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Discussion in 'American Muscle' started by REMIX, Apr 9, 2009.

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  1. Jeff328

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    #26 Jeff328, Apr 13, 2009
    So let me guess... You're here to make friends?

    Nice 'vette, REMIX!
     
  2. brownsgolf

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    #27 brownsgolf, Apr 13, 2009
    Nice looking car. Black and red is one of my favorite color combos on a car.
     
  3. REMIX

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    #28 REMIX, Apr 13, 2009
    He's technically correct.

    Mustangs and Camaros are not musclecars either by definition. Corvettes are sports cars...splitting hairs.

    Thanks for the compliments, everyone! Funny watching people at my office react to it today. I just drove up, said "hello" and went to my office.

    RMX
     
  4. SSNISTR

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    #29 SSNISTR, Apr 13, 2009
  5. REMIX

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    #30 REMIX, Apr 13, 2009
    I checked on a raw install price if I brought the film: $150. Now you can see how much they mark up the film. Their quote was $479 installed. That's a pretty hefty markup. For $800 some people charge, get the freaking bumper resprayed every few years.

    Anyway, the local folks here told me to get the VentureShield as it's easier to work with.

    You get your Z yet?

    RMX
     
  6. Jeff328

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    #31 Jeff328, Apr 13, 2009
    Strictly speaking, a muscle car is an inexpensive intermediate-size car with the manufacturer's larger full-size car engine.

    For example, a 350 cubic inch Chevelle is not a muscle car. But a 396 or 454 Chevelle is. A 326 Tempest is not a muscle car. But a 389 or 400 GTO is.

    Mustang, Camaro, Firebird, Challenger, Baracuda, 'cuda, Javelin, AMX are all pony cars. Even with a Boss 429 or Street Hemi. Still a pony car, not a muscle car.

    Impalas are full-size cars, so can't technically be muscle cars. Riviera and Monte Carlo are too expensive or too fancy. And so on.
     
  7. SSNISTR

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    #32 SSNISTR, Apr 13, 2009
    Yeah I'll surely go with that stuff. And nope. No car yet, I'm actually gonna wait a few months so I can pay for it in cash. It's not gonna be easy not having a toy for a few months, but not having a car payment will make it worth it.

    BUT, if the "right" one came along I wouldn't pass it up.
     
  8. TexasF355F1

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    #33 TexasF355F1, Apr 14, 2009
    Are you planning on exhaust?
     
  9. 3_5_5

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    #34 3_5_5, Apr 14, 2009
    Nah, man I was just messin, they TECHNICALLY arent muscle cars.

    However, in this forum, I am always glad to see a beautiful older vette. Its a great looking car, just not a "muscle" car.
     
  10. REMIX

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    #35 REMIX, Apr 14, 2009
    I need to take it easy for a bit. My year is not the greatest right now and I already have plans to replace the head unit with an in-dash GPS. I definitely have to shut it all down after that. I might even wait to change out the radio if my month doesn't start improving. Sucks, but what can you do?

    Quite happy with this. About 95% perfect except for the radio and it rides harsher than what I'm used to. :)

    RMX
     
  11. TexasF355F1

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    #36 TexasF355F1, Apr 15, 2009
    It's not harsh, it's slightly firm. ;)

    Hope things turn around.
     
  12. REMIX

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    #37 REMIX, Apr 15, 2009
    Thanks! They will...I just hate the wait.

    RMX
     
  13. agup48

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    #38 agup48, Apr 15, 2009
    Does the C6 have butterfly flaps on the exhaust, or is that just the Z06?
     
  14. carl63_99

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    #39 carl63_99, Apr 15, 2009
    Very nice looking! What got me a chuckle is the last pic, you can see the logo of a client of mine on the building in the background! I need a vacation!
     
  15. SSNISTR

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    #40 SSNISTR, Apr 15, 2009
    It became an option when the LS2 was replaced by the LS3, if I recall that was 2007.
     
  16. aja

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    #41 aja, Apr 16, 2009
    The squeak is a knowen problem with that year z51. I would sugest some carbotech bobcat 1521 pads, They are a low dusting performance pad.
    http://www.ampdautosport.com/servlet/StoreFront
     
  17. nycorvette09

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    #42 nycorvette09, Apr 16, 2009
    Congrats. We all know black is the fastest.
    cheers
     
  18. TexasF355F1

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    #43 TexasF355F1, Apr 18, 2009
    How many gallons is the C6 tank?
     
  19. JMOrem

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    #44 JMOrem, Apr 18, 2009
    Close. 2008.
     
  20. SSNISTR

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    #45 SSNISTR, Apr 18, 2009
    Yup, I was thinking 2007 because a friend got a early '08 in '07.

    The LS3 is a nice improvement over the LS2. I've driven both, night and day.
     
  21. REMIX

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    #46 REMIX, Apr 18, 2009
    18 gallons.

    RMX
     
  22. TexasF355F1

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    #47 TexasF355F1, Apr 20, 2009
    Thanks.
     
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