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Post by sfm1951 on Feb 27, 2013 23:08:54 GMT -6
New to the forum. retired and now playing. I live in Northern Minn. Boes anybody make a coilover conversion for the front of an 84 C4> Thanks, Steve
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Post by Corvsport.com Administrator on Mar 3, 2013 13:01:56 GMT -6
Hello Steve! We're glad to have you and hope you get a lot of this forum.
With regards to your question, I don't know offhand, but I can point you in the direction of some folks that could help. One place I would definitely try is Zip Corvettes. They have a website online and they also have a physical store front in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Not sure what part of the country you reside in, but they are definitely worth checking out.
We will also do some digging and see if we can find anything for you.
Again, welcome to the Corvsport.com message boards. We're really glad you joined us!
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Post by Corvsport.com Administrator on Mar 4, 2013 23:58:09 GMT -6
After doing some digging, we discovered that there are a number of forums and blogs where Corvette owners have chronicled converting the front suspension of their C4 Corvette to coilover suspension. In all of the cases we read, it indicated that it was very labor intensive, very expensive, but also very much worth it. The articles we read stated that the result of a coilover conversion is that the car will sit slightly higher and will have a more rigid ride, but that it will also be far more responsive. I am including an article here that summarizes the work that needs to be done and gives a written, step-by-step procedure which gives instruction on how to convert the suspension. The site link is: www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=46262We hope this helps! |
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Post by sfm1951 on Mar 5, 2013 7:30:57 GMT -6
All this info is food for thought. The project is building an all round tube frame for Barb's 53 Studebaker Starlight 2 dr. coupe. (her dream car) My boys and I used to race dirt track modifieds. We built the cars on a chassis table, frames , bodies the whole car. I just retired, and I have a full sheet metal shop in my half of the garage and my youngest is starting a body shop in the other half ( 54X 99) I have a 30 Model A , that I put a vette rear end in the 80's ( 66 rear) My youngest is doing a 70 Chevelle with a big block. This Stude frame will be C4 front and rear. Thanks, Steve
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Post by Corvsport.com Administrator on Mar 10, 2013 0:17:28 GMT -6
Wow! It sounds like you've got some really great projects going on. We hope you'll share some pics of your projects on here as they progress.
We have a pretty extensive library of material for the C4 Corvette, so if we can be of any assistance to you, please shoot us an email, or keep posting your questions on this forum, and we'll try to respond. If you email us, send it to email@corvsport.com. Sometimes it takes us awhile to respond, so be patient if we don't get back to you right away.
Thanks!
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Post by Ernie Owens on Jun 1, 2016 21:03:19 GMT -6
Bought a really nice 31,000 mile 1986 Red Convertible ------- only things that are not functioning ------ are Right side seat release ----- will not allow seat to release and go forward ------ is this run by a cable or something . Non electric need to pull the seat to fix correct  Anti - Lock ligt i staying on - full of fluid , shoes look good , no leaks ------wires going to all 4 sensors sensors all look good except the old rubber insulation covering the wires is old and crumbling off.. where do I start ... Ernswrld@msn.com |
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