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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 04:57 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ZO6 cracker
Nice! And good luck removing the bolt. I say that not to alarm you but it’s ahit or miss removing that center bolt.
I hear ya!
I put the same kinda wheel in my Silverado a few months back so I know what i'm in for!
I got all the tools...large 1/2" breaker bar, impact and I got the magnetic heater upper light saber thingamajig off Amazon just in case.
Hopefully the transfer of switches and rev match paddles goes smoothly, wasnt too bad on the truck.

Trav, we dont all have your baller money!
Just kidding, we still need to meet up @ Twin Peaks for a cold one. I havent ventured into one in quite awhile.
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:19 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:36 PM
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you have to drag/drop the pic/pics into the box, then upload!!
Or you don't. I've never drug anything.

Android, here.

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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:41 PM
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Long, slow (fast straights) cruise today. Sunny and 85.



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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 05:43 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 2019GSTX
I hear ya!
I put the same kinda wheel in my Silverado a few months back so I know what i'm in for!
I got all the tools...large 1/2" breaker bar, impact and I got the magnetic heater upper light saber thingamajig off Amazon just in case.
Hopefully the transfer of switches and rev match paddles goes smoothly, wasnt too bad on the truck.

Trav, we dont all have your baller money!
Just kidding, we still need to meet up @ Twin Peaks for a cold one. I havent ventured into one in quite awhile.
$100 vs frustration....worth it.

I haven't been to TP in a while (the original one went downhill), now the usual spots are, rowdy cowboy, wild pitch, and sidecar social . Just send me a message and we can figure it out
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Originally Posted by Travlee
Hence why paid to have mine replaced


Smart man.
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Quick store run. Haven’t been behind the wheel since mid last week. I love my C7.
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I know this is a C7 Forum. I cleaned and coated my C6 ZR1 yesterday and finished today, it looks great and was really easy to do. A few weeks ago I did the same to my C7 Z06 & C7 ZR1. The cars all look fantastic. I wanted to share my experience. Thanks for reading.



I used the Chadwicks triple play today. No soap and water. Just use the “Xtreme” product to clean and coat the car.



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i just drove thru the weekly aitu carwash!!

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Professionally installed ceramic coating was a game changer for me. Wolfgang details spray and one foam cannon since August last year.

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We did this today, little over 8 hour drive! Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous topless drive.
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We did this today, little over 8 hour drive! Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous topless drive.
Jealous.
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Washed and waxed today. Had lots of cloud cover and wasn't too hot. I am looking for a new spray wax to use on the GS. The Turtlewax Hybrid ceramic spray that I have always liked on my Ceramic Matrix Grey Stingray does not seem to have the same amazing effects on the Watkins Glen Grey. Anyone have any other positive recommendations for a good ceramic spray wax for a darker color? Thanks.
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