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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Word on the street has it that a former Corvette Challenge Champ was seen today driving HIS brand new C5.

Could this be true???????
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Must be true cause he is not on the forum right now
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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What color did Slim go with??????
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 06:01 AM
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2004 Commemorative Edition Le Mans Blue Coupe
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Doesn't sound like a used 99

Congrats Bob
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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Very cool. Congrats Bob. Can't wait to see it.
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Old Jun 7, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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2004 Commemorative Edition Le Mans Blue Coupe
I have two raffle tickets for one of those.

Now you gotta get the Z06 stripes for it.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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I don't think so
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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Hey Mojo,
No Z06 stripe kit for my 04 CE C5. First mod will be a catback exhaust. Any suggestions? GM Z06 exhaust?
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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Go with the Z06 catback!
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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Z06 exhaust for sure, but I still think you should do the stripes, it really makes the car, just ask Crusher.
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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Bob, exhaust is a personal preference and I think the only reason to change it is looks and sounds.

Z06 looks good and has a nicer tone than stock older C5s (I have not gotten close a new one lately). It is not opnoxious and saves you about 20 lbs too.
Although my car has stingers on it now, I will be putting my Z06 Ti back one soon (hopefully before mojo cruise June 19th.)

If you can wait, check out the exhaust notes on some of the cars at the next challenge.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 05:54 AM
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Congrats Bob, Good Luck. I will give it my blessing at the track.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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Thanks Rob. You still going to Cecil on Sat. or are you racing at E'town on Sat. $300. to win and $150. R/U. Let me know.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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As of now my plans have changed again. It looks as if I will be driving down to exit 4 on the NJTP to pick up my trailer on Saturday. I have to get it home so I can put it all back together.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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Bob

That $300 to win is that the Street Wars.. gates open 11am.. let me know I'm interested in it..

doing a a small tune up to my car..(plugs, wires, fuel, air filter, etc) I should be ready for Sat..
Lemmie know..
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Hey JP,
It's $300. to win $150. R/U for the Street Wars. I think the gates open at 11AM.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:36 AM
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JP,
Gotta have DOT tires to race(ie.drag radials) Also states no bucks racers(ie. super, heavy, etc.) Does that apply to Corvette Challenge points racers?
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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It always says that,and it only applies to sunday racers....
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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No bob, we are NOT Buck racers. Bucks racers are only Sunday points guys. (Farley and I are poopie out of luck)
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