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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 06:16 PM
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These are the upgrades I have added to my 2024 3LT Z51.






Old Mar 14, 2024 | 06:33 PM
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Very nice
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tastefully done.
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 07:44 AM
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Damn son!!!

Looks like you got it all except the Paragon carbon fiber deck lid shocks

Looks 👍🏻
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 07:49 AM
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It looks good.
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 08:05 AM
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Very nice.
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Might I be so bold as to ask the final cost for the dress up?
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Might I be so bold as to ask the final cost for the dress up?
Right at 5k.
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Looks really good.
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Slick!!!!!
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Looks great.
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Nice combination. It's hard to pick out all of the parts and colors that fit together. You did good.
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Originally Posted by pdpratt
Right at 5k.
😳 wow
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I like the carbon fiber insert in the middle of the engine cover. Where can I buy that.
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Anybody know where I can buy that carbon fiber insert in the middle of the engine cover ??
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