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Old 02-02-2016, 10:13 AM
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http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5421615888.html

I seen the car in person last year at spring break nationals in Daytona beach. It's very clean and was in "show" condition however we all know what's wrong with this car. With that being sad the rims could be sold off to offset the cost and I'm kinda digging the color/interior. Was curious what you guys out there think.
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That car is worthless now. A clean z can be had for half that cost and has not been ruined.
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Jeeez that's horrid
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Is that hydro-dipped inside the tail lights?
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Originally Posted by CFLFORMULA93
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5421615888.html

I seen the car in person last year at spring break nationals in Daytona beach. It's very clean and was in "show" condition however we all know what's wrong with this car. With that being sad the rims could be sold off to offset the cost and I'm kinda digging the color/interior. Was curious what you guys out there think.
Big pimpin!

Only thing I don't understand (other than the 28" chrome wagon wheels ) is the "Z28s" Is it supposed to be plural Z28s or a cheesy rip off the high performance variant Porsche "S" models? Either way it should be a regular ole Z28 IMO with no bigger than 18" wheels to make things right with the world.
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
Is that hydro-dipped inside the tail lights?
I believe it is.....there's all kinds of accents and trim that are dipped. For what it is the owner put a bunch of money in it. I know a stock z28 could be had for +/- 1,000$ but I was just curious what it would cost to de-ghetto it. I have a 93 formula project I'm messing with and the idea of a motor swap was tempting but may be more than its worth in the hassle
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[QUOTE=ahritchie;19133740] Big pimpin!

Only thing I don't understand (other than the 28" chrome wagon wheels ) is the "Z28s" Is it supposed to be plural Z28s or a cheesy rip off the high performance variant Porsche "S" models? Either way it should be a regular ole Z28 IMO with no bigger than 18" wheels to make things right with the world.

That was my thought ditch the wheels and sell em get the ride height back down try to get it for 5K he's easily got 5K in paint and interior
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Originally Posted by CFLFORMULA93
I believe it is.....there's all kinds of accents and trim that are dipped. For what it is the owner put a bunch of money in it. I know a stock z28 could be had for +/- 1,000$ but I was just curious what it would cost to de-ghetto it. I have a 93 formula project I'm messing with and the idea of a motor swap was tempting but may be more than its worth in the hassle
No idea what they did to the suspension to accommodate such ginormous rims...but a good paint job isn't cheap, that's for sure. Hard to tell from the pics how decent the paint is.
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Originally Posted by ahritchie
No idea what they did to the suspension to accommodate such ginormous rims...
I'm guessing a Dewalt was a key factor here.
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Originally Posted by ahritchie
No idea what they did to the suspension to accommodate such ginormous rims...but a good paint job isn't cheap, that's for sure. Hard to tell from the pics how decent the paint is.
That's another concern when I seen it last year I couldn't really get a look under it. I would imagine a body lift of some sort . I will say the paint was pristine seemed to be well done however that was last spring so no telling now......pretty sure I'm not interested but I would be lying if I didn't consider it for a min. I knew it would be a good bait for the purists out there......
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The only thing that Z28 has going for it is the good condition body and paint job. The green interior looks hideous.
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Usually to fit the big of a tire they have to cut the body, if they did that then the cost to reverse what thy did isn't worth it.
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Originally Posted by 94LTZ
Usually to fit the big of a tire they have to cut the body, if they did that then the cost to reverse what thy did isn't worth it.
Look closely at the wheel wells. They did cut the body to clear the stupid wheels. That car is a complete waste.
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I'd drive the **** out of that donk!
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Originally Posted by SS RRR
I'd drive the **** out of that donk!
I kinda like it but fear the consequences
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My eyes!!!!!!!!


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Originally Posted by SS RRR
I'd drive the **** out of that donk!
And another one .....http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5431055108.html
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Originally Posted by ahritchie

Only thing I don't understand (other than the 28" chrome wagon wheels ) is the "Z28s" Is it supposed to be plural Z28s or a cheesy rip off the high performance variant Porsche "S" models?
It's because he has 28" rims on a Z28. Ergo, Z(28")s.
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Take the lift kit off throw on some ccw wheels and that thing will take trophies home
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Originally Posted by hrcslam
Look closely at the wheel wells. They did cut the body to clear the stupid wheels. That car is a complete waste.
this. If it hadnt been cut, you probably could have replaced the wheels, find used stock interior for cheap, removed all the fast and furious lights, lowered it and maybe vinyl wrapped the car or painted it. Whichever is cheaper.
Definitely not worth the money even for 5k.


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