2 C4 Items I Hate
Race Director
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From: Kingman AZ
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I count myself to very fortunate to sit behind that 96 dash and wheel every time I get in the vert.
Took the kids to the zoo today and saw a guy about my age who was all twisted up in a wheel chair.
Priorities folks.
Took the kids to the zoo today and saw a guy about my age who was all twisted up in a wheel chair.
Priorities folks.
Burning Brakes
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From: SHREVEPORT LA
Originally Posted by patsfan05488
Theres no Oil or Water temp on my digi display , its a 91 and man do i wish there was .
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From: Hampton, VA Yea, i'm a redneck... but you love it
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Originally Posted by Shawn_65
I dunno, I think my '90 is pretty unique because of that digital dipslay. It also makes it easier to read when I'm doin 120+(on the track of course) I do love that its 50/50 with the tach analog, and the speedo digital. I love how the whole panel surrounds the driver making him feel like a king.
I have no experience with other wheels, I'm only 19 and haven't been in a lot of different vettes/cars. But I do love the tight feel of the wheel, it makes turning very easy.
Thats just my opinion. I'm not here to bash ur thread. perhaps I'm trying to convert you
i dunno..
I have no experience with other wheels, I'm only 19 and haven't been in a lot of different vettes/cars. But I do love the tight feel of the wheel, it makes turning very easy.
Thats just my opinion. I'm not here to bash ur thread. perhaps I'm trying to convert you
i dunno..
%100and the wheel on my '84 aint bad at all
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From: Hampton, VA Yea, i'm a redneck... but you love it
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Originally Posted by 4Ever21
Hey! I happen to own a Buick thank you. In comparison my '85s steering wheel is much different. Its a lot thicker and is bound in leather. The only thing I like about the digi dash is that I know exactly how fast i'm going (besides the lag on WOT). My Buick's speedo only goes to 85, so after that I have no clue. And yes its been clocked at 115 (racetrack).
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
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From: Stafford Virginia
I like the wheel in my 86. Its not in great condition but its perfect size and I like being able to put my hands on the bottom or wrapping around the "spokes". And since there is no airbag I have considered getting a new one. Any detachable ones for sale?
Le Mans Master
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
I really like the "Atari" dash in my 1989. All of the digital gauges are easy to read and seem pretty accurate. The beefy 2 spoke steering wheel is great. I guess they had to change it to the padded type for the airbag.
I also love the quick steering and solid handling of the Z51 Package.
I also love the quick steering and solid handling of the Z51 Package.
Melting Slicks
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From: Washington DC
Originally Posted by Aquaman92
I like the C5 dash more than my C4 
But I like the overall design of the C4. Very tight look and feel.The C5 has the Head-up display option that is cool. But I like the digital/analog in my '94.
Cool Hand Luke of W MI
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From: Winona Lake, IN
[QUOTE=patsfan05488]Theres no Oil or Water temp on my digi display , its a 91 and man do i wish there was .
I am glad I have them on my 92! Hey- How many of your analog gauges read close to the digital gauges? My oil temp and water temp read much lower on the analog gauges!
I am glad I have them on my 92! Hey- How many of your analog gauges read close to the digital gauges? My oil temp and water temp read much lower on the analog gauges!
Racer
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Originally Posted by 4Ever21
Hey! I happen to own a Buick thank you. In comparison my '85s steering wheel is much different. Its a lot thicker and is bound in leather. The only thing I like about the digi dash is that I know exactly how fast i'm going (besides the lag on WOT). My Buick's speedo only goes to 85, so after that I have no clue. And yes its been clocked at 115 (racetrack).
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Raleigh NC
Originally Posted by 4Ever21
Hey! I happen to own a Buick thank you. In comparison my '85s steering wheel is much different. Its a lot thicker and is bound in leather. The only thing I like about the digi dash is that I know exactly how fast i'm going (besides the lag on WOT). My Buick's speedo only goes to 85, so after that I have no clue. And yes its been clocked at 115 (racetrack).
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
I'm not getting mad at anybody, just sick of people bashing on Buicks. The newer ones are the grandma cars. Check out the '87 GNX and you'll see what I mean, faster than a C4.
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by Vintagevetter
I own a 94 Coupe, 6-speed, and I am very happy with the car overall. I have always thought the C4 design, especially the later ones had one of the cleanest exterior designs of all the Corvettes. But there are two design features on the interior, that I have never liked. They are...the instrument panel, and the steering wheel. I don't know what the Corvette designers were thinking when they came up with that instrument panel on the C4, especially the later models..with that jukebox, hodge-podge design. I really wish they had stayed with analog instruments, instead of all that gimmick stuff. At least they came to their senses with the C5 and C6. It would be great if someone make a conversion for the C4 to replace the stock instruments with a analog set up. I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap, and probably a pain to install.
The other item...the steering wheel...This thing looks like it came out of grandma's Buick.
If you compare it to all the Corvette steering wheels of the past, and the present...it looks pretty sorry. My question is, has anyone ever replaced the C4 steering wheel, with another wheel, off a different year Corvette? I think the new Z06 wheel would really be nice. Anyone have any information on how much work this would be to install a new wheel?
The other item...the steering wheel...This thing looks like it came out of grandma's Buick.
If you compare it to all the Corvette steering wheels of the past, and the present...it looks pretty sorry. My question is, has anyone ever replaced the C4 steering wheel, with another wheel, off a different year Corvette? I think the new Z06 wheel would really be nice. Anyone have any information on how much work this would be to install a new wheel?
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Compared to my '87 the IP in my '94 is a definate improvement. Is it the best IP I've ever seen?, noo...still too much video arcade game. My '05 Accord coupe and '04 Mazdasaspeed MX-5 both have clear, consise analog IPs which I still prefer for ease of "read".
Overall I consider their ergos superior to my Vette as far as the IP is concerned, and as far as the seats go...oh do I wish the Vette's were as supportive as my Accord EX. OTOH, I sure wouldn't get rid of the C4 for either of those cars! LOL! DFO
Overall I consider their ergos superior to my Vette as far as the IP is concerned, and as far as the seats go...oh do I wish the Vette's were as supportive as my Accord EX. OTOH, I sure wouldn't get rid of the C4 for either of those cars! LOL! DFO
