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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 05:03 PM
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He lives!

Dude, let's do Smashburger or something this weekend.
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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That might work.
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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I was on 610 going about 70. wasn't hooning or anything. I couldn't find any visible signs of a puncture, but I can check again today since discount tire is SLOW AS ****.

also, litle PSA here, did you guys know that discount tire offers a protection plan on tires even if you didn't buy from them? It's only ~$200 and they will replace the tire for free if you get a flat.
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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dear heaven. just had a buddy buy a miata last month. And while I have nothing against miatas at all, I've had to hear him brag about it literally every single day. From how he could kill my Z around a track, all the way to how he's totally going to drop an LS7 into it.
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 08:11 AM
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he will spend more on the motor than he did the car. new crate motor is 14k and then you still have to worry about the dropped valve issue.

i see them pop up on the vette forum every so often, there is a used one with the valve guide issue fixed that posted yesterday... but it is still $9500

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-upgrades.html
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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A Miata? What's he going to do with it?
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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yeah, i don't think he understands the concept of money. he was looking as getting a 350Z, but I guess couldn't wait and save up for a few more months.

And its already dropped down on coils and has decent wheels. So im really not sure what else hes going to do with it. This was basically a "I want to be part of the cool kids club" purchase. I tried to get him to save up, but, not my problem

of course, I have nothing against Miatas at all, but first was going to buy and STi, then an evo, and then a mini, and then a Z, and then R32 GTR, and somehow ended up with a N/A Miata

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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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lol impulse buying ftl
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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I'm about to put an ace through my head or my Z, I can't tell yet. While getting my new tire on, they checked my other front tire because it was low on air. Found out it has a ****ing small leak at the top of one of the spokes
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 06:19 AM
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You think it's from your recent outing? I think the roads here are getting worse, especially with all the construction and crap that's on the streets.
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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Naw, the tire was flat when I took it out of the garage. Just figured it was from the cold air from the winter. Guess it was from something at the end of last year
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 06:37 AM
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What's up guys! I haven't been on here in years
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Congrats on 4k posts.

New paint, eh? Got a bodykit to go with it?
No, no new body kit but I'm throwing around the idea of a front lip and side skirt extensions.
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scuba13
dear heaven. just had a buddy buy a miata last month. And while I have nothing against miatas at all, I've had to hear him brag about it literally every single day. From how he could kill my Z around a track, all the way to how he's totally going to drop an LS7 into it.
Sometimes we do the same thing to justify poor decisions we've made in the past.
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 03:44 AM
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I'm thinking of tinting the 2 front windows of the van to blend in with the rest of it. Maybe go a little lighter like 50% or so.
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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20% is what matches the rear, 35% would be lighter. Don't even bother with 50%, hardly noticeable and not worth the $$$
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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I'm talking about the van, though. I guess I'll ask the shop to measure the tint on the factory windows and see what they find out.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 06:20 AM
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speaking of tint. I'll probably get some on in a couple months here. Do you guys ever get hassled by the cops for it? 50% is hardly noticeable, and 35% is technically "illegal" (im sure we are all aware of that) I can't really imagine it will be a big deal, but im black on black with black interior, and the Champlin PD is known for being hard on everyone
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I'm talking about the van, though. I guess I'll ask the shop to measure the tint on the factory windows and see what they find out.
So was I. 20% is what the vans come with from the factory.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 05:12 PM
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Im itching to get my car(s) out. I have been working on them a little over the last couple weeks. Got the Z up and running with the oil leaked fixed over last weekend. putting a new top on the honda, and cleaning up a few electrical things on the evo. Spring is definitely coming
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