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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Ordered Oct 16th , 2014, came in yesterday, 01/30/15...WORTH THE WAIT!! ...But it was grueling.
DSOM Z51, Magnetic ride control, A8
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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Very nice! Get some in-focus pics to share with the world. Beautiful combo!
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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How do you like the color now that you have it in person.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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Z06 Grille, Z06 Front Splitter and CF Badges quick!
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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Congrats!!!

Nine was ordered on 10/23 at a large forum dealer and it arrived yesterday... Picking up my VY Z51 on Monday!

Love your color.. Not exactly for us, but if we were buying yearly... it would have been our pick!!!!!
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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Love the color, congrats
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 11:47 PM
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Congrats! Beautiful car!
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 11:58 PM
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I love that color! I want one!

Congrats!
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Love that color. Congrats and enjoy.
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Congratulations on your new ride!
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Beautiful car - love the color. Enjoy that new ride.
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Congrats on your new car. I love the color too!
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Wow that did take forever. It's very beautiful and obviously worth the wait
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Beautiful looking Corvette, enjoy it.
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hd926
How do you like the color now that you have it in person.
Originally ordered Crystal Red..w/ Adrenaline red interior..My wife insisted on DSOM after seeing a Z51 on dealers lot...had to keep her happy...my next Vette will be a Crysatal Red ZO6...when GMS pricing is offered.
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Beautiful, now hold the camera steady next time.
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Yes, please take some photos before that 5th cup of coffee. Pretty car, hope you enjoy it.
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that is hot! the carbon flash looks GREAT on that car! I love it!!!
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Sweet!! Nice color...Congrats.
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