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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I sold the Blue TA a few months ago, actually more like 6 months ago and was driving around this car:





It was stock, slow, and a 4x4. I originally bought it to sell but ended up keeping it, it was on ZR1's for awhile so some of you may remember it. I took a few pictures at break today at work, so they aren't great, but this is it now:









A little info on the car: Just got it out of the shop, XP LS6 heads, XP Cam, full bolt-ons, Stage III 4L60E w/SSF3500 & Deep pan, Prokit, BMR suspension, and thats about it. What do you guys think? I really miss the blue car, and wish I would have kept it, but I think this one is an okay replacement.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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niiiiice.... still cant belive you sold your blue car, on an ironic not both of my cars are for sale at the moment as well
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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I like the white one better than your blue one. You did it right with the wheels and suspension. Looks good.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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i think white is the best looking color for a T/A!!!
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Looks good, but I thought you wanted a C5?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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^ I did, I got screwed on one and I won't buy one unless its local now, and no luck finding one yet. Kind of a bad deal, but what can ya do?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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looks good i liked the blue one better but that ones coming along
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Looks really good Reza! The car is growing on me. And those Fikse and suspension helped A TON.
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I wanted to buy the blue one. I like the wheels on the white one alot tho.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Looks really good your blue car was also a nice *** car to.
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Here is a rear shot, the car isn't done at all, still lots of little details (like sanding and polishing the tail lights and a charcoal CETA), they are 315's on a 12" wheel, can't really see them:

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Originally Posted by 'Trust'
^ I did, I got screwed on one and I won't buy one unless its local now, and no luck finding one yet. Kind of a bad deal, but what can ya do?
Yeah I know how that goes. Are you still looking for a C5, or are you going to hold on to this one for a while?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Trust'
Here is a rear shot, the car isn't done at all, still lots of little details (like sanding and polishing the tail lights and a charcoal CETA), they are 315's on a 12" wheel, can't really see them:
I'd like to see a WS6 hood with some blackbird stripes to match that CETA-style rear bumper...

The new wheels look !
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Suitable replacement indeed!! Nice work.
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Originally Posted by kerryt1
I'd like to see a WS6 hood with some blackbird stripes to match that CETA-style rear bumper...
I agree!!!
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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how did you manage to cram a 12 inch wheel under that thing??
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbyrd
how did you manage to cram a 12 inch wheel under that thing??
Lol, honestly, couldn't tell ya, its all in the offset, I have a sheet at home that goes with it so I can tell ya. They BARELY touch the bumpstops.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Damn Trust, that car is sick. I actually like it better than your NBM T/A. The only thing I think I would add to it to make it just right, is a Firehawk hood, and some stainless letters for the back. Your car is definitely very nice, so don't feel so bad about loosing your other car Keep up the great work!
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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damn man you turned that car around fast! Looks awesome, i love the wheels!
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the comments everyone! Stainless inserts is a really good idea, I like that alot! The next few things are:

Gloss charcoal CETA
Pro 4.0 Corsa Tips
Stainless Inserts (idea courtesy phantomzer0)
Perhaps a hood

On a side note, I should have a dyno for the car tomorrow night.

EDIT: _JB_, I'll hold onto this one at least through the summer, I start to work for myself at the end of February, so providing that goes well I may get a Vette toward the end of the year.

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