C4 Corvette Road Trip
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มี.ค. 2021
- My Corvette Life: Episode 377 - C4 Corvette Roadtrip
LINK: Here is the video of the same trip in my C5.
• Last Drive of 2018
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(91 Octane, Mustang Dyno)
1998 C5 Corvette Coupe - Modifications List
Corbeau A4 Seats
Thunder Racing T-Rex Cam TR224: 224/224 563/563 114LSA
Kooks 1-3/4" x 3" Long Tube Headers
Kooks Catted 3" X-Pipe
Corsa Indy Pace Car (Corsa Sport) axle-back exhaust
Casting 799 - LS6/LS2 Cylinder Heads
BTR .660" Lift Dual Valve Springs
7.375" Pushrods
FAST 92mm Intake Manifold
LS2 Throttle Body
Bosche 42 lbs Fuel Injectors
Vararam Lower Ram Air Intake
Vararam Power Duct (Air Bridge)
Mike Norris Motorsports - Billet PCV Oil Catch Can
DeWitts Radiator
DeWitts SPAL Fan Upgrade
aFe Controls / PHADT Control Arm Bushings
Baer Tracker Adjustable Tie Rod Ends
C6 Z06 Shocks
C6 Z51 Sway Bars
C6 Z06 Brakes
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Xineering Downshift Blip Module
C5 Z06 Mesh Intake Grills
C6 Z06 Shifter
C5 Stainless Steel Dash Trim Kit by American Car Craft
RaceGrip Suede Steering Wheel Covers
Corvette Envy LED Halo Tail Lights
Corvette Envy ACA Projector Headlight Housings
Clear DRL Housings
Vette LEDs DRL Switchbacks (Use code "MCL5 for 5% off)
Vette LEDs Reverse Lights (Use code "MCL5 for 5% off)
Vette LEDs Cabin Lights (Use code "MCL5 for 5% off)
C7 Carbon Vented Front Splitter - Gloss Black
C7 Carbon ZR1 Style Side Skirts - Gloss Black
Corvette Creationz TPE 2" Flared Rear Quarter panels
C6 Z06 Rear Splash Guards
Forgestar F14 Wheels
(18x9.5 +49 Concave front, 19x12 +23 Super Deep Concave rear)
Tires: Bridgestone (Front) 275/35/18, (Rear) 325/30/19 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I’ve driven my 1985 C4 on several Hot Rod Power Tours and enjoyed every moment of each trip. Some tours were about 1500 miles round trip and never had a problem on any tour. Love my Corvette! John.
Awesome!
Took my '89 convertible 6 speed on a 2400 mi round trip (PHX to South Texas) in December for the holidays. Took it like a champ.
I have not yet counted how often I watched also this clip from you... love Arizona ❤ ... many thanks from your C4 friend & driver in Germany. Thumb up!
Hi from Puerto Rico I learn to fix my car because you Chanel thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
Man, it looks great seeing the Sun and hearing that engine, thanks for sharing! ( it’s still cold in Michigan, but snow is melting)
That C4 is an amazing driving car
This is why everone should own a C-4 at least once Great cars
This has about to be one of the best videos i have seen when you were running down the highway it made me feel like i was in my 85 getting it out April 17 from storage thanks
The C4 Looks Great and sounds great also!
C4s had their own pro racing series- great track and road car.
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Awesome trip! Thanks for taking us along. Will be firing mine up within a couple months!!
Awesome, proof that hard work pays off. I'm saving up for a C6.
You won't regret it. I have a Z51 LS2 and I have a blast!
Nice Video I just started my Corvette channel I recently purchased a 1975 Convertible. Nice to see cars being driven. I just subscribed.I like your C4 I have always been a fan of them.
Fantastic. You need to make more road trips like this one. 👍
Beautiful scenery out there in AZ, Chris!! The C4 looks great, damn good mpg!! Those TPI 350’s are good engines, and the TH-700R4 is a good transmission as well. Good combo! Had the same drivetrain in my 1989 Trans Am GTA. Damn reliable!!
Agree! I have an 87, bought it new. Love it.. still have it.
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Beautiful!!!! My Corvette dream trip right there. Hey Chriss love your garage parking indicator 😂😂😂💪
Drive reminds me of my childhood, born and raised next door in New Mexico. Love the unique landscapes, plant, and wildlife. Great content Chris.
Man I had a c 4 same color I was never the same after that I’m hooked on vets now
Chris, thanks for the ride. It was almost as if I had joined you. Just super!
Beautiful car :)
This has got to be one of the best videos I've seen on your C4. The editing is excellent and the car sounded great. Your C4 would be right at home here on Oahu! Mahalo for sharing!
I wish I lived in the US, taking my ‘87 on a trip like that👍
Great car, nice trip! Thanks for sharing! I have the same seatbelt issue with my Trans Am. My seats don't have a seatbelt guide, either. A dull sawblade slowly cutting into the neck. That's a pretty accurate description. I know the feeling. lol
Hey, this was a great trip around some beautiful parts of AZ. All of this in our backyard. Pretty nice. I really like that C4.
What a beautiful landscape. Thanks for the video, I had a C4 too, such a good car, now I drive a C5z06 😊
Greetings from Europe to the USA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Wow what a beautiful place!
Awesome video Chris, enjoyed the sound of the C4 & the view😎💯👍🏾🔥
Great video enjoyed the trip immensely, it is truly beautiful out their. Nice corvette that really did drive and not get very hot, i was surprised at how cool it ran. take care from Alabama.
nice ride!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Rick!
Living in the Midwest that view is crazy and that weather is to die for:)
I have been to the Grand Canyon twice. It is amazing!!! The most amazing thing is the Colorado river looks like a small stream from the top!!!
Hi Chris, your C4 looks and runs great. thanks for all the great videos and info. Cheers from Brisbane
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Great car, beautiful landscape - what else do we need!
Great video Chris. I just made that drive recently. Unfortunately I was in my Ram Power Wagon and not my C4. Your video makes me want to take the Vette up that way. I'm in the East Valley so Globe is just a short jaunt up the mountain.
Nice, I love hopping in my C4 convertible and going nowhere for a bit!
Couldn’t agree more that our cars are to be driven. I just returned from the Sebring race weekend where on Saturday there were about 250 corvettes present! Sported my “My Corvette Life” tee for the event!
Following the race I drove across Florida by myself, twice! All in 1750 miles on my 95 C4. Just about to turn over 60,000 miles. No issues, averaged 19.6 mpg for the total trip, Georgia to Fla and back.
Drive them!
C8 about 2 months out now, and it’ll get the same treatment!!
I have a 30K miles C5Z now and just love it but I used to have a 60K miles '96 CE LT4. I really liked that car and it definitely felt very planted and handled great, on smooth roads. On rough roads, it jostled around a lot and would lose grip. The LT4 felt a lot stronger than the rated 330 horses too. I had a short shifter installed by a guy in Phoenix area (don't remember his name but he was on the Corvette Forum) and it really improved the shifting.
Overall, it was a great car but the C5Z is just better in every way. I wouldn't mind having another LT4 car too though . 👍
it feels cool being an Arizonan and knowing where and what road he is on in the video
I had a C4 1985 Targa before I got the C5 convert and I tell you the C4 road way better and was fast!
Hello Chris thanks for the lovely ride and the beautiful surroundings I enjoyed it and the C5 is O.K. its a top CAR.
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Great video Chris, love it and nice landscape.Thanks from Sweden.
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I envy you. Here in Pennsylvania we still have snow on the ground so no Corvette trips just yet. Enjoy my friend.
amazing car love it
Great, great, GREAT video. The car sounds perfect.
A lot of people complained about the C4's ride (too hard, stiff, harsh, etc.) but, after driving from western Pennsylvania to Bowling Green and back, I absolutely disagree and I'm with you --- C4's are really comfortable. Like you, I averaged 26 mpg on my trip through WV, VA, TN, and KY. LOVED the drive through the mountains of WV.
Again, thanks for taking me along through your part of our country. And, good job on your C4. Well done, sir.👍
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Great video. I'm in Phoenix and a fellow C4 owner. One of my favorite drives is highway 89A from Prescott, through Jerome and onto Sedona and Flagstaff. I've been through Salt River Canyon and that's good as well. However when I go I like to proceed onto Show Low and Pinetop, and then return via highway 260 and then back down the Beeline. Either way, our state has some awesome drivi g and scenery!
The C4 looks good and sounds good.great highway cars.
One of the few ways to beat the coof. Just bought a Ruby Red convertible and with some new tires and shockers I will be cruising the Rockies this Summer.
Went downstairs and watched it on the tv, Better than tablet lol. It is so beautiful out there, Wife and I talked about moving to Arizona, friends in Mesa . They love it moved 2 years ago from N.Y.
Subscribed now😃😉
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Ah, the iron small block 350. In Corvette guise it sounds like a million horsepower - which is more important than having a million horsepower BTW. And funnily when you did the fast forward thing at 3 something minutes, it sounded like an '80s Indy car :)
Have not been threw the superior tunnel in years. I'll have to make a trip down from Northern Az.
Nice run....
Great video that proves your hard work paid off car looks fantastic I'm sure anybody back East is jealous of your beautiful scenic view I live in Lake Havasu so I understand the area that you were driving and that is a great drive. When you're done with that car and you want to sell it hit me up.
I grew up in LHC. I still visit family there often.
I have been to the Grand Canyon. It is very hard to describe the feeling that you have from the view.
Chris I live in Florida, as we have some beautiful views thats AMAZING! Our state is flat as a pancake looks like a fun drive I own a C5 as well I know your driving a C4 but my C5 has 265K on it and runs like a top! convert. I have put a lot of money in her but she was all most ready for the crusher when I got her. Looks brand new now. really nothing done to the drive train because she still runs so good "has a small oil leak" but man I'd be a lil intimadated running her out there in the middle of nowhere............Hat's off!! thanks for this vid!!!
I can't hardly wait😃
I'm gonna drive my C4 in the warm Arizona breeze 😎😁
I'm gonna make that same drive to AZ and CA this summer!😁👍🏿🚘
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You're so right Chris. You don't have to spend a lot of money to own a fun car you can be proud of. At an entry point of (lets say) $8k as your C4 sits, you have a very respectable ticket into any Cars and Coffee or cruise night, and...you can park right next to the guy with the Ferrari. I really need a much bigger garage to house all the great affordable cars I should buy. C4 Corvettes are right at the top of the list. Soft bumper C3s don't get a lot of love either, but are really fun. I think you need a bigger garage too! :-) Great job on your channel.
That scenery reminds me of that scene in the movie "Cars" where Flash McQueen goes for a ride with Sally in the country side, outside of "Carburator Springs" Does anybody sees that?? Really amazing to say the least!!!
Similar. Cars is based on the area around Kingman, AZ.
Making me miss my C4 i use to cruise around the coast line and mountains every weekend in it
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I don’t have a vet , thanks for the video . You gave me an idea what’s it’s like 👍
Get one! 👍
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I love the red ones ! Someday I will !
Love the video Chris the c4 sounds good love the scenery there in Arizona wish I was there seems like it rains every other day here in North Carolina yes I have been to the Grand canyon been a few years ago very beautiful sight indeed hope to get my C5 out as soon as the weather warms up and not raining here in North Carolina anyway enjoy the video great job love the scenery 🙂
I'm blown away with your gas mileage also. The C4 also sounds fairly quiet having no mufflers. I've been through Arizona most of all of it but on a HONDA 1800 Gold Wing Motorcycle. This included a couple of trips through both sides of the Grand Canyon. Not much on the North side but South Side sure makes up for it. You correct the scenery is ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. I love Arizona. Have an Aunt who lives in Yuma.
Great Video and your C4 seems to run perfect.
One day I hope to drive to Phoenix in my C3.
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The c4 did great! I’m jealous of your weather being in Michigan it’ll be at least a month before I can think about driving my vette. ☹️
Glad he cut ya a break, Makes the trip a lot nicer! 😃😊👍
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That was a great cruise, thanks for sharing. There are some great back roads around Phoenix, it's nice to see. I'm from Canada, my mom has a winter place in Phoenix, I've gone to visit the last winters, but am not able to get there this year with the border closed due to COVID, so this was like going on a mini trip. I really have to figure out a weather window and route to get my C6 there one day.
The dollar level for amount of enjoyment factor seems really good on your C4, and it's great to see it doing well on the backroads while also comfortable for hours, so seems really well set for cruising. That would make it appealing to keep as a cruiser or to anyone looking for a similar experience that isn't looking for heavy mods. That drone at cruise may lessen once you install the tips as it will direct the exhaust sound out behind the car as opposed to underneath the floor of the hatch.
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If it's a manual, automatic, stock or modified Corvettes are fun.
I thought it was just me but I get stressed and wore out just driving my modified manual c5 around town but don't plan on ever getting rid of it.
The picture of the cop pulling you over and your expression was hilarious.
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Surprised it ran so cool those vettes always run hot
They run fine if they are maintained properly.
Your work obviously paid off to get 24mpg. That is impressive. I get 19 at the best. I can't wait to for the snow to melt so I can go cruise again. Now to wash the bugs off the front clip.
You should have more subscribers, we don’t scenery like that in the UK, loved the video.
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drool inducing look over the hood, these cars have. Man, now I am missing mine even more.
Have you changed over to a 160 degree thermostat? I live in Florida and am contemplating changing over. Great film too!
Lake Roosevelt to Payson is a beautiful drive. I just struggle to NOT speed...
The ass end of that c4 looks so much better than the c5.
Chris, absolutely beautiful views during your drive! I cant believe that a $10m Ferrari is an oil burner! (said while shaking my head from side to side!) Glad you got the warning for your spirited driving! :) Stay safe!
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@@mycorvettelife so the cop told you where to find a good Mexican restaurant... are you thinking of now starting a Mexican Cooking TH-cam channel??? 🤔🤣🤣
Do you still have the defrost lines in your back glass? I have a buddy that tints and he says it's terrible to do these. Thanks!
C4 is awesome brings back memories of my 20's when those first came out and a friend bought one and we started wrenching on it just because. When are you going to show us the fender vent installation on the C5?
Soon.
If you are going to go for a spirited drive take it out of overdrive. All that up and down shifting is bad for the transmission. Plus the car will be more responsive
I was going to say the same thing. Definitely throw it in drive when you plan on driving hard or going up hill for extended periods of time.
Also, when in Drive the overrun clutch is applied which will give you some engine braking when you let off the throttle.
I wasn’t in OD.
@@mycorvettelife sorry my bad
Beautiful car. Beautiful country. Got the life my dude!
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I saw one of your videos where you mentioned a sunshade for the C5 targa top. Where did you get the sunshade? Brand, model???
Still a great post
I wish I were with you on that joy ride , very cool . I would suggest you , and all Corvette lovers , plan a visit to the Bowling Green assembly plant and Corvette museum some day . That's a trip all Corvette fans need to take .
Absolutely, Dale. I was there for three days in '16 with my C4 and again in '19 with the C7 for four days. Always something to see or do. GREAT people, too.
Someday.
@@imdeplorable2241 They say Disney World is the happiest place on the planet but those workers on the Corvette assembly line sure seemed to be one happy bunch . What a dream job , I heard you have to be the best of the best to work there and the competition is fierce to wind up at Bowling Green .
C4 big bang for the money but value of c4's are steady climbing very reliable car I had 1994 great driving car but my c5 is alot better in so many ways 👍
What exhaust do you have?
Swosome video!!. I currently have a c5 and had 4 c4s. If I recall the temp was always around 185. Is yours running a bit hot at 210?
My coolant temp is normally around 185-195. Oil temp is normally 20-30 degrees hotter than coolant.
60 degrees Omaha all week. Working on rear spoiler. And when $1400 come in...c5 Harminic balancer
Yer just having TOO MUCH fun, young man! DON'T DTOP!
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Hi Chris my question doesn’t relate to this current video but I was just wondering going back to the C-5 video that you were changing the DRL lights in the front to LEDs what bulbs would you recommend in order to avoid hyper flash
Hyper flash harness. I have an install video on it. It literally takes 5-10 minutes, plug and play.
Wow, what a nice ride. I’m jalous
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Enjoyed the video, can you please provide the directions route for this amazing trip? Thank you!
From Phoenix to Globe, then to Salt River Canyon View Point. Then back to Globe. Then to Theodore Roosevelt Dam, and back to Phoenix. It’s about a 300 mile loop.
I have a 1990 c4 and really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all the great content! Do you think that its bad for the automatic transmission to shift it manually? It's a lot more fun that way as the automatic shift points are so low. I just don't want to cause any long term damage. You opinion would be appreciated.
I don't think so. In fact I may be better. It shifts too often IMO in auto. Even in D.
I drove a '96 with a 6 speed manual the other day, but I wasn't that impressed with the clutch and the way it shifts so I didn't buy it. I have a '94 miata and I've been spoiled buy it's clutch and gear box.
love that part of Arizona. Awesome scenery in that part of the state. You were East of Payson area close to US 60?
The first part was near Globe on the 60. Then I went north to Lake Roosevelt up the 188 then took the 87 south back to Phoenix.
@@mycorvettelife great, I'll have to drag the 67 out there for a road trip👍. Need to swap out the jets in the carbs first for that higher elevation.
That was awesome Chris. Beautiful scenery. What year is the c4? I have a 98 c5. Thinking about buying a c4 also.
88 C4
Did you que the birds when you said it’s a nice day outside? 😂🤣😂
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Get one of the fuzzy seat belt pads, your neck will thank you. I can't tell you how many necklaces I broke before I got one, because I was always doing the "reach up and grab the seat belt and pull it down so it's not rubbing my neck" maneuver.
I honestly think the seats in my C4 were more comfortable than the ones in my C5. Just something about the C4's extremely low, seats down in the really tall frame rail design makes you feel so attached to the car.
Did you gain any weight after the Mexican lunch? (lol) Just a really awesome video! c4 sound great! I get about the same mpg, but i drive like an old man! (my children tell that all the time) Keep the videos coming.
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Dont pass the last gas station!!!
How loud is the exaust with out the mufflers?
Not very loud actually. I wish it was louder.
Ditch the cats and it would sound great
I love all corvettes. However I have soft spot for c5s. I don't see you move it much lately. Is it your Sunday driver?
I drive it at least once a week. I just don’t post about it as much.
Off topic but do you know what color your garage is? As in the color name. Looks great!
I don’t remember.
Wow! What is the exhaust setup on that? What mufflers were those and pipe size?
I have several videos about that.
@@mycorvettelife yeah. I just watched them!