Wannabevetteguy

Going back to one of my original questions would it be possible to disconnect the overdrive completely and solve the issues it could end up having? Theoretically it would be rendered useless and leave you with the super t10 wouldn't it? If it doesn't function it can't break can it?

FASTAZU

You could always save a bit longer and pick up a later ZF6 car.

84Z51J

Idk if disconnecting your O/D qualifies as solving your issues and your highway RPMs will be uncomfortably high without it. You should be able to avoid any immediate problems by doing your due diligence as a buyer - make sure it engages, and listen for unwanted noises with and without O/D. If you do hear something, take note of what sort of noise it is (grinding, chirping, clunking, etc.), approximately where you think it's coming from, and when it does that (@ a particular MPH, RPM, temp, etc.). All of these will help narrow down whatever may be going on internally. Ultimately it's your car/your call, but these things don't operate on rocket science...if something does go south, you've got a forum's worth of help, and there are full rebuild instructions just a Google away if you feel up to the challenge.


That, or do a tranny swap, but I'd save those $$$ for more useful/fun mods (and unexpected repairs)! Whatever your decision, I wouldn't recommend daily driving any car without a fully functioning transmission.

hcbph

One more thing to check. I have serious reservations that you will be able to get the car titled in your name or get car insurance in your name. As a 16 year old, you're a minor. Depending on the state rules you live under, I suspect you will have to be at least 18 before you can accomplish either on your own. You may be able to get your name on it but I'll bet it at a minimum will have to have one adult on the title and insurance.

Wannabevetteguy

im 99% responsible when it comes to my belongings, and if i got a corvette i guarantee i would be 100% with it not wanting to wreck and all. as for stuff breaking down, its a 30ish yr old corvette... i expect it to happen, and as long as electrical issues dont get too terribly bad, i'm usually mechanically inclined, so i wouldnt mind fixing stuff. its the price i pay to not drive a rice burner

as for some earlier posts, when i was on 3rdgen.org, they recommended for whatever sportier car i get, be it a vette, f/g body, elky, mx5, that i insure it under one of my parents, and insure me under one of their cars (15 grand caravan, 06 v6 sonata). this sounds like a good plan, but idk if my mom will go through with it.

another thing my dad said i could do is get a cheapo smaller truck(s10 c10 or f150) or a cheap japanese car(mx5 or similar), and get a project car. with a c3(68) being my favorite car ever, this sounds tempting, but at the same time, so does building up a 3rd gen or making a 50s belair gasser... theres no denying it for my family, even my sister(who hates cars) said the blasphemi was a cool looking car. i still have some some time to make p my mind, and in all actuality its really whether or not my parents veto it lol