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Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-14-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,652
Posted By azrocketman

Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda, who styled the...

Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda, who styled the C2 Sting Ray, are probably rolling in their graves after "seeing" the C7. It makes me appreciate my 1986 convertible even more. Considering the looks...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-25-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 486
Posted By azrocketman

Long trips are one of the best ways to learn...

Long trips are one of the best ways to learn about our cars. Best of luck on surviving the storm.

Steve
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-24-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,089
Posted By azrocketman

I think you may be getting the impression that...

I think you may be getting the impression that the 84-87 cars have no potential. If your primary interest is drivetrain related then the '85-'87 cars are not significantly different from the '88 to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-23-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,089
Posted By azrocketman

I'd go with 1988 to 1991. The suspension and...

I'd go with 1988 to 1991. The suspension and brakes are easier to upgrade because of the availability of higher performance parts without custom parts or adapters. I'd stay with 1988 to 1991 if you...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-10-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By azrocketman

As requested: ...

As requested:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu247/azrocketman/IMG_0332.jpg

The former National Association of Rocketry president owns the Porsche. Both of us were attending the National...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-10-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 32,527
Posted By azrocketman

Typical brake upgrades include either J55 or C5...

Typical brake upgrades include either J55 or C5 brakes. The 1988 and later C4's had a "big brake" option (RPO J55) that featured 13" front rotors (12" stock). This brake option may be a cheaper way...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-09-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 32,527
Posted By azrocketman

You may want to be a little particular relative...

You may want to be a little particular relative to what year you choose.

Suspension/brake upgrades are somewhat easier on 1988 and up as they accept brake and wheel upgrades (e.g. J55 or C5...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
08-08-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By azrocketman

All 1986 convertibles are Indy 500 pace car...

All 1986 convertibles are Indy 500 pace car replicas regardless of color (the actual pace cars were yellow). It might help with the sale to include some more information, like mileage, any problems...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By azrocketman

No, I was not aware of this connection. I still...

No, I was not aware of this connection. I still want to run the VSS problem to a solution and make the torque converter lockup work like it should.

Relative to the oil pressure comment: My...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-05-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By azrocketman

I have not looked but, the bolt had backed out...

I have not looked but, the bolt had backed out about 2 inches. I was able to hand tighten the bolt most of the way and retorque it using the lug wrench. I am more inclined to say that the bolt...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-05-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By azrocketman

The performance axle code is not listed on the...

The performance axle code is not listed on the console sticker nor was it optioned on the original window sticker. Also, when I was under the car one day with the wheels in the air it took about 2...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-04-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By azrocketman

4300 Miles in 12 days

I just finished a road trip from Tucson to Cincinnati and back with my 1986 convertible. The car had 74,000 miles at the start of the trip. I stopped in Bowling Green at the assembly plant (had to...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-30-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,056
Posted By azrocketman

I'll be the contrarian relative to the C4...

I'll be the contrarian relative to the C4 breaking the bank. C4's are relatively inexpensive high performance cars to purchase. They can also be comparatively inexpensive to insure and register...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-24-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,494
Posted By azrocketman

I'll keep you in mind when I tackle that job on...

I'll keep you in mind when I tackle that job on my '86.

Steve
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-24-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,773
Posted By azrocketman

My understanding is that all L98 engines,...

My understanding is that all L98 engines, regardless of head material, up to and including the 1986 model year use "flat tappets" and not roller cams. It would seem that zinc should be used even if...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-20-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 642
Posted By azrocketman

I'm also looking for a stock MEM/CAL (PROM) for...

I'm also looking for a stock MEM/CAL (PROM) for my 1986 convertible. I do not have a MEM/CAL part number as the original part was replaced by a Hypertech item. The car is an automatic, stock L98,...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
06-20-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By azrocketman

1986 MEM/CAL wanted

Looking for a stock MEM/CAL (PROM) for my 1986 convertible. The car is an automatic, stock L98, and has aluminum heads. The following information is from the paper tag on the ECM:

Service...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-19-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,793
Posted By azrocketman

Code 24 - Hypertech Related?

I've been chasing a somewhat intermittent Code 24, Vehicle Speed Sensor, problem on my 1986 convertible (aluminum heads, automatic) since I purchased the car in July 2009 with 73,000 miles. I...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
12-02-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,384
Posted By azrocketman

I enjoy my '86 convertible. I run top down at...

I enjoy my '86 convertible. I run top down at SCCA and NCCC autocrosses with no requirement for a roll bar (I do run in stock class).

Biggest problem with the convertible is poor storage area...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-22-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,936
Posted By azrocketman

I'd add MAF relays to the list (but they are...

I'd add MAF relays to the list (but they are pretty easy to replace and inexpensive).

Steve
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-19-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,148
Posted By azrocketman

No, it was Ford and Iacocca. The Corvair was...

No, it was Ford and Iacocca.

The Corvair was introduced in 1960 to compete against the Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant. The Falcon, being 100% conventional in design, outsold the Corvair by a...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-19-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,148
Posted By azrocketman

You must be referring in error to Lee Iacocca. ...

You must be referring in error to Lee Iacocca. Ralph Nader probably extended the Corvair production.

Steve
Owner of two 1966 Monza 2dr. coupes
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
10-13-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,180
Posted By azrocketman

You might want to say where the car is located. ...

You might want to say where the car is located.

Steve
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-13-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,118
Posted By azrocketman

Have you ever changed the MAF relays? One...

Have you ever changed the MAF relays? One controls power and the other controls the burn off (cleaning). Periodic replacement is considered maintenance after several years on these cars. They are...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-28-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By azrocketman

I'm not so sure this is a scam. The grammar is...

I'm not so sure this is a scam. The grammar is not much worse than what I've seen on this forum and Craigslist. The individual is using punctuation and capitalization. :lol:

Steve
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