C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

newbies

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:02 AM
  #1  
coupeguy2001's Avatar
coupeguy2001
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,050
Likes: 147
From: Phoenix AZ
2021 C4 of the Year - Modified Finalist
Default newbies

from some of the posts that I've been reading, it looks like a bunch of corvettes have changed hands, and that the new owners have found this site.
I think it's great that there's a lot of new people on here.
We need new blood. Let's hope we can assist them in getting their rides the way they want 'em.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:10 AM
  #2  
Frizlefrak's Avatar
Frizlefrak
Race Director
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
Likes: 26
From: El Paso Texas
Default

n00bs are our future. Always glad to see new blood.

We do have to slap 'em around to keep 'em in line from time to time though.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:20 AM
  #3  
runner140*'s Avatar
runner140*
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
Likes: 298
From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Default

You know you are an old "fart" when......
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:20 AM
  #4  
Sweet 90's Avatar
Sweet 90
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 10
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Default

but it ain't just the nOObs that get slapped around in here
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:26 AM
  #5  
CorvetteMike2024's Avatar
CorvetteMike2024
Corvette Enthusiast
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 2,697
From: So. Cal.
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

Corvette Mike
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:29 AM
  #6  
abecon5's Avatar
abecon5
Pro
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 504
Likes: 2
From: Rockville MD
Default

i am a new vette onwer but old time lover.
I dreamed of having one for 17 yrs~!~~
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:30 AM
  #7  
Sweet 90's Avatar
Sweet 90
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 10
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Default

Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

Corvette Mike
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:43 AM
  #8  
beadist's Avatar
beadist
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Default

Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:46 AM
  #9  
Sweet 90's Avatar
Sweet 90
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 10
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Default

Originally Posted by beadist
Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
Like lambs to the slaughter bro
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:59 AM
  #10  
beadist's Avatar
beadist
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Default

Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Like lambs to the slaughter bro
It would be epic Any nOObs out there willing to try?

I was taught to never jump into a swarm of sharks.....so it's NOT going to be me!

nOObs are nOObs forever Oh well, it's still fun and informative
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:26 AM
  #11  
j-vette's Avatar
j-vette
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 8,041
Likes: 2
From: EOF ★ Kaliforniastan ★
St. Jude Donor '10
Default

Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Harmless fun
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:36 AM
  #12  
pologreen1's Avatar
pologreen1
Team Owner
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 20,974
Likes: 261
Default

Mostly slappings, bt lately a couple spankings too.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:49 AM
  #13  
runner140*'s Avatar
runner140*
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
Likes: 298
From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Default

Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
So how long does it take a nOOb to get there stripes now?

Corvette Mike
As soon as asking the question about....the Vette is running hot, should I just put a 160 degree thermostat in, and surviving.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:24 PM
  #14  
C4boy's Avatar
C4boy
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,110
Likes: 6
From: Red Sox Nation! RI
Default

Originally Posted by coupeguy2001
I think it's great that there's a lot of new people on here.We need new blood. .
Yep, always nice to have a new influx of lambo door, body kits and will my car beat my friends honda civic threads.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:50 PM
  #15  
96 Vette CE's Avatar
96 Vette CE
Banned Loser
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 60 Days
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 53,420
Likes: 250
From: They say you learn from your mistakes, I must be a genius
2017 Corvette of the Year
2016 C4 of Year Finalist
Creator of the "Original" whining and crying thread
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17
Default

Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Soon as they post a thread in OT titled "Why the C4 Is The Best Corvette Ever"................................... ....................and survive it
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:53 PM
  #16  
Pete K's Avatar
Pete K
Race Director
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 12,517
Likes: 19
Default

Originally Posted by runner140*
As soon as asking the question about....the Vette is running hot, should I just put a 160 degree thermostat in, and surviving.
Or, "What is the best _______ for my baby.

Fill in the blank. Wax, oil, spark plugs, transmission fluid etc.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:37 PM
  #17  
MyFirst90coupe's Avatar
MyFirst90coupe
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 840
Likes: 4
From: High Point NC
Default

Originally Posted by C4boy
Yep, always nice to have a new influx of lambo door, body kits and will my car beat my friends honda civic threads.
Honda will always win!

Just kidding. Since I'm a nOOb I get to say stupid things like that right?

I have been a stalker of this forum for many years always looking for information for my dad. Have been a member of many other forums including the FIERO forum for many years...

I like it here though, so much information and advice!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To newbies

Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:58 PM
  #18  
beadist's Avatar
beadist
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '10-'11
Default

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:15 PM
  #19  
j-vette's Avatar
j-vette
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 8,041
Likes: 2
From: EOF ★ Kaliforniastan ★
St. Jude Donor '10
Default

Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Think i'm going to try it. Not a n00b to vettes,but have been here under a year so i guess i still qualify. Anyone want to watch the blood bath?
They're ready for you. Whenever a corvette slam comes up it involves the C4 so they are all warmed up... Beyond that, who cares what anybody else thinks...?
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:18 PM
  #20  
RetiredSFC 97's Avatar
RetiredSFC 97
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 73,568
Likes: 33
From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Default

Originally Posted by beadist
Nobody is that stupid - maybe.......but it sure would be fun to watch!
you think
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:59 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE