Yippee! New Black '00 Owner
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From: Menlo Park, CA
Yippee! New Black '00 Owner
Picked up my '00 black Lightning tonight! Paid MSRP -- plus a free bed liner.
I spent the last week lurking here reading probably 500 messages -- decided I just had to register right when I got back from the dealership and let you all know what a great help you've been in my decision to join the ranks of happy L owners. You seem like a great group of people -- happy trails.
--peter
I spent the last week lurking here reading probably 500 messages -- decided I just had to register right when I got back from the dealership and let you all know what a great help you've been in my decision to join the ranks of happy L owners. You seem like a great group of people -- happy trails.
--peter
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From: anchorage, alaska, usa, north america, earth, solar system, milky way
Congrats on your new Lightning. Did you know that you also happenned to pick the fastest color?
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99 Black Lightning
created 8/17/99, bought 9/25/99
#3681/4000
CD changer, Tow package, factory tonneau cover
100k mile warrantee, bed/under liner, paint protected
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99 Black Lightning
created 8/17/99, bought 9/25/99
#3681/4000
CD changer, Tow package, factory tonneau cover
100k mile warrantee, bed/under liner, paint protected
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Well, I've had 2 other black cars and I always thought they were fastest. But I followed the thread about reflection of light, etc and that seemed to make sense too ... oh well, black LOOKS the best anyway.
Actually I swore I would never get another black vehicle -- they look awesome when they're CLEAN. But uh-oh, 5 minutes after you wash 'em ....
Actually I swore I would never get another black vehicle -- they look awesome when they're CLEAN. But uh-oh, 5 minutes after you wash 'em ....
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From: Pueblo West, CO
I am only going to say it one more time for the benefit of the new members....white is the fastest color. And if I am behind the wheel it's a given. Congrats PJ, and welcome to the board.
CA
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Have you ever seen an Angel riding a Lightning bolt~
1999.5 White *Fastest Color* SVT Lightning
PSP Air Filter Kit
3568 out of 4000, August 13, 1999
763 out of 866 white
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CA
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Christy Ann
99WhiteLightningSVTGirl
RookzRook@aol.com
WhiteLightninSVT@aol.com
Have you ever seen an Angel riding a Lightning bolt~
1999.5 White *Fastest Color* SVT Lightning
PSP Air Filter Kit
3568 out of 4000, August 13, 1999
763 out of 866 white
NLOC #398
GirlSpeedRacing Denver Chapter
Denver Rec Truck Tags *I8URCHV*
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Interesting your choice of words. "YIPPEE" The 5,000th P-38 Lightning built by Lockheed was painted RED and had YIPPEE painted across the bottom from wingtip to wingtip.
At 414 MPH it definately proved, once and for all, that RED is the fastest color!
Cigar
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At 414 MPH it definately proved, once and for all, that RED is the fastest color!
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From: Denver, CO
Welcome to your new life!
On the road and online...
And no matter what CA says BLACK RULES!!!
*duck*
*screeeeech*
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Furthering the American Quest of Unlimited Horsepower and Crappy Gas Mileage!
On the road and online...
And no matter what CA says BLACK RULES!!!
*duck*
*screeeeech*
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Thanks all for your welcoming messages. I drove to Monterey today (about 75 mi each way)and had a great time.
On the way home, I took the highway over a small mountain pass instead of the freeway. The engine (and everything else) on the car is terrific, but I think the handling is what really distinguishes it. I also have a '91 Nissan 300ZX Turbo (and used to have a BMW Z3 2.8) so I know what good handling feels like, and the L has it.
Anyway, I blew over the summit on the highway tonight at a modeast 80 (in a 50 zone), and, yup, there was a CHP pulled over on the shoulder just ahead of me.
Had just enough time to slow as I passed him, and couldn't tell if he was checking me out or just doing paperwork.
When I checked the mirror and saw that he wasn't immediately following me, I ducked into a convenient side road and went for a little country drive -- just to make sure he wasn't radioing ahead to his buddies. Headed back to the highway when the coast was clear.
So first day in my L, and got off easy.
Be careful out there!
--pj
On the way home, I took the highway over a small mountain pass instead of the freeway. The engine (and everything else) on the car is terrific, but I think the handling is what really distinguishes it. I also have a '91 Nissan 300ZX Turbo (and used to have a BMW Z3 2.8) so I know what good handling feels like, and the L has it.
Anyway, I blew over the summit on the highway tonight at a modeast 80 (in a 50 zone), and, yup, there was a CHP pulled over on the shoulder just ahead of me.
Had just enough time to slow as I passed him, and couldn't tell if he was checking me out or just doing paperwork.
When I checked the mirror and saw that he wasn't immediately following me, I ducked into a convenient side road and went for a little country drive -- just to make sure he wasn't radioing ahead to his buddies. Headed back to the highway when the coast was clear.
So first day in my L, and got off easy.
Be careful out there!
--pj
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From: Allentown,PA
Pj,
There is no other vehicle like the lightning now is there?I always wanna go drivin in mine...Ill have to agree with CA though...white is the fastest color!
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99.5 Lightning(white)
ARE Tonneau Cover
Clear turn signal lenses
Apline CD
2 Alpine V12 Amps
2 10" Boston Pro Series Subs,Boston Rally 5x7 and Apline DDDrive Components
Dynomat
Clifford Alarm system
PSP Chip On order
Airraid Intake on Order
There is no other vehicle like the lightning now is there?I always wanna go drivin in mine...Ill have to agree with CA though...white is the fastest color!
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99.5 Lightning(white)
ARE Tonneau Cover
Clear turn signal lenses
Apline CD
2 Alpine V12 Amps
2 10" Boston Pro Series Subs,Boston Rally 5x7 and Apline DDDrive Components
Dynomat
Clifford Alarm system
PSP Chip On order
Airraid Intake on Order
