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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 02:43 PM
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Hello fellow enthusiasts! Just picked up a 17 GS A8 black on black last week.

while not my first Vette, it’s been awhile. My first was a 94 vert in green that I drove through high school about 14yrs ago.. Inlive the car and had a lot of fun with it. I was an avid user of another Vette forum at the time.

I bought this 2017 GS to have for some time and then sell but once I got behind the wheel I absolutely fell in love! This car is sleek, sinister and sexy all in one. I’ll post a pic here. Looking into a few different forced air options and maybe an X pipe for now. I have the Range Afm module and a Soler throttle controller going in next week.

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hat’s it for now. Stay tuned!
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Congrats on your C7 GS - beautiful car. You’re going to love the Soler Throttle Controller - I just installed one in my car.

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Thank you! Its funny, it just hit me that out of all the forums I’ve been a member of (with this exact username for those who are curious) I recall corvette enthusiast always have been the most friendly and welcoming. Its a breath of fresh air in today’s world to be honest. I remember diagnosing a bad fuel pump on my C4 many years ago and a guy named Paul higginbotham on another corvette forum was eager to help me and if I recall had read the entire FSM for LT1 C4s at the time. He was a great guy. Not sure if he’s here or not.

I look forward to meeting many of you and sharing my own knowledge as well.
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Originally Posted by towu4free
Thank you! Its funny, it just hit me that out of all the forums I’ve been a member of (with this exact username for those who are curious) I recall corvette enthusiast always have been the most friendly and welcoming. Its a breath of fresh air in today’s world to be honest. I remember diagnosing a bad fuel pump on my C4 many years ago and a guy named Paul higginbotham on another corvette forum was eager to help me and if I recall had read the entire FSM for LT1 C4s at the time. He was a great guy. Not sure if he’s here or not.

I look forward to meeting many of you and sharing my own knowledge as well.
I noticed that too! Welcome!
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Welcome! Which part of VA you from?
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Thanks! Nice car! I'm in the Charlottesville area.
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Originally Posted by towu4free
Thanks! Nice car! I'm in the Charlottesville area.
Oh that nice. Lucky you being so close to Skyline lol. Me and buddy go out there a couple times a month (minus winter because he has a bike). Love the area a lot.

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