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#1 User is offline   Light66 

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Posted 29 November 2007 - 11:51 PM

I picked up my 08 yesterday. The weather was a pleasant enough in the Mile High City. Two days before it snowed. At this time of the year one has to really pick their driving days. First of all it is an amazing car! Even with the Denver elevation, the machine is a beast. It wants to cruise at 100 all day long. So far no wheel hop or any transmission shifting issues. I can tell there is still much to discover about the car. For those who are still waiting for theirs, you won't be disappointed. And yes, the 08 radio knobs have silver outline circles and the front seat belt shoulder adjustments are funky.

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Posted 30 November 2007 - 03:34 AM

Congratulations, it sure is purdy. What's the other pony in the garage?
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 03:38 AM

Congrats, great color combo, let the games begin.....
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 04:23 AM

View PostLight66, on Nov 30 2007, 03:51 AM, said:

I picked up my 08 yesterday. The weather was a pleasant enough in the Mile High City. Two days before it snowed. At this time of the year one has to really pick their driving days. First of all it is an amazing car! Even with the Denver elevation, the machine is a beast. It wants to cruise at 100 all day long. So far no wheel hop or any transmission shifting issues. I can tell there is still much to discover about the car. For those who are still waiting for theirs, you won't be disappointed. And yes, the 08 radio knobs have silver outline circles and the front seat belt shoulder adjustments are funky.

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Posted 30 November 2007 - 07:32 AM

You know I was thinking about black on red, but it shows the gaps on the stripe job. Are they as prevelant in person as they are on the photos?
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 08:21 AM

View Postingram4868, on Nov 30 2007, 04:34 AM, said:

Congratulations, it sure is purdy. What's the other pony in the garage?



Thx! A mint condition stock 86 GT, 5 speed with factory optional 3.08 gears. The original 2.73's were terrible.
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 08:27 AM

Congrat`s Nice colour combo -ENJOY
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 08:30 AM

View Postmach1fever, on Nov 30 2007, 08:32 AM, said:

You know I was thinking about black on red, but it shows the gaps on the stripe job. Are they as prevelant in person as they are on the photos?


Good question. And the answer is a definate no. In person, every detail appears well balanced. I do see what you are speaking off. The issue is I took digital photos on the lowest resolution to save server space. As a result, one does not see clear sharp edges. The finer details end up looking chunky. The stripes are prefect, there are no seam errors to speak of. Overall, I am very impressed with the striping application. The high gloss is equally impressive. The striping gloss matches the paint gloss.
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 10:10 AM

Light66,


Congrat's on your GT500! :happy feet: I really like the color/stripe combo looks great! Almost as good as mine :hysterical2: Just kidding she looks great, enjoy it and use the down time to plan your mod's.
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 10:28 AM

View PostOh1SnakeDriver, on Nov 30 2007, 11:10 AM, said:

Light66,
Congrat's on your GT500! :happy feet: I really like the color/stripe combo looks great! Almost as good as mine :hysterical2: Just kidding she looks great, enjoy it and use the down time to plan your mod's.
Mike



Thanks! To be honest any color is fantastic. Up in person the car has such beauty it takes my breath away. When I picked it up yesterday at the dealer, it was the first time my wife had seen one and her first comment was oh my god.

Another thing I had it dropped shipped for those you are going to do the same. The experience was painless. I dealt with the Fleet Manager who handed me the keys and temporary tags, then let me drive away. My purchase dealer took care of all local dealer handling fees.
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Post icon  Posted 30 November 2007 - 12:07 PM

Congrats. Light66

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Posted 30 November 2007 - 12:27 PM

Congrats!!! Enjoy and drive safely............
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 01:33 PM

:happy feet: Congradulations, great looking car as it looks the same as mine.

There has been alot said here about the Fastest color combo??????????
But ours is also the MEANEST looking color combo....... :superhero:
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 06:49 PM

View PostDDT, on Nov 30 2007, 04:33 PM, said:

:happy feet: Congradulations, great looking car as it looks the same as mine.

There has been alot said here about the Fastest color combo??????????
But ours is also the MEANEST looking color combo....... :superhero:



SHARP with a capital S...use it in good health!
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 07:08 PM

Congrats.... nice car!
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 08:14 PM

Congrats on your new ride! :happy feet: That's a very nice color combo. Enjoy!
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Posted 30 November 2007 - 10:01 PM

View PostSuperSnake08, on Nov 30 2007, 06:49 PM, said:

SHARP with a capital S...use it in good health!



Ya, new school busses look pretty "SHARP" too................ :hysterical:
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Posted 01 December 2007 - 11:24 PM

View PostLight66, on Nov 30 2007, 02:51 AM, said:

I picked up my 08 yesterday. The weather was a pleasant enough in the Mile High City. Two days before it snowed. At this time of the year one has to really pick their driving days. First of all it is an amazing car! Even with the Denver elevation, the machine is a beast. It wants to cruise at 100 all day long. So far no wheel hop or any transmission shifting issues. I can tell there is still much to discover about the car. For those who are still waiting for theirs, you won't be disappointed. And yes, the 08 radio knobs have silver outline circles and the front seat belt shoulder adjustments are funky.

Congrats, the car looks phenominal!

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 10:36 AM

Thank you, you have given me something to chew on. Can you take one not so close up? Enjoy, Thanks in advance,

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 01:49 PM

Congrats. I like the color combo too. Have fun with the car.
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