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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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well after owning a 2000 camaro Z28 (h/c stall rear etc. etc.) for 2 1/2 years i decided to park it for a while and buy a vette.. bought a torch red 1999 FRC with no options except magnesium wheels. Just bought new tires today for it since i hate the run flats... khumo MX's. all its got mod wise is the ls6 intake off my camaro since its parked now... picked it up friday night at 8pm and put the ls6 intake on sat morning at 6 AM.... its a 6 speed with black interior 65k on the clock.... and thats about it (no power seat etc.) im in love!

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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very nice bro, those rims are nasty looking. bet they are super light. nill for caliper clearance though!!!

NOW SELL ME YOUR ENGINE AND TRANS!!!!
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Nice...but tires before a new computer even? comon man congrats anyhow
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Congrats on the new ride. Are you planning to mod? I just drove a stock F-bod and couldnt help but wish I never touched mine.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
Congrats on the new ride. Are you planning to mod? I just drove a stock F-bod and couldnt help but wish I never touched mine.
You should hand over your keys then
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by foff667
You should hand over your keys then
I have already done that in an attempt to make my car decent to drive. My 12 bolt is soooooooo loud I cant even talk on the phone while Im driving and people think its got a blower. Last night my mechanic called me and actually said to me "you ruined this car." After driving one that wasnt molested I couldnt help but agree. That rear sucks.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Your rear end has never bothered me Ali


















runs & hides
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
Congrats on the new ride. Are you planning to mod? I just drove a stock F-bod and couldnt help but wish I never touched mine.
Funny you say that, I drove a stock SS last night and fell in love...

On topic: Congrats on the FRC - been keeping my eye open for one of those, I am jealous
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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very nice ride. how much did you pay?
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Very nice looking car!

Noob question whats FRC? I figure it's not Fuel Rail Cover in this case lol.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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FRC = fixed roof coupe. same body as c5 z06.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Nice car.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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sexy car chummma glad to see ya bought a vette...deff sexy..cant wait to run ya when i get home from florida
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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cost me 20k on the dot with 63k miles its got 0 options except passive lock and the magnesium rims.... its already moded lol hopefully get it tuned with a new clutch in the next 2-3 weeks.... the tires were replaced at 30k and they are bald now... stupid run flats!... most deff happy i bought it... got the biggest grin on my face everywhere i go and i enjoy driving to work more... no more 80mph at 2800 rpm now im at like 1700 ish and a hell of a lot better ride quality. all in all... i wish i bought it sooner before i sunk money into the camaro for the countless transmissions.....
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
I have already done that in an attempt to make my car decent to drive. My 12 bolt is soooooooo loud I cant even talk on the phone while Im driving and people think its got a blower. Last night my mechanic called me and actually said to me "you ruined this car." After driving one that wasnt molested I couldnt help but agree. That rear sucks.

Is it just the rear that is bothering you, or the combination of the rear and heads/cam?

My car is completely stuck, but I was considering doing a head/cam setup shortly. I don't plan on changing the rear since I don't run it at the track.
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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went 13.142 @ 108 on a 2.04 60' second pass ever with a 6 speed... 13.4 first pass... i only had 5 days of driving time too...
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by aliwantsnss
...couldnt help but wish I never touched mine.
no one twisted your arm...

Congrats Chummmma, enjoy!
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by '02 SLP#686
Funny you say that, I drove a stock SS last night and fell in love...
sorry for off topic, but ill trade you any day!!! your car is gorgeous inside and out!!!

back to topic, awesome cars, vettes=my favorite!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 21, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Congrats on the new car and time. Damn if I would have known you went to atco thursday night I would have definitely went for some virgin runs in the Vette.
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Old Jul 22, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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