Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-19-2022
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Replies: 5
Views: 793
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-18-2022
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Replies: 5
Views: 793
Help With Coolant overflow
Hello,
I have a 1990 and Something is going on with the coolant overflow. any help is appreciated.
I am far from an expert, and rarely drive the car, so apologies for not using the correct...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-23-2020
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Replies: 14
Views: 867
Re: 90 with only 53 miles
I guess it's a matter of perspective, but I just don't get the obsession with low mileage, especially ultra low, never even driven mileage like this.
Seems like it's one of the worst things you...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-25-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Re: Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
The car already had the Lingenfelter 368 package so power was never an issue. I started with seats and harnesses, a 3.73 rear, and had it sent up to Marc Haibeck for a thorough mechanical sorting...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-17-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Re: Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
The Z is not my primary track car, but at this point the track is where I drive it most, primarily due to the installed 1 piece seats and 6 pt harnesses.(does that even make sense?)
I agree that...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-09-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Re: Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
Well, You've seen my lack of talent firsthand, so that only leaves on option. I invited 3 guys, fully expecting them all to decline, to my surprise 2 said yes and I had to improvise.
Yeah, the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-08-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Re: Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
It's a 90. Based on my research so far, I'm leaning in the c5 direction. looks like all I'd need is an adapter bracket and c5 rotors. (and possibly spacers and longer studs - I have the "salad...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-08-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Re: Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
Since I first posted this, I went outside and gave it a once over, and noticed a brake fluid leak on the passenger side front caliper at the banjo bolt, and the front fluid reservoir is down about...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-08-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-08-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
12-08-2019
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,313
Finally got my Z to behave on Track!
This is my 4th thread on the matter in the last year or so, so I both thank those who have helped, and apologize to those long tired of hearing about it!
Car handled beautifully, and boy is it...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-20-2019
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Replies: 5
Views: 502
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-20-2019
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Replies: 5
Views: 502
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-24-2019
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Replies: 11
Views: 965
Re: Body panel alignment specs info
I can't answer your question, but as someone who has damaged the hood, front bumper cover, the underlying fiberglass, etc. and spent many many (many) hours getting it re aligned here is some...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-23-2019
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Replies: 10
Views: 942
Re: Tips on winching a Z up a trailer...
Someone more knowledgeable than me will probably have 10 reasons why NOT to do this, but:
I drilled about a 1" hole in the center of the black plastic lower air dam, and pulled both ends of a...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-05-2019
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,247
Re: Actual Tire Widths
Wow! That's a pretty substantial difference for tires that are the "same size" Did you get a chance to measure diameter or circumference? If they're anywhere near the same difference in that...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-05-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
Obviously there is no rational argument against anything you just said.
However, I never claimed to be bright! Also, if it isn't the tires, I don't want to mask an underlying issue(whether car...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-01-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
Sounds good, still a few days till the even, so no hurry. Are you going june 6 or 7? Looks like there is an event both days. I'll tentatively plan on going whatever day you are regardless of...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-01-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
I wasn't planning on running the roval, I've done it before and it was a blast, but in my Low Hp cars the oval part is kinda boring after a while, and I don't have the cajones to take a powerful car...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-01-2019
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,258
Re: Time capsule or headache?
To each his own, but I'll never understand the "collector" mentality that places so much value on absurdly Low Mileage. Seems like letting a car sit undriven, drying out and cracking on the inside...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-01-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
C-Beam bolts are good and tight...
I gave them all everything I've got with a long torque wrench, could only budge one of them, and even then less than 1/4 turn. I'm not a small dude either (6'2"...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
05-31-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
05-31-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
I haven't checked the date code(which I will do), but they were purchased new from Tire rack < 1yr ago.
Tire Compound? That sounds interesting, what is it and what does it do?
When I had the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
05-30-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
I finally got the back wheels off and inspected every suspension joint and lubed the bushings. Everything seemed in order. It felt really good on the street, but it's hard to simulate track...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
05-30-2019
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,494
Re: Car actively trying to swap ends on track?
That was kind of my plan, get the car running straight, burn out these tires(which only takes a couple days @ CMP), then replace the tires and start pushing it. With all the negativity towards the...
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