POV Drive in a C4 Corvette. What's it Like to Drive One?

Here is a little Point of View drive in my 1991 Corvette. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for your support.
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[@jeffthejeff8601]

This is probably the best channel to get info on the c4 corvette

[@jeffthejeff8601]

And also my c4 has a problem with the seat. It won’t move when I use the switch

[@jeffthejeff8601]

If you know how to fix that it would be real nice.

[@Doulop]

Jeff the Jeff, I really appreciate your comment. I am glad you enjoy the video. I have never done anything with the seats. Mine both work 🤞. If I ever do, though, I will try and video something! Sorry Jeff. Take care!

[@loxety]

@@jeffthejeff8601 check out the MirrockCorvette.com website, consider calling them up and talk to one of the guys there, they would also sell the correct part. They specialize in c4's.

[@terrywagaman7132]

I know Bob Peters that works there ... very nice to deal with

[@rayvette1566]

Now I wanna take mine out for a drive

[@Doulop]

Haha!! Do it! I wish the video really gave you a good feel but it just doesn’t! Cornering is so much fun!! I hope you can go drive yours!

[@harleym3656]

Thanks for taking me on your ride. I have the exact problem with my breaks right now. I need to get them fixed before I take any long rides.

[@Doulop]

You are welcome. Thanks for riding along. Yeah, super scary. Do it as soon as you can if money allows. Take care!

[@davedavis775]

Yes driving a C4 Corvette can be lots of fun. Speaking of which I plan on going to Corvettes @ Carlisle this week . I hope the weather is descent.

[@Doulop]

Hi Dave!! So much fun! I hope it is nice. Hope to see you there again! Your son coming?

[@richardfrank9641]

I love that there is very little body roll in the corvettes beautiful car keep your videos coming love them all.

[@Doulop]

Hi Richard, I know. For a 30 year old car, the little body roll is amazing, for sure. Love taking turns in her! Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad you like them all! I appreciate your support!

[@Felix-Mueller]

Dude I just bought a C4, 1990, white coupe, first paint and 6-speed, fresh from California, can't wait, test driving it was awesome! Time to wrap up those german streets. :D

[@Doulop]

Heck yeah man!! So happy for you! I hope you love it. Thanks for letting me know

[@ipsxblacklp7645]

Just bought mine 1992 C4 last week, already love it *.* Yours looks really cool as well. Nice video!

[@Doulop]

Awesome! Glad you love it! You will love it even more the more you own it :) take care and Thanks for the feedback!

[@carpetcop6173]

Great video man. I’m currently shopping for a C4 and found your video informative, and easy to watch. Nicely done.

[@Doulop]

Hey, thanks a lot. Means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it. I wish you best in finding one. They are super fun cars to own! Good luck

[@jjs777fzr]

@9:30 where you mention the car likes to walk on less than smooth roads and feels like you have loose lug nuts. This is one of the reasons they went from 9.5x17 wheels square (front and back) to 8.5x17 front and 9.5x17 rear. The reduced width up front for the last few years of the c4 model run was to reduce the frustration drivers had with wider tires and steering control.

[@Doulop]

Makes perfect sense. I love having the same size tires but that is very annoying! Thanks for letting me know!

[@frankpavan7865]

Thanks for the driver's point of view. Great feeling !

[@Doulop]

You are welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ZZ48UUP]

Greta video. Thanks for posting. Glad to see you have the only proper transmission for a Corvette. The fact that the new ones are all automatic is beyond a joke. GM has lost all ties to those passionate about the driving experience.

[@Doulop]

Amen!! Couldn’t agree more! So disappointing. That’s why I don’t want to buy one. Thanks for watching!

[@andygreever8684]

Loved this video. Please make more driving and repair videos. But use better lighting for the repair videos. Thanks for the videos, I am still several years away from getting my own C4, and in the meantime have to make do with my 2016 Colorado Z71, Black of course!

[@Doulop]

Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the feedback. YES, lighting is key in dark areas with my old GoPro. Thanks for the reminder! I hope you can get one!! Black is the way to go!

[@cj2619]

Awesome video!! Like how u did the walk in the garage too see it then go! I got one and it needs work can’t wait to drive it!

[@Doulop]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it. I hope you can drive it soon

[@skullxer]

Im 18 and will be 19 this month and looking to get a c4 for my first car and your videos help out a lot! Only bad thing I’m hearing from everywhere is how expensive the insurance, but I still plan on getting one.

[@Doulop]

Hey, thanks for commenting. Thanks so much! Means a lot. I pay $250 per year for classic insurance. Before I had classic, I paid $45 per month. It might be a little more since you are 19 but see if you can comfortably make the payment. It will go down as you get older. Best of luck! Happy birthday and Merry Christmas!

[@usernameorsomthing469]

Bought one recently. I’m 18 insurance was cheap bro. Def recommend

[@91lsxrs]

Hey man, good videos. You brought back memories when you took your care for inspection. I used to stay at the Kenmar nextdoor and walk to the old restaurant "Johnnie's" that used to be on the other side of the auto shop. I remember there used to be an old motel where the auto shop is as well. Take car man

[@Doulop]

Thank you so much. Yes, Johnny’s restaurant sat empty for many years but someone just recently bought it and are turning it into something but I can’t remember now what it is. Also, the hotel is still there. It is pretty rundown but it is still open (I think). Thanks so much for watching. Take care as well

[@rayray7896]

The C4 is just raw! Wait till mind comes back from the paint shop. I got so many parts piled up in my house like a Christmas tree! Next is TPIS

[@Doulop]

I agree! Love it a lot. What color you getting it painted? I’m excited for you. I bet you can’t wait!!

[@rayray7896]

Doulop original color Nassau blue he’s had it a while u right I’m stoked !!!

[@Doulop]

That is so cool! I’m so happy for you! Take care!

[@borgardj]

I feel like driving mine now. gr8 POV

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much! I hope you can drive her soon. Thanks for your feedback!

[@desertsunman5880]

Great POV - am looking at an 85 & have learned much from your channel - thx

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much Glenn! Best of luck on getting one :)

[@dannypena2673]

Had a 96 Corvette collector edition. Miss that car!!

[@Doulop]

Hi Danny, sorry you don’t have it anymore. I’m sure you had a lot of good times!

[@meir6524]

Great video nothing better than driving a corvette in the country. Just bought my first C4 for $5k.

[@Doulop]

Meir!!! That’s awesome. What year and color? Automatic or manual? Do you love it?? I hope you do. Thanks for letting me know and thanks for watching!!

[@meir6524]

@@Doulop '92 White and automatic. Yeah has some issues for the price of course but hopefully I can take care of them. Jut replaced the turn signal flasher. By the way do you have a link to the VAT disabling device you bought? my VAT is annoying AF

[@Doulop]

Nice!! Well, you need to determine the resistance of your key first and then the chart on the video will tell you what key# you need.. let me know your resistance and I can help.

[@abuzz5395]

That fly by was sick!!

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much! I love that too!! :)

[@josephgibbons1631]

If you get a shimmy with the roof off it is common. Taking the roof off reduces structural strength and on older cars a shimmy might show up. The fix is easy. Add a convertible cross X member. All C4's are set up to accept the the bolt on X member because there's no frame difference between a coupe and convertible. Inexpensive add and your car will corner even better. Love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@Doulop]

Hi Joseph, it’s funny because I hardly ever and I mean basically never drive with the top on so I don’t know how she handles when it’s on. I have seen these braces before but think they look hideous. I would never want one for my car but I am sure they definitely help. Thanks so much for the kind words. Thanks for your support! Take care!

[@josephgibbons1631]

Doulop no no, you misunderstood. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4-general-discussion/3827745-convertible-x-brace.html#&gid=1&pid=4

[@josephgibbons1631]

Doulop for $280 you can tighten up your c 4 like it was new.

[@Doulop]

Ohhh, I see what you mean. Thanks so much for clarifying. I appreciate you letting me know!

[@todd11lou15]

Nice ride.........both the car and the roads!

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much, Todd. Love it out there!

[@m3chan1zr]

That method of shifting to reverse is better than the ones in the later years. I have a 96 and it has a force-type reverse. To get it to go to reverse, it needs to be pushed with some force quickly to the right to get it through the "wall."

[@Doulop]

Really??? So weird. Sounds annoying. I don’t mind the way mine is at all! Thanks for commenting. Take care!

[@m3chan1zr]

@@Doulop Yeah! It's not as bad as I make it out to be, but there's no button or anything to lift up to get it to go to reverse. It just needs to be pushed over hard enough, otherwise the shifter will stay at where 5-6 is. That being said, I always shift from 5-6 slowly becasue I always feel it might go into reverse (reverse is to the right of 6 in the later models).

[@Doulop]

Oh wow! Yeah, I would hate that. Thanks for sharing!

[@loxety]

I've got a 1995. I had the Nitto 555's, when they wore out I replaced them with a set of Continental ExtremeContact Sport, not much more cost but 2-3 times the road grip on dry AND wet. For breaks the Hawk HPS are great!

[@Doulop]

Thanks Craig! My Nitto’s are fantastic for grip. Love them in that way. They just feel like they walk all over the road. Hard to explain. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@loxety]

Oh forgot to add that those polyurethane master kits change the ride in a HUGE way, I think it was $200 at autozone. Install costs about $1500.

[@Doulop]

Oh nice!! Thanks!

[@loxety]

@@Doulop Sounds like you are describing "tramlining" which is common with wide tires.

[@Doulop]

I was wondering that too! I never noticed it with my Hankook’s, though.

[@robertmany9190]

Finally got my 92 convertible . Black Rose , last owner was from Newville.

[@Doulop]

No freakin’ way!!! For one, LOVE that color and for two, I’m from Newville so that’s pretty epic! Do you love your car???? So happy for you!

[@carterdonar1246]

That is a beautiful color

[@innerlightfilms]

Your new tires likely have more grip on the edges so as they roll along they follow the groves in the road more. Same thing happened to me with a 95 Camaro I once had. Noticed on the freeway and was also worried by lugs were lose lol.

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much, James. Glad it is “normal”. I appreciate your comment!

[@joburgoof9404]

I need some advice. I'm looking to buy a Corvette as a fun first car. I have about 5k already saved up to buy and I've got a summer job to cover minor repairs once I own one. I live in the northeast but can borrow my parents cars to get around in the winter, so the Corvette would be a lightly driven summer car for me. I've been pretty torn between the C3 and C4. I love the styling of the C3 a lot more than the C4 and like its mechanical simplicity so that I can work on it myself instead of paying extra to take it to a shop. However I like the C4 for its better safety features and fuel efficiency, both of which are of a lot of importance to me as a young driver. I'm a responsible guy, I do well in school, and neither I nor my parents have any major concerns about me owning a Corvette. I've been mainly looking at 74-79 C3s and 90-96 C4s. Anyone have any tips as to which way I should go?

[@loxety]

In my opinion the c4 should be safer, lower purchase price, quicker/better handling and have more parts availability such as tires, parts at autozone/amazon etc. Don't discount a c5 or c6 as they have come down in price and have an improved stiffer frame and easier to get parts/service then the c4. I've had repair and tire shops say they will not touch my 1995 Corvette.

[@terrywagaman7132]

89-91 you can't beat the L98 :)

[@Doulop]

Thanks for writing this, Craig!!

[@Doulop]

Love it!!

[@Doulop]

Joburg, you’ve received some good information here from Craig and Terry. If I had the money for a C5 or C6, I would do that but if you want a C3 or C4, the earlier C4’s don’t have airbags either so the safer thing is basically the same. I hope you get one. Please keep me updated. Thanks so much!

[@KurtWinters]

GREAT VIDEO !

[@Doulop]

Thanks Kurt!! Appreciate it

[@KurtWinters]

@@Doulop yes sir

[@chriscaldeira7895]

Got my first car a month back it’s a 1992 c4 corvette red metallic and red leather interior 86k miles made a good amount of money off stock trading so I wanted my first car to be nice , other then the fact she doesn’t like bumps to much but on clean roads just feels like you’re gliding

[@Doulop]

Awesome that you got one. I love red interior. Sounds beautiful! They sure are smooth car. Thanks for commenting. Take care!

[@kallo182]

That is not a good Thing. You should lear to drive with slow, crappy Cars. That is the only way to learn how to Controll and drive a Car. If your first Car is already a Supercar from the late 80s, you never learn good driving. That is the Reason why Racedriver start with Go Kart, and later drive DTM, GT3 or F1. If they would already start with F1 they would miss Basic Things.

[@chriscaldeira7895]

@@kallo182 been driving cars since the age of 12, first car I drove was a 1970 Chevy nova 383 with 3.43 gears so I’m fine, just swapped the the 2.59 gears to 3.07s and changed the fuel injectors and throttle body on the c4 lol

[@chriscaldeira7895]

@@kallo182 hit 165 on a freeway that I know well, I know there’s no pot holes or anything like that so I I went wot yeah wasn’t smart but if I can handle 165 Then I’m pretty sure I know what I’m doing

[@whyareyoureadingmyname5854]

@@kallo182 Come on man he's having fun. I see people who get 392s or C7 corvettes or used 2008 maserati granturismo etc as their first cars. The C4 is cheap, reliable, fun, and before 92' they made about 200ish horsepower so it's not like it would kill you. It's all about being a responsible driver, I'm 18 years old and I'm by far the safest and most responsible driver in my family

[@lilabner318]

I enjoy your videos. I agree with your POV, but they are not good on pot holes and speed bumps. I have a white 91 with black interior and 33,000 miles on it. It is fun to drive on a 2 lane road.

[@Doulop]

Thanks so much, Lil! Terrible on potholes and speed bumps, agree. Sounds like you have a gorgeous car! Love highway driving, agreed, for sure

[@angelgmez]

1:32 😮❤️

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

Fix your FX3, it'll hand even better. Connect A and C on the ALDL under the dash and it will tell you the codes. It could be as simple as the shocks are not tightened up enough at the top and the actuator is not able to turn the knob on the shock. Your car is in very good shape really.

[@Doulop]

Thanks a lot! My modules are actually broken for the selective ride. I’m not spending the money to replace them. Thanks for commenting. Take care! Happy new year!

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

@@Doulop Are all 4 of them faulty? If not, move them around to see if the codes follow. I had a fault code on my Callaway on the right front and it was as simple as tighten the shock nut.

[@Doulop]

I can try this sometime! Good to know!

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

@@Doulop mate it really could be such an easy fix, it might not be, but you need to try it!! First step is drag the DTCs out of it and post them up.

[@guidedprismg.e.w.p5673]

How has the reliability been on yours? I've been looking into getting one as a daily, but I've seen some mixed baggage. And when something does break how is it to work on one of these, I imagine not bad being the entire front lifts out of the way for you.

[@Doulop]

Hey, thanks for asking. I am going to make a video about this soonish but very reliable. I definitely never daily’d mine but very good car. I see people on KZbin that daily theirs and love it. I just feel like daily-ing a Corvette would take the excitement away that I have when I only drive it once a week. That’s just me, though!

[@guidedprismg.e.w.p5673]

@@Doulop thanks for the reponse, can't wait for the video! 😁

[@JoshuasRecordings]

You ever do that steering wheel fix? I'm about to grab a new (used) knuckle from the junkyard, just wanna know how hard it is going to be.

[@Doulop]

Hey Joshua, I am actually doing it this summer/fall! Sorry man, good luck, though

[@JoshuasRecordings]

@@Doulop Yea man, that works out then. The Camaro I was gonna pull the knuckle out of had the exact same problem as my Vette so guess we wait till pick n save gets another one.

[@Doulop]

Oh, of course it did, lol. That’s how it goes.

[@JoshuasRecordings]

@@Doulop Yessir, just hoping they get another one with a minty knuckle. Don't really wanna pay 150 bucks for one.

[@Doulop]

I’d say. Me neither!

[@pinkeye983]

What do you do, my dream is having small land like this in somewhat country land

[@Doulop]

I work in customer service. Don’t make much at all. We were very blessed to find our house, bought it from friends. We don’t like the location. We wish we were out in the country, not around houses but right now, this is all we could afford. I hope your dream comes true someday.

[@richardfrank9641]

The tires are wide on your C4 that may be some of the issue but they are beautiful cars

[@Doulop]

Agree. Someone else said the same thing. Just never noticed it with my Hankook’s 🤷‍♂️

[@tichronicles5655]

Have you replaced your shocks yet? Just wondering, cause you talked me into changing my trunk-lift arm and it made a huge difference. These cars do handle fabulous, it's crazy.

[@terrywagaman7132]

KYB "s

[@loxety]

@@terrywagaman7132 I put KYBs on my 1995, it rides better, but be warned that they will raise the ride height of the car a few inches. For $25 per shock its hard to beat. I had monroe shocks on it previously, they were soft and failed pretty quickly.

[@terrywagaman7132]

@@loxety my 90 raised alittle but went back down after a few miles ..

[@loxety]

@@terrywagaman7132 How do you "un-stick" it lol

[@Doulop]

Hey Road Hawg, I am replacing mine this winter! Looking forward to seeing how she rides. Thanks for the feedback on the trunk lift :)

[@dtruth5769]

So you've had ur vet for 12 yrs. And major repairs? What's mileage on ur vet?

[@Doulop]

Yes sir! Mileage is 117,000. Had 92,000 when I bought her. Only thing major was replacing the injectors which wasn’t that hard at all. She has been a solid car to own. Honest. Thanks for watching!

[@Malic.Osei-Tutu12]

🔥

[@dtruth5769]

Looking at buying a 94 6spd convertible. Anything u recommend to watch out for?

[@Doulop]

Well, love that it is a 6 speed ;) do you have snow in your area? If so, definitely check for rust on the frame. Nothing really sticks out to me as far as corvette specific issues to check for. Just remember that it is 27 years old and the usuals should be looked at. Definitely drive it first and use all the gauges, defrost, a/c, heat, etc and make sure all works well. Best of luck, I hope you can get one :)

[@Doulop]

Also, I have never owned a convertible but I am assuming that they wear out over time. Make sure the top goes up and down with ease and there’s no major tears or rips in the cover itself

[@colenorris9131]

I’m in the market for a c4 (primarily in the 80s), and my biggest question and concern is driving over speed humps and trying to get out of the driveway. Do the c4’s have enough ground clearance to where I don’t need to drive it like it was slammed, or no?

[@Doulop]

Absolutely. I actually just made a video about this about whether or not it could be a daily driver. I don’t think I have ever hit bottom over a speed bump. Some driveways that are steep, they can scrape the front spoiler a little bit but if you go at it in an angle, most of the time you are perfectly fine! I would not be afraid to get a C4! Thanks man! Good luck!

[@Drippa93]

@@Doulop You right on the money my old man has a red on red 90 suped up like a zr-1 and if you don't go down the driveway perfect she will scrape also looking for a 90 black with black top convertible soft top

[@Doulop]

Thanks man. Happy to hear I knew what I was taking about, lol. Have a great weekend and I hope you can get what you are looking for :)

[@Drippa93]

@@Doulop Thank you and u do the same bro take care of that Vette because she is beautiful

[@Doulop]

Thanks man. I plan too. Thanks for the compliment on the car.

[@405hp]

What state do you live in? You have no traffic in your area.

[@Doulop]

Haha! Pennsylvania. We live towards the mountain so lots of back country roads with no traffic. It’s beautiful!!

[@hasbeengood]

Get the OE Bilstein shocks. More $$ but worth it.

[@Doulop]

We will see. I agree with that but I don’t need the best for all the more I drive it! Thanks for commenting!

[@kaf24v]

You can have your original shocks rebuild by Bilstein for a fraction of the price.

[@terrywagaman7132]

@@Doulop KYB are great bang for the $$$

[@hasbeengood]

@@kaf24v Absolutely.

[@Doulop]

Good to know. Thank you so much for letting me know.

[@kashi2000]

3:54 was that some gear clunk?

[@Doulop]

Yeah, that was my fault for not putting clutch in all the way. It doesn’t do that normally, trust me!

[@stfu699]

That transition/video cut with the beard was very satisfying

[@Doulop]

Haha, thanks! I think this is the first comment on that beard clip and it’s over a year old. Thank you! Glad you liked it!! :)

[@joshuaweiser459]

Hell I have to syphon old gas out of my 84 Corvette jump my battery but will be worth it

[@Doulop]

Heck yeah! Totally worth it :)

[@jshosho1250]

What state is that its so green I'm in az

[@Doulop]

This is South Central Pennsylvania. Gorgeous here :)

[@samsterhaus4523]

Do you still answer comments?

[@Doulop]

Absolutely!

[@hg9322]

Did these cars come with a 6 speed

[@Doulop]

Yes, they did :)

[@Cherry-bo7jn]

My c4 has the exact same problem if anyone knows what is wrong I'd love to know how to fix

[@Doulop]

Which problem are you referring to?

[@R0CKETMAN112]

Is your's a Z51?

[@Doulop]

I honestly have no idea. Might be. How would I find out?

[@R0CKETMAN112]

@@Doulop Its in the ROP code list on the underside of the center console. It's a list of 3 digit numbers and letters. It will list stuff like the engine, L98 and handling packages like Z51, etc.

[@Doulop]

R0CKETMAN112 Nope, Z51 isn’t listed there.

[@R0CKETMAN112]

@@Doulop if you're interested in looking into any other possible options there should be a list of them in the beginning of your service manual.

[@Doulop]

Thank you very much!

[@rocket4332]

Well its not really because the 80s ones looked better in inside and out

[@Doulop]

Thanks for stating your opinion just like I did. I appreciate you watching! Take care!

[@rocket4332]

@@Doulop haha okay

[@zachaddington5264]

C4s are cheap and fun they're 10 grand and under

[@Doulop]

Heck yeah!! So true! Thanks!

[@cole6921]

c4 is undeniably the ugliest vette but the second i have 8k i’m grabbing one

[@Doulop]

Hahahahahaha!! It’s great owning an ugly car ;)

[@Drippa93]

He means pretty car funny guy😂😂😂🤷

[@richlewis86]

U should have shaved ur arms to lol

[@Doulop]

Nah!!

[@genemauguin8611]

What does all this wasted time tell us? Say something of value about your Corvette.

[@Doulop]

Hi Gene, sorry to hear I wasted your time. I said plenty good about my car. Guess you just weren’t paying attention.