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Old 12-24-2016, 08:14 AM
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I rarely park my C4 in this garage and really didn't realize the height difference between the two cars. I always thought the T/A was really low. I guess not (it isn't the camera angle either). No wonder my poor 80+ year old neighbor can't get out of the thing when he goes to shows with me.

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I think the 4th Gen is as low as I can go for now.

The problem with a Corvette is you need to see in front of you, you need to be in front cause if you aren't there could be roadkill or an automotive part or pieces of a mannequin that a cute ute or pick-up truck will straddle but you won't. And then you're left with all that hair to clean off from the raccoon you decapitated.
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Those cars look extremely comfortable together Dave, and beautiful as always. Makes me think that maybe I should pick up a nice C4 as well. I do have my eye on one at the moment, but the weather here is too foul for that now. Still not 100% sure that I want three toys again, and if I do then there are several I'm equally considering, but winter gives me plenty of time to think it over.
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70T/A400, Good points about being 'in front'. You can't see a darn thing when behind any other car. Even basic modern Toyotas seem monstrous when behind one.
RPM WS6, Thanks for the kind words and your help when I purchased it this past summer, especially the vented opti. The Z51 handling package that you pointed out is unreal. I had the opportunity this past week to try it 'properly' on the many severe 'twisties' here in the mountains. It was just amazing. The car is capable of doing much more than I even dare try.
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More pics of the 96CE!!!
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Originally Posted by 01Z0H6
More pics of the 96CE!!!
Here's a few from the Tail of the Dragon we just enjoyed a few months ago. Just click on them a few times to blow them up.
Don't want to post too many as it's not a Firebird or LS car.
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That is a great looking Collector Edition with the LT4 engine.

I love the '90-95 ZR-1's as well. GM Performance has a lot to choose from.
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Originally Posted by 70T/A400
That is a great looking Collector Edition with the LT4 engine.
Unfortunately there was no LT4 available for the auto trans versions like this one, though it was standard for '96 M6 models.

The '96 CE is definitely on my list of favorite Corvettes.
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^^ Yes, LT4 was with a 6 speed only. My CE is the 300 HP LT1. With the performance axle and Z51 in mine it is extremely quick. The lighter weight also helps. It actually feels just like my T/A performance wise.
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Are there any creaks or rattles to deal with?

And what is it like to drive at higher speeds?

I know there is a large transparent or body coloured roof that is removed with a Torx wrench.



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