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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Josh has got a lot of work done on this project over the last few weeks. Here are some updates on the progres so far.....

















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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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That's some nice work. I like the idea that they're keeping the AC in it. That's going to be the ultimate cruiser.
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Not to start crap but I think Paul Majors C-5 is the fastest so far and he has gone 7's many times. Good luck with the project and I hope it will be a good race.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
Not to start crap but I think Paul Majors C-5 is the fastest so far and he has gone 7's many times. Good luck with the project and I hope it will be a good race.

You do know theres a difference between "quick" and "fast" right?
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The Corvette is shooting for the fastest IRS deal.
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Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
Not to start crap but I think Paul Majors C-5 is the fastest so far and he has gone 7's many times. Good luck with the project and I hope it will be a good race.
And Paul does not have factory IRS suspension.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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And Paul does not have factory IRS suspension.
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have you read the thread on the bullet?
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by .ALEX.
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have you read the thread on the bullet?
Yeah its more about a stock suspension for that car.
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Sorry didnt see anything about IRS in the post. Either way its good to see other corvettes going fast and having the ***** to cut one up and get it done.
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