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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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I broke the rear end in my car about 3 weeks back. It is currently on the way to DTE as Phil is very helpful in getting me back on the road again.

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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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So was it a rough launch or what? Good Luck to you. The only good thing there not to bad to get out.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Ouch.

I know the feeling. When my t-56 decided to stay stuck in 4th gear.

How much is that whole repair gonna cost ya? I'm about ==><== from an '01 Zo6 myself.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
Ouch.

I know the feeling. When my t-56 decided to stay stuck in 4th gear.

How much is that whole repair gonna cost ya? I'm about ==><== from an '01 Zo6 myself.
Not really sure yet. I am waiting to hear from Phil on the cost of repair and what is still salvagable.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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Damn that sucks, mine did almsot the same it took a shiot on me from wheel hop while warming up the tires just before I staged. I just bought a used Z06 rear end, and had Rodney installed the hardened shaft since it was still in once piece. Definitly sucks, get the Tranny brace that will help out quite a bit.
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What stage rear end did you have Mark ??

I am asking because I have the stage III, and hope to keep it intact for a very long time.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
What stage rear end did you have Mark ??

I am asking because I have the stage III, and hope to keep it intact for a very long time.

It was a Stage 2.
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