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The other day while driving around I saw along the road a beautiful red Corvette. WOW she was pretty! I could not resist the attraction. So I stopped in the place, inquired about it, and before I knew it I was signing the papers and driving away with her.
I got her for $7000. She has 98,500 miles and a few problems here and there.
Since I am totally new to Corvettes I would like to ask some questions regarding my new vette.
Some of the problems include a faulty digital tach (does not show RPM numbers but bar works), faulty drivers seat automatic seat controls ( controls near the stick work but ones on seat do not), cracked inside door metal clip holder (I don't know what its called, but the silver metal pointy thing on the inside of the door mates with it when the door is closed), worn out seats (leather is pretty beat), and NO MANUAL.
Does anyone know where I can get the original manual? That would be a great help.
Also, I noticed the manual transmission is a 4+3 unit with overdrive. Now can someone explain to me what is overdrive actually is? I read in the Corvette Milestones magazine that it helps improve fuel efficiency? Is this true? I could care less about fuel efficiency!
What are the three "little buttons" on the right side of the drivers seat for? Are they power controls?
It would be nice if you guys can recommend me to an online shop that sells lots of a C4 replacement parts. Such as new seats, emblems, etc.
Any advice on what I should do or go about repairing the problems of my vette would be of great help.
This is my first car with manual transmission so it is totally new to me. I had the car delivered to my home when I purchased it since I had no idead how to drive it. After reading some instructions I got online I became over-confident and had the fellow drive the car on my driveway, NOT in my garage. To make a long story short I had to call the tow truck guy just to get it in my garage! I have now got somewhat the knack of driving stick and I am driving nearly everywhere. Any advice on this as well will be greatly appreciated.
The problems sound extensive but they are not. The engine fires up each and every time and its roar scares the hell out of the cats!:laughing:
Looking at pictures I always thought that C4's were bland and just plain ugly. But in person it is totally another car. Just incredible.:thumbsup:
Sorry for the barrage of questions! Thanks for the great site!
artyon:
I got her for $7000. She has 98,500 miles and a few problems here and there.
Since I am totally new to Corvettes I would like to ask some questions regarding my new vette.
Some of the problems include a faulty digital tach (does not show RPM numbers but bar works), faulty drivers seat automatic seat controls ( controls near the stick work but ones on seat do not), cracked inside door metal clip holder (I don't know what its called, but the silver metal pointy thing on the inside of the door mates with it when the door is closed), worn out seats (leather is pretty beat), and NO MANUAL.
Does anyone know where I can get the original manual? That would be a great help.
Also, I noticed the manual transmission is a 4+3 unit with overdrive. Now can someone explain to me what is overdrive actually is? I read in the Corvette Milestones magazine that it helps improve fuel efficiency? Is this true? I could care less about fuel efficiency!
What are the three "little buttons" on the right side of the drivers seat for? Are they power controls?
It would be nice if you guys can recommend me to an online shop that sells lots of a C4 replacement parts. Such as new seats, emblems, etc.
Any advice on what I should do or go about repairing the problems of my vette would be of great help.
This is my first car with manual transmission so it is totally new to me. I had the car delivered to my home when I purchased it since I had no idead how to drive it. After reading some instructions I got online I became over-confident and had the fellow drive the car on my driveway, NOT in my garage. To make a long story short I had to call the tow truck guy just to get it in my garage! I have now got somewhat the knack of driving stick and I am driving nearly everywhere. Any advice on this as well will be greatly appreciated.
The problems sound extensive but they are not. The engine fires up each and every time and its roar scares the hell out of the cats!:laughing:
Looking at pictures I always thought that C4's were bland and just plain ugly. But in person it is totally another car. Just incredible.:thumbsup:
Sorry for the barrage of questions! Thanks for the great site!