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Forum: C4 General Discussion
Yesterday, 09:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By rocco16

All tires do this.

All tires do this.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
Yesterday, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 326
Posted By rocco16

It might also attack the paint around the lock. ...

It might also attack the paint around the lock.
I'd use WD-40 to free up the locks. It will remove old hardened grease/dirt almost as well as brake cleaner, won't hurt the paint, and will also...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
Yesterday, 08:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 981
Posted By rocco16

Beware of paying a premium for a low-mileage car...

Beware of paying a premium for a low-mileage car if you intend to drive it much.
If you do, every mile you put on it removes a disproportionate amount of its value.

I've make that mistake, as...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 252
Posted By rocco16

Consumable parts are still easy to find, if not...

Consumable parts are still easy to find, if not particularly cheap.
Do they still manufacture parts? Well, Chevrolet doesn't, but lots of other places do. Same answer to the "new parts" question....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 551
Posted By rocco16

You own a car and don't know what it's worth?

You own a car and don't know what it's worth?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
04-12-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By rocco16

And which knob do you have that requires an...

And which knob do you have that requires an adapter to fit a C4?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-09-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By rocco16

Keeping in mind that the Ecsta series of tires...

Keeping in mind that the Ecsta series of tires encompass a huge range of performance and touring tires, summer and all-season, and usage. I.e. not all Bridgestone Ecsta tires are the same. They are...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-09-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By rocco16

Right now I have Bridgestone Expedia SO-1 on. ...

Right now I have Bridgestone Expedia SO-1 on. They're okay, nothing special. When it's time to replace them, it will be with Nitto NT555 G2's.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-05-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 570
Posted By rocco16

I put a set of new Kumho Ecsta MX tires on mine...

I put a set of new Kumho Ecsta MX tires on mine way back when. Wore 'em out. The only complaint I had with those tires was that they flat-spotted after sitting a few days.
Realizing, of course, that...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
03-05-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 345
Posted By rocco16

...particularly if you run synthetic oil.

...particularly if you run synthetic oil.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-23-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 131,356
Posted By rocco16

How about including the wheel bolt pattern in...

How about including the wheel bolt pattern in this section.....for those of us who constantly forget?
(I think it's 5 x 4.75" IIRC.)
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-17-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By rocco16

I would make a dolly using 3/4" plywood and heavy...

I would make a dolly using 3/4" plywood and heavy duty casters to hold the entire assembly. This rather than relying on the C-beam to keep everything together while you are moving the assembly...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
02-17-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 620
Posted By rocco16

We don't know it's condition, only what you tell...

We don't know it's condition, only what you tell us it looks like. We can't tell you if this is a "good price" or not. Here's what we CAN tell you:
Don't overthink this; it's a car. You know...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-23-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,938
Posted By rocco16

The FIRST thing to spend your money on is fixing...

The FIRST thing to spend your money on is fixing all the things that are wrong with the car; oil and refrigerant leaks, sensor, ground strap, etc.

Only after that concentrate on the go-fast...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-23-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By rocco16

High temp not needed. (the hood itself is FRP) ...

High temp not needed. (the hood itself is FRP)
Satin Black is very close to factory.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-23-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,065
Posted By rocco16

You'd take a car worth less than $30K over one...

You'd take a car worth less than $30K over one that is worth $1M......
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-09-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By rocco16

I've had mine since 2002 and have put over 50K...

I've had mine since 2002 and have put over 50K miles on it. it now has over 100K miles. It was bone-stock when I bought it. Other than brakes, batteries, and tires (and three windshields), the only...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
01-08-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 368
Posted By rocco16

I'll check in the morning (in the middle of a...

I'll check in the morning (in the middle of a snow storm right now), but in the meantime, put a magnet on them. They are either steel or aluminum. I'm betting aluminum.....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-07-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By rocco16

DOT 3 brake fluid. We don't need the higher...

DOT 3 brake fluid.
We don't need the higher temp rating of DOT 4. The primary differences between the two include the following: DOT 3 brake fluid will absorb less water than DOT 4 from the air...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-22-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 820
Posted By rocco16

Repaint, non-factory color for the C4.

Repaint, non-factory color for the C4.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-21-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,831
Posted By rocco16

Hmmm...so which will lose you the most points,...

Hmmm...so which will lose you the most points, aftermarket weatherstripping that is in new condition, or original weatherstripping that is deteriorated to the point of falling apart?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-09-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,072
Posted By rocco16

Methinks comparing the ZR-1 to a 1996 Grand...

Methinks comparing the ZR-1 to a 1996 Grand Sport, rather than a standard coupe with the LT-4, would have been a better match up.
BTW, I took the batteries out of my key fobs the week I bought my...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-29-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,699
Posted By rocco16

Regardless of the brand and type of tire you are...

Regardless of the brand and type of tire you are replacing, and the brand and type of tire you are replacing them with, new tires will always handle and ride better than the old ones. Always.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-21-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 718
Posted By rocco16

In my opinion, the best headlight replacement for...

In my opinion, the best headlight replacement for the C4 is a pair of Hella H4 lenses and Philips 100/80W H4 bulbs.
They are far less expensive than an LED setup, they are a direct replacement for...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By rocco16

I see a lot more downsides to this than upsides.

I see a lot more downsides to this than upsides.
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