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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-30-2016, 04:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,120
Posted By ricasso

Whining throwout?

Here's the situation, 1994 six speed, when the original clutch gave out at 70K I decided to replace it with a stage two Carolina Clutch steel flywheel/clutch setup, other than being slightly out of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2016, 04:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,426
Posted By ricasso

Have you possibly changed the routing of the...

Have you possibly changed the routing of the throttle cable? maybe moved something and pinched it? maybe its frayed or needs lubricating? I'd start looking at cheap fix's first before considering...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-20-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,858
Posted By ricasso

Took mine off my 94 a couple of months ago, it...

Took mine off my 94 a couple of months ago, it just pulled off, no need for a puller, my advice would be try it first before spending money on a tool you dont need.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-01-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By ricasso

I had a stage 2 Carolina clutch and steel...

I had a stage 2 Carolina clutch and steel flywheel fitted about 6 months ago, it was fine for a 100 miles or so then the shaking started.. I'm convinced that the fitter didnt get the flywheel...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-01-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By ricasso

Just checked against the Build sheet and its 'R'...

Just checked against the Build sheet and its 'R' so its a 94 then.. many thanks WVZR :thumbs: (Yeah, windscreen, that's right for the UK, but then you could write a small book on the terminology...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-01-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By ricasso

Car age confusion!

The situation is this, I live in the UK, my car is registered as a '94 here, I recently got a copy of the build sheet which states it was built in August '93, shipped to a company in Upper Marlboro...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-02-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By ricasso

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-02-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By ricasso

I think the figure of 200 was based on official...

I think the figure of 200 was based on official imports through company's like Baur Millet, it wont include privately imported cars and cars brought in from Europe etc, I once met a guy who knew the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-07-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,537
Posted By ricasso

You know what? I bought a Chandler when I first...

You know what? I bought a Chandler when I first got the car just as a backup should it be needed, it being my first Opti equipped car, knew nothing about them, anyway its still in its box on the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-07-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,537
Posted By ricasso

Is Petris an Opti to consider?

Is Petris an Opti to consider?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-07-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,160
Posted By ricasso

No, that was the grand total, so basically the...

No, that was the grand total, so basically the exhaust including internal US shipping was £1000, and the international shipping and import duties came to £450.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-06-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,160
Posted By ricasso

Christi@n, did you ever get a price for the...

Christi@n, did you ever get a price for the catback with shipping? just to give you an idea I had a Corsa catback shipped over to the UK back in May 2013 for my 94, the total complete with...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-23-2015, 04:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,134
Posted By ricasso

testing compression

I'm about to do a Comp test on my 94, I've never done one before so what I'd like to know is do I need to remove ALL the plugs before I start Or can I just test the cylinder/bank I suspect is faulty?...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-20-2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,756
Posted By ricasso

Buying a C4 is a really good way of getting rid...

Buying a C4 is a really good way of getting rid of all that money that would otherwise be gathering dust in the bank!:D but I'd sooner spend it on my Vette than on my 'sensible' car...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-14-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,389
Posted By ricasso

compression figures

What kind of compression test figures should I be looking for on my stock '94, thanks
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-08-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By ricasso

I bought a couple of those about a year ago, they...

I bought a couple of those about a year ago, they shine the vette flags on the ground, I decided not to fit them in the end, on reflection they were a bit corny and would be guaranteed to be laughed...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-08-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,771
Posted By ricasso

Regarding the original post, maybe "She's" a...

Regarding the original post, maybe "She's" a "He".. probably protesting against being called a She, I know I would be..:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By ricasso

testing injector '94

Well, I've changed all the wires and plugs on my 94, all the valves are working right so I'm guessing what seems like a misfire is down to an injector, I've put a stethoscope on them all and they all...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,433
Posted By ricasso

So I'm guessing this would be the same dealer...

So I'm guessing this would be the same dealer that wanted $900 to replace both clutch cylinders? never mind complaining, time to walk away and start doing your own straightforward repairs.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-31-2015, 02:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,116
Posted By ricasso

It took me about an hour and a half to do both...

It took me about an hour and a half to do both cylinders on my 94, including bleeding, maybe could have took less if wasn't so leisurely about it, at $900 I reckon I'm in the wrong job! :D
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-23-2015, 03:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,263
Posted By ricasso

:iagree: I owned one before I bought my 94,...

:iagree:

I owned one before I bought my 94, so rather than just joining the crowd that hate them (usually people that have never driven one let alone owned one) I would be happy to buy another...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By ricasso

Very good point, I'll definitely be checking the...

Very good point, I'll definitely be checking the injectors and wiring, another thing to tick off the list of possible causes..:thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,351
Posted By ricasso

As soon as it stops raining (24 hours now..) I'll...

As soon as it stops raining (24 hours now..) I'll get out there and check it over, and no it wasn't raining when it happened ;) I have a new set of wires that I bought some time ago and a set of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,573
Posted By ricasso

:iagree: Yep, another vote for Sumi's, got...

:iagree:

Yep, another vote for Sumi's, got them on my 17" rims, they do the job!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-14-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
Posted By ricasso

:iagree: Ive just fitted the stage two solid...

:iagree:

Ive just fitted the stage two solid steel flywheel/clutch from Carolina clutch, no problems, quieter than I expected and grips like you wouldnt believe! :thumbs:
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