I was looking at corvettes 3 years ago. Never really considered a C4. Found a 1990 ZR-1 an hour away from me, got her for a great price, did some work, 74k miles and she runs and drives great. Im glad I bought my C4, cool, fun, affordable machine. Thanks for the vid, always great info. 👍👍🏁🏁
@byrnc9272 жыл бұрын
Join the ZR-1 Net Registry brother.
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
And a special car to boot! Well Done! Lyle
@brianfosnot3202 жыл бұрын
That,s interesting you mentioned about shift light being on the rear mirror.Hadn’t a glue it was there until my grandson asked me what the little button was for and we made the discovery.Didn’t know I had vanity light until he showed me it.He is 4yrs old.What a smart kid.
@alexl93342 жыл бұрын
He's learning how his car will work 13 years down the line
@spanky31012 жыл бұрын
I love my 96 Arctic White convertible. A rare beast here in the UK. It's only got 47k miles and was originally owned by GM engineering test facility in Warren MI. Probably some managers company car rather than a test mule.
@keithp1152 жыл бұрын
Very cool Andy! I worked at the GM Tech Center in Warren as a pool car mechanic from 1981 to 1987
@boblee64772 жыл бұрын
You're a walking Corvette encyclopedia. I always enjoy your videos.
@josephbarbeck71822 жыл бұрын
Lyle keep up the Great Videos.! Have been watching all the C5 videos. Just purchased my first corvette at the age of 60.!! I have always Dreamed as a Little boy of owning one! Made my dream come True this Year!!! Thanks for all the Do’s and Don’ts and and all the repair videos. Keep up the Good Work.! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻😎
@neozeed1984 Жыл бұрын
Did it at 58 this year and feel the same way. Can't believe I own an exotic supercar and it's american made!
@davedavis7752 жыл бұрын
I always thought the storage area under my 96 Coupe door panel armrest was neat. Great place to put gloves , maps, sunglasses, etc.
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
That was going to be #6, but I tried to keep the video under 10 minutes.. :) Lyle
@mkernen2 жыл бұрын
My '93 did not have the passenger side hatch release. It was blanked off for cost related decontenting -still had the spare tire light though!
@AtomicTortilla12 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm looking to buy my first Vette and I'm really loving the idea of a C4. Awesome to learn the little details of these cars.
@scottrasmussen22992 жыл бұрын
Lyle, my 92 convertible has that easter egg. Also, the tonneau cover button under the tonneau cover only works when the engine isnt running. The release buttons on the sides of the doors work when the engine is running.
@danlaur79732 жыл бұрын
Some neat esoteric oddities that you called out! Thanks Lyle
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@E.T.GARAGE2 жыл бұрын
All the times I turned my parking lights on my 90 C4 I never bothered to look at the mileage coming up, Thanks C&S for sharing. 😁
@mycorvettelife2 жыл бұрын
Good tip on the odometer! I didn’t know that.
@77cemoore2 жыл бұрын
I love the hatch switch on the door. It's all I use!
@OklahomaAdam2 жыл бұрын
My 1990 ZR1 had the baseball, hotdog, apple pie and Chevrolet molded into the fiberglass like that. I don't remember if it was right beside the drivers side rear speaker or inside the cavity behind the speaker box. I found it while I was replacing my Bose amps.
@jimratzlaff31122 жыл бұрын
I didn't know 3 of these things about my C4 roadster. Thanks!
@chrismartin25822 жыл бұрын
I always thought the light at the back of the car was to illuminate the ground behind the car. I never even thought about changing a tire at night and how nice it would be to have a light.
@Bartzy132 жыл бұрын
I just taught a guy last weekend at an all Corvette show in Charlotte about the switch on the door to open the hatch. He was amazed at what I did and asked how I did it so I showed him.
@tyhatch3771 Жыл бұрын
I actually knew about the spare tire light, only because I read the owners manual. I remember when I first learned about it, I got under my car just to see for myself.
@randybills38482 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I did not know about the shifter light Im going to look at my 95 very cool
@dukeman75952 жыл бұрын
Know what I liked the best? The baseball bat, hotdog, pie, and bowtie, reminds me of when America was great and had those homegrown values.
@stimpacat2 жыл бұрын
The rear light is great at night when you walk around the car to see the ground. I always thought it was a great place for a light. 87' Z52, Red/Graphite. Love my car after all the things that I have done to fix it.
@byrnc9272 жыл бұрын
I have owned 3 C4's and you got me on #4. I did not know that. Thanks.
@ranbymonkeys23842 жыл бұрын
I just learned that the lines of the C4 and the radiator tilted back 15 degrees escapes police radar until 1500 feet compared to the 3000 feet that radar usually works at.
@Andoniscars Жыл бұрын
didn't know this one
@herkloader3411 ай бұрын
I wouldn't count on that with today's police radar technology. The guns today can probably calculate speed from outer space.
@housediynow38175 ай бұрын
Unless you put a license plate on the front!
@lawrencethom31052 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about the shift light 🤔🤔 great video
@thomash44472 жыл бұрын
Lyle knows his sh*t and Corvettes are f*cking awesome...subbed!
@chuckford5927 Жыл бұрын
I found out about the bonus easter egg (spare tire light) when I had my 35th Anniversary coupe. I closed the door and went around the back of the car when it was in my garage. I saw a light shining on the floor and looked under the bumper to see where it was coming from. Another neat feature I didn't know was on the car. I love the C4 generation Corvettes.
@Thiccy_2 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough that rare aux light underneath the car which you mentioned at the end was one of the first things I noticed about my 85 when I got under it for the first time.
@jonathanmorrisey57712 жыл бұрын
I was taught to always back into a parking space when I started driving. The spare tire lamp on my '86 was one of the first things I noticed.
@winstonmccollum89922 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Lyle! I didn't know about any of these secrets........wish my 95 pace Car had the hatch release on the door panel. All it has is a rectangular indentation in the panel where a switch would go.
@deltanine24682 жыл бұрын
Interesting vid on the c4 Lyle. Good job. They are becoming more popular if you can find a later model with low milage.
@dmitch1983Ай бұрын
I have an 88 and the spare tie light is mentioned in the manual
@danielskopp24482 жыл бұрын
You have very informative videos! I have a 1998 C5!
@logobot2 жыл бұрын
That was great, very cool.
@ThorinOakenshieldGSD202310 ай бұрын
The cinch button is on my 1990 Z51 6sp.
@neils683 ай бұрын
Sir. I'm really enjoying your videos. I bought a C4 1996 6 speed manual with the LT4 and Z51 suspension. I bought it from my brother who had her disassembled and rebuilt. Only thing I need is, tires, which I'm getting michelin pilot AS 4 next weekend and a corsa exhaust. Part of the deal is my brother does ant work I need if I buy the part. The AC is painfully cold. Torch red and, 67,000 miles.
@neils683 ай бұрын
Optispark was replaced with torqhead, coil and ECU. new clutch, slotted rotors ceramic brake pads. New window seals. This is essentially a new old car. Garaged it's entire life and even the seats are 85% from new.
@csvette3 ай бұрын
@@neils68 That is fantastic! Your brother is extremely generous....take good care of it and enjoy! Lyle :)
@neils683 ай бұрын
@@csvette he has a one car garage and just bought a 2024 vette. Something had to go lol
@danielskopp24482 жыл бұрын
C3 also had the lite for the rear tire!
@benjaminburns9377 Жыл бұрын
I have a ‘94 Convertible with production date of 11/93, and it doesn’t have the buttons on either of the door panels for opening the tonneau cover for the top. Interesting.
@CaseTheCorvetteMan2 жыл бұрын
Pressing cinch a second time doesn't release it, you need to retract the belt back in.
@icurt062 жыл бұрын
Another interesting video. Thanks Lyle!
@wallyr.7854 Жыл бұрын
Gotta love Lyle, he’s Da Man 👍🏻
@Andoniscars Жыл бұрын
thanks for all these, looking forward to buy my all time dream car, a 1989 C4 coupe. In the future.
@davidwebster68042 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 Corvette do a show on them thanks lyle
@gregkistner19552 жыл бұрын
Nice little tid bits of information!
@richardcomstock63602 жыл бұрын
The light under the rear of the car was also a feature on some C3's as well my 81 has it anyway and goes out with the dome light. Could be something to look into for a C3 video.
@gregfrench21732 жыл бұрын
My 1979 also has the light for the spare tire area.
@richardcomstock63602 жыл бұрын
@@gregfrench2173 I just picked up a 79 as well, I'll have to look into that
@modtodd822 жыл бұрын
My 78 Silver Anni has the rear under car light
@Swarm5092 жыл бұрын
I wonder if there was some old engineer who basically made sure that was on all the years he worked on, or something like that.
@neozeed1984 Жыл бұрын
The spare tire light is excellent. Having a c5 for a year now and discovering all the things chevy has done for their car, I am not surprised. My only related problem is the lack of a spare in my car. I am working on a solution, that is simple and incorporates the roof holdown. I will drive much more relaxed when it is done.
@SirPierreSe2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos =) More C4 videos please, i share them all in my blog =)
@drumking2412 жыл бұрын
Awesome, love my Quasar Blue Metallic 93 Coupe to death, knew about everything except the American symbols and the rear tire light, awesome, after checking i dont see a tire light anywhere, also my 93 only has the hatch release door botton on the drivers side door. 👍
@chriskowalski70382 жыл бұрын
Didnt know about the mileage light...Holy shit...or the spare tire light...Thanks...
@Anthony-qj7qe2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video..... next C3 Corvette secrets & Easter eggs? 🙂
@travisharner59347 ай бұрын
I have a 96 and found there is a storage compartment under the armrest in the driver's door.
@gdg53492 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I just purchased a 1990 Corvette and was wondering about the center storage console it has a clip toward back and a verticle area in the back which I think is for a tire guage.
@jeffvandyke8162 Жыл бұрын
If it's a coupe, its probably for the small ratchet that came with the car to take the top off.
@tommeere39012 жыл бұрын
Had no clue on 5 of the 6.
@Paulie12322 жыл бұрын
Another easter egg most people dont know, the 85 came with a hot blonde in the glove compartment....
@user-wd6jq5ii4c2 жыл бұрын
Mine came with a brunette. Must be a late production number.
@murdercide49672 жыл бұрын
I feel discouraged sometimes because some people make fun of c4s but I love mine
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
Let them. The Corvette isn't for them, it's for you. YOU go drive and enjoy it and let them say whatever they want...you didn't buy it for them. Lyle :)
@murdercide49672 жыл бұрын
@@csvette you're right 100 percent
@tomd61032 жыл бұрын
I think it's the best looking vettte generation, other than 63-67, because it's so clean; no scoops, bulges, fins, skegs, creases... and it's such a visually balanced car. Beautiful, a work of art. Still looking for my Polo Green tan interior, manual shift convertible.
@murdercide49672 жыл бұрын
@@tomd6103 I love it inside and out and it actually is comfortable to drive (for my height)
@johndawhale31972 жыл бұрын
What sort of monster would make fun of a Corvette?
@mkernen Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you'd consider this an easter egg, per se, but the C4 had hidden wires prepped near the front of the center console lid in case you wanted to add an accessory there.
@keithlane43432 жыл бұрын
Hey Lyle. Interesting that they thought to put a light to illuminate the spare tire. I never knew it was there, so I never looked, but now I'm going to have to check it out. Off subject a bit, talking about lights, after getting caught out in the rain, I walked past my '96 C4 after a brief, but heavy rain, and the head lights were flipped up, and head lights were on. The car was parked, and headlight switch was off. There was faint smoke coming out of the vent above the headlight switch. Never did that before ...... I immediately removed a battery cable. My guess is it must have an unknown leak, it got rained on ( it usually lives in a garage ) , and the headlight switch must have shorted out, and turned on the lights. My car is an all stock LT-1 in reallying nice driver condition. Have you ever heard of this happening to other C4s ? Thank you for showing some love to C4s. Still my favorite Corvette generation. Take care
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
Keith, I have never heard of that happening in a C4--complete anomaly. Lyle
@dennishoward67242 жыл бұрын
Hello young man, can you make a video on how to identify rust on a C4.
@kylemlm2 жыл бұрын
Owned new 84,88 & 94.. Cinch button is for a drunk passenger back in the 80s FYI.
@alexisyepez64672 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea hahah
@One_Shot_Garage2 жыл бұрын
I thought the spare tire light was pretty cool. I put an LED bulb there on my 85
@chriskowalski70382 жыл бұрын
My 93 has a hatch switch only on the drivers side...
@aboltoof2 жыл бұрын
What i discovered that the nob to put the lights on can be turne to switch the interior lights 😅 my car was abandoned and i am restoring it now ( since 6 years) i learnd all the mecanic nowlage i have today becuse of my corvette c4 86
@WushuYogafu2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lyle, I am really enjoying your channel, thanks for all you do. I have a 93 that I keep in a carport (basically just under a roof, open on 2.5 sides) in Northwest Louisiana, can you recommend a good car cover? I just want to keep the dust and the wife's car door off of the paint, I'm not needing full weather protection. Thanks in advance!
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
I can get you a 4 layer MaxTech indoor/outdoor fitted cover for $99 plus shipping. Lyle 800-886-5064
@johnkerchner26452 жыл бұрын
Carlisle my name is John Kerchner I have a 1996 collector edition and one little item that I never hear anybody speak about is on the automatic climate control readout you can set that read out to be anything you want as in your speed temperature oil pressure and also that window will flash to let you know that you have a diagnostic problem for your air conditioning or heating system are you familiar with this
@DFisk752 жыл бұрын
Chris fix did a video on this 8yrs ago. I didn't know this until you mentioned it and I looked it up and found his video.
@jerryhawk84342 жыл бұрын
Awesome lv it
@romanlugovoy59942 жыл бұрын
Awesome car 🚗
@donw93932 жыл бұрын
Another great tidbit video keep it up always look forward to your tips and tricks, whatcha got on the next gen c5s I've got a 2000 convertible w/magnesium gold tone rims in so oregon, do you know of anyone that can fix small chips in them or do I have to just replace them they aren't bad anywho thank again
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
The magnesium wheels were very fragile--I don't know if a "wheel doctor" can fix them or not--do a search in your area for someone who has the necessary equipment and see what they say. Lyle
@gunsandguitars66783 ай бұрын
I would be happier to know how to turn the need to change oil dash light you can clear the code and it's still there?
@jimharrow81042 жыл бұрын
Cool...
@rjh8622 жыл бұрын
I have a 1986 Corvette and I noticed on the bottom of the dashboard left of the steering wheel there is a small button about the size of a large aspirin, does anybody know what that's for? It's not a toggle type switch or anything like that it is a button possibly spring-loaded
@BlackPearlMusicVideos2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the mirror for my '84?
@user-wj3un2fb4d2 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your professional opinion. I am from Israel, a very hot country, I own a c4 model 87. Should I continue to use full synthetic 5w30 oil? Leave the manufacturer temperature 108 c drops to 102 c?
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
5w30 will perform just fine at those temps, so no need to change oil weight. We are in South FLorida and participate in track days at Sebring and Daytona...the 5w30 does just great there in high temps. Flush your cooling system and radiator once every 2 years and make sure you aren't losing any cooling to sludge deposits in the radiator...othen than that, drive it and enjoy! Lyle
@MrSolara76 ай бұрын
What was the last year Chevrolet put a spare tire in their Corvettes
@nikkoalpha26 ай бұрын
1996
@MrSolara76 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks 👍
@nikkoalpha26 ай бұрын
@@MrSolara7 In both 1995 and 1996 one could opt out of a spare tire. Saved around 100 pounds.
@ironduke26602 жыл бұрын
i'd love to hear your thoughts on the LT4 cars in 96, not just the Grand sports, but the Base cars with the 6 spd, these cars seem left out of a lot of conversations, with more than plenty talk about the LT5, and other special editions, seems to me there was a lot of engineering went into this engine, its not just a LT1 painted red, its basically a 1 year only engine and then retired , other than a 100 camaros in 97. My particular example is a torch red car, with torch red interior, with the LT4 engine in mint condition with 21k original miles. edu wright did an extensive research on the 96 car, the configuration and color of the car puts the production number of this car at 1 of 42 Red, Red LT4 roadsters, its not exactly rare, but its a car not often seen either, at least I've never seen another one. Yes i drive it every week, and yes this is my 2nd c4, i had a 89 6spd convertible car also, whatever you may think, this car is far superior to my 89. although the 89 had just a bit better handling characteristics.
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! The overall rarity of the LT4 and the fact that we don't do deep-engine or high performance work has kept me out of the loop on the internal differences between the LT1 and the LT4. For the work we perform on them (external engine stuff -- optisparks, water pumps, seals and gaskets) there is no substantive difference between the two engines. I have read all kinds of articles regarding the actual power that the LT4 made being considerably greater than the factory stated numbers, but as the only LT4's I get to drive are customer cars, I have never put one through a full performance test out of courtesy and professionalism. The 96 is a much finer car overall than the 89, but you are correct that the 89 was more focused on handling than the later cars were. Lyle
@ironduke26602 жыл бұрын
@@csvette Hi Lyle, there is a bit of difference internally, the heads are different, the intake is different, it has crane type roller rocker arms, other smaller tweaks that a hot rodder would normally do to get a few more horse power, That all being said, i'm sure the engine is close to the stated horsepower rating, I've driven them both LT1 and LT4 , were the car shines is in the upper RPM, the engine mods allow the car to keep breathing at a higher RPM. The BIG difference between a HOT rod version of an LT1 car, and a LT4 car>? The LT4 is factory done! anyway I enjoy your channel, watch it everytime your on, thanks for all the good tips.
@paulmoss79402 жыл бұрын
I agree ,Sir .I searched for a nice one for quite a while. Saw a car like yours in Cali in 2017 I think very similar. Too far. Found a white lo miler in Fla. Flew down and drove it home to NC where it was sold originally. Vette Source has a good vid on the motor differences. Was told mine Dynoed 342 back when. Hard to find one that hasn't been modded or beat up. Mine unadultered and I use only AC Delco parts if needed. 504 white ones made. Last trip I took it got 22.6 mpg , outran a mustang , and two folks wanted to buy it. Nah, but old knees ...fall in , crawl out. Thanks for y'all post and knowledge.
@rodneyhipwell32442 жыл бұрын
Selling my 1984 C4 Corvette. Interested?
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
Not at this time. We buy very little in the way of 84-89 cars due to the large stockpile of parts that we already possess. Thank you for thinking of us, tho! Lyle
@daveb10812 жыл бұрын
2019 ZR1 video(s) when? I’m excited to see that video!
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
In the next two weeks--waiting to get one on-site to film in person. :) Lyle
@daveb10812 жыл бұрын
@@csvette fun fact, the ZR1 Configurator is still live if you look it up, I was messing with it the other night
@csvette2 жыл бұрын
@@daveb1081 Cool! I'll check it out---it will definitely help with fleshing out the video.
@daveb10812 жыл бұрын
@@csvette really glad I could help! The configurator looks pretty complete, only thing missing is the auto trans option! If it ends up re directing you to the new Stingray, click out of it, and then click the link again, and the ZR1 should be back!