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Old 07-14-2017, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Does the Aerowagon just replace the OE hatch glass? A subtle change that doesn't look bad, IMO.
yes it is also reversible...
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Old 07-14-2017, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Does the Aerowagon just replace the OE hatch glass? A subtle change that doesn't look bad, IMO.


Yes, it does. The new Aerowagon hatch is 1 lb. lighter than the OEM hatch. I was told by the Project Manager for Callaway that it provides 6 cubic feet more room too.
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Aerowagen but I'd have a Ferrari FF instead. Or Steven's car.
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Old 07-17-2017, 09:47 PM
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^^^ You're a gentleman and a scholar, Bob.
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Leather horn pad.....to be installed next week!
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Old 07-28-2017, 07:56 AM
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Looks good, needs more CF!
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Old 07-28-2017, 09:10 PM
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^^^ Yes it does!
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LOL...any more CF replacement parts and the damn thing would fly like the Blue Angels for real!
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^^^^......it kinda does anyway.
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Looks great SB!
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looks nice!
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Looks good. Now I am nit picking but I think you need the steering wheel redone in the same leather as the airbag cover.
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Old 08-03-2017, 09:31 AM
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man that is so purdy... one question for you... why is there even a rev match paddle on the right side if you are using your right hand to downshift? or is it meant to be there mid turn and you can use your left hand depending on steering wheel placement?
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Old 08-03-2017, 07:52 PM
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^^^ Good question, brother! Maybe it's for those like me that are ambidextrous.......LOL.
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Nice and I agree, time to wrap the wheel to match

Seriously, nice subtle upgrade that makes a huge difference IMO.
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Alright boys....

Over the weekend, the Corvette had a full paint correction and ceramic sealant applied. I just picked it up last night, so I couldn't get any pictures last night. Plus, today was cloudy and overcast. I got a few pictures-I'll get more later.








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Paint looks smooth as glass SB!
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Old 08-15-2017, 10:06 AM
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Paint looks great as well as the leather horn pad...
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Damn. Maybe I should just replace my A4 with a vette next go round
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More pictures taken tonight.....



























Also, check out this site: https://pichakoiphotographyllc.shoot...onedition/home

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Looks really great! Curiously, did it need a paint correction though? Isn't it a garage queen that is only handwashed?
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^^^ Phil, I take meticulously good care of both cars. The C7 didn't need a lot of paint correction. But the roof and engine hood did need extra passes with the dual action polisher.

But she's not a Garage Queen either. She's been on about 10 road trips in almost 4 years. Next month will mark her 4 birthday. She has almost 26,000 miles on the clock!





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Here are the professional shots from the link above.....

























































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Looks great SB!
Needs more CF!
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Great shots!

Garage TV... I'm so jealous.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Looks great SB!
Needs more CF!


I agree.....more Carbon Fiber!
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Did a photoshoot on Sunday. I thought you'd like to see some pics.....










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Looks beautiful. Is it the angle of the picture, or the rear tire pretty stretched?
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nice pic
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Looks beautiful. Is it the angle of the picture, or the rear tire pretty stretched?


Actually, all 4 corners are stretched! These are XO Luxury wheels (the style is called Verona). They are one inch wider than OEM. The rubber is OEM size.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Actually, all 4 corners are stretched! These are XO Luxury wheels (the style is called Verona). They are one inch wider than OEM. The rubber is OEM size.
that makes sense now
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red pops on the cinderblocks.
what are you using to host the images? it's downgrading the quality.
glad to see you're still enjoying that car, man.
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^^^ Jeremy, I'm just hosting them from my Mac, so it's iPhoto. It was a cloudy day, though.....
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No, I think it's the crispness of the photos...I'm assuming they were taken with DSLR?
Have you considered Flickr?

Either way, very very cool. Glad to see that car still giving you joy.
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The photos and Vette look great..
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