New member just picked up my first Vette

Wed 18 Nov 09 10:31

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

BlownC4 had a supercharger on his C4, Although it was a bit of a faff it can be done.
His vette eneded up being too fast and had to be detuned
Great bit of kit though.
Send me a pm if you want to speak to him he really knows his stuff

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Wed 18 Nov 09 15:07

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

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Stereo lights up but does not work at all
Antenna does not power up or down
Drivers window is sticking, will not come up once down
Door seals are in poor condition and I will need new ones
Drivers seat power switch does nothing
Brakes feel very soft on the pedal, may need attention ?


If it is the original stereo I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't dead, they were terrible, especially the CD bit of it!
Antenna is possibly the fuse or could be something to do with the stereo (which by the way is very odd compared with normal stereos, for example the radio part is actually in the box behind the passenger seat underneath the jack etc. You will need to remove the polystyrene to find it, so check the aerial is still plugged in).
Drivers window sounds like a job for WD40 as a first step.
Door seals (in fact all rubber seals) are rubbish on the C4, relatively easy to replace.
Drivers Seat Power Switch I would check the fuse for a start.
Infact I would check all the fuses before moving on to anything else.
Brake feels soft, could just need a brake fluid change, also check the pads aren't badly worn.

Welcome by the way


http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1692

http://www.pac-audio.com/productSearch.aspx?Make=Chevrolet&a...

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Wed 18 Nov 09 20:04

might also be worth a chat with dan-t and adi4
they can certainly build very quick c4s!
also the guys to beat in the drag race series!

Fri 20 Nov 09 12:27

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

If it is the original stereo I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't dead, they were terrible, especially the CD bit of it!
Antenna is possibly the fuse or could be something to do with the stereo (which by the way is very odd compared with normal stereos, for example the radio part is actually in the box behind the passenger seat underneath the jack etc. You will need to remove the polystyrene to find it, so check the aerial is still plugged in).


http://www.corvetteclub.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1692

http://www.pac-audio.com/productSearch.aspx?Make=Chevrolet&M...
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If it's a '91, the reciever is behind the passenger side hush panel, by the glove box, & it's a bitch to get out!{read"have plenty of plasters ready!}
The control box for the ariel is next to it & the relay is hidden inside.
Terrible idea! Junk the lot & put in a decent after market system(including speakers!, as these are the wrong impedence for most other sets & have built in amplifiers, which die with monotonous regularity!}
P.S. welcome to the madhouse![/i]

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Sat 21 Nov 09 17:40

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

Cleaned her today ready for the service, she looks OK

Stereo is a nightmare, what were they thinking, who can fit a new one for me in the South East, I need to hear talksport !!

Sat 21 Nov 09 18:54

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

Welcome, Dean.

I'm another who came here via the 'Supra' door!

I have a similar name on the mkiv site, so you'll probably recognise me.

Nice car, by the way!

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Sat 21 Nov 09 20:40

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

Yello Dogg wrote (View Post):Welcome, Dean.

I'm another who came here via the 'Supra' door!

I have a similar name on the mkiv site, so you'll probably recognise me.

Nice car, by the way!



Hi Soop Dogg !

Yes lots to learn again after owning 6 supras and 2 GTR's amongst other stuff, looking forward to building a nice C4

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Sat 21 Nov 09 22:19

Re: New member just picked up my first Vette

Welcome and good luck

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