my second corvette
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From: Jennings LA
my second corvette
I picked this up last weekend in Florida. I know it's not a C3 but it is still a corvette. now I have this '93 and my '71 vert. I am still working on the frame off resto on my '71 but I have this one to drive for now to get my corvette fix 
the C4 is totally different than my C3, nothing will ever come close to the styling of a C3, but in the performance and handling dept. I am loving this C4. is there any cure for this disease?
first when I bought it
and now one week later
new wheels and tires, new magnaflows and a few other upgrades.
the C4 is totally different than my C3, nothing will ever come close to the styling of a C3, but in the performance and handling dept. I am loving this C4. is there any cure for this disease? first when I bought it
and now one week later
new wheels and tires, new magnaflows and a few other upgrades.
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From: Jennings LA
Originally Posted by TexasYankee
Good looking C4!
How did you get that fantastic shine? That can't just be from a normal polish job.
How did you get that fantastic shine? That can't just be from a normal polish job.
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Originally Posted by Tewski
Great looking car, the C4's are growing on me lately. Are you using the C4 as your daily driver? Would you recommend it as a DD?
honestly I never thought I would own a C4 I was just not crazy about the styling. it has grown on me though, they have become a very affordable true sports car. I paid 8K for this '93 with 95K on the odometer. with the 300hp LT1 this thing is quick
I flored it yesterday doind 40 mph with the traction control off and the back end started to come around. scary. wait til I do a few mods. 300 hp, targa roof, creature comforts , awesome handling and its a corvette ! whats not to like?
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Originally Posted by gator79
honestly I never thought I would own a C4 I was just not crazy about the styling. it has grown on me though, they have become a very affordable true sports car.
I was never crazy about them until about 6 months ago (after looking at yours I may have to get one for a DD), if I could pick up a nice clean 92-96 for the right price
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I agree gator about the different personality between the early C3 and C4. I have an 88 and regardless of numbers its a lot more torqy than the C3. Wouldn't want to get rid of either. The C3 turns more heads though.
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Nice C4. I've always loved the handling of the C4. The earlier C4's with the L98 actually made more torque lower in the RPM range than the Lt1's. They did run out of breath at higher RPM's with the TPI though. They are alot of bang for the buck, fuel efficient, fun to drive and fast.
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You're gonna like Mister LT1. Lots of go and much more stable on the road and in curves.
The guys in C4 are a different group but just as passionate about their rides.
C3 and C4........Gotta love a mixed marriage!
The guys in C4 are a different group but just as passionate about their rides.
C3 and C4........Gotta love a mixed marriage!
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That's nice Mark. You made a sharp car even sharper However you should have waited until this weekend to head to Florida. I am waiting for it to warm up so I can head outside today, brrr.
However you should have waited until this weekend to head to Florida. I am waiting for it to warm up so I can head outside today, brrr.
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Originally Posted by kevinator80
That's nice Mark. You made a sharp car even sharper However you should have waited until this weekend to head to Florida. I am waiting for it to warm up so I can head outside today, brrr.
However you should have waited until this weekend to head to Florida. I am waiting for it to warm up so I can head outside today, brrr. enough of this cold already 
I guess two winters of not making it to the freezing mark has us spoiled. hey, but at least no hurricanes this year 