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  1. BigJimZ16

    Saying goodbye

    It was a sad day yesterday as I drove my Z16/Z06 for the last time. Putting only 8000 miles on it since 2008, it was clear that our Grand Sport was to become our ONLY Corvette. I'll really miss my Z16, it is one HELL of an automobile. Congratulations to Jim L. who bought it from me, may your...
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    Z06/Z16 #1689 For Sale

    The wife and I have decided to either simplify and keep one Vette, or sell them both and order a new Z06 Vert! Either way the '04 Z06 must go. Simply put, #1689 is 100% stock and mint, the exceptions being Firestone Wide Oval tires, Hurst shifter, iPod adapter in the "cupholder", and some 3M...
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    Corvette Adventures Wisconsin Dells

    :w Anyone headed to Chula Vista this week for the Corvette Adventures Event? This will be our third year and have had a blast at the first two! We will be going up Wednesday morning with a group from our club, headed to Ho-Chunk Wednesday evening for the all-you-can-eat crab legs buffet! :happyanim:
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    2014 Birthday Bash

    :w:w:w So, who all is going to the Bash this weekend in Bowling Green. We should be in around noon on Thursday. Let's try to get together for some face time if possible, maybe break bread or tip a few!!! :beer PM me for a cell number.
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    Grand Sport Finally Got the Grand Sport out of hibernation

    Finally nice enough to get the Grand Sport out of hiding and get ready for spring! Looks like I picked up a nail in my brand new Pilot Super Sport on the right rear last fall, pressure down to 14psi :mad Need to get both cars emission tested before the 14th so I can re-new the plates. Think I'll...
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    An old theme but a new thread...

    I do believe that this is where we left off before Rob screwed things up...;) We had seen this: Then we saw this: Then I added this: Gregory and Mac have PM'ed me with the correct make, model, and year... Anyone want to be a hero??? This should put this thread back on track... :thumb...
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    Latest Museum 427 Raffle

    Congratulations to Glen MacDonald from the Crown Point Corvette Club for winning the 2013 60th Anniversary 427 last Thursday with ticket #175!! Can't wait to see it at a meeting!! Drive it like you stole it... 'cause for all intents and purposes, YOU DID!!! :lou
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    Grand Sport New skins

    Finally bit the bullet and ordered new tires for the GS today. Michelin Pilot Super Sports from the Tirerack for me!! Being delivered to my favorite installer on Monday, having it re-aligned to the Pfadt performance street specs for longer tread life. My trip to NJ last August on the PA Turnpike...
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    C5/C6 Birthday Bash 2013

    Well, the Birthday Bash is just a month away!!! Who all is going this year?? We need to get together so I can put some faces on some names!! And maybe put away a little Maker's Mark...:chuckle Wife and I will be there on Wednesday afternoon, we plan on doing our own MM cruise on Friday...
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    What are the odds???

    Mid-America Funfest this year, parked at our hotel in the dark after watching the Bears suck at BW3... some alcohol involved... woke up to this: an '04 Commemorative Trifecta!!! Strictly by chance... What are the odds???:cool!:
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    Grand Sport Picture from Funfest 2011

    I couldn't resist bragging just a little... Celebrity Choice on Saturday. :happyanim:
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    Question: 2010 X Pipe Flange Nut Torque Spec.

    Would anyone have the torque spec for the X-pipe flange nuts on a 2010 GS with the LS3? I put the Corsa Sport System on last evening and would like to finish with a proper retighening of all hardware this afternoon. I don't have the FSM for this one yet... Thanks
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    SOLD!!! 2009 Callaway Z06 JS Blue 2000 miles

    SOLD!!! SOLD!!! An older gentleman came around to our Friday night cruise in at Valpo Harley Davidson trying to sell his son's Z06. It turns out that it was originally bought by a member of our club and later traded in on his 2010 ZR1. The guy needs the cash bad. He's looking for $70K but I'm...
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    Grand Sport C5/C6 Bash

    Just got home from the 2011 Birthday Bash at the Museum. Had a great time again, met some really great people, and ate some fantastic food in downtown Bowling Green. Got a Celebrity Choice Award for the GS from Jake Drennen from the Registry. I'll be making reservations for the 2012 Bash in...
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    Grand Sport The First Mod...

    Ordered the full width spoiler for the Grand Sport yesterday!! Can't wait to get rid of that little black plastic POS that the General saw fit to put on as stock...
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    Corvettes for Sale Ads

    ;help OK, Maybe I'm stupid or maybe even blind, can someone please tell me how to access my For Sale Ad so I can edit/delete it. I've spent the last 15 minutes clicking on everything in the ads and profile sections and somehow the process has eluded me... Bottom line, my 2004 Vert has been sold...
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    1993 Front Brakes

    I'm putting brake pads and caliper brackets on a friends C4 this evening and I was wondering if anyone has a diagram or picture that shows the placement of the anti-rattle clips. His '93 doesn't have them but the new hardware kit comes with them. Anyone that could help, I would appreciate...
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    Grand Sport A new Grand Sport Vert is in my Future!!!

    The wife and I have been mulling it over and checking out a Jet Stream Blue GS Vert on our local dealers floor... Well then, all of a sudden the numbers are looking real good! A 3LT with most of the goodies for $60K. Gonna sell off the '04 Vert real quick to a friend who has wanted it for some...
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    Question: Does anyone know I/M Readiness info??

    I just bought my second C5, an '04 Z06 CE. I need to get it emissions checked before I can plate it. In the case of OBDII vehicles it's a matter of a gas cap vacuum check and a scan of the computer. Right now I am showing that the Evaporative System file is incomplete as a result of a dead...
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