socalman

I always like looking at what people have done with their C4s; after all we are the "Red-Headed Step Children of the Corvette World" and since we don't have much power compared to the newer guys and not much hope for a "classic" tag- I think C4 owners are the most creative with thier cars (plus, I always like to borrow ideas from others)-

So, let's see some pictures- and add a little verbiage if you want-where you bought it, how much to do it, what color it was before etc.

Under the hood-love the cool engine bays as well.

-=Jeff=-

1990 ZR-1

My Motor:



Interior.. Torch Red and Black

PLRX

I don't have any mods

Sweet 90

Damn I love that LT5.
Beautiful Z Jeff

Jim

pianoguy

Amen!

I bought my LT4 in May of '07 with around 33K miles, now has close to 50K. I've made a few mods (and repairs), noting too radical:

Stainless Works headers and Random Technologies cats
HotCam (pulled engine to repair spun rod bearing, at which time cam was installed)
Tuned PCM
Hurst shifter
Drilled and slotted rotors with Hawk ceramic pads, Earl's braided lines
DeWitts radiator
Samco silicone radiator hoses
MSD opti
SLP Claw intake
ZF Doc beam plates
R-D Racing Camber-Brace and Cross-Frame

Here's a few pics from projects:
http://bradprestonmusic.com/Photos/V...008/index.html
http://bradprestonmusic.com/Photos/E...ion/index.html

Mr. Peabody

Brad you do nice work. Your car looks really nice. Having had several of the same mods done to my 95 I can appreciate what you've done. I've never seen a top brace (for when the targa is removed) like that. Did you make that yourself?

Hideki

Not that much so far, lowered the car, added a set of 17x9.5" ARE wheels with a stretched tire (used some spacers in the rear to push them out to line up with the fender) and a K&N filtercharger. I have a twin turbo kit and a Callaway Aerobody front bumper in the garage waiting for me to scrounge up enough change to get them installed. I also am building an HKS exhaust system (yes, I said an HKS exhaust system)

Hideki

I know without pics no one would believe me about my future mods, but heres a pic of the turbo kit and Callaway bumper in my garage


I need to get some new foglight lenses from Callaway (they cost almost $400 for each lens !!!!!)

pianoguy

Thanks much - I think I'm finally not sore anymore - LOL! The brace is an AFSB Targa Bar that I bought used here on the forum. I love that thing, makes it a joy to drive with the top off. They're sold by ProStreet Customs, and R-D Racing also makes a similar brace, but with square tubing.

Hideki, that is going to be wicked when you're done!

socalman

What does the Camber Brace do? (at 48, I'm just now learning about engines)-



Nice Looking Motor!!- I'm glad I got to see just exactly where that Opti is at- I've got 52k miles on my car and I don't think the original owner had to change it out yet

socalman

Jeff- that looks fantastic!! Powder coated, right? I've done my motor up (LT1) in all stainless, chrome and a little bit of andozed red but I'm always jealous of you LT5s at the car shows when they're done up like this- I just can't compete with that monster motor! (so, I have lots of
2nd place trophys-

socalman

That is gonna be a monster when you're done. Where did you get the front bumper?

pianoguy

Thanks! Hopefully your opti will last for a long time - I just decided to change mine out when I had to replace the water pump. Here's some info on the Camber Brace (I bought mine used on the forum). I installed it in an effort to tighten up the front end when the top is off. It seemed to reduce the amount of shake in the steering wheel:

http://www.r-dracing.com/Camber-brace.htm

RedLS1GTO

One of the coolest Corvette noses of ANY generation. Would LOVE to find one for the track car.

blakngold4life

here is my work in progress, started with the interior and thats about all I have done for now. Had the panels done in a brushed aluminum look and added a momo steering wheel.

BrianCunningham

Nice to see another doing the FI route

I'm still collecting parts are well

Here's my thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...p-started.html

RedLS1GTO

Keep all of the FI stuff... this is what I want.

Hideki

Of all places I found the Callaway bumper on eBay When I found the listing I couldn't believe it, I had to have it.

RedLS1GTO

Interior: Kirkey Intermediate road race seats, I/O port braces, MOMO wheel, ... a lot more







Exterior: Lots of Greenwood goodies, custom flared fenders, Custom paint w/ painted "Grand Sport" style stripe, CCW race classic 17x11.5 wheels front and rear (315-35-17), ...







Under the hood: 383ci Carburated LT-4, ~500h.p., more engine mods than I can list, 3qt accusump, oil cooler, Mocal power steering cooler, MSD Digital 7 ignition, Pro Power HVC coil, and lots more. Aren't C4 brakes technically under the hood too?? Wilwood SL6R 6 pistons. Lots of other suspension goodies...

BrianCunningham

How are those Kirkey seats for getting in/out of the car

I'd love to get a set, keep in mind I drive mine on the street.