I'm starting to enjoy your C4 video series. Your bringing back memories of the restoration on my 92. I saw a 96 Collector Edition on Bring a trailer recently that had walker chambered mufflers installed. It sounded really good. Might be a lower cost option for the exhaust system.
Chris according to "VetteSource" on you tube those "whatever these are" cables you mentioned and showed in this vid was installed as a safety retainer if you will to hold the gas tank inside the car and prevent it from falling onto the road or worse in case of a rear end impact. Basically safety drop cables. there is an aluminum "impact bar" across the rear as well to help with a rear end collision also. Made of aluminum instead of steel to make it harder (more brittle) and to lessen any sparks that might occur with an impact. Keep those great C-4 vids coming!
Thanks Chris, I agree with not doing anything with it and just putting it back.. If it wasn't for the directional wheels / tires I would be keeping a full-sized tire / wheel; however, I would need two, one for each side of the car. Thanks for the detailed info: I'll look for my lug wrench behind the driver's seat. Also, I'm wondering if the doughnut spare on my 88 35th Anniversary Edition is White as well... LOL
Hello Chris, again a great video, thank you! I noticed that the gas tank is in a very good, rust free shape. I live in the Netherlands and due to our climate the tank on my baby was a bit rusty. I took care of that by getting the rust off and painting as much of the tank as possible without removing it from the car (because that's a hell of a job!). I don't know in what climate you live, but it might be a good idea to paint the tank also to prevent it from rusting. And for the rest: keep posting them video's!!!
Amazing what good condition and how nice the appearance of the entire spare, space, & tools turned out after you cleaned it all up. I dont blame you for keeping the orig setup because that will be a valuable item if you later decide to flip the car & sell it. I’m kinda torn tho about using run flat tires or going with something else (for whichever ‘Vette’s I decide to get) because I’ve heard both ride quality and noise levels improve with a non-run flat option. Any thots, Chris? Thanks again for your great Corvette content, your knowledge, and terrific camera work.
Got to give credit. You seem to make money putting up vidios on some of the simplist things I have ever seen about Corvettes. Oh yes, those straps you fail (or can't) identify retain fuel tank during collision.
Imagine how much fun it would be to change a flat rear tire on a dark rainy night. You would have to get to the top of the spare tire to get the jack out. I'm not sure if there is enough clearance to remove the spare tire with a flat rear tire. I know from having owned several C3 Corvettes that you get very wet trying to remove the spare tire. Triple A road side assistance is a good thing!
The jack and lug wrench are both in the right rear compartment behind the passenger seat in my 1986 C-4 Corvette. I have never removed the spare in mine either, Gonna have to check it (when spring rolls around)...LOL
Is there any reason why you don't use power tools? A cordless or air powered ratchet would help you reduce the time and effort it takes you to do your jobs. Use a torque wrench to to tighten, and you're set. I enjoy your very detailed videos.
I had a flat in my C4 once, about two weeks after I got my new tires (of course it was, lol.) When I lowered my spare, it looked WAY worse than yours, and was flat as a pancake. But it served it's purpose-it kept the car off the ground while I took the tire to the shop to be repaired. Nobody in their right mind would actually drive a Corvette on one of those things-I'm not sure it's even physically possible to drive with one on the front without dragging half the car off. So if all you ever plan on using it for is throwing it on the car when you go "Hey man, I need you to jump in the truck and bring the jack and the cordless impact to X location and then take me to the tire shop," sure, it's worth keeping around.
Read somewhere that C4 spare tire should not be permanently removed since it's supposed to help absorb shock from rear-end collision. I have actually seen an aluminum I-beam replacement available if you want to delete the tire and not affect structural integrity in the event of a crash.
Makes sense to leave the spare and just deal with a flat with an air compressor/tire repair kit or tow truck like you would with your C5. Temporary spares are only meant to be used at low speed so as long as the tire isn't dry rotted or cracked and it's up to pressure it should be fine to get you home or to a shop.
Thanks for the video! The bolt on my 89 is completely stuck in its “sleeve”, and when I went to look at the top of the bolt that rests behind the license plate, the bracket that it rests on is broke as well. Looks like I will be going without the spare!
I had a tire go flat out on the interstate in the C4 not long after getting it. And I put the spare on, but didn't know you could drop the carrier down for the full size wheel to fit. And instead just threw the large wheel/tire in the back of the hatch.
I'm in the process of buying a 92 Corvette.it has 40,000 original miles, garage kept, I did some body work on the front bumper and the right passenger side, it had a gash from the right panel all the way too the back panel, the door handle was bent, and was missing chunks, but after a little bit of loose fiberglass, some resin, some gel coat, alot of Dremel work , tons of sanding and itching for a week, I got it back too original form. I did that work on her three years ago and now I have the chance too buy her. The only thing I don't like is the optispark system, once they get moisture inside that module, it's lights out. Plus the water pump sits right above the optispark module, what was Chevy thinking.I wonder if I could encase the optispark unit in resin too help waterproof it.
Spare tires are a thing of the past and most new cars don't come with them. They've been obsoleted by cell phones, AAA, and modern tire technology. I got rid of everything associated with it on my '96 and saved 37 pounds.
Not much different from the C3. When I had new exhaust put on it I had to remove the spare and compartment. Actually could feel the difference driving but had to pray I didn’t get a flat!
Did you inflate your temp spare back to 60 lbs? I cleaned my spare tire on my 91 vette after watching your video and the tire was so hard I decided to stop at 45 lbs instead of the 60 (the spare did not show having any air in it when I took it off). I was worried the old hard spare would blow at 60 lbs. now.
Make a wall clock out of the spare tire & save the weight... Lol...
Funny, but an excellent idea 💡
Finally. I know where the jack was stored. I need to find my lug wrench storage. I had no idea the tire “bucket” expanded! Good stuff!
I'm starting to enjoy your C4 video series. Your bringing back memories of the restoration on my 92. I saw a 96 Collector Edition on Bring a trailer recently that had walker chambered mufflers installed. It sounded really good. Might be a lower cost option for the exhaust system.
Glad you like them!
Chris according to "VetteSource" on you tube those "whatever these are" cables you mentioned and showed in this vid was installed as a safety retainer if you will to hold the gas tank inside the car and prevent it from falling onto the road or worse in case of a rear end impact. Basically safety drop cables. there is an aluminum "impact bar" across the rear as well to help with a rear end collision also. Made of aluminum instead of steel to make it harder (more brittle) and to lessen any sparks that might occur with an impact.
Keep those great C-4 vids coming!
I'm all for this full detail project that's going to double the value of the original investment goal with added RUclips fame
I have AAA roadside assistance, however, I will tell them they need a 3/4" to let down the spare. Thanks for the information man.
Thanks Chris, I agree with not doing anything with it and just putting it back.. If it wasn't for the directional wheels / tires I would be keeping a full-sized tire / wheel; however, I would need two, one for each side of the car. Thanks for the detailed info: I'll look for my lug wrench behind the driver's seat.
Also, I'm wondering if the doughnut spare on my 88 35th Anniversary Edition is White as well... LOL
Chris, every generation has its own quirks. Interesting stuff, Thanks!
Very true!
Hello Chris, again a great video, thank you! I noticed that the gas tank is in a very good, rust free shape. I live in the Netherlands and due to our climate the tank on my baby was a bit rusty. I took care of that by getting the rust off and painting as much of the tank as possible without removing it from the car (because that's a hell of a job!). I don't know in what climate you live, but it might be a good idea to paint the tank also to prevent it from rusting. And for the rest: keep posting them video's!!!
That is reslly cool, I had the same idea about the archeology. It's like when i found out my c5 still had the original vhs tape with it lol.
Amazing what good condition and how nice the appearance of the entire spare, space, & tools turned out after you cleaned it all up. I dont blame you for keeping the orig setup because that will be a valuable item if you later decide to flip the car & sell it. I’m kinda torn tho about using run flat tires or going with something else (for whichever ‘Vette’s I decide to get) because I’ve heard both ride quality and noise levels improve with a non-run flat option. Any thots, Chris? Thanks again for your great Corvette content, your knowledge, and terrific camera work.
I guess it depends on what you use the car for. Non-run flats will perform better, but I’m not racing anyone in the C4. It’s just a driver.
Got to give credit. You seem to make money putting up vidios on some of the simplist things I have ever seen about Corvettes. Oh yes, those straps you fail (or can't) identify retain fuel tank during collision.
Enjoy your posts on the car
Imagine how much fun it would be to change a flat rear tire on a dark rainy night. You would have to get to the top of the spare tire to get the jack out. I'm not sure if there is enough clearance to remove the spare tire with a flat rear tire. I know from having owned several C3 Corvettes that you get very wet trying to remove the spare tire. Triple A road side assistance is a good thing!
Interesting and informative, thanks, thought you might show how much air was in the spare and if you added any.
The jack and lug wrench are both in the right rear compartment behind the passenger seat in my 1986 C-4 Corvette. I have never removed the spare in mine either, Gonna have to check it (when spring rolls around)...LOL
Is there any reason why you don't use power tools? A cordless or air powered ratchet would help you reduce the time and effort it takes you to do your jobs. Use a torque wrench to to tighten, and you're set. I enjoy your very detailed videos.
I had a flat in my C4 once, about two weeks after I got my new tires (of course it was, lol.) When I lowered my spare, it looked WAY worse than yours, and was flat as a pancake. But it served it's purpose-it kept the car off the ground while I took the tire to the shop to be repaired. Nobody in their right mind would actually drive a Corvette on one of those things-I'm not sure it's even physically possible to drive with one on the front without dragging half the car off. So if all you ever plan on using it for is throwing it on the car when you go "Hey man, I need you to jump in the truck and bring the jack and the cordless impact to X location and then take me to the tire shop," sure, it's worth keeping around.
Read somewhere that C4 spare tire should not be permanently removed since it's supposed to help absorb shock from rear-end collision. I have actually seen an aluminum I-beam replacement available if you want to delete the tire and not affect structural integrity in the event of a crash.
Makes sense to leave the spare and just deal with a flat with an air compressor/tire repair kit or tow truck like you would with your C5. Temporary spares are only meant to be used at low speed so as long as the tire isn't dry rotted or cracked and it's up to pressure it should be fine to get you home or to a shop.
Thanks for the video! The bolt on my 89 is completely stuck in its “sleeve”, and when I went to look at the top of the bolt that rests behind the license plate, the bracket that it rests on is broke as well. Looks like I will be going without the spare!
same problem here. No spare seems the way to go.
I had a tire go flat out on the interstate in the C4 not long after getting it. And I put the spare on, but didn't know you could drop the carrier down for the full size wheel to fit. And instead just threw the large wheel/tire in the back of the hatch.
I'm in the process of buying a 92 Corvette.it has 40,000 original miles, garage kept, I did some body work on the front bumper and the right passenger side, it had a gash from the right panel all the way too the back panel, the door handle was bent, and was missing chunks, but after a little bit of loose fiberglass, some resin, some gel coat, alot of Dremel work , tons of sanding and itching for a week, I got it back too original form. I did that work on her three years ago and now I have the chance too buy her. The only thing I don't like is the optispark system, once they get moisture inside that module, it's lights out. Plus the water pump sits right above the optispark module, what was Chevy thinking.I wonder if I could encase the optispark unit in resin too help waterproof it.
Thank you. I recently detailed my spare as well but missed that light feature
Glad it helped
Spare tires are a thing of the past and most new cars don't come with them. They've been obsoleted by cell phones, AAA, and modern tire technology. I got rid of everything associated with it on my '96 and saved 37 pounds.
Cool stuff as usual Chris! Did you think about leaving the spare out for weight reduction at all?
No. 30lbs won’t get me to the store any faster. My C5 is the hot rod.
@@mycorvettelife Very true, good point
Good job, discount tires carry that tire,just got one for myself.
Congrats on getting to 16k subs
Thank you so much 😀
Good job keeping the spare original. You could buy those run flat tires no need for a spare.
but don't those run flats ride like shit?
Just leave the tire out since you will never use it reduce overall weight.
It’s not a race car. Saving 30 lbs won’t get me to the store any faster.
@@mycorvettelife Damn Right!! Got to have a spare.
@@dukeman7595 well i wouldnt bother driving on 30+ year old rubber so might as well leave the damn thing out
What is the actual size of the spare? Would a Motorcycle tire work on the rim in its place?
I have a 94 and it's a 155/70R17. Continental makes one and I found it on tirerack.com
Will the regular tires fit in that small space ?
Not much different from the C3. When I had new exhaust put on it I had to remove the spare and compartment. Actually could feel the difference driving but had to pray I didn’t get a flat!
I have been looking for a front tow hook for the C4 but can’t find one anywhere? Those hooks on the race cars. C5 has one available. Looks kinda cool.
Did you inflate your temp spare back to 60 lbs? I cleaned my spare tire on my 91 vette after watching your video and the tire was so hard I decided to stop at 45 lbs instead of the 60 (the spare did not show having any air in it when I took it off). I was worried the old hard spare would blow at 60 lbs. now.
No, I would never use it. It’s 30 years old.
Hey😁Chris
So are you saying that you can fit the actual factory rim underneath the c4?
If that's the case I'm going to get a matching spare tire!😃👍🏿
Yes you can. The carrier will sit lower though.
@@mycorvettelife WOW😃👍🏿OK cool! That was something that I was always wondering about...now thanks to you I know it'll work. 👍🏿
Is that a Colorado truck that you own , and when do you have time to use those golf clubs ?
Yea , it’s a ZR2. Welcome to the channel. I just have away the golf clubs yesterday.
I tried looking for a replacement for mine on tire rack. I tried 2 different sizes and each time the spare wouldn't fit back in the spot. No luck.
I just bought one from tire rack, Continental makes it. It's the correct size, 155/70R17
Is that the quickjack BL-5000SLX?
Yes
C4 convertible jack handle is stored under the hood.