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Black02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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Yes cold weather no traction equals good times

 

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Ryan

Your are a brave man taking the dash apart. :)

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It actually was easy. Trim tool and 7mm socket 20 min and done

 

 

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I kissed my car good morning and drove the truck to work. Going to do it the other way around tomorrow. Who says you cannot have to true loves in your life?

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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Snow day. Good day to do a little caliper painting and wheel cleaning.

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Parts have been dipped picking up today

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I finished the wire on my new motor build and started it for the first time. Ran it on your Thrust tester since it's very easy to set up and I can know everything is 100% before putting it in the car. Doesn't hurt that it's already broke in, so once in the car it can eat. Just waiting on the Viper output shaft now. I guess if it takes to long I'll throw it in as is and tune the throttle to only go 70%.

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Looks so awesome

 

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Someone climbed in the drivers seat when I walked around to the pass side

 

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Local dealer that has had 3 Z28 for most the year decides to finally mark one down...... 18K off

 

Guess that would make it around 55K.

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