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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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-Lowered on stock bolts (cut bushings in rear)

-Powdercoated calipers/brackets from VetteShop

-Painted spoiler/door handles/plate frame from Atomic Autosports

-Gloss black powdercoated wheels

-Bead blasted/painted rotors

Hopefully I will be making a trip to Redline Motorsports soon for a Vararam and a dyno tune. Here's a few before and after shots..

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Looks great. Really like the black/red color combo.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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I'm getting my windows tinted next Wednesday. I think I wanna get my rear valance painted too..
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Great idea with tinting windows
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Looks sweet. That's the problem with living somewhere snowy; too much time to dream about the "next" modification to the car.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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i have a twin now!!!! except for my grand sport stripes...



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I love it!! ^^
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Very C L ! er uh, Hot!
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Nice pics
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I love the black wheels
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