Sad day for my ride...
04-24-2018, 02:51 PM
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Sad day for my ride...
My 7000 mile beauty is going away... The new owner has asked that I revert as much as I can back to stock. The list is long, but the process was completed this morning when I had the Corsa Pace exhaust removed. I was lucky and bought my car with the exhaust already installed, so it saved one more "What exhaust should I buy thread".
So when I turned that key I had no idea what to expect. When I finally started it, I realized, it's no longer my car.
Having been to Bloomington Gold several times, I always spend a little time in the exhaust tents watching BBE, Borla and Corsa systems being installed. Nothing like seeing a grown mans face light up like a five year old on Christmas the first time they hear their new exhaust! Now I know why.
04-24-2018, 03:37 PM
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The new one will be a driver!!!!!
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Congrats on selling your car, but I know how it can be a bittersweet day. Looking forward to seeing what you get next.
04-24-2018, 05:12 PM
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It seems a waste that a nice performance ride was made only to sit in a garage. When buying a C3 years ago my sale was contingent on the owner locating the original parts that came on the car. I took it upon myself to remover the aftermarket "improvements" and make the car proper. List included slotted aluminum wheels, aluminum manifold, Holley carb, headers, a bad stereo and JC Whitney fog lights. Hopefully the new owner uses and enjoys your car as much as I did my unmolested C3.
04-24-2018, 05:26 PM
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It seems a waste that a nice performance ride was made only to sit in a garage. When buying a C3 years ago my sale was contingent on the owner locating the original parts that came on the car. I took it upon myself to remover the aftermarket "improvements" and make the car proper. List included slotted aluminum wheels, aluminum manifold, Holley carb, headers, a bad stereo and JC Whitney fog lights. Hopefully the new owner uses and enjoys your car as much as I did my unmolested C3.
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04-24-2018, 08:39 PM
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Congrats on the sale. As others have said, I'm sure it's bittersweet for sure... but it sounds like the next "step" on the journey will be a real fun one!
04-24-2018, 08:52 PM
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I will have had the Corvette 5 years this week. My last two cars 71 Buick GS & 78 Trans Am I had for 16 years each.
When we bought the Corvette I about damn peed my pants as I never thought I would ever own one.
Having gone through prostate cancer this winter, everything is FINE now, makes you really realize there are no guarantees.
I'm excited to begin Chapter 2 of Corvette ownership.
When we bought the Corvette I about damn peed my pants as I never thought I would ever own one.
Having gone through prostate cancer this winter, everything is FINE now, makes you really realize there are no guarantees.
I'm excited to begin Chapter 2 of Corvette ownership.
04-24-2018, 08:59 PM
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Sad, but exciting time. I know you treasured that car, and hope the next owner treats it well. Looking forward to seeing what's next. Congrats buddy!
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Glad you're alright and congrats on the new Corvette.
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