What I like most about the C4
03-27-2018, 04:02 PM
#41
Heel & Toe
03-27-2018, 04:21 PM
#42
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
Yep. Drove through Wilmington many a time...on my way to the Vermont Country Story. Mmmmmm...Nom-nom-nom-nom! Eclairs! I miss that place. 
03-27-2018, 04:24 PM
#44
Burning Brakes
Regarding 0-60 times, my '14 Focus ST is 5.9 & my '13 Mustang GT is 4.3. Both are modified pretty decent so I should get a good tenth or two off of these times.
Just different rides for different kinds of fun.
Just different rides for different kinds of fun.
03-27-2018, 04:24 PM
#45
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
Ha ha..."Sugaring". I worked at Mount Snow. 1/2 my crew disappeared this time of year to go Sugaring. 
03-27-2018, 04:29 PM
#46
Heel & Toe
It's like opening day of deer season here. The world pretty much stops.
My other 'fun vehicle' has no 0-60 time. It won't quite make 60....all 19481 lbs of it. Kaiser Jeep 5 ton...
My other 'fun vehicle' has no 0-60 time. It won't quite make 60....all 19481 lbs of it. Kaiser Jeep 5 ton...
03-27-2018, 04:49 PM
#47
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
Cool rig.
03-27-2018, 07:08 PM
#49
Race Director
Cannanball Run movie - Must see for car fans! Oooh, that Countach driver and passenger! Haha
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2c2WUlEK0A
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2c2WUlEK0A
Love that show.
Inspired by true events too. ... Right down to the two chicks (who were fast) in the Countach and the guy on the motorcycle.
For those that care, the present record from the Red Ball garage / Manhattan to the Portofino Inn / Redondo Beach is 28 hours and 50 minutes with a moving average speed of 100.2 miles per hour. A truly astonishing record that will very likely never, ever, be broken.
Last edited by PatternDayTrader; 03-27-2018 at 07:09 PM.
03-27-2018, 10:37 PM
#50
LOLOL ....
Love that show.
Inspired by true events too. ... Right down to the two chicks (who were fast) in the Countach and the guy on the motorcycle.
For those that care, the present record from the Red Ball garage / Manhattan to the Portofino Inn / Redondo Beach is 28 hours and 50 minutes with a moving average speed of 100.2 miles per hour. A truly astonishing record that will very likely never, ever, be broken.
Love that show.
Inspired by true events too. ... Right down to the two chicks (who were fast) in the Countach and the guy on the motorcycle.
For those that care, the present record from the Red Ball garage / Manhattan to the Portofino Inn / Redondo Beach is 28 hours and 50 minutes with a moving average speed of 100.2 miles per hour. A truly astonishing record that will very likely never, ever, be broken.
03-28-2018, 09:07 AM
#51
Race Director
04-01-2018, 03:21 AM
#52
Heel & Toe
What i like most about my c4
body style
performance
reliability
low seat position
clamshell hood
only holds two people
less seen on the road than c7
Cost = $70k less than a c7
performance
reliability
low seat position
clamshell hood
only holds two people
less seen on the road than c7
Cost = $70k less than a c7
04-01-2018, 06:44 AM
#53
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Park a Countach next to a C4 and see which one gets the attention.
I bet that " turd " as you say will be the one every one will be checking out.
The Countach is somewhat impractical ( look up factory method for backing up ) and to many even "gaudy" but what a presence. Reminds me of the first Viper I checked out in person as I just could not get my eyes off of it.
So this brings me to what I like most about the C4 ; It is what the early Vipers were not as in sophisticated, refined and for the money a car you can feel good about driving. Last year I really considered buying a Viper but after comparing all aspects to my '95 C4 I knew I had the better fit for myself.
Of course 20 years from now The Viper may be worth a heck of a lot more but that is ok as I will have 20 years of great driving memories.
I bet that " turd " as you say will be the one every one will be checking out.
The Countach is somewhat impractical ( look up factory method for backing up ) and to many even "gaudy" but what a presence. Reminds me of the first Viper I checked out in person as I just could not get my eyes off of it.
So this brings me to what I like most about the C4 ; It is what the early Vipers were not as in sophisticated, refined and for the money a car you can feel good about driving. Last year I really considered buying a Viper but after comparing all aspects to my '95 C4 I knew I had the better fit for myself.
Of course 20 years from now The Viper may be worth a heck of a lot more but that is ok as I will have 20 years of great driving memories.
04-01-2018, 07:00 AM
#54
Melting Slicks
If your driving an early C4 you do not have to look at that silly square shaped steering wheel with and air bag. The raw feel of early high performance cars like the earlier corvettes and older muscle cars. They rode harsh and were loud inside. The way the early Z51 cars handle and steer. You feel you are in a race car. They are not easy cars to exit and enter. Neither were the early corvettes. When I hear the complains from C4 owners about harsh ride and rattles you kind of think some of them should be driving a luxury sports car like a Mercedes.
Last edited by ps374; 04-01-2018 at 07:00 AM.
04-01-2018, 08:10 AM
#55
Pro
I guess it’s the way you sit so low in the cockpit...that go cart feel everyone talks about...like my *** is going to drag on the street. Back in the 70’s when I was a kid, I would go down the shore and look at all of the iron on tee shirts you would be able to get. My parents would usually let me get one per year...I would get like a 55 or 57 Chevy or maybe the beach name. The Corvette one was out of the question because it said “wrap your *** in fiberglass” with a picture of a C3. I knew to not even ask. I knew what they meant in the literal sense...but until I actually drove one my mind came back to that shirt. I literally feel like I’m wrapped in fiberglass! It’s true...you do “wear” your vette! Fits like a glove!
04-01-2018, 11:05 AM
#56
Pro
1988
I see the Corvette's value has been brought up. The C4 is an old car. I paid $6300 for my 1992 ZF transmission 72k miles great condition inside/out. My first Corvette was my red 1988 that I paid $3500. $23,000 later it's fair to say be careful what you buy. Best value makes me think of the C5 Z06 and the C6 Z06. The C6 ZR1 is selling for $50,000- $60,000. Compare a Corvette mentioned to a car of equal value and my money is on the Corvette.