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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Hey, what's up everyone? I'm not really new to the site, but I do have few posts. I am in the process of purchasing Redy2Go WS6's 2000 Trans Am. It is a beautiful ride, and he has been excellent in dealing with me since I am over here in Iraq. This site has been more than helpful for knowlege when I was looking for what I wanted. The car should be picked up on the 13th, my dad is going to go get it for me, he is a seasoned dirt track racer and is pretty excited as well. It was kind of a pain getting all of the loan stuff done from over here, but in the end it all came through quite well. We were both sad to see my 96 TA go, but I think this car will be a worthy replacement. So thanks ls1tech, I'm sure I'll be posting more on what mods I want to accomplish soon.

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Congrads on the buy sounds like a nice ride.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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I always wanted an LS1. I have to wait, all I can for now is LT1 swap in my Mazda truck.
one day.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Welcome aboard the ls1 ban wagon,they are a blast!
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Thanks 1badA3Z. I should be home from overseas April sometime, and am really looking forward to getting it out on the road and also doing some of my own modifications. I think a 12 bolt and a D1SC are in its future.

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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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wow just looked at the pictures, nice car! typically i don't like colored wheels (besides black) but those go along well with the rest of the car. nice buy & have fun with it when you get back man ... stay safe!
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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cannt go wrong with the ls1.
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Sweet! Good luck with it! I made the deal on my Camaro from Sweden. bought it in CA and i am in the process of shipping it to sweden right now.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SnakeStomper
wow just looked at the pictures, nice car! typically i don't like colored wheels (besides black) but those go along well with the rest of the car. nice buy & have fun with it when you get back man ... stay safe!

Basically everything he said goes the same for me.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Thanks for the replies! I hope everything goes smooth with your car shipping over there. I am personally not a fan of painted wheels either, although these accent the car perfectly. Hopefully there are some car shows going on around my area when I am home, I'd really like to show that and my dad and mine's '55 Dodge Truck, with a ladder bar under the back, front end from an '86 chrysler stuffed with a 383.
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