A couple things I miss about my C4
03-01-2017, 07:57 PM
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A couple things I miss about my C4
The seats were more comfortable and supportive, especially in the bolsters.
The side marker lights that shined when the turn signal was on made visibility while making turns at night much better.
That's about it. I love my C5.
The side marker lights that shined when the turn signal was on made visibility while making turns at night much better.
That's about it. I love my C5.
03-01-2017, 08:09 PM
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Le Mans Master
Only thing I really miss about my C4's is the flip up front!
03-01-2017, 08:16 PM
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Melting Slicks
A C4 was my first Corvette so it has a special place and always will. With that being said when I bought my Z06 I quickly forget I ever owned a C4. 
03-01-2017, 11:51 PM
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03-02-2017, 08:27 AM
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Flip up front end, headlights that rolled up instead of just popping up, side marker lights while taking turns, stiffer suspension (my C4 was a Z51 car). I don't think the C4 seats were more supportive or comfortable.
03-02-2017, 09:49 AM
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I am not sure the seats in my C4 were more comfortable but they sure held you in the seat better than the C5 seat....Since I have a Z06 I miss being able to remove the roof....Other than that...I haven't looked back in the 10 years I have owned the Z...
03-02-2017, 10:42 AM
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Burning Brakes
I missed so much about my C4 that I bought another (better) one. I like the go cart feeling of a C4 Z51. Its feels faster even though its not. Is more fun to drive and I prefer the interior. I am pretty sure I will have my C4 till I die. Took to many years to get, is 1 of 35 so I know I can never replace it.
I have been thinking alot about selling my C5. Wife wants me to keep it. With a new Z28 I don't really have much use for the C5. I have stupid money in my C5 and the power is insane on the street.
I kinda wish I would have bought the C4 ZR1, but I don't want to deal with parts for an LT5, LT4 is bad enough.
I have been thinking alot about selling my C5. Wife wants me to keep it. With a new Z28 I don't really have much use for the C5. I have stupid money in my C5 and the power is insane on the street.
I kinda wish I would have bought the C4 ZR1, but I don't want to deal with parts for an LT5, LT4 is bad enough.
03-02-2017, 10:53 AM
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I sold my 1991 Steel Blue to help pay for a 2002 Z06. I then missed the C4 driving experience, so I bought a 1992 Black Rose. Then I located a 1991 Turguoise supercharged coupe which I bought. I then sold the 1992 and ended up buying a 2000 red convertible. So now I have the best of the C4 and C5 world.
03-02-2017, 11:04 AM
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I miss the wipers that swipe in to the center from the outside corners, the clamshell hood, the rollover headlights...
All excellent features...
03-02-2017, 07:46 PM
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Race Director
The clam shell hood, the Ruby anniversary color, the seats (although I found keeping a wallet in my back pocket for more that 20 minutes was a pain in the ***, literally) and at least the 93 had a little bit of storage room, which is sadly lacking in a C5. I don't miss the struggle getting in and out-especially out, and all the rattles.
03-02-2017, 08:36 PM
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03-02-2017, 09:26 PM
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Melting Slicks
I had a Z51 C4, a Z51 C5, and now a Grand Sport C7. Compared to the C5, I missed the C4 clamshell hood, and the extra-quick Z51 steering ratio, the cornering lights, the better seats, and the beautiful metal sculpture that was the Tuned Port intake manifold, and the cast metal valve covers.
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03-03-2017, 02:48 PM
#19
Drifting
Like others, I loved the rollover headlights, clamshell hood, and the way it felt in the drivers seat. I agree that the seats were better than C5 seats but still not great and back then I thought the digital instrumentation (I had an '87) was really cool looking even though it looks dated and chintzy to me now. At that time, I had never been in a sports car as cool and unique as it so I have a fond affection for the C4. It turned heads and was a blast to drive. I think the C4 deserves a little more love than it gets.
03-03-2017, 03:22 PM
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Safety Car
Never owned a C4 but drove my neighbors a couple of times and this is my take on them.
The seats might be a little more supportive than the C5 but I remember having to 'fall in' and 'climb out' of them over the high wide door sill.
I never have been a fan of digit gauges - on any car not just the C4.
It seemed the dash / cowl / etc did shake more and have more rattles than the C5.
Not really trying to put them down ... just my take on driving one.
The seats might be a little more supportive than the C5 but I remember having to 'fall in' and 'climb out' of them over the high wide door sill.
I never have been a fan of digit gauges - on any car not just the C4.
It seemed the dash / cowl / etc did shake more and have more rattles than the C5.
Not really trying to put them down ... just my take on driving one.