Intros New Corvetteforum member introductions & welcomes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Yet another new guy

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:30 PM
  #1  
mpenton's Avatar
mpenton
Thread Starter
4th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Huntsville AL
Default Yet another new guy

Picked up my '08 today
I traded in a '99 and am extremely impressed with the various upgrades. Just wanted to say Hi before I get to the garage and start waxing.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 08:33 PM
  #2  
tbaker1964's Avatar
tbaker1964
Instructor
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Panama City Beach Florida
Default

WTG!

C
O
N
G
R
A
T
S
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:22 PM
  #3  
*FAÇADE*'s Avatar
*FAÇADE*
PHOTOSHOP SPECIALIST
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
St. Jude 10 Year Donor
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 16,433
Likes: 40
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Default

Congratulations & Welcome to the Corvette Forum!
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:59 PM
  #4  
Corvette.C6-R's Avatar
Corvette.C6-R
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 898
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default

welcome. wouldn't it be a good idea to let the paint breath for a few months before you wax it?
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:47 PM
  #5  
VetteManRay's Avatar
VetteManRay
Drifting
Supporting Lifetime Gold
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,296
Likes: 1
From: Forest Hill, (Out in the country), north of Baltimore. Maryland. Land of "Pleasant Living" with my Corvette, steamed crabs & crab cakes.
Default A Big “HELLO” from Forest Hill, Maryland.

Congratulations on your beautiful new Corvette! Now drive America’s only “Exotic Muscle Sports Car Icon”, enjoy the fun, thrills and excitement. Feel the Vette V-8 power as often as possible, laugh and sing …I do, and I have the ”Corvette Smile” all the time. There is never enough "Vette V-8 power" driving time. I wish you many miles of “Corvette Smiles” with your stunning new ride.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 11:53 PM
  #6  
HawaiiC6's Avatar
HawaiiC6
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,269
Likes: 4
From: Mililani HI
Default

Aloha and welcome to the CF, congratulations on the 08 C6, you need to post up some pictures after that wax job.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:26 AM
  #7  
traindude's Avatar
traindude
Race Director
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 12,182
Likes: 1
From: Carmel IN
Default

Hello, and Welcome aboard! Congrats on the new ride!
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:13 AM
  #8  
Bills Z06's Avatar
Bills Z06
Race Director
15 Year Member
St. Jude 10 Year Donor
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 14,406
Likes: 3
From: Cypress TX
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Default

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Vette!
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-8

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:19 AM
  #9  
BlackZ51Vett's Avatar
BlackZ51Vett
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 1
From: Vail, Arizona
Default

Welcome aboard. Enjoy !!!!
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:51 AM
  #10  
TN 2005 C6's Avatar
TN 2005 C6
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime Gold
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 10,348
Likes: 0
From: Franklin, Tennessee NCM Life Member #1631
Cruise-In VI, VII & XII Veteran
St Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Default

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new 08 Corvette.
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:08 AM
  #11  
FASTAZU's Avatar
FASTAZU
Race Director
20 Year Member
Veteran: Navy
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 11,625
Likes: 1,064
From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C4 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2024 C4 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
Default

Welcome & Congrats on the new Vette
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 12:48 PM
  #12  
csexton's Avatar
csexton
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 30,045
Likes: 4
From: Danville Virginia
Default

Welcome

Chuck
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:03 PM
  #13  
KenC6's Avatar
KenC6
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 0
From: Valrico, Florida
Default

Congrats on the 08 vette, mpenton!! You will be driving around for quite a while with a big "corvette grin" on your face! Welcome to the Forum. They are great for learning more about vettes and you will meet a lot of new friends.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:22 AM
  #14  
mpenton's Avatar
mpenton
Thread Starter
4th Gear
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Huntsville AL
Default

Thanks for the warm welcome. I've already learned a good bit and purchased a few items due to the wealth of information in the forums. My youngest called yesterday and asked her Mom if I slept in the car that night. I guess I was really excited when I stopped by to show her the new car.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:19 AM
  #15  
ADK Dave's Avatar
ADK Dave
Racer
Supporting Lifetime Gold
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: Keene Valley NY
Default

Welcome & congrats - pics?
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 02:05 PM
  #16  
mwct's Avatar
mwct
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,236
Likes: 0
Default

welcome
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:48 PM
  #17  
Lord Vetter's Avatar
Lord Vetter
Race Director
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 18,254
Likes: 1
From: Deep in the Heart o' Texas
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Default

Originally Posted by FAÇADE-C6
Congratulations & Welcome to the Corvette Forum!

Get notified of new replies

To Yet another new guy

Old Jan 1, 2008 | 04:11 PM
  #18  
guappy's Avatar
guappy
Race Director
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 10,207
Likes: 4
From: Newton North Carolina
Default

Welcome and enjoy the new ride
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 05:42 PM
  #19  
dsdrury's Avatar
dsdrury
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,648
Likes: 0
From: Bennett Colorado
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Default

Originally Posted by mpenton
Picked up my '08 today
I traded in a '99 and am extremely impressed with the various upgrades. Just wanted to say Hi before I get to the garage and start waxing.
Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your car and send pictures when you can.
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 08:39 PM
  #20  
C5R USA's Avatar
C5R USA
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
Veteran: Army
St. Jude 10 Year Donor
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 19,800
Likes: 523
From: Ideals are peaceful...History is violent...St.Charles, MO.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C5 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'12 thru'22
Default

Welcome to Forum!!!



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:34 AM.

story-0
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Is the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the best Silverado yet?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-16 08:01:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

Slideshow: 5 best and 5 worst Corvette daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:32:13


VIEW MORE
story-2
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

Slideshow: The headlights of every Corvette generation explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:17:14


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-5
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE