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 Aug 15 2010, 11:41 PM
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Experienced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331  |
I'm sure it wasn't the brightest move ever but I traded in my almost 3 year old Aura for an '05 Z51 with 13k miles, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work. I still have the 3rd gen and will keep autocrossing and modding it as long as it's still around.
Apparently the former owner was in a Corvette club and only took it out on weekends, he traded it in for a new Camaro! Dealer pics: (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYUV6g5PI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/c9gMRXgn8dk/1.jpg) (IMG:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYUl1Wf_I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/kBKhglOahuQ/3.jpg) (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYVKX5Z5I/AAAAAAAAA-g/T9tWkqU9xY8/5.jpg) This post has been edited by slowTA: Aug 15 2010, 11:44 PM |
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Aug 16 2010, 12:05 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 174 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Red Bluff Ca. Member No.: 2,094 |
QUOTE (slowTA @ Aug 15 2010, 04:41 PM)  I'm sure it wasn't the brightest move ever but I traded in my almost 3 year old Aura for an '05 Z51 with 13k miles, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work. I still have the 3rd gen and will keep autocrossing and modding it as long as it's still around. Apparently the former owner was in a Corvette club and only took it out on weekends, he traded it in for a new Camaro! Dealer pics: (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYUV6g5PI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/c9gMRXgn8dk/1.jpg) (IMG:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYUl1Wf_I/AAAAAAAAA-Y/kBKhglOahuQ/3.jpg) (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGSYVKX5Z5I/AAAAAAAAA-g/T9tWkqU9xY8/5.jpg) Whoe its beeeuuuttiifffuull. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) congrats |
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Aug 16 2010, 01:34 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 18-September 04 From: State College, PA Member No.: 462 |
I took a test drive in a C6 Vette about 2-3 years back. Wow is all I could say. Performance way better than my 2001 Trans Am, and I have been driving my TA for years and know its limits pretty well. The Vette was a whole 'nother dimension. They are sweet.
But, I totally did not like the electric assist steering or whatever. It doesn't re-center itself like "normal" steering. That is one thing I would change on them. |
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Aug 16 2010, 05:08 AM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Very sweet ride, congrats!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Aug 16 2010, 05:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 338 Joined: 31-October 08 From: Milwaukee, WI Member No.: 2,924 |
Would you take a '94 S10 with a 406 and a 9" as trade for the vette? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Aug 16 2010, 12:13 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Nice toy Chris! That looks like lots of fun.
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Aug 16 2010, 02:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 295 Joined: 30-July 05 Member No.: 833 |
nice ride, slap the cp numbers on that thing nobody will notice (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
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Aug 16 2010, 02:46 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
QUOTE (198esp @ Aug 16 2010, 09:29 AM) nice ride, slap the cp numbers on that thing nobody will notice (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) They'll know. The back wheels go in different directions!! Nice ride. I have thought about something like that for the 40-mile daily commute. The SS is nice, but it doesn't get nearly 30 MPG. |
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Aug 17 2010, 10:57 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
Thanks everyone, it really is a great car!
Since I'm painting the 3rd gen black I should be able to get it past everyone, but my numbers wont stick to it. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) More pics below... from below. (IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGsPZ2MstbI/AAAAAAAABAA/KPzPGZaWs2A/s640/IMG_0062.JPG) (IMG:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGsPcItpEnI/AAAAAAAABAM/Js8WnlG0P9Y/s640/IMG_0065.JPG) (IMG:http://lh4.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGsPcsquB7I/AAAAAAAABAQ/13Gvaf3aXEs/s640/IMG_0066.JPG) (IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGsRhtjJwRI/AAAAAAAABBc/kVIOnqZOjEA/s640/IMG_0080.JPG) (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGsRg6HTcLI/AAAAAAAABBY/TEWHS9CUaBE/s640/IMG_0079.JPG) |
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Aug 18 2010, 01:56 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,038 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Texas, USA Member No.: 62 |
So.
Hate. You. costas cars and such... not that I'm jealous....nah....that CANT be it.... |
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Aug 18 2010, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
I bought a used 07 Z51 a few years ago as a daily driver......I LOVE IT! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
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Aug 18 2010, 10:07 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
I did this today....
(IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGxU1JXaJEI/AAAAAAAABCU/ygLqC3hce1A/s640/IMG_0093.JPG) (IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGxVq_efHqI/AAAAAAAABCg/2sBiSyIReeU/s640/IMG_0094.JPG) (IMG:http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGxVrTo_ckI/AAAAAAAABCk/nJjgpUd5Itk/s512/IMG_0096.JPG) (IMG:http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGxVr0n-EJI/AAAAAAAABCo/QOJIF4Ttfb0/s640/IMG_0098.JPG) (IMG:http://lh3.ggpht.com/_JQnL1ZZVi-E/TGxVsR4twnI/AAAAAAAABCs/3IkwJLaoUEQ/s640/IMG_0099.JPG) I saw a bunch of large rocks (2" - 3") in the road today and successfully dodged them but obviously didn't miss one! I heard the front tire hit it, but nothing else so I didn't think much of it. There is clearly a hole in the rocker that extends outward JUST enough to be visible when walking up to it! The rocks were there because the grass cutting crew knocked a bunch of them out into the road, it looked like they drove the mower over the rocks with the blades running!!!!!! This is going to be a daily occurrence with this car. The first night I got it I was stuck in a hail storm... I've never driven in hail before!!! Then there was a bunch of sand/marbles on the highway that pelted the front end and windshield. We'll see what the rest of the week brings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/nutkick.gif) This post has been edited by slowTA: Aug 18 2010, 11:38 PM |
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Aug 18 2010, 10:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 329 Joined: 4-January 08 From: Central PA Member No.: 2,065 |
UGH! I hate that for ya.
Give ya $10k for it, as it sits... (Hey, I'm a generous guy!) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Aug 18 2010, 11:36 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
I kept my fingers crossed that the rocker is a bolt on part... no such luck!
http://www.goodwrench.com/gmgoodwrenchjsp/...Replacement.pdf |
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Aug 19 2010, 12:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 412 Joined: 26-August 09 From: Mathews Va Member No.: 6,032 |
You know what they say "if it wasn't for bad luck you would have none at all". Sorry you had to go through all that at once. The first ding is the hardest. It really is a nice looking car and I hope you can get it fixed cheaply
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Aug 19 2010, 02:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
bummer.....scratched up bottom rockers are common on these cars...mostly from poor jacking at dealers and auto shops....if it is not visible, I would leave it...but it looks like there is that one spot.....sigh...
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Aug 19 2010, 02:52 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
Right, but it isn't just a scratch. I geuss you can't tell in the pics, but it is a hole!!!
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Aug 19 2010, 01:31 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
'glass it over, scratch it up, slap some black paint on it and wait for the next one. It hurts when you give a sh*t about your car, but the alternative is parking it in the garage under a cover.
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Aug 19 2010, 02:48 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
This is why I'll never have another nice daily driver. I'd also glass it over and throw some touch-up paint over it and I doubt you'll be able to tell it's there. It's only a matter of time until you scratch it up again.
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Aug 19 2010, 07:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Aug 19 2010, 10:48 AM) This is why I'll never have another nice daily driver. I'd also glass it over and throw some touch-up paint over it and I doubt you'll be able to tell it's there. It's only a matter of time until you scratch it up again. If it helps, I'll give a third vote for this fix. I suspect this is going to happen again at some point. bock |
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