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SmokinVette.com Forums - C4 Corvette General Discussion http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/ 1984 - 1996 Corvettes en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:37:39 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.smokinvette.com/dolophine/misc/rss.jpg SmokinVette.com Forums - C4 Corvette General Discussion http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/ Painting 101, Primer sealer finish http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45651&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:34:48 GMT PRimer sealer had to be done over. The scoop I cut in and the excessive removal of paint with large grit, Creates more gouges then needed... PRimer sealer had to be done over. The scoop I cut in and the excessive removal of paint with large grit, Creates more gouges then needed especially being new to this.
1. Use Fiberglass Expoxy resin ONLY on SMC. MARINA HAD THIS.
2. Smooth out.
3. Bondo and bondo. BUT VERY THIN LAYERS.
LAYER UP TO HEIGHT NOT ALL ONE SHOT>
Takes 3 nights.
4. 1 coat, Wait on flash time then, 2 coat Epoxy primer. Sealer application. MIx for 5 minutes minimum .MUST WAIT THE INDUCTION TIME OF PRODUCT, Was 30 minutes. Used first 5 minutes stiring. counted that HEH>
5. 2-3 coats high build. K36 non reduce i think.
Dont want a sealer you need semi heavy. 1.8MM TIP gun. This I thought would take care of the gouges. But Didnt achieve it being my first time.THEN SPRAY IT ALL WITH GUIDE COAT> BEST THING I EVER DID>
Sanded all down with 16 inch sand tool.
5. 1 -2 coats epoxy primer. NOW THIS IS THE BAD PART> All flaws show up with this shine. Attempt to just sand all epoxy primer sealer down and still was not good. Had to Reshoot to bring low areas up and then 3m Type Bondo patse, Again as directions say. READ ALL DIRECTION PAINT PRIMER ETC before starting. Then Layer paste up gradually then sand with 320 then 600 wet. Then Again Primer sealer SWITCH TO 1.4 MM TIP. to bring it back to where you can see under light. ONce you sand Even though you paste it. THe sand Dulls it and you can see how good. Minor touch up and Minor part spray sealer. READY FOR TOP COAT. Let set over night.

and even though you dont need to. With 600 wet or 800. Then Top coats Warning!!!!!!!!! Dont use PASTE until 6 hour set on Epoxy primer. Weird shrinkage goes on during that period.
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]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion fordean http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45651 Amsoil through SV vendor SubDriver http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45647&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:41:50 GMT I want to change the trans and diff fluids before putting the vette away for the winter and had been contemplating Royal Purple and Amsoil. I read a... I want to change the trans and diff fluids before putting the vette away for the winter and had been contemplating Royal Purple and Amsoil. I read a thread here on SV - it mentioned a SV vendor who would facilitate ordering Amsoil at less than retail. I placed my order tonight and want to say a big THANK YOU to SubDriver.
A tip of the hat to you SubDriver!
Dave :burnout::patriot: ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion demzo53 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45647 check out this http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45641&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:58:23 GMT about a week ago they finally showed up. 18 /9.5 2006 z06 rims. Midamerica came through on backorder.One month wait but worth it.Very fine quality by... about a week ago they finally showed up. 18 /9.5 2006 z06 rims. Midamerica came through on backorder.One month wait but worth it.Very fine quality by Factory reproductions in Chino Ca.They shipped them by air all the way here to Canada via FedEx at the cost of ground I assume because of the factory delay of shipping them to their outlet. Good by them!! I missed out on summer with them but who cares.:cheers:

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]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion bc.boy http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45641 New Cat Converter...WOW http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45639&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:38:32 GMT My 86 Roadster with 51k has been slowly getting a bit "doggy" over the summer so I took it in to my favorite garage, Rays OK Service in Greenfield WI. They determined that the two pre cats and the main were plugged up and not functioning very well. They installed a new Y pipe from the exhaust manifold that eliminated the pre cats and a new Walker high flow main cat converter and all I can say is wow. I NOW HAVE A TOTALLY DIFFERENT, HIGHLY RESPONSIVE, GREAT SOUNDING, COOLER RUNNING MEAN MACHINE TO PLAY WITH. The repairs were pricey but well worth the effort. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion carl701 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45639 What is this sensor!!!?!?! http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45637&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:53:34 GMT Ever since I broke it changing out my plugs, it bugs me every time I see it just hanging there!! I would like to know if it's important or not? It is located on the Passenger side, on the side of the block, in between plug #3 and 4. Right on top of the O2 sensor, in back of the oil dipstick tube. Here is a picture, sorry I couldn't get the sensor in the picture, my cellphone camera sucks:

On a side note, I know most of the parts on my C4 but I would like to confirm if I am correct. More of, I would like to know what these parts are in this picture(driver' s side, very top front of the engine bay):

Left would be my charcoal canister?? and the right sounds like it' s sucking in air, so vacuum.....part of my emissions?

I am in a rush to type this, I will be leaving to tech school soon, I will read the answer when I get back. Thank you in advance.

-Andy. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion VetteAholic http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45637 <![CDATA[What's your AVERAGE fuel economy say in your C4?]]> http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45633&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:05:45 GMT I'm running about 18-19 mpg average and was just wondering how you all are fuel economy wise. How does this work? Does it read how you drive and averages it together to get the number? Honestly just curious. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45633 How often do you burn out? http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45626&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:44:24 GMT A couple of my buddies and I did some nice burnouts prior to leaving Carlisle this year. When we got to the restaurant we were talking about the... A couple of my buddies and I did some nice burnouts prior to leaving Carlisle this year. When we got to the restaurant we were talking about the burnouts and it was the first time in years that any of us had done one! Well, I guess being at a Corvette event brought the best out of us! ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion shreddingtires http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45626 Smokin Deal from Bondurant!!!!!!! http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45621&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:21:30 GMT Just got an email from Bondurant racing school for their 2 day Z06 Experience. This class is normally $2795 but Bondurant is giving some fantastic... Just got an email from Bondurant racing school for their 2 day Z06 Experience.
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Promotion may be changed or ended at Bondurant's discretion ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion smokinvette2 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45621 Question about Catalytic Converter? http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45610&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:15 GMT I have one chambered flowmasters on my 86 right now with all the cats still on it. My question is if i take all the cats off, will it improve my hp... I have one chambered flowmasters on my 86 right now with all the cats still on it. My question is if i take all the cats off, will it improve my hp and make the flows a little louder?

How much does something like this cost? Thanks ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion King of the Road 86 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45610 Question on window anti rattle felts http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45601&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:05:56 GMT My windows do not rattle when raised all the way. But are loose as heck when window is lowered more than 1 inch. Do I have the felts adjusted... My windows do not rattle when raised all the way. But are loose as heck when window is lowered more than 1 inch.

Do I have the felts adjusted wrong?
Tips on how to do it right would be great!!

Makes a God awful noise when you close the door with the window part way down. Window moves about 1 inch in/out. This can't be right.
Thanks for any help.:cheers: ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion wayback http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45601 Painting aluminum wheels http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45593&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:27:09 GMT Mine are looking like they've seen better days so I was wondering on painting them black?
What would be the best/easiest/cheapest way of doing it? ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion smokingc4 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45593 Best bang for the buck L98 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45580&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:17:23 GMT Ok guys on a 87 L98 what would be the best bang for the buck mod to do? Ok guys on a 87 L98 what would be the best bang for the buck mod to do? ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion RedVette2 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45580 CANADA.....I Need your Help !!!!! http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45565&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:19:48 GMT My daughter entered a essay contest with Sears Canada. She is one of the nine finalists. It is a baby contest and the prize value is approx.... My daughter entered a essay contest with Sears Canada. She is one of the nine finalists. It is a baby contest and the prize value is approx. $7805.00. I would much appreciate it if you could vote for her. If you have the time. just click on the link below... register with Sears Canada and vote for ......."LucasMommy from Langley B.C......You can read her essay by the way and there is a pic with my grandson(first one by the way and finally...Im 62). The contest closes Sept.15/10.
If anyone outside of Canada wishes to vote.....greatly appreciated....you will just get a email weekly flyer.
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http://www.sears.ca/custom-content/b...e_300*250_test ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion UNCLEBILL http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45565 oil coming out of dipstick? http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45556&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:21:19 GMT What is up with that?
I have a 1990 and it's not a ton of oil but enough to get me concerned. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion bowlinggreendream http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45556 Second question http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45554&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:04:15 GMT Well I was pleasantly surprised at the quick answers I got for my first question, it was alot faster and better than the other site I am a member of.... Well I was pleasantly surprised at the quick answers I got for my first question, it was alot faster and better than the other site I am a member of. So my next question is this, I am starting to get oil consumption that is creeping towards a quart around every 200 miles or so.
My engine runs smooth as silk but I don't know if this is an exceptable amount of oil to be burnt or not. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion chucksc489 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45554 Cost of porting and polishing intake? http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45552&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:47:41 GMT I have an 89 and was wondering what this would cost or if it would even net me some good power. Talked to someone at Carlisle that said it was not... I have an 89 and was wondering what this would cost or if it would even net me some good power. Talked to someone at Carlisle that said it was not an entirely expensive thing to do. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion jjsmithslt1 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45552 rear end gear change http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45531&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:22:31 GMT would the traction control minimize the results of a rear end gear change. would the traction control minimize the results of a rear end gear change. ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion 94vetter http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45531 So does magnaflow not make http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45530&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:07:06 GMT A exhaust system fo rthe 85? A exhaust system fo rthe 85? ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion big wave http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45530 New here with question, http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45511&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:39:24 GMT If you were to supercharge your C4 what set up would you go with?
I am not familiar with any of the SC's available for the C4's so hopefully some of you are! ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion chucksc489 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45511 looked like blue smoke this morning http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45507&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:42:32 GMT Started my Vette up this morning and a ploom of bluish smoke came out, what was the information behind the different colored smokes again? Blue,... Started my Vette up this morning and a ploom of bluish smoke came out, what was the information behind the different colored smokes again?
Blue, gray, white, black? ]]> C4 Corvette General Discussion Slick100 http://www.smokinvette.com/corvetteforum/showthread.php?t=45507