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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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For those that have not seen this, it was just posted tonight. Someone who has a Cartek setup is making it onto TV. This should be on Hole Shot TV eventually, no idea when. Here's the clip.

http://www.jimmybiggstv.com/yourway/...ck%20Vette.wmv
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Very cool, the first guy was Mike (aka: Stealth), quickest stock suspension NA C5 in the country (world?).
The blue Z06 was also a Cartek car btw.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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Way to go Stealth!!!!!!!!! Your a movie STAR!!!
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Mike and Julio
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Mike
Way to go Stealth!!!!!!!!! Your a movie STAR!!!
Thanks Mike , I'm far from being a movie star , but I have been in about a dozen movies since 1990 , mainly doing stunts like driving , shooting , and fight scenes .
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Once again, awesome car. When/where is Holesot TV or is it just a web thing.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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I'm not sure when it's on. I know they signed on to do a weekly show. Just not sure if it's a Speed channel, ESPN2 thing or not. I'd contact Jimmy Biggs (same URL) for more info.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Mike and Julio
And Dave and the rest of the crew. Cut the **** JS.
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Thats one fast Vette....congrats.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 9-SEC NA C5
Thanks Mike , I'm far from being a movie star , but I have been in about a dozen movies since 1990 , mainly doing stunts like driving , shooting , and fight scenes .

I think your a star Mike!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 9-SEC NA C5
Thanks Mike , I'm far from being a movie star , but I have been in about a dozen movies since 1990 , mainly doing stunts like driving , shooting , and fight scenes .

Mike who built the tranny? And how much does the car weigh? Are you running pump gas?


David
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Congrats Mike. Glad you went NA so I could get your leftovers.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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CORTECO TELEMUNDO......... LOL. sounds like the guy from the spanish channels. way to go man, car is rockin'!

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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tektrans
Congrats Mike. Glad you went NA so I could get your leftovers.
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My pleasure Mark .
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