'85 Corvette. Does it have potential?

Sebring · 04-17-2008, 12:56 PM

Well since I've come to the realization that I will not fit in a 240sx, my search has continued on for a cheap RWD car that I can fit in.

So I found an 85 corvette and I was initially excited, but I began to have my doubts. How many after market parts dot hey make for an 85 vette? I guess the most I'm worried about are suspension parts.

What do you guys think?

Mike Peters · 04-17-2008, 04:59 PM

c4 vette's are really cool cars for cheap performance. theres a ton of aftermarket for the drivetrain, the rear ends are unbreakable almost, other than overcoming the lack of steering angle it'd make a cool drift car.

Steve's Soarer · 04-18-2008, 06:13 AM

That's right about the C5. This Vette, however, is a Stingray. It'll likely be heavier... as long is your weight distribution is decent (around the 50/50-60/40 range) you should be fine.

Steve's Soarer · 04-18-2008, 02:48 PM

Also, GM's ancient pushrod V8s' powerbands are right in the middle of their quite narrow powerband, a setup that's great for spirited street driving or drag racing, but not conducive to an effective drift.

Sebring · 04-19-2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate it.

Yea steering angle was a main concern for me. So right now I'm thinkin' I'll stick with my 240.

04-17-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Sebring Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	'85 Corvette. Does it have potential? Well since I've come to the realization that I will not fit in a 240sx, my search has continued on for a cheap RWD car that I can fit in. So I found an 85 corvette and I was initially excited, but I began to have my doubts. How many after market parts dot hey make for an 85 vette? I guess the most I'm worried about are suspension parts. What do you guys think?

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04-17-2008, 04:59 PM	#2
Mike Peters Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 1,012	c4 vette's are really cool cars for cheap performance. theres a ton of aftermarket for the drivetrain, the rear ends are unbreakable almost, other than overcoming the lack of steering angle it'd make a cool drift car.

04-18-2008, 06:13 AM	#3
Steve's Soarer User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	That's right about the C5. This Vette, however, is a Stingray. It'll likely be heavier... as long is your weight distribution is decent (around the 50/50-60/40 range) you should be fine.

04-18-2008, 02:48 PM	#4
Steve's Soarer User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 20	Also, GM's ancient pushrod V8s' powerbands are right in the middle of their quite narrow powerband, a setup that's great for spirited street driving or drag racing, but not conducive to an effective drift.

04-19-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
Sebring Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 149	Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate it. Yea steering angle was a main concern for me. So right now I'm thinkin' I'll stick with my 240.