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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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there is a show put on every year by SGA....FAU car show today (4/14) from 1 -5.....awards given out...its at the campus (glades and I 95, just east of 95 bout 2 miles on left)

its mostly **** ricers.....but ill be there reppin the f bodies haha...and hopefully ill bring home some hardware...

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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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hey fellas I was able to scoop 2nd place in the Best Dometic category (1st went to this dude and his ProCharged C6 (sweet *** vette, so it's cool))
Then I was able to snag 1st place in Best Engine in show...so thats cool..I also got $100 and a shirt haha...not bad eh? We need MORE domestics next year though...its not a bad show...here's what I do...
park the car, secure valuables, get a ride to Deerfield beach and throw down some beers and spinach dip for 2 hours...come back, claim prizes, dip....good day indeed..

later
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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congrats! post up some pics of your engine if you get a chance. by the way, hows the car running?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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here is a pic after the Moroso Super Chevy Show, I got 1st place for modded camaro...too bad I was the only 98-02 modded Camaro there hHAHAHA


And one in the garage:


here is the motor when it was under construction:


The car hauls MAJOR ***, trust me on that one...I will meet with Jeremy formato next Thursday in Ft. Myers so we can tune her a bit more...for streetability...I love it..and will love it more when the tune improves!
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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engine looks really clean. very nice job. congrats again!!
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Nice!
What color was the C6? Just curious as I kinda know someone with a procharged C6. I doubt it was his though, as it sounds like your on the east coast.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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its black...hes an older dude...names Jeff I think...works at FAU...SICK ride
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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erik can suck it, hes just lucky i wasnt able to go and steal his trophys
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lol....everyone, meet Josh...
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that is very clean under the hood
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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!nice!
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hey thanks fellas...
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