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Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,362
Posted By OregonVette80

Bump....

Bump....
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-21-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,362
Posted By OregonVette80

UPDATE: Original alloy wheels are now back...

UPDATE:

Original alloy wheels are now back on the car (not pictured).

(Ps, yes, they are oem)

New brake system was installed in 2008. Hawk Plus+ pads.

Thx:cheers:
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-19-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,362
Posted By OregonVette80

Thank you. As a matter of fact, it does...

Thank you. As a matter of fact, it does ridiculously great on mpg!

On the hwy at 65 mph, the tech reads a steady 1200 rpms. I consistently get 24-29 mpg on the hwy. having that 5 gear is the...
Forum: C3s for Sale/Wanted
12-18-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,362
Posted By OregonVette80

1980 5-Speed Manual

My Corvette Days are over...

I am reluctantly selling my prized white 1980 C3 classic Corvette. It has a slightly built crate engine (with 28k miles on it), Stans Tri-Y custom headers, new...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-16-2013, 02:49 AM
Replies: 713
Views: 70,245
Posted By OregonVette80

Guys, after years of trusty service. I am...

Guys, after years of trusty service. I am considering selling the C3

I just don't drive it at all any more.
Last year I put on 400 miles. That's it.

Ni want to track it on an upcoming BMW HPDE...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-02-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,935
Posted By OregonVette80

true... I did a TC Drivers Intro to road racing...

true... I did a TC Drivers Intro to road racing course a few years ago. I thought since each session would only be 10 minutes, it was mid 40's to low 50's and wet, I would just leave the brakes as...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-29-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By OregonVette80

I bet you're parked on a hill or incline, right? ...

I bet you're parked on a hill or incline, right?

If so, drive to where it is flat or no slope. I bet your seat will fold down.

1980-82 has a tumbler assy. which prevents the seat from folding...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-28-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,964
Posted By OregonVette80

yep, I agree. :iagree: this is typically the end...

yep, I agree. :iagree: this is typically the end result of these threads.


:cheers:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,642
Posted By OregonVette80

Hey George, that sounds awesome. I will...

Hey George, that sounds awesome. I will definitely be out there as a spectator this year. I just had L4L5 back surgery so there will be no racing this year for me. whaaaaaaaaaaaa


(bummer too...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,181
Posted By OregonVette80

wow... ambitious project. Are you...

wow...

ambitious project.


Are you going to put both 82 bumpers on (front and back)?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-26-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,642
Posted By OregonVette80

:iagree: ^^^ true true true ^^^

:iagree:
^^^ true true true ^^^
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 831
Posted By OregonVette80

or... you could buyone of those new Mustangs with...

or... you could buyone of those new Mustangs with the brand new fangled 5.0. Seriously, those things sound bad@$$:cool:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 55,099
Posted By OregonVette80

before my suspension upgrade (and tremec 5 speed...

before my suspension upgrade (and tremec 5 speed upgrade), at the end of the straight at PIR I would hit 120mph and my 1980 felt very spongy and "curious" at that speed.

NOW: insert $ --- New...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-03-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,658
Posted By OregonVette80

you two, wth are you trying to accomplish? please...

you two, wth are you trying to accomplish? please put on the original 7 or 9 leaf rear spring back on your car and just get over it.

the vendor did not force you to buy their products. I have had...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,667
Posted By OregonVette80

^^^ HA! ^^^ (spoken with experience here...

^^^ HA! ^^^ (spoken with experience here too).:yesnod:



also, go under the car and re-tighten the cable to the starter. I had the exact same thing. Double check all starter connections,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,658
Posted By OregonVette80

Well, i think a lot of people have no problems...

Well, i think a lot of people have no problems with their ride height (myself included. I have a 550# coils front & 360# rear composit). And, as a business owner myself, I cannot blame some of the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-25-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By OregonVette80

If you keep falling out of the car while driving...

If you keep falling out of the car while driving then, perhaps yes. Replace those important switches. But, if you properly close the doors and wear a seat belt, you can simply pull the...
Forum: C3 General
05-24-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 29,527
Posted By OregonVette80

Geshhhh.. who dug up this old fossil of a...

Geshhhh.. who dug up this old fossil of a thread???:willy:
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-21-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By OregonVette80

yep yep yep... I would be willing to bet the farm...

yep yep yep... I would be willing to bet the farm that these are old tires that may have come with your car? Save yourself a ton of headache & just take them in for balancing & rotating.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 21,407
Posted By OregonVette80

^^^ this ^^^

^^^ this ^^^
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-13-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 819
Posted By OregonVette80

ding ding ding! FTW!:cheers:

ding ding ding! FTW!:cheers:
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-08-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,621
Posted By OregonVette80

nah, I'm just razzin' you. No worries at all. The...

nah, I'm just razzin' you. No worries at all. The part I was dissecting was the fact you admitted to driving w/o a front plate. That's a driving infraction right there. Thus, part & parcell for LEO...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-08-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,621
Posted By OregonVette80

because that's the law;) by what you...

because that's the law;)


by what you wrote, you've already plead guilty.




(just sayin' btw... i too drive w/o a front lic plate)
I just saved you a bunch of money, pro bono.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-08-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By OregonVette80

Don't cut the coils. Go to the C3 Tech section....

Don't cut the coils. Go to the C3 Tech section. There is a whole SLEW of options for you.

I use the #550 front coils & #360 rear mono for my springs. This alone will lower the car more that 1"...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
10-04-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,515
Posted By OregonVette80

no no no no. don't use these on the streets. They...

no no no no. don't use these on the streets. They are not safe. They are very dangerous on the street. They are DOT approved but NOT for street use. Track use only! Plus, they are Not fun to drive on...
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