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Forum: C5 General
03-31-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 997
Posted By MARDAG

Thanks for all the (consistent and) frank advice....

Thanks for all the (consistent and) frank advice.
I think my choice is clear. Torchvette-- it's all yours....PM me if you want the dealer's info.
Forum: C5 General
03-31-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 997
Posted By MARDAG

heheh, actually the radiator started to leak...

heheh, actually the radiator started to leak coolant in the dealer's parking lot. He cussed up a storm and told me he'd fix it and call me tomorrow. Hence the urgency. Otherwise, it seems in good...
Forum: C5 General
03-31-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 997
Posted By MARDAG

URGENT question--do I go for it?

Should I buy a really high mileage (191k) 97 coupe that has EVERYTHING else I want, down to the smallest option? If so, what price makes sense--with that kind of crazy high mileage is KBB even...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-13-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,126
Posted By MARDAG

Wow....you guys are a hoot. I just posted it to...

Wow....you guys are a hoot. I just posted it to see if anyone wanted to buy it off him and give it to me, :D
Anyway, I agree with FasterTraffic. I'm 25 and there are days when 250 horses are...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-12-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,126
Posted By MARDAG

scared of z06...

I love this... This poor gentleman has a little too much disposable income.

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Cherry and mint 2006 Corvette ZO6 in Machine Silver with Titanium highlights interior; 2LZ package, Bose,...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
10-26-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By MARDAG

Damaged 88 z51 4+3, LOW 72k mi

Here's the info:
http://www.craigslist.com/pen/car/106328404.html
Forum: Southern California
10-24-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 6,721
Posted By MARDAG

THANKS...and yikes! (some advice?)

Hey all,
Thanks for the kind words. I feel like a dumb ass, but my lady handled the shock alright, we're both in one piece, and it's just more cash down the sink hole at the end of the day. On...
Forum: Southern California
10-23-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 6,721
Posted By MARDAG

in case anyone is concerned, we're both fine, but...

in case anyone is concerned, we're both fine, but my baby isn't so great. She's over at Northstar vettes in Mountain View, solemnly awaiting inspection by the pros tomorrow morning.
Nice to meet...
Forum: Southern California
10-22-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 6,721
Posted By MARDAG

I know all you "stock" C5s drive fast, but I...

I know all you "stock" C5s drive fast, but I don't think quite fast enough to tear through space-time... my calendar says daylight savings is NEXT weekend...
Forum: Southern California
10-20-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 6,721
Posted By MARDAG

I'd like to make this my first official vette...

I'd like to make this my first official vette cruise back on the west coast since my (genuinely) stock 88 z51 carried me and a load of stuff all the way out to DC and back this summer. Could always...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-09-2005, 04:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,369
Posted By MARDAG

mileage is irrelevant. Look for a well...

mileage is irrelevant. Look for a well maintained 89. Mine was lo mileage but thrashed and I put in way more to fix it up than would have paid for a higher mileage but better car.

Also, C4s are...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-04-2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,857
Posted By MARDAG

Same boat, same philosophy here. 6'5" and 225,...

Same boat, same philosophy here. 6'5" and 225, and it aint' comfy, but it's worth it.
By the way, DON'T take the net/braces out from under the cushion. It'll give you an extra inch or two of...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-04-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,025
Posted By MARDAG

I've got these in gold on my bright red 88. With...

I've got these in gold on my bright red 88. With gold pipes, gold door handles, and gold emblems it looks awesome, IMO.
Btw, I bought it like this from the previous owner.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-26-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,940
Posted By MARDAG

:iagree: on the mods, absolutely. Plus higher...

:iagree: on the mods, absolutely. Plus higher maintenance and repair costs!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-26-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By MARDAG

Gawd how I wish I was there....

Gawd how I wish I was there....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,940
Posted By MARDAG

First of all...290 hp is jack compared to a new...

First of all...290 hp is jack compared to a new C6, which is the only fair comparison given the price point. Second, sound matters a lot when you're talking about intimidating ricers, most of whose...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,940
Posted By MARDAG

they're still damned expensive for that kind of...

they're still damned expensive for that kind of performance, even used:
http://www.craigslist.com/sfc/car/93220745.html
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,940
Posted By MARDAG

But, c'mon, it's a V6!! I know they put out...

But, c'mon, it's a V6!! I know they put out plenty o' power, but where's the roar??? My 88 is not the fastest thing out there, but I get ****loads more attention when I rev the engine than any V6...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 12:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,940
Posted By MARDAG

IMO they don't look all that great either. And...

IMO they don't look all that great either. And the high output V6? :rofl: :rofl:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 735
Posted By MARDAG

My 88 coupe...

My 88 coupe (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/37742/sort/1/cat/500/page/1) after 2000 miles of low-flying midwest insect air traffic...

EDIT: oh yeah, and there's a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2005, 12:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,549
Posted By MARDAG

Ron, your dog and your ride are excellent...

Ron, your dog and your ride are excellent choices! :thumbs:
Forum: Southeast
08-23-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 639
Posted By MARDAG

okay, so my debate between carlisle and NCM has...

okay, so my debate between carlisle and NCM has been settled...sort of. It was like 10 to 1 in favor of carlisle on OT:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1168512&forum_id=26...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-23-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,417
Posted By MARDAG

Piggyback question... With the 4+3 setup, do I...

Piggyback question...
With the 4+3 setup, do I ever really need to be concerned about driving at too low an rpm range, since the OD (in theory) will turn off if I stomp the gas in 4th?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-22-2005, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 671
Posted By MARDAG

Whatever you do, DON'T cement a dash cover in...

Whatever you do, DON'T cement a dash cover in place, even with glue that's supposed to easily rub off. Learned that one the hard way...
:ack:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-22-2005, 10:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,423
Posted By MARDAG

Sounds like WAY too huge a project to me. For...

Sounds like WAY too huge a project to me. For the time and money it's going to take you to get this car up and running, buy a ZR1 or a C3 big block.
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