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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 06:31 AM
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My car , great the way it is
I'm not modding it , it's very fast out of the box
I'm not putting on more emblems or stickers, I know what I have
If it's not broken ,I'm not fixing it.
Did not buy black , I have enough work to do
Brakes do not squeal - truly amazing , but I have some carbo techs if they do
Paint is great, just wash and wax .
Enjoying the car and not caring about the rest
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Excellent thoughts. However, get it wrapped with 3M Pro or Expel to prevent chips and do less washing and no waxing. Enjoy
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 08:28 AM
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Do you still have your ZR1 ?
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Originally Posted by BT ZR1
My car , great the way it is
I'm not modding it , it's very fast out of the box
I'm not putting on more emblems or stickers, I know what I have
If it's not broken ,I'm not fixing it.
Did not buy black , I have enough work to do
Brakes do not squeal - truly amazing , but I have some carbo techs if they do
Paint is great, just wash and wax .
Enjoying the car and not caring about the rest
Pretty much agree with all of this!

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BT ZR1
My car , great the way it is
I'm not modding it , it's very fast out of the box
I'm not putting on more emblems or stickers, I know what I have
If it's not broken ,I'm not fixing it.
Did not buy black , I have enough work to do
Brakes do not squeal - truly amazing , but I have some carbo techs if they do
Paint is great, just wash and wax .
Enjoying the car and not caring about the rest
It's your choice.
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jklein7
Excellent thoughts. However, get it wrapped with 3M Pro or Expel to prevent chips and do less washing and no waxing. Enjoy
Yes. At least the front and rear quarter area that bumps out.
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Well stated, BT. Well stated.
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Stick or automatic tho??
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jklein7
Excellent thoughts. However, get it wrapped with 3M Pro or Expel to prevent chips and do less washing and no waxing. Enjoy
I would suggest you still wax (or use some other treatment), as the xpel does not block UV rays and your paint will fade under the wrap without protection.
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Originally Posted by jklein7
Excellent thoughts. However, get it wrapped with 3M Pro or Expel to prevent chips and do less washing and no waxing. Enjoy
Side skirts will help protect your car.
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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul R
I would suggest you still wax (or use some other treatment), as the xpel does not block UV rays and your paint will fade under the wrap without protection.
3M Pro has UV protection.
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Originally Posted by robertbruce
Side skirts will help protect your car.
This !
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Originally Posted by BT ZR1
My car , great the way it is
I'm not modding it , it's very fast out of the box
I'm not putting on more emblems or stickers, I know what I have
If it's not broken ,I'm not fixing it.
Did not buy black , I have enough work to do
Brakes do not squeal - truly amazing , but I have some carbo techs if they do
Paint is great, just wash and wax .
Enjoying the car and not caring about the rest
Sounds like a happy man............Good for you

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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A8 automatic , my choice, you like stick, no worries.
ZR1 is gone, but not forgotten, what a car.
Current ride, 16 , Z06 with stage 2 aero, carbon flash.
comp seats are great and look killer.
Not sure how it gets any better.
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