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Old 09-07-2003, 02:57 AM
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Default C3s are slow.

Just heard this last night from a so-called friend.

Not happy I am.

-Steve
Old 09-07-2003, 03:56 AM
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Worried not you should be- talking out his backside he is :bs
Old 09-07-2003, 04:01 AM
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Old 09-07-2003, 05:14 AM
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Default Re: C3s are slow. (Pete Z)

Yes Corvettes are slow. I agree completely.

NASCAR is fast
McLarens are fast
Lamo's are fast
F-15's are fast
sound is fast
Light is fast

What is his point?
Old 09-07-2003, 05:26 AM
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Yes Corvettes are slow. I agree completely.

NASCAR is fast
McLarens are fast
Lamo's are fast
F-15's are fast
sound is fast
Light is fast

What is his point?
:lol: To be honest I must say that my bone stock 75 is as slow as they get... :steering:
Old 09-07-2003, 07:25 AM
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Yeah, but we are workin' on it! :lol:
Old 09-07-2003, 07:26 AM
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The older I get, the faster I was. :lol:
Old 09-07-2003, 07:27 AM
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They may be slow, but they're fun to drive and they look great :cheers:
Old 09-07-2003, 07:55 AM
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Dont need to be fast since we're closer to the ground the speed sensation is there. Dont you remember riding a go cart when 20mph was flyin? :D
Old 09-07-2003, 08:19 AM
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Yes they are slow.......until you put that cam and heads package :steering:
Old 09-07-2003, 08:53 AM
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Default Re: C3s are slow. (Pacin'California)

Just heard this last night from a so-called friend.

Not happy I am.

-Steve
Tell your pal to come east, I'll see if I can't change his view, better yet, hey, Jvette-73, let's get together to see who can snap this guy's neck harder. Your automatic, or my 4-speed. :cheers:
Old 09-07-2003, 09:02 AM
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Just heard this last night from a so-called friend.

Not happy I am.

-Steve

Tell your pal to come east, I'll see if I can't change his view, better yet, hey, Jvette-73, let's get together to see who can snap this guy's neck harder. Your automatic, or my 4-speed. :cheers:
You liked that ride didnt you Gregg? Hey, come on down to Capitol today and join in the fun. :smash:
Old 09-07-2003, 09:28 AM
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Not happy I am.
Like Yoda do you talk.
Old 09-07-2003, 10:03 AM
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Hmmm...my vette is the slowest thing in my driveway('94 Z28 and '67 Chevelle SS396)...maybe someday that won't be the case but right now the 190 stock hp won't even scare most 4 door sedans that are built today.
Old 09-07-2003, 10:06 AM
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Yes - they are... :D :D

Old 09-07-2003, 10:31 AM
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C3s were Slow! :D
Old 09-07-2003, 10:32 AM
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Pull it out on the street **** :yesnod:

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Old 09-07-2003, 10:39 AM
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Default Re: C3s are slow. (Pacin'California)

Some of them are. I've owned faster cars but I bought my Corvette mostly for the looks with the idea that it can be made to go a lot faster cheaper than the price of a new car. :yesnod:
Old 09-07-2003, 10:45 AM
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You liked that ride didnt you Gregg? Hey, come on down to Capitol today and join in the fun. :smash: [/QUOTE]

Yea Man!!!!!!!!! It's always a pleasure to ride in a "Fast Vette" (even if it has been- slightly modified). :D Capitol is not on my agenda today, as I am getting ready for the big show at the end of the month. I wish you low ET'S, and hey, since you won't have all that extra weight in the rear (spare tire) you may break into the 12 second bracket. :D Good luck, and remember to post your ET'S for the uninformed.

Lastly, if the rest of you here posting are complaining you C3 is slow. Well, you only have yourself to blame. :lol: :cheers: :cheers:
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C3s were Slow! :D

Luckily you can do somethings about it :D :D :D


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