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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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hey wats up,

just a 18 yr old who got his 1st Corvette when he was 16 now ive had her 2 years, and 1 speeding ticket later, im here on this forum.


i was looking 4 some info i could use 4 my Vette and this website came up, so i decided id join.

my Vette btw is a 2008 Z51 Machine Silver C6, shes loaded out with factory options and the only true upgrade is the GCA exhaust from GM
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!!! You're very luck to have such a nice car at your age. I hope you enjoy it and have more in the future. Enjoy the Forums.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 12:27 AM
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well thanks 4 the welcoming! i was a viper guy but now im starting 2 turn a lil a be both a Vette & Viper fan
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Welcome to the Forum CJ To tell you the truth I would have had more than one ticket if I was driving a car like yours at your age. I'm glad your smarter than I was back in the day. Stay safe and drive smart.
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Welcome to the Forum CJ To tell you the truth I would have had more than one ticket if I was driving a car like yours at your age. I'm glad your smarter than I was back in the day. Stay safe and drive smart.

haha yea its very tempting to push the pedal, it feels good
but dad gave me a 2nd chance an i dont wanna lose my car over going fast, EVERYBODY knows its fast its a Vette!
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