'85 c4
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'85 c4
I just bought an '85 C4 from a retired co-worker. It has 86k mi on it. He replaced the motor mounts, shocks/struts, radiator, heater core, all belts and hoses, brake lines and had the windows tinted - and I still got a good price on it; he was no longer to get out of it at 72 
It runs pretty well although the throttle is sticky off of idle and from my research here I am going to start with a basic TB cleaning.and check of the cables/linkages. The engine runs very strong but the brakes are a little soft. I have lots to read up on and I am sure I can use some advice going forward. I bought a Haynes manual as well although I will take the bigger work to a shop - I just need to find a good Vette shop in town.
It runs pretty well although the throttle is sticky off of idle and from my research here I am going to start with a basic TB cleaning.and check of the cables/linkages. The engine runs very strong but the brakes are a little soft. I have lots to read up on and I am sure I can use some advice going forward. I bought a Haynes manual as well although I will take the bigger work to a shop - I just need to find a good Vette shop in town.
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Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your C4! 
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C4 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1984-1996-19/.
You may also want to post your interest in finding a good Corvette shop in the Southeast discussions area at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/southeast-42/.
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
Lot of great members and helpful info in the C4 sections at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-1984-1996-19/.
You may also want to post your interest in finding a good Corvette shop in the Southeast discussions area at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/southeast-42/.
Enjoy your ride and save the wave!
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Going to move this to the C4 General section where you may want to expand on what your particular questions are - and this may be ultimately moved to C4 Tech.
...just in case this takes longer than it should....
