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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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i bought a 2002 hardtop z28, has 122K on it, a few bolt on's. other then that stock. what should i do to freshin it up. it needs a new paint job. other then that it runs strong. just looking for opinion to keep it running
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Welcome! Well if you post some pics of the paint to see how bad it is that will help. You could buff it.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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it needs a new paint job period, got a great deal on the car, so i couldnt pass it up, it seems the previous owners enjoyed beating the **** out of the car. it needs a new suspension set up, and a radiator flush as well as a trany flush. should i seafoam the engine Ive heard pros and cons about it.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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No that would be a good thing. Put half a can in your brake booster and the other half in a full tank of gas it will smoke but will most likely improve it.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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There's a ton of good info on here about pretty much anything you want to do with your car. You will love your Z
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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no doubt about it i already love my Z, it just needs some good ol TLC to bring it back to life!
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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What bolt ons does it already have? Congrats on the car though, you'll love it.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Congrats! Curious to hear more about the car also.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Sorry I didn't respond guys been working a lot. When I got the car the only bolt-ons it has is headman headers, magnaflow, and the slp lid. This summer I plan on getting new suspension, break pads and rotors, doing the free ram air mod, revmax 3600 stall, and b&m shift kit. Last november before I put it away I put the c5 replica rims on it along with a fresh set of 555 nittos
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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I've had my T/A a year this month and i Love it! Your gonna love the Z.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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drive it until the motor blows, then drop in a 408 with forged internals
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