Old Guy, First Vette
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Racer
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Old Guy, First Vette
Just brought home my first Corvette. A black on black grand sport. Nothing fancy for options. What a great car! Waited all my life for this to happen.
I already found a good idea here about removing the exhaust fuse so it sounds great all the time. If I go on a trip, I put the fuse back in and it's back to quiet.
Looking forward to more tips from this forum.
Thanks,
Tom
I already found a good idea here about removing the exhaust fuse so it sounds great all the time. If I go on a trip, I put the fuse back in and it's back to quiet.
Looking forward to more tips from this forum.
Thanks,
Tom
Instructor
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Hi Tom,
Well, I turned 50 in May, work out of state ALOT, and I made the decision as well. I bought a 2002 Corvette Coupe, low mileage, and in great shape yesterday... I LOVE IT, no post purchase blues for me today. I can't wait to get in it and ride!!!
Well, I turned 50 in May, work out of state ALOT, and I made the decision as well. I bought a 2002 Corvette Coupe, low mileage, and in great shape yesterday... I LOVE IT, no post purchase blues for me today. I can't wait to get in it and ride!!!
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Racer
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This took a lot longer than I'd hoped, but at 55 I can still have a lot of fun with it. My wife actually pushed me on the purchase, but didn't have to push much.
Enjoy your Corvette and I'll look for some pics from you.
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Enjoy while you can.
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Racer
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Thanks Dog!
Good to see us seasoned guys tooling around in these beasts. Here's a pic of mine. The landscaping took a back seat to my car, lol. It's next on the list, though.
