1989 Corvette C4 6 Speed Manual
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Elesmart – Cool, I must've been driving to work then
Can't believe I've only owned this a month! I daren't add up the fuel bill
I've never owned a car that I've just wanted to drive all the time! The thunderous sound and earth shattering torque is completely addictive!
It has taken a bit of getting used to but the gearbox is a lovely thing, quick and crisp shifts with a very solid feel. I've found the key to going around corners is a full tank of fuel, otherwise it's a bit interesting. With so much torque, it's easy to overwhelm the rear tyres. Definitely a point, squirt & pray car! Even with 13” discs, it speeds up faster than it slows down, the brakes are very wooden feeling compared to the Porsche. It is exceptionally comfortable on a long run and it's hard to think of a car I'd rather hit the motorway with.
Perhaps the biggest surprise is how much other people like it, a dowdy 40 something woman in a Hyundai I10 was asking me to rev it at the lights even!
Surprisingly to me, my 924S still hasn't sold but when that's gone I can picture myself getting some nice bits for it. Still, the most fun car I've ever owned and one I don't think I'll top in awhile!
I'll have to make some proper images soon, in the meantime, here's some snaps.
Previous owner never used it in the rain, oops!
Can't believe I've only owned this a month! I daren't add up the fuel bill
I've never owned a car that I've just wanted to drive all the time! The thunderous sound and earth shattering torque is completely addictive!
It has taken a bit of getting used to but the gearbox is a lovely thing, quick and crisp shifts with a very solid feel. I've found the key to going around corners is a full tank of fuel, otherwise it's a bit interesting. With so much torque, it's easy to overwhelm the rear tyres. Definitely a point, squirt & pray car! Even with 13” discs, it speeds up faster than it slows down, the brakes are very wooden feeling compared to the Porsche. It is exceptionally comfortable on a long run and it's hard to think of a car I'd rather hit the motorway with.
Perhaps the biggest surprise is how much other people like it, a dowdy 40 something woman in a Hyundai I10 was asking me to rev it at the lights even!
Surprisingly to me, my 924S still hasn't sold but when that's gone I can picture myself getting some nice bits for it. Still, the most fun car I've ever owned and one I don't think I'll top in awhile!
I'll have to make some proper images soon, in the meantime, here's some snaps.
Previous owner never used it in the rain, oops!
Absolute zero, cool car.
A manual Corvette and that quintessential 80's digital dashboard, takes me back a long way, to the original need for speed game. I am sure you are going to thoroughly enjoy it, lucky the price of petrol is reasonable at the moment.It is pity that it is not white, could have done your own A-team remake.
A manual Corvette and that quintessential 80's digital dashboard, takes me back a long way, to the original need for speed game. I am sure you are going to thoroughly enjoy it, lucky the price of petrol is reasonable at the moment.It is pity that it is not white, could have done your own A-team remake.
Edited by QuantumTokoloshi on Wednesday 16th March 22:34
king cool car op. 
Got my first lot of parts from the states today, ordered on Monday night and arrived this morning!
Replaced the gear knob, which now makes the steering wheel look tired. So I've ordered some cleaners for the wheel & seats. Got a few other interior sundries and a "lowering kit". I'm planning on a front end rebuild when I have the lowering wedges fitted. Should look much better a little bit lower.
Also took it for a proper setup in the meantime. Gone from 1deg +ive to 1 deg -ive on the rear camber along with a few other tweaks, it's like a different car now!!
I absolutely love this thing, don't think the novelty will ever wear off! Very tempted to buy some nice wheels, 11in rears fit nicely.
Replaced the gear knob, which now makes the steering wheel look tired. So I've ordered some cleaners for the wheel & seats. Got a few other interior sundries and a "lowering kit". I'm planning on a front end rebuild when I have the lowering wedges fitted. Should look much better a little bit lower.
Also took it for a proper setup in the meantime. Gone from 1deg +ive to 1 deg -ive on the rear camber along with a few other tweaks, it's like a different car now!!
I absolutely love this thing, don't think the novelty will ever wear off! Very tempted to buy some nice wheels, 11in rears fit nicely.
SturdyHSV said:
Brilliant car as a manual, can't wait to see it lower
Slightly later model, and the wheels are perhaps a little skinny spoked, but you get the idea
Yuck! Slightly later model, and the wheels are perhaps a little skinny spoked, but you get the idea
I think the stock wheels look perfect! Perhaps a little shiny, but it is yank. I have an '85 Camaro, so feel slightly outgunned and jealous of your C4! Really lovely looking car, shows up all this bland modern stuff for the patronising nonsense it is!
Very nice car op.
I'm a huge fan of the C4. Wish I'd had money to buy one a few years back, as prices have increased loads on them.
There's a really nice 6 speed low mileage L98 in the classifieds at the mo. Steep money at almost £13k, but I think these will head the same way as all other Vettes.
Personally I'd love a 4+3 manual if I was given the choice. But would probably need importing, highly unlikely to find one in the UK.
I'm a huge fan of the C4. Wish I'd had money to buy one a few years back, as prices have increased loads on them.
There's a really nice 6 speed low mileage L98 in the classifieds at the mo. Steep money at almost £13k, but I think these will head the same way as all other Vettes.
Personally I'd love a 4+3 manual if I was given the choice. But would probably need importing, highly unlikely to find one in the UK.
300bhp/ton said:
Personally I'd love a 4+3 manual if I was given the choice. But would probably need importing, highly unlikely to find one in the UK.
Convertible one in the classifieds at the mo:http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Highway Star said:
300bhp/ton said:
Personally I'd love a 4+3 manual if I was given the choice. But would probably need importing, highly unlikely to find one in the UK.
Convertible one in the classifieds at the mo:http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
QuantumTokoloshi said:
Is the 5.7 only 240 bhp? Surprised it is such a low output. It is still a cool car though.
Power output varies on year. But remember this was the 1980's. BMW's and Jags of this era would have been making more like 120-200hp. And the Corvette is pretty easy to tweak for more power. And would have also been making 300lb ft torque most likely. The car makes 350ft torque standard. It's good for a mid 5 second run to 60, not bad considering it came out in 1985. Mine has no cats and one silencer, so that frees up a bit more power. There's a lot on the table, a set of cams and some porting of the intake with a tune to our petrol would see 75hp IMO
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