Road Race C4?
Suckin' gas, haulin' ass.
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,100
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From: Newport News Virginia
Thanks for all the helpful input. I actually prefer manual over auto, more fun and can be be more helpful in a panic situation. And I understand that for road racing a manual is necessary. as this is my first foray into corvettes and it might be best for the first year or two to stick to autocross, and leave the car mostly stock. That way i can get a fell for it in a rather safe environment.
hawk pads and high temp brake fluid are the best bang for the buck i can get it sounds like, coupled with seat time. After I gain a bit of experience for a couple of years the best option is to buy a car better suited to road racing. or heavily modify this car to meet track requirements. might just keep this car as a grand tourer. one car for track the other for nice long trips.
I'll probably have to change out the bushings and shocks soon, as they aren't in the best shape and have sat for over 14 years. maybe a set of adjustable shocks? (any preferred brands )what bushings are good?
hawk pads and high temp brake fluid are the best bang for the buck i can get it sounds like, coupled with seat time. After I gain a bit of experience for a couple of years the best option is to buy a car better suited to road racing. or heavily modify this car to meet track requirements. might just keep this car as a grand tourer. one car for track the other for nice long trips.
I'll probably have to change out the bushings and shocks soon, as they aren't in the best shape and have sat for over 14 years. maybe a set of adjustable shocks? (any preferred brands )what bushings are good?
I'd recommend going with the whole suspension setup since it's fairly inexpensive.
Max G’s
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,751
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From: Monroe OH
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To get started;
Good tires, brake pads, fresh fluids, and alignment. Then ask questions and do some ride alongside with some experienced autoxrs. One of the most important things to focus on is looking ahead and through the turns and Have Fun
Good tires, brake pads, fresh fluids, and alignment. Then ask questions and do some ride alongside with some experienced autoxrs. One of the most important things to focus on is looking ahead and through the turns and Have Fun
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,882
Likes: 234
From: Bangkok, Thailand
Get Koni shocks. Tire Rack has them on sale right now for $540 a set - just bought a set and installed them on my 91. This is cheaper in the long run that buying cheaper shocks now and then buying the Koni's later when you realize they are really what you should have bought in the first place.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 993
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From: Iowa
If it were me I wouldn't even consider a shock package for a autoX or race car that wasn't adjustable...pricing on them can get out of hand pretty quick but for the money it's hard to beat the QA1 double adjustable in my book (outside of a Penski 7300 but those take a lot of work to fit). Just my .02
