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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
Yesterday, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By gerardvg

Thanks, i know what pinging sounds like (spray...

Thanks, i know what pinging sounds like (spray can rattle) does have fresh premium fuel.
This is substantially louder than pinging in my previous vette, however I am new to these LT5 engines.
Will...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
Yesterday, 01:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By gerardvg

Hi Crabs, thank you :thumbs: will get it on a...

Hi Crabs, thank you :thumbs: will get it on a hoist to check, i know the custom headers are very close to chassis.
Makes sense what you are saying.
Gerard.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-14-2024, 03:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 152
Posted By gerardvg

1991 ZR1 vette rattle upon initial acceleration then quiet any ideas?

Hi
Wondering if its a clutch / flywheel issue from reading other posts, is only upon initial hard acceleration for couple seconds then quiet. sounds like a very loud diesel rattle, not quiet like...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 232
Posted By gerardvg

In the USA there are plenty of new or rebuilt...

In the USA there are plenty of new or rebuilt parts available, the 85 has some unique parts to only that year though and can be hard to find.
For example mass airflow sensor and burn off module a...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
10-20-2022, 11:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,533
Posted By gerardvg

Adaptive cruise control was to be available in...

Adaptive cruise control was to be available in 2023 models, delayed i believe so may be available on 20024 models.
Is high up on my list for my new C8 must have options, including auto emergency...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-01-2022, 04:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,440
Posted By gerardvg

There is no way in hell I would use that fugly...

There is no way in hell I would use that fugly factory front plate mount on my C8, whenever it arrives. :ack:
A bracket that mounts on the splitter mounts a plate low so the embossed corvette is...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-23-2021, 10:04 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,756
Posted By gerardvg

Mine the handbrake (Aka voice of reason) hated my...

Mine the handbrake (Aka voice of reason) hated my C4 with a passion, too loud to harsh a ride
Not smooth like a Volvo :spit:

Also called my C4 the other woman ?!? :confused2:

However she loved...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-23-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,623
Posted By gerardvg

Having driven a hire car in Europe with these...

Having driven a hire car in Europe with these features they are fantastic, the radar cruise was well sorted. Trucks wandering slightly into our lane activated the radar cruise to slow, which was...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By gerardvg

Hmmm there must be a flaw in the force or...

Hmmm there must be a flaw in the force or something, I know a cup of coffee falls to the ground if it slips of the roof.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By gerardvg

First impressions of a C8 in Australia

Hello all,

Now that the first right hand drive C8 corvettes are arriving in Australia, having inspected one WOW GM has come a long way.

As you can imagine going from a C4 to C8 there is a world...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,193
Posted By gerardvg

I do prefer Hypersonic Gray, however is your car....

I do prefer Hypersonic Gray, however is your car.
Choose what makes you happy 🙂

I recommend you look at a C8 in the colour you like, they look different in real life to images on the Web.
Images...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-23-2021, 04:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 289
Posted By gerardvg

Hi look for a wiper motor park switch on ebay,...

Hi
look for a wiper motor park switch on ebay, the park switch is located inside the motor assembly. New ones come with the the two push on contact pieces you need.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,844
Posted By gerardvg

I would check the pushrods for straightness, i...

I would check the pushrods for straightness, i have never heard noises from my roller rockers only the vertical link lifters.
They made a sewing machine noise, i did have a slightly bent push rod...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-07-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 742
Posted By gerardvg

Can you describe the sound? Most likely...

Can you describe the sound?

Most likely issue is the universal joints, they will squeak when dry and a slight rumble.

Wheel bearings are usually diagnosed by sound changes when turning left and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-05-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,965
Posted By gerardvg

Hi A well known 383 rotating assembly brand is...

Hi
A well known 383 rotating assembly brand is recommended, the type of use will determine the build.
Pay particular attention to the deck height, i went to a zero deck height the head gasket will...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-03-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By gerardvg

:iagree: Just torque to spec, also recommend to...

:iagree: Just torque to spec, also recommend to use washers to prevent the bolt heads chewing the soft aluminum.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-03-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,913
Posted By gerardvg

Best of both worlds would be 2 C4 corvettes, one...

Best of both worlds would be 2 C4 corvettes, one 6 speed manual one auto.

For cruising heavy traffic and road trips or drag race the auto C4.
For driving sake just cruising around 6 speed manual,...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,506
Posted By gerardvg

Well i had looked at an EV for a little while,...

Well i had looked at an EV for a little while, Tesla have shot themselves in the foot with their restrictions on who can buy spare parts.
If tesla gets a hint of anyone having worked on the tesla...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-13-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,838
Posted By gerardvg

Hi Nice ride, looks great. How do you afford...

Hi
Nice ride, looks great.
How do you afford the gas price in the Netherlands at 1.85 Euro per litre? (for the American's there are 3.785 litres in a gallon)
That should be around 110 to 120 euros...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-09-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By gerardvg

Thanks for the reply, yes i was fearing just...

Thanks for the reply, yes i was fearing just that.
I had pretty much rebuilt my c4 new suspension, bushes bearings new 383 engine and trans rebuilt a week before I sold her.

I sold her way below...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-08-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,278
Posted By gerardvg

We feel your pain, what an awful thing to happen....

We feel your pain, what an awful thing to happen. Hope she will be good as new soon.

regarding sd cards failing to record all data, note there are many sellers on eBay selling bogus cards. They...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By gerardvg

Hi Had my 85 for over 20 years, std they are...

Hi
Had my 85 for over 20 years, std they are reliable if maintained well.
modify add horsepower everything else will need upgrades, they are easy to maintain and have few issues.

The dash had...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By gerardvg

Sold my C4 awaiting the right hand drive C8 in OZ

Hello from down under.

We are in lock down number 6...... :sad:

Sold my c4 how stupid am I :banghead:, the first c8 may arrive in Australia around December.
I may not be able to get a C8 until...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-05-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By gerardvg

The corvette cruise control works via the...

The corvette cruise control works via the instrument cluster, best to set it back to standard cruise control components.
they should be plentiful and cheap at wrecking yards.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-05-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By gerardvg

No need to use a hot cam on a TPI engine, you...

No need to use a hot cam on a TPI engine, you will run out of flow at 4500 rpm.
The heads won't flow enough the valve springs are too weak for a cam upgrade, the TPI engines are a low down torque...
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