Bought a Thing

"JKER" (jker) 09/11/2017 at 15:29 • Filed to: None

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A 1986 Corvette to be exact.

Yes, it’s an auto, but I just couldn’t pass this up. And did you see that digital dash? So eighties. It had a bad misfire when I got it, last night diagnosing I saw an arc from a spark plug wire, they were routed wrong and the wire insulation had burned through. Easy fix!

Also today I found coolant in my passenger footwell so it looks like I will be replacing the heater core as well. Other than that, it has great paint, brand new wheels, tires, brakes, door panels, trim, battery, alternator, no rips in the seats.

For $3k, NPOCP??

Steve in Manhattan > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:37

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Iz plastic ... nice!

EL_ULY > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:39

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NP

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:40

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Oh, please take that steering wheel cover off.

Otherwise, nice!! Congratulations!

CobraJoe > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/11/2017 at 15:43

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A leather wrapped steering wheel from ‘86? That cover is probably on there for a reason.

Still though, poorly wrapped black tape is better than an ill fitting steering wheel cover.

JKER > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 09/11/2017 at 15:45

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The original wheel leather is pretty worn, so I’ll probably leave it on. It’s on pretty tight, no slipping. Thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:46

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Looks mean.

JKER > Steve in Manhattan 09/11/2017 at 15:47

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Iz very plastic. Lots of plasticky rattles too haha

Chariotoflove > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:48

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That’s a nice thing. You need a tape deck.

And a pair of leather driving gloves.

TysMagic > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:54

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NP to me. I don’t dig the wheels, but new tires are a winner

JKER > Chariotoflove 09/11/2017 at 15:55

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Haha, I definitely have no need for a tape deck!

JKER > TysMagic 09/11/2017 at 15:56

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Yeah I wouldn’t have chosen those wheels, but they are slightly better than the stock wheels at least. The receipt from the wheels and tires was over $1700 alone! Less than 500 miles on them.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:56

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fair enough, I’ rather have an ugly wheel than loose control!

PartyPooper2012 > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:57

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NP only if it came with a line of coke. Otherwise, what good is 80's vette?

just kidding...about the NP. No manuel.

Poopin parties since 2012

P.S. kidding. Nice vette fam. Best be careful

Sweet Trav > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:59

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NP all the way.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > JKER 09/11/2017 at 15:59

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NP. I paid $2300 for a way shittier one years ago...it was a 4+3 but that didn’t make up for how shitty it was.

arl > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:01

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NP. I usually don’t like black wheels, but they look right on your Vette. Stock pipes? It looks like it should be running something louder than stock, Mangnaflows or something. Not too loud, but goodly v8 burble.

JKER > PartyPooper2012 09/11/2017 at 16:04

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What do you think those hidden rear storage compartments are for?

JKER > arl 09/11/2017 at 16:05

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Not stock pipes, not sure what they are though. Not too loud but louder than stock. Car just passed CA emissions so still has it’s cats and everything.

Takuro Spirit > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:07

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The digi-dash excuses the wheels and steering wheel cover. NP!

TysMagic > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:13

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no complaints there for sure!

JKER > Takuro Spirit 09/11/2017 at 16:13

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The dash is awesome, especially with all the switches for coolant temp, oil pressure, oil temp, average gas mileage, instant gas mileage, battery voltage. It’s super cool. And the window switches and mirror and seat controls are all on the center console.

Steve in Manhattan > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:22

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One good thing ... you could part it out for twice what you paid if you get tired of it ....

Steve in Manhattan > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:23

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Oh, mileage?

JKER > Steve in Manhattan 09/11/2017 at 16:28

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127k

Steve in Manhattan > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:42

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Over 200K I’d say you overpaid, but clearly you didn’t. Just get a Vette with a driver’s airbag when you can - we’d miss you.

JKER > Steve in Manhattan 09/11/2017 at 16:49

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Safety is for the old and rich

BeaterGT > JKER 09/11/2017 at 16:54

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Yessss, more Corvettes among Oppo! NP all the way. What size are those wheels, they look pretty mean.

JKER > BeaterGT 09/11/2017 at 17:00

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They’re 18", not sure of the offset. 245 tires all the way around, which is nice so I can rotate them!

Steve in Manhattan > JKER 09/11/2017 at 17:01

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Pshaw ... we’re talking one or two airbags tops. Or at least buckle your seatbelt.

JKER > Steve in Manhattan 09/11/2017 at 17:05

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Oh I always buckle up. Except when taking the motorcycle.

JeepJeremy > JKER 09/11/2017 at 17:14

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Damn

That’s fucking cool

NP all the way

BeaterGT > JKER 09/11/2017 at 17:20

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That is nice, makes for a more affordable sports car. The C5 needs to have staggered tires as to not mess up with the TC.

JKER > BeaterGT 09/11/2017 at 17:22

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Yup, same with later C4's (93+ I think).

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > JKER 09/11/2017 at 17:23

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Coolness! Not a bad lookin’ ‘Vette!

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > BeaterGT 09/11/2017 at 17:53

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Oh. Well that’s it then. I bought my C4 with C5 wheels on it courtesy of the previous owner. I turn TC off when I’m on the track but I still get idiot lights about the TC and the ABS which helpfully turns ABS off in the process. I figured I had a wheel speed sensor going bad but have zero use for TC or ABS in a track car so haven’t bothered to troubleshoot anything beyond musing on possible causes. Thanks!

Chariotoflove > JKER 09/11/2017 at 18:17

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Young whippersnapper. I actually still do have some stuff on tapes that I haven’t converted to digital.

JKER > Chariotoflove 09/11/2017 at 18:45

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I used to borrow books on tape all the time from the library... That was awhile ago. Now everything is digital.

BeaterGT > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 09/11/2017 at 19:27

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No problem! Post a picture of your car if you don’t mind

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > JKER 09/11/2017 at 19:36

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I thought those were live wells for when you go fishing...

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > JKER 09/11/2017 at 19:37

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Did they not give you one of these in 86?

JKER > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 09/11/2017 at 20:02

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The original tape deck has been replaced, unfortunately.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > BeaterGT 09/11/2017 at 20:07

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You don’t have to ask me twice. That’s my C4 at Thunderhill in Northern California at the end of July. It was about 114 degrees that day. It’s got the LT1 so it’s got a bit of power compared to other cars made in 1992, but it’s far from fast. Handles nicely though. I’ve got slip on muffler tips to direct the Borla exhaust away from the sound meter at Laguna Seca too.

JR1 > JKER 09/11/2017 at 20:07

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Those gauges are just the greatest

BeaterGT > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 09/11/2017 at 20:29

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Those mufflers are awesome, they don’t have a problem with that or do they not notice? I know all about the LT1, had it in my 94 Z28...very stout.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > BeaterGT 09/11/2017 at 20:47

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It’s a race track on a state park. The rules were written as a specific agreement about noise. If the cars on the track are above 92db they’re black flagged and set home if they can’t quiet things down. Where the sound is measured is an open secret. They do have a portable tester and will use it if you’ve motivated someone to dislike you I suppose but otherwise I’d describe it as a gentleman’s agreement.

The folks operating the track don’t care for the sound limit themselves but they’re dependent on the park so they enforce things but only if required.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JKER 09/11/2017 at 21:09

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Hey, another ‘86! Thing looks pretty clean. Love mine. TPI gets a lot of hate but is a pretty decent motor. Good luck with yours.

JKER > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 09/11/2017 at 21:58

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Nice! Yeah it seems pretty solid. If I keep long enough I’m sure I’ll end up upping the power or doing an engine swap but for now it’s plenty good enough for me.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JKER 09/11/2017 at 22:43

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Yeah, I’m thinking about a few mods to mine too. Probably intake and a cam. If its got stock exhaust behind those mufflers I’d do that first, it really opens up the car a decent amount.

JKER > Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage 09/11/2017 at 23:09

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Yeah see if/when I go down that road, I gotta go down it all the way. Intake, cam, exhaust, heads, get a good tune... The list goes on.

PartyPooper2012 > JKER 09/12/2017 at 06:48

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Spare plastic parts that randomly break and fall off?

I think I need a truck following me with spare plastic shit that randomly breaks and falls off.

I love my c5 for the oomph. I hate it for the plastic vomit inside

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > JKER 09/14/2017 at 01:47

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Couldn’t agree more lol. Money is just an issue sometimes.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > JKER 10/30/2017 at 00:57

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NP all the way, congrats and enjoy safely!