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Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-05-2023, 03:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By theseoldcars

BBS LM 133 / LM 134 wheels for a C5

Greetings, all. I'm looking for BBS LM wheels made specifically for the C5, the LM 133 (17x9) and LM 134 (18x10).

I know these are rare due to their (extremely) limited production run, but nothing...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-30-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By theseoldcars

My C5 makes an identical (like, you could have...

My C5 makes an identical (like, you could have recorded my car there) clatter. It did it on 5W-30 Castrol, and it does it on 0W-40 Mobil as well (with Liqui Moly MoS2 treatment). Coincidentally, mine...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By theseoldcars

Beautiful engine bay, shipahoy! Very smart. :cool:

Beautiful engine bay, shipahoy! Very smart. :cool:
Forum: C5 Tech
07-26-2022, 03:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By theseoldcars

I've got a '99 and, on arrival, it exhibited...

I've got a '99 and, on arrival, it exhibited similar symptoms; first and second were very difficult to engage reliably, occasionally some others. It was a real hit-and-miss affair. I knew the car had...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-03-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,809
Posted By theseoldcars

You could also have a look at the Haltech...

You could also have a look at the Haltech HT-051100 Platinum Sport plug-in ECU. It's not cheap but it is, barring a few very small alterations, effectively a plug-and-play solution. Lots of good...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 6,907
Posted By theseoldcars

I remember testing an Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus...

I remember testing an Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus against a Tesla Model S P100D, on an airstrip, back in '17.

The Audi had 602bhp/413lb ft and could sprint from 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds. Given enough...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-08-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,964
Posted By theseoldcars

Mine's only covered 64,000 miles but it's done...

Mine's only covered 64,000 miles but it's done two track days and one standing mile event (six passes) in the two years I've been using it. Zero problems, shifts beautifully. Filled with Amsoil...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-14-2021, 04:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,103
Posted By theseoldcars

Thanks for that video – really interesting to see!

Thanks for that video – really interesting to see!
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-14-2021, 04:18 AM
Replies: 6,725
Views: 768,213
Posted By theseoldcars

Thanks! Yea, I was surprised by how well it did...

Thanks! Yea, I was surprised by how well it did as well. Not going to complain! :D
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-13-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6,725
Views: 768,213
Posted By theseoldcars

I had a fantastic day out on Monday with the...

I had a fantastic day out on Monday with the Straightliners at Elvington airfield in the UK. I've long wanted to get my '89 up there so I could establish a standing mile benchmark before I carry out...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-13-2021, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By theseoldcars

Check your battery terminal tightness, too. I had...

Check your battery terminal tightness, too. I had a recent idle issue (among other things) and it transpired just to be a loose battery connection. The previous owner had fitted a disconnect and used...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
09-04-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,345
Posted By theseoldcars

I've been looking at this myself. Thank you for...

I've been looking at this myself. Thank you for the write-up and insight!

What's the performance like, compared to the TPI, in your opinion?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-22-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6,725
Views: 768,213
Posted By theseoldcars

I fitted a set of old forged three-piece BBS RS...

I fitted a set of old forged three-piece BBS RS 178 wheels, specifically designed for the C4, which had taken me about two years to find and import (I'm in the UK). They need a good clean and polish...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-20-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,799
Posted By theseoldcars

Aren't the headlights flat beam, like earlier...

Aren't the headlights flat beam, like earlier C4s? You shouldn't need to change them, as a result.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By theseoldcars

Keep us posted. What a chore!

Keep us posted. What a chore!
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-20-2021, 04:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By theseoldcars

The headlight assembly on the driver's side of my...

The headlight assembly on the driver's side of my car recently started doing the same thing – and that particular failure ultimately transpired to be the plastic drive dogs breaking up.

However,...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-18-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
Posted By theseoldcars

Is this part of an LS swap? If so, you can get...

Is this part of an LS swap? If so, you can get them here for $299.

http://www.brphotrods.com/products/84-96%20Corvette/index.html

Might even do the job if you're sticking with a Gen I, on...
Forum: C4s for Sale/Wanted
04-18-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,668
Posted By theseoldcars

Beautiful.

Beautiful.
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