Bought my first C4. What do you guys think?
12-24-2011, 10:58 PM
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I've got 5 of the factory gray I'll happily sell a purist.
12-25-2011, 07:26 AM
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It seems dark colors really POP with chromies. I thought I liked the brushed aluminum "salad shooters" on my 90 Z. Then I came across a set of A-mold chromes. Wow! They really make the whole scheme stand out.
Course, opinions vary; not a bad thing.
To the OP: Congratz on the C4. My wife has a 69 C3 vert, and I love it too. BUT! There is a world of performance difference between the two (as you are finding out, I'm sure!).
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12-25-2011, 03:04 PM
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It seems dark colors really POP with chromies. I thought I liked the brushed aluminum "salad shooters" on my 90 Z. Then I came across a set of A-mold chromes. Wow! They really make the whole scheme stand out.Course, opinions vary; not a bad thing.
To the OP: Congratz on the C4. My wife has a 69 C3 vert, and I love it too. BUT! There is a world of performance difference between the two (as you are finding out, I'm sure!).
P.
You feel the difference between the two (C4 and C3) and the 69 is quite a bit more powerful than the 75. The 75 was the weakest Corvette since the 54 (with the 6-cylinder engine). It is no wonder that Ben will feel a difference walking to the C4. He now has about twice the RWHP and in a platform that weighs nearly 200 pounds less! An automatic L48, in stock condition, was about a 10 second 0-60 car that would not break 90 in the 1/4 mile.
I will bet that part of your feel difference walking from the 69 is being that you are used to the ZR-1 which is a totally different ballpark from even the LT1.
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12-25-2011, 03:25 PM
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Beautiful C4! Wish I could find a convertible in that color. Enjoy! 
12-25-2011, 05:50 PM
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Paul,
You feel the difference between the two (C4 and C3) and the 69 is quite a bit more powerful than the 75. The 75 was the weakest Corvette since the 54 (with the 6-cylinder engine). It is no wonder that Ben will feel a difference walking to the C4. He now has about twice the RWHP and in a platform that weighs nearly 200 pounds less! An automatic L48, in stock condition, was about a 10 second 0-60 car that would not break 90 in the 1/4 mile.
I will bet that part of your feel difference walking from the 69 is being that you are used to the ZR-1 which is a totally different ballpark from even the LT1.
bb62
You feel the difference between the two (C4 and C3) and the 69 is quite a bit more powerful than the 75. The 75 was the weakest Corvette since the 54 (with the 6-cylinder engine). It is no wonder that Ben will feel a difference walking to the C4. He now has about twice the RWHP and in a platform that weighs nearly 200 pounds less! An automatic L48, in stock condition, was about a 10 second 0-60 car that would not break 90 in the 1/4 mile.
I will bet that part of your feel difference walking from the 69 is being that you are used to the ZR-1 which is a totally different ballpark from even the LT1.
bb62
You are very right about the two cars, BUT you have forgotten one thing. Yes my car is a 75 coupe, but soon it will be the ultimate sleeper. It will look totally stock on the outside, but will have this between the fenders:
In a couple of weeks, my slowest production corvette ever built will be faster than my 92 with around 350 horses and 400 torque
12-25-2011, 06:04 PM
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bb62,
You are very right about the two cars, BUT you have forgotten one thing. Yes my car is a 75 coupe, but soon it will be the ultimate sleeper. It will look totally stock on the outside, but will have this between the fenders:
In a couple of weeks, my slowest production corvette ever built will be faster than my 92 with around 350 horses and 400 torque
You are very right about the two cars, BUT you have forgotten one thing. Yes my car is a 75 coupe, but soon it will be the ultimate sleeper. It will look totally stock on the outside, but will have this between the fenders:
In a couple of weeks, my slowest production corvette ever built will be faster than my 92 with around 350 horses and 400 torque
12-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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bb62,
You are very right about the two cars, BUT you have forgotten one thing. Yes my car is a 75 coupe, but soon it will be the ultimate sleeper. It will look totally stock on the outside, but will have this between the fenders:
In a couple of weeks, my slowest production corvette ever built will be faster than my 92 with around 350 horses and 400 torque
You are very right about the two cars, BUT you have forgotten one thing. Yes my car is a 75 coupe, but soon it will be the ultimate sleeper. It will look totally stock on the outside, but will have this between the fenders:
In a couple of weeks, my slowest production corvette ever built will be faster than my 92 with around 350 horses and 400 torque
12-25-2011, 06:54 PM
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That you are right, you did note that, and thank you for it. I have actually had people at car shows scoff because my car is a 75 and the slowest one ever. Can you believe that?
12-25-2011, 07:12 PM
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That will be the best of both worlds. Great styling of the C3 and great performance.
12-25-2011, 08:05 PM
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I have always loved bright aqua metallic on C4s. Every time I dig under the carpet inside mine I see it's original BAM, and am sad that one of the POs painted the car atomic orange (a good looking color, just not the same).
I do however have a question, several people have been talking about the color of the wheels, and I am trying to figure out what is what. My sawblades (which are also great looking on C4s) have whatever finish that was on them wearing off, which detracts from the look of the wheels.
Thanks for the help, and enjoy your C4, it's a different beast from a good old C3.
I do however have a question, several people have been talking about the color of the wheels, and I am trying to figure out what is what. My sawblades (which are also great looking on C4s) have whatever finish that was on them wearing off, which detracts from the look of the wheels.
Thanks for the help, and enjoy your C4, it's a different beast from a good old C3.
12-25-2011, 10:21 PM
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I have always loved bright aqua metallic on C4s. Every time I dig under the carpet inside mine I see it's original BAM, and am sad that one of the POs painted the car atomic orange (a good looking color, just not the same).
I do however have a question, several people have been talking about the color of the wheels, and I am trying to figure out what is what. My sawblades (which are also great looking on C4s) have whatever finish that was on them wearing off, which detracts from the look of the wheels.
Thanks for the help, and enjoy your C4, it's a different beast from a good old C3.
I do however have a question, several people have been talking about the color of the wheels, and I am trying to figure out what is what. My sawblades (which are also great looking on C4s) have whatever finish that was on them wearing off, which detracts from the look of the wheels.
Thanks for the help, and enjoy your C4, it's a different beast from a good old C3.
12-26-2011, 10:26 AM
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12-26-2011, 08:59 PM
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welcome to the C4 side! i love that green C3 that you posted a picture of! i think you'll find that the C4 will treat you well and will give you many years of good service and will be an awesome car to drive!!i think the color is called quasar blue, though i could be wrong. its a beautiful color and the car looks to have been well cared for. do you know any history on the car??
12-26-2011, 11:33 PM
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welcome to the C4 side! i love that green C3 that you posted a picture of! i think you'll find that the C4 will treat you well and will give you many years of good service and will be an awesome car to drive!!i think the color is called quasar blue, though i could be wrong. its a beautiful color and the car looks to have been well cared for. do you know any history on the car??
12-27-2011, 05:22 AM
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lol... Same here, got my 1986 greewoid style with all these mods, very nice/clean car. The guy was 79 and could hardly get in. Said he got a few years back... Guess these are an old mans sports car too?