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Forum: C3 General
09-24-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3,304
Views: 945,809
Posted By Carlos840

Not sure I understand! The left blue line is...

Not sure I understand! The left blue line is clearly thinner than the right one...

Is it on purpose?

Really nice combo either way!
Forum: C3 General
12-04-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1,003
Views: 250,324
Posted By Carlos840

That's the first thing that came to my mind to......

That's the first thing that came to my mind to...
Glad I'm not alone!
Forum: C3 General
12-03-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By Carlos840

It is a rear fog light, the Belgian law wants you...

It is a rear fog light, the Belgian law wants you to have one to pass MOT.
You have to turn it on during bad visibility.
Forum: C3 General
12-02-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By Carlos840

I have been living in the UK for 7 years but my...

I have been living in the UK for 7 years but my car lives in Belgium where i am from originally. Can't imagine keeping a vette in London...

1976 L48
...
Forum: C3 General
11-13-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,187
Posted By Carlos840

I have done it many times... I would avoid it now...

I have done it many times... I would avoid it now though, but back then it was my only running car.
All things considered it doesn't actually drive to bad in the snow!

Back then i didn't have any...
Forum: C3 General
11-08-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,361
Posted By Carlos840

we need pictures!

we need pictures!
Forum: C3 General
09-23-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,719
Posted By Carlos840

The 76 has a steering wheel that is unique to its...

The 76 has a steering wheel that is unique to its year, (Vega Wheel) and no chrome bumpers. on the top of my head those are the only differences.

Engine wise it suffered from a lack of power as...
Forum: C3 General
09-22-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By Carlos840

I have 4 pioneer 4"*6" in my car, two in the kick...

I have 4 pioneer 4"*6" in my car, two in the kick panels and two in the dash and the sound is pretty good.
If you are into big bass you might want to add a sub in the back but for me they are really...
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,124
Posted By Carlos840

That is indeed very bad luck! Over the years i...

That is indeed very bad luck! Over the years i have placed 9 orders with them for a total of over a hundred parts and never had a packing mistake!
Only problem was a defective tach board that was...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By Carlos840

A lot of available threads on the subject, a...

A lot of available threads on the subject, a search will really help you...

Most people will recommend some Bilstein shocks, they are the best you can get without going to fully adjustable race...
Forum: C3 General
09-18-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,124
Posted By Carlos840

Tommy is the guy i deal with usually, i order...

Tommy is the guy i deal with usually, i order form the UK and have had numerous conversation with him on the phone and via mail, he is a really helpful nice guy!

The whole company does a great...
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By Carlos840

Thank you for clearing that out! I knew what a...

Thank you for clearing that out!
I knew what a quarter mile race was, just didn't have a frame of reference as to what your times represented!
Man, if you do those times with your car i can't...
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,087
Posted By Carlos840

Might be a stupid question, but being from Europe...

Might be a stupid question, but being from Europe i have no idea what these times mean...All i know is that a 10 second car is fast! (thank you Fast & Furious!)

What engine and how many HP does...
09-09-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,008
Posted By Carlos840

The Redline 75W90 Gear oil contains limited slip...

The Redline 75W90 Gear oil contains limited slip diff additive and should be fine, the 75W90 NS doesn't and would need an additive to be added.

Yours should be fine... I don't think the slip diff...
09-09-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,008
Posted By Carlos840

Change the differential fluid and add some gm...

Change the differential fluid and add some gm positraction/limited slip additive. (not sure about how much, here in Europe i get premixed fluid)
The diff has a big square plug on the passenger side,...
Forum: C3 General
09-06-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By Carlos840

I got the willcox kit and it was good quality,...

I got the willcox kit and it was good quality, everything fit as it should!
Forum: C3 General
09-06-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 729
Posted By Carlos840

So does that mean you will never drive it again...

So does that mean you will never drive it again after it gets painted?

You WILL get a stone chip on that new paint job at some point, just get it painted, enjoy it, and drive it....

(i would...
Forum: C3 General
09-02-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,124
Posted By Carlos840

Man, just saw the video! This thing sounds...

Man, just saw the video!

This thing sounds brutal!
08-31-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carlos840

Are you still planning on building a few and...

Are you still planning on building a few and selling them?
I would buy one of those...
Forum: C3 General
08-30-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,609
Posted By Carlos840

Reading things really help... "One set of...

Reading things really help...

"One set of eight AC 44T 5613357 spark plugs, they were bulk packed so there are no boxes"
08-30-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By Carlos840

Brake pads make a huge difference! I used to...

Brake pads make a huge difference!
I used to have some OEM cheap pads and always felt i had to stand on the pedal to get it to stop, they would also smell of burnt and loose stopping power after 2...
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3,304
Views: 945,809
Posted By Carlos840

Hey, I was just browsing a website and saw...

Hey,

I was just browsing a website and saw this car with the same headlight as yours but a different system to keep the cover closed.
IMO it looks cooler with the single centered thingie than...
Forum: C3 General
08-29-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3,304
Views: 945,809
Posted By Carlos840

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,080
Posted By Carlos840

Nice! I can't help but feel it looks...

Nice!

I can't help but feel it looks seriously cool in an ugly kind of way!
It's special/different, but i like it.

The good thing is you are going o be able to take it on trips without having...
Forum: C3 General
08-27-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,490
Posted By Carlos840

I actually drive it more at night, i often go for...

I actually drive it more at night, i often go for an hour drive at 2am, best time to have the road to yourself!
I love the dashlights compared to modern cars, nothing like driving at night in small...
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