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Forum: C3 General
11-02-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Heh one thing not mentioned is the 60 day deal GM...

Heh one thing not mentioned is the 60 day deal GM has about bringing it back... If I don't like it I CAN bring it back, if I don't take the $500 rebate...
Forum: C3 General
10-31-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Granted my '81 isn't stock... Like at all... The...

Granted my '81 isn't stock... Like at all... The Camaro would probably still manage to beat it. Even at autocross I bet that Camaro could beat my aging '81. That old suspension just doesn't stand a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-30-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,586
Posted By Kalway

Oh yeah, hey I was close! My memory is still...

Oh yeah, hey I was close! My memory is still decent!
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

I'll make a deal with ya persistent buggers. ...

I'll make a deal with ya persistent buggers.

If I can get more than 6k for my '81, I'll consider the V8.
If I can't get more than 6k, too bad.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-29-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,586
Posted By Kalway

Mwahaha timing light goof up. I thought...

Mwahaha timing light goof up.

I thought initial timing on '81s needed to be like 7 or 8 degrees.
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-29-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By Kalway

Bump for good measure. If you're wanting a...

Bump for good measure.

If you're wanting a project car, this has a lot of your work done for ya.
If you're wanting a daily driver, it can be made in to one. I currently drive it every day.
If...
Forum: C3 General
10-29-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

I'm not really looking to invest in to a car... ...

I'm not really looking to invest in to a car...

Find me a financing for a 40 year old car. :P

Again, gas mileage. The V8 only gets 16/25 or 16/24, the 6 gets 17/29. I'd rather the gas mileage,...
Forum: C3 General
10-28-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Practical is a word that has been mentioned too...

Practical is a word that has been mentioned too often. ;)

Reason behind an automagic would be if I was with someone and I couldn't drive... what if they can't drive stick... Bleh! The V6 with a...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,139
Posted By Kalway

Wow seems like the 20's is a trend. I got...

Wow seems like the 20's is a trend.

I got mine when I was 19, after my Z28 got smashed.

Cost me 5000 straight up and had registration expired for like 4 years. Then the cam went flat like a...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Well remember that V8 had a bit more torque, too....

Well remember that V8 had a bit more torque, too.

I owned a '94 Firebird V6 and a '95 Camaro Z28. The Firebird was kinda cool, but didn't have enough for me. The Z28 was freaking awesome. The RS...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Well I've test driven the V6 auto and it was...

Well I've test driven the V6 auto and it was pretty nice.

Now those that think the V6 is kinda pansy... You do realize it has almost twice as much horsepower as a vette did stock in the mid 70's,...
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,585
Posted By Kalway

I would expect 5k for a good re-spray job. It's...

I would expect 5k for a good re-spray job. It's fiberglas and I imagine you want at least a 2 stage paint job.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By Kalway

Well for reference, I believe I have a 4.5"...

Well for reference, I believe I have a 4.5" backspace and a 1/8" spacer in front with 17x9s and 275-40-17s on em with my '81 and there doesn't appear to be any rubbing issues.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-26-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,711
Posted By Kalway

I've been running Valvoline ZR-I 10w30 for a...

I've been running Valvoline ZR-I 10w30 for a couple of years. Plenty o zinc for flat tappets, if I recall. It's conventional racing oil... Not exactly meant for every day cars...

So I can flush my...
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,585
Posted By Kalway

*shrug* Insurance paid for it.

*shrug* Insurance paid for it.
Forum: C3 General
10-26-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,136
Posted By Kalway

Y'all are going to tell me to walk the plank...

Well I'm selling my '81, after 5 years of ownership.

The new Camaro has me sold and I've no time to do what I originally intended with the vette any more.

Few people encouraged me to get a used...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-26-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By Kalway

FS Red Bastardized '81 (Worth a look no smog!)

Alright so it's here in sunny San Diego.

So this one does NOT have to smog. It has historical vehicle plates and has been granted exemption status. My last two renewal notices did not require...
Forum: C3 General
01-16-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 328
Posted By Kalway

I don't think I've ever seen the gas light in my...

I don't think I've ever seen the gas light in my '81 ever work... In fact I know it hasn't because I ran out of gas once and it didn't come on! Luckily I was RIGHT in front of a gas station when it...
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,101
Posted By Kalway

If that were the next Corvette design, I would be...

If that were the next Corvette design, I would be all for buying one, whenever I could afford one. That body is sweet! It reminds me of a C5 and a C3 hybrid, with some C6 elements thrown in. It needs...
Forum: C3 General
12-21-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 33,978
Posted By Kalway

I had the Cooper Cobras as well. Actually,...

I had the Cooper Cobras as well. Actually, they're still on my stock rims on the side of my house! Anyways, yeah they're fine as a normal tire. They have like absolutely no performance value....
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-20-2008, 03:03 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 55,096
Posted By Kalway

I have no idea how fast I've gone... My...

I have no idea how fast I've gone... My speedometer only goes to 85... :(

However I have 3.07 rear gears and went to like 4500 - 5000 rpm in top gear once... You do the math. However, I have an...
Forum: C3 General
12-09-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,501
Posted By Kalway

Well my first car was a '94 Firebird V6 auto!...

Well my first car was a '94 Firebird V6 auto! Stupid thing didn't get very great gas mileage with the 3.4L 160hp V6 and didn't have cd player built-in. Bought it in burgundy...
...
Forum: C3 General
12-09-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,550
Posted By Kalway

What's up with the popularity of Kumho tires,...

What's up with the popularity of Kumho tires, almost suddenly? I mean sure they're cheap, but do they actually perform well for how inexpensive they are? I've personally always stuck with whatever...
Forum: C3 General
12-09-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By Kalway

I think the basics are you have to meet the...

I think the basics are you have to meet the emissions requirements of either the engine or the chassis, which ever is newer. So make sure you have your catalytic convertors and such in place, when...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 576
Posted By Kalway

I read somewhere way back that aftermarket ABS...

I read somewhere way back that aftermarket ABS systems actually worsened braking abilities, too...

Depending on the year you own, most of our vettes are light and low. The only place ABS would...
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