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Old 02-15-2017, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cseaman
Oh, I want to see the seats. Sounds like it'll be a pretty sweet car when done.
Here's a pic of the seats. I'm waiting on a bypass kit to install them. This pic was taken just after they were removed from the box so they were still slightly compressed in spots. They're relaxed now.



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Very nice car, mods and numbers!
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Originally Posted by .gearhead.
Here's a pic of the seats. I'm waiting on a bypass kit to install them. This pic was taken just after they were removed from the box so they were still slightly compressed in spots. They're relaxed now.
Awesome. If for any reason you decide you're not a fan, let me know. I'm in the Midwest and would be happy to buy them from ya. Honestly not trying to snipe, I just see a fair amount of people who don't care for some seats after they get some time in them. Either way I'd love to see installed pics! Love the color combo similarity to my two tone black/silver.
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Originally Posted by cseaman
Awesome. If for any reason you decide you're not a fan, let me know. I'm in the Midwest and would be happy to buy them from ya. Honestly not trying to snipe, I just see a fair amount of people who don't care for some seats after they get some time in them. Either way I'd love to see installed pics! Love the color combo similarity to my two tone black/silver.
Okay, will do. I'll know more when I pick up the car today. There's a chance they may be too narrow at the shoulders. If that's the case, I'll probably get rid of them for something else. BTW, they're black leather and suede, but the photo makes them look a little more grey.

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Well, I picked up the car today, drove it down the street and back out front of the shop, and... NICE. It feels like a sports car should feel. And the exhaust with the Fusions sounds angry.

The weather forecast says it should be 50 plus degrees here tomorrow and Saturday, so I'll take it out for a real ride.

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Old 02-16-2017, 06:20 PM
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Enjoy but be careful not to have it bite you. Learn it's capabilities progressively and realize that 50's the tires will still be less grippy than warmer weather.
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Originally Posted by AzDave47
Enjoy but be careful not to have it bite you. Learn it's capabilities progressively and realize that 50's the tires will still be less grippy than warmer weather.
Thank you sir. The funny thing is, this car has half the horsepower as my last street car.

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Cold startup after a month of sitting in storage. Solenoids open at :55 and close at 1:09. Difficult to hear the difference cold on video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU3g...ature=youtu.be

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Old 04-10-2017, 10:21 AM
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I replaced the OEM badges with these supercharged Z06 badges yesterday. Subtle...

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Looks nice! I see some tape residue tho!
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Looks nice! I see some tape residue tho!
Ha! I hadn't cleaned up yet. But that might be the clear bra.

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Originally Posted by .gearhead.
Ha! I hadn't cleaned up yet. But that might be the clear bra.
I see both!
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Cold startup...

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I also bought a set of color matched jack cross beam adapters from Smith Fabrication. Very nice quality.



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Upgraded the stereo system today. Went with the Pioneer AVH receiver with iPhone, Siri, CD/DVD and a backup cam. Replaced all speakers with Alpine. Just waiting on my JL Audio sub box to arrive and tunes will be proper.



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On aug 12 at great lakes drag away, they are having a six speed shoot out. Me and 6 vettes are going. I am extending an invitation to you if you can make it. It will be fun. Hope you can come.
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Originally Posted by yellowzron
On aug 12 at great lakes drag away, they are having a six speed shoot out. Me and 6 vettes are going. I am extending an invitation to you if you can make it. It will be fun. Hope you can come.
Cool, I'll plan on it. I just bought road wheels and tires. Guess I need to get a drag pack now...

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Old 05-10-2017, 09:26 PM
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Installed the JL Audio Stealthbox tonight. What an incredible improvement in sound quality. Love the box design also. Allows functionality of the light, door pull and cargo net.

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Funny how your "Stage 1" is tint and my "Stage 1" is H/C/E/I. LOL!

Awesome color and clean install. Curious about the seats. Do you know what they weigh?
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Originally Posted by yellowzron
On aug 12 at great lakes drag away, they are having a six speed shoot out. Me and 6 vettes are going. I am extending an invitation to you if you can make it. It will be fun. Hope you can come.
what are the details on this race? Corvettes only? I'm only couple hours from there , would definitely 've interested in bringing my 6speed c6 out there. Thanks for info.


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