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Old 01-04-2007, 05:29 PM
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At what point in regards to mileage, cost etc etc do you just turn your C4 into a super fast/quick lightweight hot rod. You know like the olden days, when you just did whatever you could to have super fun with it. No creature comforts, AC just a boulevard bruiser.
Anyone done this? Or about to?
Old 01-04-2007, 05:32 PM
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Getting very tempting with my POS '89. It's gonna be a track rat anyway, but also wanted to drive it around the street some, 6spd too fun not to use on those twisties around here.

Already have engine plans I'm thinking about and working on at the very least...

Although my '94 has been on track, it's my "nice" car and I bought the '89 to beat on at track events.
Old 01-04-2007, 05:42 PM
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Converting my '94 into a dedicated race car right now.

Here are some pics from Nov 24th. I have since completely gutted the interior

http://www.zbra.com/c4/06-11-24/

Goal is to get it as light as feesable. In other words, I'm stripping EVERYTHING that it does not have to have to run, but I'm NOT spending $3000 on a carbon fiber hood just to save 10 lbs.

Mods:
Vette Brakes suspension, adjustable springs front & rear
C5 Z06 front brakes
Golen 383 short block
LE2 Heads, cam, and intake
Melrose headers and exhaust system
Corbeau seats and harnesses
etc. etc.

Goals:
>400 rwhp
<3000 lbs
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Originally Posted by steve40th
At what point in regards to mileage, cost etc etc do you just turn your C4 into a super fast/quick lightweight hot rod. You know like the olden days, when you just did whatever you could to have super fun with it. No creature comforts, AC just a boulevard bruiser.
Anyone done this? Or about to?
Variable answers. When the motors toast, the tranny trashed and the suspension stopped suspending. My 90 is bone stock at 133000 miles. The 91 vert is custom everything but body and interior. 156000 on the clock 5000 miles on upgraded drivetrain. Have fun doing what you want to. Or buy one that's already done.
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Originally Posted by ZBRA
In other words, I'm stripping EVERYTHING that it does not have to have to run, but I'm NOT spending $3000 on a carbon fiber hood just to save 10 lbs.
Steven, would be interested in seeing other pictures of your project as well.

Also, CF hood isn't 3K. EM has one for 1K.

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