AM
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I went from an 06 base convertible to an 11GS. The major difference is in the handling IMO. I do love the wide body looks too.
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