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Forum: Southeast
10-04-2018, 07:59 PM
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Posted By cpmatthew

Service Recommendations in NOVA

Hello All,

I recently moved with my 2012 Grand Sport to Burke, Virginia. I'm looking for recommendations on where to take it for services. Trusted dealerships, favorite independent shops, etc.
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Forum: Southeast
12-15-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 952
Posted By cpmatthew

Recommendations for Tire Installation - Fayetteville, NC

Hello All,

It is time for new tires, and sadly no one seems to have the Michelin PS2 ZP in stock. Any recommendations on alternatives brands and installers?

I was looking into Bridgestone...
Forum: Southeast
02-18-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By cpmatthew

Sounds good. I'll give him a call.

Sounds good. I'll give him a call.
Forum: Southeast
02-17-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By cpmatthew

Fayetteville, NC Service Recommendation?

Anyone in or near Fayetteville have a recommendation for service? I'm new in town and due an oil change.
07-19-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,605
Posted By cpmatthew

I purchased a Vettebin Combo from Dave Hale at...

I purchased a Vettebin Combo from Dave Hale at Madvette motorsports this January. It did take a long time to get and he was hard to reach to say the least, but I am happy with the Vettebin Combo. It...
06-19-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By cpmatthew

I like it. I think it is a clever way to make...

I like it. I think it is a clever way to make your car your own.
06-12-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,170
Posted By cpmatthew

Perhaps I need to give my California Duster...

Perhaps I need to give my California Duster another chance. It kept leaving red lint everywhere, so I must have failed to break it properly.
05-23-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,449
Posted By cpmatthew

A lot of people have the vinyl over the dots....

A lot of people have the vinyl over the dots. Others have tint over the whole window. Vinyl seems to be the safer option. If the installer doesn't get it right, the tint won't stick to the area with...
05-23-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,217
Posted By cpmatthew

I was washing mine Tuesday and noticed that the...

I was washing mine Tuesday and noticed that the bumper and the rear quarter panels (wide body) are chewed up pretty good from rocks and other road debris. I was a little bummed at first, but I can't...
05-13-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,758
Posted By cpmatthew

It looks like you are trying to go for a digital...

It looks like you are trying to go for a digital camo pattern, so I might keep more gray, and even a bit of yellow in it further back. The challenge, I think, will be getting clean straight lines...
05-12-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,858
Posted By cpmatthew

I bought the body color painted aluminum from...

I bought the body color painted aluminum from from RPI and stuck some rubber "bumps" to the back of the plate to keep it off the bumper. It is plenty secure. No need to drill.
05-11-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By cpmatthew

I can say with some amount of certainty that the...

I can say with some amount of certainty that the fuse is not in the owner's manual.:rofl:
05-02-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 46,831
Posted By cpmatthew

I think black wheels work with the right body...

I think black wheels work with the right body color and the right wheel design, such as AW with the GS wheels. Looks good to me.
05-02-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,421
Posted By cpmatthew

As others have said, if you want it now and can...

As others have said, if you want it now and can afford it now, buy it now. Don't wait. I have my 'vette that I drive whenever it is just me, or me and the wife, and then my F150 Super Crew for moving...
05-01-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,817
Posted By cpmatthew

For what it is worth, at Spring Mountain we were...

For what it is worth, at Spring Mountain we were taught to "blip" as you pass through neutral, but not to double clutch. I try to practice this driving around (getting off highways etc.). During ride...
04-23-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

Sound advice, but I fear the shop will want to...

Sound advice, but I fear the shop will want to replace the bumper cover, as that would be the only way to do it "right." I was trying to find a temporary solution. Besides, this how we learn.
04-22-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

I found the thread on installing the fascia...

I found the thread on installing the fascia support. Great write up. I have been thinking of adding a ZR1 or ZRAL style splitter (and curb alert), so I may gather the parts and try to do it all at...
04-22-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

Sorry to disappoint you. I'll try to wreck more...

Sorry to disappoint you. I'll try to wreck more spectacularly next time:lol:
04-22-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

Actually, he has more hair than I do.

Actually, he has more hair than I do.
04-22-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

I have spare washers, I just need to get the...

I have spare washers, I just need to get the washer that I dropped in there, out of there. I have a retractable magnets and some rare earth magnets. I'll give it a try later. I know, silly me....
04-22-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By cpmatthew

Very Cool

Very Cool
04-22-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,481
Posted By cpmatthew

And This, Kids, Is Why You Shouldn't Overstimate You Own Abilities

So, I hit a curb this morning with my GS and broke the bumper cover where the center J-hook holds the chin spoiler up. I remember seeing in here that someone had used large washers to span the gab...
04-22-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,861
Posted By cpmatthew

I agree with what everyone here has said. Give it...

I agree with what everyone here has said. Give it a good rinse and then wash it properly. 15-20 minutes now can save you hours of buffing later.
04-22-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By cpmatthew

Is that the ZRAL Splitter from RPI on the front?...

Is that the ZRAL Splitter from RPI on the front? Looks great. I love the cup wheels.
04-10-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 737
Posted By cpmatthew

What is the difference between "87Y COR B" and "95Y RF BMW" Tires

Aside from $40, what is the difference between the front tires on these two sets?
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv174/cpmatthew/Tires_zpsc5e7ea5e.jpg
Thanks.

PS - If this belongs in C6 Gen,...
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