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08-11-07, 03:08 PM
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New Acquisition
After four years with my Z06, I decided it was time for a change. I wanted to at least be able to remove the top on a nice day, enjoy the sun.
So I've made an upgrade.
Replacing my 2003 Black Z06 is this 2006 Black Roadster.
Currently, she has 3,600 miles on her. She's a six speed, equipped with Magnetic Selective Ride, Nav system and Power Convertible Top. (Yes, I'm already sunburnt on my face and arms. Note to self: must start remembering to use sun-block on a regular basis.)
The car is simply amazing. In fact, I'm a little worried that the car may be smarter than I am.
Expect further ride reports as I undergo my personal break-in period with her.
By the way, while I was out yesterday tooling around with her, every other Corvette I spotted enthusiastically returned my wave. Let's make sure C6 owners don't get saddled with the reputation that the owners of the newest generation of Corvette don't wave.
-Patrick
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08-11-07, 03:24 PM
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Congrats, Patrick! Greating looking ride!
Guy
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08-11-07, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Congrats Patrick!! Welcome to the world of sunshine and wind in your hair. 
We'll look forward to your upcoming Convertible Spice thread.
Jane Ann
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08-11-07, 04:41 PM
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Beautiful ride, Patrick! Congratulations!
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08-11-07, 07:33 PM
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1984 maroon Z51 auto 200K miles
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Originally Posted by Patrick
The car is simply amazing. In fact, I'm a little worried that the car may be smarter than I am.
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Dood..... 
Congrats, nice ride bro!
Bill
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08-11-07, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by geekinavette
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Oh, stop! Bill, you will not undermine my relationship with my C6. I will only worry about my 'vert when she starts downloading technical journal articles to CAC. And she's already assured me that's not going to happen.
In fact, she's also confirmed that she's got a higher Coolness Quotient a certain owner of a 1984 who's computational innards can be accessed from a laptop in the passenger seat during trips to Bowling Green.
And she's quite ready to leave you coughing road dust in her wake at a freeway on-ramp somewhere in middle of Missouri.
-Patrick
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08-11-07, 09:28 PM
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08-11-07, 10:59 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Auburn Hills-MI / Lordstown-OH
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Hers: 2007 Atomic Orange His: 2007 Machine Silver
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WTG Patrick!
Lookin good.
Hecox
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08-12-07, 12:12 AM
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Topless is the only way to go  , beautiful vette Patrick, you never knew you could have so much fun  , looking forward to running with you. Scott 
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08-12-07, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by billyz06-2003
Patrick, she looks great, and in my favorite color. welcome to the world of drop tops, you will love it. I'm sure you will have fun with your new toy.
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Originally Posted by jhecox
WTG Patrick!
Lookin good.
Hecox
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Originally Posted by ScottNoxid
Topless is the only way to go, beautiful vette Patrick, you never knew you could have so much fun, looking forward to running with you. Scott |
Thanks, guys! I'm looking forward to the chance to do a CAC event in my '06 with all of you guys, too.
-Patrick
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08-12-07, 08:02 AM
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08-12-07, 08:24 AM
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Congratz! One word of advice from one roadster owner to another. Always keep and hat in the car.
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08-12-07, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by c5y2k
Congratz! One word of advice from one roadster owner to another. Always keep and hat in the car. |
Noted and thanks, Shan. I used some sun-block yesterday, but I dug out a baseball cap I won as a door prize at a car show some time ago. (Coincidentally, it even has a C6 Logo on it.) I'm not normally a hat person, but I may need to change that if I'm doing a long drive with the top down.
-Patrick
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08-12-07, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2002
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Congrats Patrick - Roadster's Rule...
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08-12-07, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick
Oh, stop! Bill, you will not undermine my relationship with my C6. I will only worry about my 'vert when she starts downloading technical journal articles to CAC. And she's already assured me that's not going to happen.
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It's your "relationships" with inanimate objects that concerns me... 
Oh and could someone pass the "Internet for Dummies" book to Patrick....that would be UPloading! 
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In fact, she's also confirmed that she's got a higher Coolness Quotient a certain owner of a 1984 who's computational innards can be accessed from a laptop in the passenger seat during trips to Bowling Green.
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Not that "she's" a tad biased or anything....
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And she's quite ready to leave you coughing road dust in her wake at a freeway on-ramp somewhere in middle of Missouri.
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I have some tricks up my sleeve... 
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