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Old 12-31-2007, 09:19 PM   #1
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Well, I finally found the right car for me. I found a 2002 SILVER Z28 (A4) with 37,000 miles in Daytona Beach. I drove down and took a look and drove it. It had two areas that had some scratches on it, but I was pretty sure I could work with the two areas with some polish and a buffer, so I over looked them. Super clean exterior and the engine looks brand new. No noticeable leaks around the rear axle and the only aftermarket mod on it was a 3" pipe frrom the y-pipe back and a MAGNAFLOW muffler. Besides needing to lower the car, I need to find some wheels, not keen on the stock 16" wheels it come with.







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Old 01-01-2008, 01:07 PM   #2
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Looks great! I look forward to a ride in it.
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Old 01-01-2008, 01:51 PM   #3
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Looks great! I look forward to a ride in it.
Thanks.

Where were you yesterday? I was hoping you would come over and help buff out the light scratches that I want to work on.

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Old 01-01-2008, 06:07 PM   #4
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Very nice! The exhaust looks whacked, tho...it's hanging too far from the bumper. Put a Yank 3200 in it!
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Very nice! The exhaust looks whacked, tho...it's hanging too far from the bumper. Put a Yank 3200 in it!
They are a little whack. The previous owner put an after market muffler on it with a 3" pipe from the y-pipe back and they had the stock tips welded on, so that is why they hang so much lower, I checked the hanging brackets and there really isn't much I can do, unless I have the pipes cut and re-welded, which I am not, because I want something different anyways, so I will deal with it.

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Old 01-01-2008, 09:01 PM   #6
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Awesome! I'd like to get a 4th Gen Z28 for a DD, my Yukon is killing me at the pump.

Congrats
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Awesome! I'd like to get a 4th Gen Z28 for a DD, my Yukon is killing me at the pump.

Congrats
I feel ya, my other vehicle is a 2005 Z71 Silverado Crew Cab.
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They are a little whack. The previous owner put an after market muffler on it with a 3" pipe from the y-pipe back and they had the stock tips welded on, so that is why they hang so much lower, I checked the hanging brackets and there really isn't much I can do, unless I have the pipes cut and re-welded, which I am not, because I want something different anyways, so I will deal with it.

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What exhaust are you thinkin'? I currently run a BorlaMouth, which sounds great with the 383/Hooker LTs/!CATS!...
I remember way back when I bought my 2000 Z28 new and she was virgin stock. Lasted less than 3 weeks before the mods started going on...
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Congrats! Ive been thinking about getting another 4th gen. SS after the Vette is paid off.
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:30 PM   #10
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What exhaust are you thinkin'? I currently run a BorlaMouth, which sounds great with the 383/Hooker LTs/!CATS!...
I remember way back when I bought my 2000 Z28 new and she was virgin stock. Lasted less than 3 weeks before the mods started going on...
Actually, I liked my SLP LOUDMOUTHS when I had them on my 1999 Z28. I know that alot of people hated them, but that is what I am leaning towards, however, I am going to research a little and see what I find.
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Actually, I liked my SLP LOUDMOUTHS when I had them on my 1999 Z28. I know that alot of people hated them, but that is what I am leaning towards, however, I am going to research a little and see what I find.
The LM sounds great as long as you are running cats, plus it is all stainless. If stainless isn't a big deal to you, Hooker makes a nice CHEAP cat-back...
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Old 01-03-2008, 06:24 AM   #12
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The LM sounds great as long as you are running cats, plus it is all stainless. If stainless isn't a big deal to you, Hooker makes a nice CHEAP cat-back...
I would want stainless.
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Looks great congrats, I've been looking for over a month and can't seem to find a Z28 or an SS thats in good shape.
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Looks great congrats, I've been looking for over a month and can't seem to find a Z28 or an SS thats in good shape.
Thanks, there are a couple of really nice SS and Z28s posted on LS1TECH available in the JAX, FL area. You may want to check them out. One was a definite look for me until I found this one. The guy really did a great job of keeping it clean and making some nice decisions in his wheels, suspension and radio installs.
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Old 01-03-2008, 10:05 PM   #15
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Nice clean Z28. I've got a '02 with 15k miles on it (spend more time modding than driving). I'll be selling it this spring as I don't have the space for it anymore. I'll miss it- it's been a fun car.
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Nice clean Z28. I've got a '02 with 15k miles on it (spend more time modding than driving). I'll be selling it this spring as I don't have the space for it anymore. I'll miss it- it's been a fun car.
Shouldn't have any issues selling your F-BOD.
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Old 01-05-2008, 06:07 PM   #17
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I have one... PM me if interested..



Sorry to hijak... Let the modding begin.. I remember when mine looked like that.

Nice car buddy.




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Sorry to hijak... Let the modding begin.. I remember when mine looked like that.

Nice car buddy.
Love the car! Wish I new about it when I was lookin'! No problem on hijacking the thread.
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Nice car and color just get some rims on it asap
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Nice car and color just get some rims on it asap
Thanks, I feel ya on that!
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