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Jul 27, 2008 | 08:06 PM

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Jeenis

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From: Baton Rouge

nice car and great deal!!!

Jul 27, 2008 | 11:46 PM

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KRISS

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yep, good find.

Jul 28, 2008 | 05:31 AM

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V6Cam

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I'm hoping to find a deal like this when i get back to the states

Jul 28, 2008 | 07:32 AM

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Nothing too radical. I'm probably going drive it around stock until we move the family back to Tampa and get settled. After that, I'm looking into doing a H/C/I swap. We've got a few great tuners down here, so I'll let them work their magic.

I got my "fast car" fix with the Nova I'm trying to sell (high 10's on motor), so I'm not looking to building anything that crazy again for some time. Just a nice car to take my wife out in on date night. lol.

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To the OP: what kind of plans do you have for the motor once you sell your other car?

Jul 28, 2008 | 12:36 PM

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That's a great deal! Congrats!

Jul 28, 2008 | 02:50 PM

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Ill have my stock wheels for sale soon! ill let ya know

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:10 AM

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Very cool man, same road I am going down with this one, making it quieter and more friendly to use everyday than my Camaro was, I decided on forced induction to try and retain some stockish driveability but still be able to have some fun without the car rattling itself apart from a big cam

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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ClemsonT/A

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God I have not gotten anything done today. I am going to look at an frc for ~16k tomorrow with 60k miles. It would mean probably parting ways with my fbody. I am not sure what I'd do. Vette... fbody.. vette.. My friends and I have a saying.. you always miss the fbody. I owe very little on the fbody and could possible keep both but financially.. idk..

Awesome looking car. IT is not making this decision any easier..

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Jul 29, 2008 | 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonT/A

Vette... fbody.. vette.. My friends and I have a saying.. you always miss the fbody. I owe very little on the fbody and could possible keep both but financially.. idk..
Awesome looking car. IT is not making this decision any easier..

Maybe in some aspects but I don't miss my 427 RWHP f-bod. Now I know you're not looking at a Z06 but the FRC/C5 is a better platform and better all-around performer plus you get that sexy FRC/Z06 bodyline!

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:25 PM

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Just get the Vette. It's an all-around better performing vehicle.

Besides, if you mod it correctly, you can install a plow on the nose to push the vagina away while you're driving.

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:33 PM

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Besides, if you mod it correctly, you can install a plow on the nose to push the vagina away while you're driving.

I think this guy and I drink from the same TAP.

Jul 29, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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Thats my favorite color as well!! I am seriously thinking of getting another FRC just for cruising...

Aug 4, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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Congrats on the great ride!

Aug 5, 2008 | 07:30 AM

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I think this guy and I drink from the same TAP.

Me toooo bro.

Aug 17, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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prochargedchevyi

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I have a feeling you guys are going to be a bad influence on me...LOL

Well, it didn't take me long to start tinkering with this car too. As per the advice by Jamie (V-Series Tech) I gave the car some attitude by powdercoating the wheels black and dropping the suspension with some stock bolts and cut bushings.

I'll be picking up a Z06 TI this week to give it some growl; and hopefully, a CERTAIN SOMEONE (AHEM...AHEM) can get his *** off the plantation to help me install my new cam. J/K.....

Anyways, here are some pictures:

Can't wait to get her finished. She's going to be a bad bitch when I'm done!!!

Aug 17, 2008 | 04:03 PM

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That's a killer deal. Seems the nice FRC's I have seen recently are all pewter.

I'm kinda looking for a white or nassau blue one, but they're always high price, or high miles. That is a great combination of both clean, priced cheap, and good milage.

Ryan