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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-16-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 639
Posted By Daddy J

I'm probably saying something that you already...

I'm probably saying something that you already are aware of. The 95 has an OBD 2 plug but is mostly OBD1, so depending on your code reader, your reader may not be functioning with the 95 properly....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-03-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 642
Posted By Daddy J

:iagree: The advice above (especially C4cruiser)...

:iagree: The advice above (especially C4cruiser) is right on. You also might want to look at "Battery Minder" charger. Use Google - they have a site on the net and are available at a lot of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 421
Posted By Daddy J

:iagree: Turn on the AC. Both fans should come...

:iagree: Turn on the AC. Both fans should come on. I have a 95 also and was worried about fan operation. I don't remember at what temp they automatically come on but it is much higher than you would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-06-2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By Daddy J

Use the search function and look up posts by...

Use the search function and look up posts by C4Cruiser. Use "FX3"
in the "Key Word" box. C4 cruiser is "the man" when it comes to knowledge on FX3 system. You can replace your shocks with new ones...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-31-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By Daddy J

My neighbor has a '62 and a '89 ..and a had a...

My neighbor has a '62 and a '89 ..and a had a Pacemaker installed this last April. Like you I was wondering about the Pacemaker and asked him if he noticed any difference when he was driving his...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-17-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By Daddy J

I use it with Dexcool in my 95. I really can't...

I use it with Dexcool in my 95. I really can't tell whether it makes a difference as I added it after gave the cooling system a flush. Things are definitely cooler but think it has more to do with...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-15-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,485
Posted By Daddy J

Hi - In answer to your questions. Selective...

Hi - In answer to your questions.
Selective Ride Shocks - Use the Advanced Search function on this forum and look up posts by C4Crusier. He has posted a lot of good info on the FX3 system.

ODB2...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-15-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,485
Posted By Daddy J

Congratulations on your new car! Pictures look...

Congratulations on your new car! Pictures look great! The shocks are Bilsteins which were stock. They are FX3 shocks (selective ride control) if they have an actuator mounted on the top end. Go to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-15-2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Daddy J

Congratulations on your new Corvette!! ...

Congratulations on your new Corvette!!

Plastic Headlights came stock on the 95+ and are much lighter than the glass ones. Two plastic units appear to weigh less than one glass unit. I replaced my...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-05-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 419
Posted By Daddy J

:iagree: The plastic ones were/are made by...

:iagree:

The plastic ones were/are made by Wagner and the bar code number is 427223 56054 . Model : Plastic Halogen HP6054 They are available thru NAPA autoparts. They're about $22.00 each
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,199
Posted By Daddy J

You can buy them new for around $320 a or the...

You can buy them new for around $320 a or the rebuild is about $125 ea. For rebuild- go to http://captainzcnc.com for more info. My left front I mckey moused together and need to get rebuilt. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-01-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,890
Posted By Daddy J

Here's some info that maybe helpful to you. The...

Here's some info that maybe helpful to you.
The original FX3 adjustable shocks were made by Bilstein. You can get a new set of Bilstein FX3 shocks from several sources. I got mine from www.shox.com...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-30-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 704
Posted By Daddy J

Congratulations! I wouldn't worry about...

Congratulations! I wouldn't worry about performance upgrades at this point until you are more familiar with the car. I also have a 95 and there aren't really any easy (cheap) upgrades (chips etc.)...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-28-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 788
Posted By Daddy J

I usually just warm the ends of the hose in...

I usually just warm the ends of the hose in boiling water for a few minutes . Makes them supple and much easier to get on.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-24-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 693
Posted By Daddy J

Pete K is the Man on transmissions. Here is a...

Pete K is the Man on transmissions. Here is a link with some info http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1694667&highlight=upgrades
You might want to use the Search function and do an...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-18-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,190
Posted By Daddy J

I may have missed something when reading all...

I may have missed something when reading all these posts so I maybe on the wrong track and hopefully not leading you astray.

In a situation like this I 've always found one needs to first fix...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-17-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,781
Posted By Daddy J

:iagree: They use special rivets so removal...

:iagree: They use special rivets so removal isn't an option. Even cleaning it up can attract attention. I've a friend who sprayed his with a clear gloss urethane and while it looked great, being...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-17-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,406
Posted By Daddy J

I'm not sure quite what to tell you. I would...

I'm not sure quite what to tell you. I would still maintain that from a time/money standpoint, it isn't worth it.

A good analogy to this would be someone stating that they wanted to rebuild their...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-16-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,406
Posted By Daddy J

Can it be repaired?...Yes! Is it worth...

Can it be repaired?...Yes!
Is it worth doing it?...I don't think so.

If you do the repair... you want to use epoxy resin as I'm assuming the top is SMC and this is the best resin to use to...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-26-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By Daddy J

Thanks for your help! :cheers:

Thanks for your help! :cheers:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
07-25-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By Daddy J

Power Steering for a 62 ?

Hi- I'm a C-4 guy who has a friend with a 62 that he auto crosses and vintage races. He's afraid that he may have to give it up as age and a bad back are taking their toll. One solution we thought...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-10-2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,469
Posted By Daddy J

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-01-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,082
Posted By Daddy J

I also have a 95 and was having overheating...

I also have a 95 and was having overheating problems.

You want to check in front of your radiator for debris, Corvette are "bottom feeders" and can suck a lot of junk -leaves, plastic bags etc....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-02-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 441
Posted By Daddy J

If you don't already have them, you might want to...

If you don't already have them, you might want to consider plastic headlights. They were stock on the 95 and are much lighter than the glass ones. Two plastic units appear to weigh less than one...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-26-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By Daddy J

The foregoing replys have given you good info....

The foregoing replys have given you good info. You might also want to take a look at http://www.zr1registry.com/ On the left hand menu click on "maintenance" and another menu will appear below this....
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