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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Hey everyone, I have been visiting this site daily for about the last 3 months and a finally got an ls1 so i figured now would be a good time to join. Last night I bought a Black 2000 Camaro SS. It has chrome ZR1 wheels with SS center caps, Bilstein Ultra Performance suspension system with the 1LE, Zexel Torsen differential, and a SLP catback exhaust and lid. A 60 year old man that worked at GM bought it brand new and kept in perfect condition. He also has a 2002 SS, a 2004 Z06, and a boat, so he just had to get rid of one of his toys. The only problem is it won't get here until wednesday and that happens to be the day I go out of town, so I won't get her till sunday!
This is going to be the longest week of my life.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Hang in there man! It will be over before you know it
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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BTW, anyone from the Lubbock area, I know there is alot of muscle around here, some of those people have to be on this board, right?
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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BTW, anyone from the Lubbock area, I know there is alot of muscle around here, some of those people have to be on this board, right?

yep, check in the Texas section

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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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Just got back about 2 hours ago...my dad picked me up from the airport in my new car! I love it, as I new I would! BTW, where is everybody getting those billet aluminum grills, I have seen them a few places but i dont want to get a crappy one. ?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jpat1023
BTW, anyone from the Lubbock area, I know there is alot of muscle around here, some of those people have to be on this board, right?
welcome man. got a few buddies in the lubbock area, and give texas speed call when you need something. ask for zach, he will treat you right.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jpat1023
Just got back about 2 hours ago...my dad picked me up from the airport in my new car! I love it, as I new I would! BTW, where is everybody getting those billet aluminum grills, I have seen them a few places but i dont want to get a crappy one. ?
got mine on ebay. seller is grilles4you, or something like that. very cheap, good quality. ive got no complaints.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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howdy, also been lurking here for a bit off and on...recently aquired a third gen and got plans for it, sorry to hijack, just droppin in to say hey and that im new here too...

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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:20 AM
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howdy, also been lurking here for a bit off and on...recently aquired a third gen and got plans for it, sorry to hijack, just droppin in to say hey and that im new here too...

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welcome west tx brother!!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by luvmeZ28
got mine on ebay. seller is grilles4you, or something like that. very cheap, good quality. ive got no complaints.
Just what i wanted to hear...I was thinking of ordering from them anyways.
Did you get the stainless steel or the aluminum??
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jpat1023
Just what i wanted to hear...I was thinking of ordering from them anyways.
Did you get the stainless steel or the aluminum??
i got the polished aluminum. and dont fret about the shipping being high, youre still getting the grille for about half what you would pay for other brands.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by luvmeZ28
i got the polished aluminum. and dont fret about the shipping being high, youre still getting the grille for about half what you would pay for other brands.

Well, would the stainless steel be a better buy?? Or is the aluminum just fine, as far as quality and how long it would last?? Cuz its only like $20 more.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jpat1023
Well, would the stainless steel be a better buy?? Or is the aluminum just fine, as far as quality and how long it would last?? Cuz its only like $20 more.
im guessing the stainless would be better quality. mine has help up really well. my only problem is im on the highway alot, and ive got two small nics in mine from a couple boulders some semis threw at me. at least it didnt get the paint.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by luvmeZ28
im guessing the stainless would be better quality. mine has help up really well. my only problem is im on the highway alot, and ive got two small nics in mine from a couple boulders some semis threw at me. at least it didnt get the paint.
Yea, I think im goin to go ahead and get the stainless one, that way i dont have to worry about it.
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Yea, I think im goin to go ahead and get the stainless one, that way i dont have to worry about it.
it will look good


oh, and check your PMs.
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Welcome and as always Texas Rules!! You should come check out the Dallas/Fort Worth area F-Bods! They will give you a run for your money!!
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Welcome and as always Texas Rules!! You should come check out the Dallas/Fort Worth area F-Bods! They will give you a run for your money!!
im up there about once every 3-5 weeks, and ive learned not to mess with the DFW fbodies.

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