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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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Past the permit test today!!!!

I just past the permit test today. I couldn't drive my thirdgen yet because the paint still isnt dry!!! So i had to drive the 4th gen.. I drove to a big cruise in about 50 minutes away and had a blast!! here's some pics!!
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:38 PM
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:42 PM
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Damn, that car is sweet, what are some specs on it?

PS Congrats on the test.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Darn, and you had to drive an SS. Good thing your parents started you out driving that instead of a Civic, cause I dont' think you could handle the power just startin out.
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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Its a 1999 hugger orange ss/slp 6 speed, t-tops and white leather. Those options make it one of 22!!. Its got the loudmouth exhaust, aftermarket computer, new MAF sensor,slp subframe connectors, strut tower brace, ls1 motorsport airbox with a k&n. It's a blast to drive!!
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Old Aug 4, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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The power of the ls1 is amazing. I drove home from the dmv and got rubber through 3rd gear without even trying!!!!!
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 10:25 PM
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I could do the same thing on my Huffy. Haha, just not a big fan of the LS1. Grats on test
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Damn that sux you had to drive the SS Good job passing the test and sweet 4th gen.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 01:29 AM
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You don't have to have a parent in the car when driving on a permit?

Sweet SS BTW.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 01:37 AM
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The power of the ls1 is amazing. I drove home from the dmv and got rubber through 3rd gear without even trying!!!!!
Whats the specs on your thirdgen?
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 02:20 AM
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sweet ride......i LOVE the huggers
hows the white leather holding up?
i got it in my 98 Z, and its a ***** keeping clean, or from fading
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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I have to have a parent. My dads sitting right next to me!! The white leather is holding up fair its starting to wear a small bit where the seatbelt rubs it.. I have a 1986 z-28 with 31,000 miles... its a prety nice car but it like night and day difference driving it and the 4th gen!!!
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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I wish I would be forced to drive a 4th gen... BTW, congrats on the test.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 05:18 PM
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Where are you from Zya?
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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4th Gens.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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I live in ohio. About 15 minutes from wheeling, west virginia!!
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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congrats man! i just passed my test a few weeks ago, i didnt get to drive a 4th gen SS home tho..
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