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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-16-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

That's exactly why the whole alcohol thing is...

That's exactly why the whole alcohol thing is such a joke.

Similar thing with speeding. I loved it when the national speed limit got repealed, then in many places where the speed limits were...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Since this is becoming a ticket avoidance thread,...

Since this is becoming a ticket avoidance thread, I'll share the #1 thing that stopped me from getting tickets.
When I was young I got regular tickets, but always between 10-20 over. Never for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

It takes more than a few years, but they do...

It takes more than a few years, but they do require periodic replacement. I had a friend that used to replace his every few years and sometimes I got his old ones. They generally worked fine, just...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Anyone ever tell you about the one-eye closed...

Anyone ever tell you about the one-eye closed trick? Probably hard to see from a distance tho, lol.

I used to drive around real late at night and cops would pull me over looking for drunks. I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Sure, but can you do this on the track? ...

Sure, but can you do this on the track?

Insane Jump by a Buick La sabre - YouTube

http://personalpages.tds.net/~xaero/gif/stung.gif
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-15-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Good point about straightaways. Depending on how...

Good point about straightaways. Depending on how good your vision is, they are still dangerous. But again, if you didn't see the cop, what else didn't you see? Even then, a ticket is letting you...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Speed enforcement is often very sporadic, based a...

Speed enforcement is often very sporadic, based a lot on funding, current political climates, and the number of local busybodies in the area you are passing through. You may have just got lucky and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-14-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,419
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Works good, until you fail to notice a speed...

Works good, until you fail to notice a speed limit change. Radar detectors have a way of reminding you to check the posted speed.
If you have a newer GPS, you would be covered though as they tell...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
04-13-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,802
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

It won't matter, the chick that caused that...

It won't matter, the chick that caused that staged accident won't get cited or go to jail, everybody will feel sorry for her, and now she has a traumatic experience that she can think about (women...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Well, that motivated me to at least look around. ...

Well, that motivated me to at least look around. I looked up my old 1996 WS6 to see what that used for a gasket.

http://personalpages.tds.net/~xaero/pix/ws6_vett_gasket.jpg

Similar in the way...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-05-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 722
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Clutch reservior cap problem & solution(s)

I had noticed that my reservoir cap gasket was expanded when I added fluid a few years back.
Well, obviously there a leak somewhere(I'll have to get to it, but that is not what the post is about)...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-30-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,762
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

The battery is probably fine then. However, I...

The battery is probably fine then. However, I would fully charge it before testing again, and check for parasitic draw when the car is off, especially if you let it sit a lot normally. Let the car...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,650
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

I just replaced it with straight pipe. I looked...

I just replaced it with straight pipe. I looked into putting an X-pipe in, but then I realized that it already has an H-pipe downstream of the resonator. I looked into the differences and it seemed...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-28-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,762
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

there could always be a bad connection somewhere,...

there could always be a bad connection somewhere, but if you have not done it, I would pull the battery and have it tested also.

I would also take a good look at the charging wire from the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-27-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,650
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

I removed my resonator, here is the sound:

Ok, I paid someone else to remove it for me. http://personalpages.tds.net/~xaero/gifs/stung.gif

Click hear for the audio (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rY6OMq9HTk)

Stock LT4, stock cats,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Have tried letting some PB...

Have tried letting some PB (http://www.amazon.com/Blaster-16-PB-Penetrating-Catalyst-oz/dp/B000I2079E) soak on the threads for a day?
Also, getting the exhaust nice and hot before turning a wrench...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

This makes me think ignition switch. ...

This makes me think ignition switch.

Personally, I would replace the switch and see if that fixes it.
I have not replaced a C4 switch, but in older (70's 80's) GM's it was usually located under...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-13-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Well, everyone has opinions, and here is mine. ...

Well, everyone has opinions, and here is mine.

I like Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads. Unfortunately I do not remember how much they dust, but I seem to recall they weren't too bad. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-04-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,019
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

ZF6 magnets, how do they work?

Well, here is the $5,000 magnet :ack: :

http://personalpages.tds.net/~xaero/pix/magnet_col.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l6TAF0Oykw)

This transmission failed because the magnet that is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-03-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 592
Views: 141,462
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Sweet username, and looks like its gonna be a...

Sweet username, and looks like its gonna be a heck of a build. :thumbs:

My bro's 383 could pull my LT4 and that was his 2nd build which wasn't as strong as his first one. The timing gear set...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-02-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,940
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

I looked closer at the tag on my stock tranny and...

I looked closer at the tag on my stock tranny and the rivets that hold the tag on are peened down pretty good. When I looked at the replacement tranny in my car, the rivets looked unusually long and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,940
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

Since the tag is missing, I can't think of any...

Since the tag is missing, I can't think of any other way I can tell. Some early model blues also have the mechanical lock out it could go either way. If they replaced the TOB, they didn't put it on...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,940
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

thanx. :)

thanx. :)
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,219
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

I can't speak for ceramic pads, but I think...

I can't speak for ceramic pads, but I think Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads might work for you.
http://www.hartsauto.com/faq.html
I've used them in the past with success, but I don't...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-01-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,940
Posted By 96_LT4_FE1

I should have said "late model", its not "new" it...

I should have said "late model", its not "new" it is my original shifter, but it is now installed on an older transmission.

If you have a complete functional early model shifter that you are...
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