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Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-26-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
Posted By Thunder Kiss

You actually need: Front = 1" adapters, Rear...

You actually need:
Front = 1" adapters,
Rear = 3/4" adapters.
Don't forget, early C4s had +32 offset on 8.5" wide wheels and +38 offset on 9.5" wheels. The higher offset on 9.5" rims allowed the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-25-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,319
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Have you tried wriggling the wires while the car...

Have you tried wriggling the wires while the car is idling?

My '86 had a cutting out problem a few years back. It turned out to be the fuel pump relay socket. Car would run fine, cutout, I'd...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-12-2008, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Mike_88Z51, can you please confirm that part...

Mike_88Z51, can you please confirm that part number?
I'm in Australia and I ordered 3 of these harnesses based on your recommendation, for myself and a couple of friends, and they don't work (and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-31-2007, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,818
Posted By Thunder Kiss

If you want 18" wheels, the best fit will be...

If you want 18" wheels, the best fit will be 18x9.5" with +56 offset and 285/35-18 tires. That's what I run and speedo accuracy is unchanged.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-25-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,460
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Hey emo-vet, what's the relationship between DC&O...

Hey emo-vet, what's the relationship between DC&O and Katicore? Are they the same company? Or is one the manufacturer and the other the retailer?

Also, not that anyone on a Corvette forum would...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-24-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,460
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Hi emo-vet. Harrop...

Hi emo-vet. Harrop (http://www.harrop.com.au/root_folder/harrop_manifolds/amfd7022-00.html) do a similar intake to the Katicore one. You may be able to adapt their cold air intake to the Katicore...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-21-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,633
Posted By Thunder Kiss

There's a Kawasaki green C4 in Melbourne,...

There's a Kawasaki green C4 in Melbourne, Australia.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ThunderKiss/Colac%20Rod%20Show%202004/Kawasaki_Green_1.jpg...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-15-2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 500
Posted By Thunder Kiss

If you want to maintain overall diameter and...

If you want to maintain overall diameter and speedo accuracy, go for 285/35-18.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-15-2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,435
Posted By Thunder Kiss

I gotta say, those B&B systems have the nicest...

I gotta say, those B&B systems have the nicest looking tips of any C4 system.
Does anyone know if B&B sell the tips separately?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-15-2007, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 718
Posted By Thunder Kiss

This seller (Discountrim/Alex Chang) definitely...

This seller (Discountrim/Alex Chang) definitely ships out of Texas. I've bought from him and he supplied me with FedEx tracking details. From my experience, he only answers questions that suit him....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By Thunder Kiss

The stock 880 bulbs used in '86 Vettes are only...

The stock 880 bulbs used in '86 Vettes are only 27 Watts. I have replaced mine with 893 bulbs, which are 37.5 Watts. I've left my fuse standard. So far, so good.
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
08-02-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By Thunder Kiss

3/4" spacers are what you need, but 1" could work...

3/4" spacers are what you need, but 1" could work unless the car is really low. Vette Brakes & Products (http://www.vbandp.com/detail.aspx?ID=182) sell them.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-31-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Did all '86s have one piece rear main seals? Or...

Did all '86s have one piece rear main seals? Or was it only those fitted with alloy heads?
Forum: Audio/Electronics
07-30-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,176
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Nice, I'd love to do the same but do you have any...

Nice, I'd love to do the same but do you have any pics where the shift knob doesn't obscure the section of dash you had to trim?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-23-2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,354
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Don't believe everything you see on TV, or...

Don't believe everything you see on TV, or YouTube!
1. The TV show REALLY made a loss on this car.
2. The "buyer" at the end of the clip was a paid actor.
3. They didn't sell the car for...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-18-2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By Thunder Kiss

While gently lifting on the metal brace with one...

While gently lifting on the metal brace with one or two fingers, I pivot the lamp out and around - because, as you say, there's not enough room to lift it straight up and out.
By "out and around" I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-08-2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Thunder Kiss

To best answer your question we need to know the...

To best answer your question we need to know the size (width) and offset of the wheels you bought?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-21-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,528
Posted By Thunder Kiss

I recently bought these 18" ZR1 copies. Tires...

I recently bought these 18" ZR1 copies. Tires are 285/35-18 all round.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ThunderKiss/My%20Vette/NewWheels_1.jpg
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-21-2007, 01:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By Thunder Kiss

They look great! :thumbs:

They look great! :thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-18-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,156
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Here's a thread...

Here's a thread (http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5305) Bochvette started about his new intake on an Australian forum. I've met the guy and he's a straight down the line kind...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-18-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,705
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Why? Anyone know the story behind it?

Why?
Anyone know the story behind it?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-17-2007, 02:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Thank you all for the quality replies.:cheers:

Thank you all for the quality replies.:cheers:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-16-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By Thunder Kiss

WILL IT FIT? '88 Dana 44 into '86

Will a Dana 44 out of a manual 1988 coupe bolt straight into my auto 1986 coupe?
I know the wheel offsets are different, that's why I ask.
Will my '86 half shafts work without modification?
How...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-16-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By Thunder Kiss

Are they the ones on eBay Australia at the...

Are they the ones on eBay Australia at the moment? If so, I was wondering the same thing.
Genuine ones are made in Japan and look like this from the back:...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By Thunder Kiss

In the 9 years I've owned my car I've had 2...

In the 9 years I've owned my car I've had 2 different sets of Yokahamas, 2 of Michelin, and 1 set of Falkens.
Without doubt, the Michelin Pilot Sports have been the best all round tyre I've had.
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