Back from Cruise-in.
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Back from Cruise-in.
Hi peeps and peepettes,
Just got back from Cruise-in ( my first), and it was a blast.
Lots of nice people, and got to meet some folks I only knew from their posts and avatars.
As some of you already know, Valdeztke and I got my tunell plate and x-pipe on, and I installed my Halltech Stinger before leaving for Cruise-in.
But, the GHLs I ordered didn't show up until after I left for Kentucky.
My wife, bless her, shipped 'em to me next day air, and I had them installed down there. WOW!!!!!!!
Later that same day, I got the dyno tune to finish the job. WOW EE WOW WOW WOW!!!!!
Now, I still have to install the Halltech CAI, but I'm gonna need a lift and some more help for that. No hurry.
BTW, I convoyed down with GentleBen.
I don't care what anyone else says, he's a great guy! Even with the lingenfelter beastie, he never left me in the dust.
It must have been killing him!
Lots of rowdy stories to share when I see you all again.
GM
Just got back from Cruise-in ( my first), and it was a blast.
Lots of nice people, and got to meet some folks I only knew from their posts and avatars.
As some of you already know, Valdeztke and I got my tunell plate and x-pipe on, and I installed my Halltech Stinger before leaving for Cruise-in.
But, the GHLs I ordered didn't show up until after I left for Kentucky.
My wife, bless her, shipped 'em to me next day air, and I had them installed down there. WOW!!!!!!!
Later that same day, I got the dyno tune to finish the job. WOW EE WOW WOW WOW!!!!!
Now, I still have to install the Halltech CAI, but I'm gonna need a lift and some more help for that. No hurry.
BTW, I convoyed down with GentleBen.
I don't care what anyone else says, he's a great guy! Even with the lingenfelter beastie, he never left me in the dust.
It must have been killing him!
Lots of rowdy stories to share when I see you all again.
GM
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Gary,
Now you need some LG Long Tubes to really wake your "Vette up. I'm sure that Margaret will let you do this. After all, she shipped the GHLs to you in Bowling Green.
Now you need some LG Long Tubes to really wake your "Vette up. I'm sure that Margaret will let you do this. After all, she shipped the GHLs to you in Bowling Green.
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
Gary,
Now you need some LG Long Tubes to really wake your "Vette up. I'm sure that Margaret will let you do this. After all, she shipped the GHLs to you in Bowling Green.
Now you need some LG Long Tubes to really wake your "Vette up. I'm sure that Margaret will let you do this. After all, she shipped the GHLs to you in Bowling Green.
" would it be louder with long tubes?"
WTF??? Who put her up to this?
Now she wants me to put LG long tubes on it! Holy cow! I wasn't planning on doing anything else but installing the Halltech CAI when I can get it on a lift.
Valdez is gonna laugh his azz off when he hears about this. I may end up almost as fast sounding as him.
Guess I'm doomed.
GM
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Originally Posted by gmoller
Hi peeps and peepettes,
Just got back from Cruise-in ( my first), and it was a blast.
Lots of nice people, and got to meet some folks I only knew from their posts and avatars.
As some of you already know, Valdeztke and I got my tunell plate and x-pipe on, and I installed my Halltech Stinger before leaving for Cruise-in.
But, the GHLs I ordered didn't show up until after I left for Kentucky.
My wife, bless her, shipped 'em to me next day air, and I had them installed down there. WOW!!!!!!!
Later that same day, I got the dyno tune to finish the job. WOW EE WOW WOW WOW!!!!!
Now, I still have to install the Halltech CAI, but I'm gonna need a lift and some more help for that. No hurry.
BTW, I convoyed down with GentleBen.
I don't care what anyone else says, he's a great guy! Even with the lingenfelter beastie, he never left me in the dust.
It must have been killing him!
Lots of rowdy stories to share when I see you all again.
GM
Just got back from Cruise-in ( my first), and it was a blast.
Lots of nice people, and got to meet some folks I only knew from their posts and avatars.
As some of you already know, Valdeztke and I got my tunell plate and x-pipe on, and I installed my Halltech Stinger before leaving for Cruise-in.
But, the GHLs I ordered didn't show up until after I left for Kentucky.
My wife, bless her, shipped 'em to me next day air, and I had them installed down there. WOW!!!!!!!
Later that same day, I got the dyno tune to finish the job. WOW EE WOW WOW WOW!!!!!
Now, I still have to install the Halltech CAI, but I'm gonna need a lift and some more help for that. No hurry.
BTW, I convoyed down with GentleBen.
I don't care what anyone else says, he's a great guy! Even with the lingenfelter beastie, he never left me in the dust.
It must have been killing him!
Lots of rowdy stories to share when I see you all again.
GM
It was real nice to meet you there Gary. Now listen to the wife and get those Long Tubes!
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Ben, Does his car sound fast? Faster then mine?
You would have to check with Valdeztke after he hears it!
Asking Ben may not get you an answer you could hang your hat on.
Negotiations will begin shortly on the long tubes when I hear back from Tony's.
I do love the sound of the GHLs though, even if Margaret wants more volume!
GM
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Originally Posted by KidCid
Let's see, how does that saying go? Oh yeah...he was filled with sound and fury signifying nothing.
It was real nice to meet you there Gary. Now listen to the wife and get those Long Tubes!
It was real nice to meet you there Gary. Now listen to the wife and get those Long Tubes!
God help us all if my wife learns to drive a stick.
GM
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Originally Posted by gmoller
God help us all if my wife learns to drive a stick.
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GM
Why not just bite the bullet and buy her her own Vette? I can see a C6 A6 Z51 vert in your near future. . . especially after I tell her that she can modify it "her" way!
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
Gary,
Why not just bite the bullet and buy her her own Vette? I can see a C6 A6 Z51 vert in your near future. . . especially after I tell her that she can modify it "her" way!
Why not just bite the bullet and buy her her own Vette? I can see a C6 A6 Z51 vert in your near future. . . especially after I tell her that she can modify it "her" way!
I only have a 1 car garage,and I'm not leaving my 'vette outside.
Also, buying a second 'vette would be out of the question for financial reasons. Boy, you sure like to stir the pot, don't you? And after all the nice things I've said about you. Traitor!
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Originally Posted by gmoller
OH NO YOU DON'T!
I only have a 1 car garage,and I'm not leaving my 'vette outside.
Also, buying a second 'vette would be out of the question for financial reasons. Boy, you sure like to stir the pot, don't you? And after all the nice things I've said about you. Traitor!
GM
I only have a 1 car garage,and I'm not leaving my 'vette outside.
Also, buying a second 'vette would be out of the question for financial reasons. Boy, you sure like to stir the pot, don't you? And after all the nice things I've said about you. Traitor!
GM
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
Well, there you go. Obviously you need a bigger garage (say something on the order of Bluewasp's with the lift) so that you can store two Corvettes inside - hmmm, better make sure that there is also room for at least one set of "track" rims/tires and a large tool chest!
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Originally Posted by gmoller
Looks like I may have to resort to a life of crime. I'm too old for law school, and not good looking enough to be a male escort!
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
Gary,
Why not just bite the bullet and buy her her own Vette? I can see a C6 A6 Z51 vert in your near future. . . especially after I tell her that she can modify it "her" way!
Why not just bite the bullet and buy her her own Vette? I can see a C6 A6 Z51 vert in your near future. . . especially after I tell her that she can modify it "her" way!
EVIL..................LAUGH
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VOTE FOR ME!! "A ZO6 in every garage!!"
NO front plates! 90 mph national speed limit!
I'll be the best congressman money can buy!
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As far as sound goes ... whenever my Maggie and cam get here and I find someone who is mechnical talented enough to try and help me install it (hmmm anyone?) We'll see who's car sounds louder... Im just shooting for 400rwhp but will probably end up with somewhere closer to 500 
lol
Then its strobes and im GOLDEN!!!
Let me know when you want to throw on those LTs
lol Then its strobes and im GOLDEN!!!
Let me know when you want to throw on those LTs
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Originally Posted by valdeztke
As far as sound goes ... whenever my Maggie and cam get here and I find someone who is mechnical talented enough to try and help me install it (hmmm anyone?) We'll see who's car sounds louder... Im just shooting for 400rwhp but will probably end up with somewhere closer to 500 lol
Then its strobes and im GOLDEN!!!
Let me know when you want to throw on those LTs
lol Then its strobes and im GOLDEN!!!
Let me know when you want to throw on those LTs
GM
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Originally Posted by gmoller
VOTE FOR ME!! "A ZO6 in every garage!!"
NO front plates! 90 mph national speed limit!
I'll be the best congressman money can buy!
GM
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Originally Posted by GentleBen
But would you be an HONEST politician . . . defined as one that "stays bought"?
As long as the pie keeps coming!
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