Drove the ratty Corvette for 14 hrs this weekend

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
06/13/2018 at 09:05 • Filed to: None

Autocrossed it, settled stoplight grudges, took a girl on a date in it, and used it to haul yardwork equipment around. Try THAT with a CUV. I burned $150 of 94 octane in one day and it was 100% worth it.

Autocross was a blast in it. I outran a 1967 Mustang with a 289 and not much else! My co-worker beat me by about 1 second on a 1 minute course in his bone-stock NA Miata. But the Corvette sounded like Mad Max armageddon on course and was like wrestling a bear with manual steering.

I also made a quick beer run with a friend. The trunk was full of T-tops at the time so the brews got to ride shotgun.

Then I drove it right home, took a shower and took a girl for a date in it. She found the car charming and me as well. Just drove around the city with her for 2 hrs.

The Corvette seems to take anything I throw at it without flinching. Never overheats, never asks for anything beyond (a lot of) fuel, and some oil. After 2 years I feel like I FINALLY have the kinks on this thing sorted out and can start using it like a real car.

DISCUSSION (28)

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 09:20

I’m about halfway through replacing the clutch, rear main seal, on other miscellaneous bits on my ‘69...this post is making me miss driving it and wishing I’d have been quicker with doing the job.

vondon302 > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 09:25

Rock on Cletus!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > vondon302
06/13/2018 at 09:26

Thanks!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
06/13/2018 at 09:27

Post pics of the ‘69!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 09:27

Also that an almost 30 year old automatic Accord beat you too.

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 09:38

was wondering why I felt 1/2 the city rumbling.

We need to do another mini oppo meet/cruise

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > bob and john
06/13/2018 at 09:41

That would be fun

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
06/13/2018 at 09:41

lol it’s not fast on an auto-x course

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 09:59

I don’t have any good pictures on my phone right now, but here’s some I posted when I first brought it home

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/shes-finally-home-1786694100

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > bob and john
06/13/2018 at 09:59

As long as southwood rd would be in the cruise.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
06/13/2018 at 10:10

I love the ‘70s vibe!

bob and john > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
06/13/2018 at 10:29

is it properly paved? I’m not riding down fire roads.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > bob and john
06/13/2018 at 10:31

Last weekend it was not bad, better then it was last year.

My bird IS the word > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 11:12

Do you... need to put premium in that thing? I’m hoping to just use regular in my 403 because of the smog compression

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 11:27

Kinja'd!!!

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 11:28

I miss my ‘69 roadster. ::sniff::

atfsgeoff > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 11:41

This car looks like the hero of a post-apocalyptic hollywood film. I love it.

vicali > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 11:41

Haha, your date plan was to drive around in your old, loud, smelly, questionable safety equipped Vette for 2 hours? Smooth..

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 12:46

I don’t think there’s a better way to find a partner who will put up with your schenanigans than using the Cletusvette for date night.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 13:07

Awesome! Glad to hear all is well in Cletusvette world!

Any word on the next R+C ep? :)

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > vicali
06/13/2018 at 13:19

It was her idea, lol

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > My bird IS the word
06/13/2018 at 13:19

It’s all about compression ratio. My car is 11:1 so I need the expensive dino juice but if you’re under 9.5:1 in an old car you should be fine.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
06/13/2018 at 13:20

It’s coming soon! We’re doing a road trip in two weeks or so.

vicali > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 13:25

Kinja'd!!!

..Might want to hang on to that one..

My bird IS the word > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 13:47

I didn’t realize yours was that high. That would change things.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/13/2018 at 14:58

Can’t wait, you guys do quality work and I’ve rewatched all your episodes a million times now, so... :P

How’s the Bimmer treating Reid? Any issues thus far?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
06/14/2018 at 18:24

High praise! BMW runs great but needs a pricey driveshaft soon.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
06/14/2018 at 18:43

Uh oh...is he thinking of sorting the driveshaft or selling it and picking up another ride?

Glad all is well with it otherwise! Old bimmers ooze charm! :)