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Thanks for all your help over the last year. My '88 Vette needs a new battery, as the battery charger indicates the battery is charged but the car will not turn over. The battery is old and must have a dead cell. Can anyone recommend a replacement battery? This car is not a daily driver --...

Thanks for your assistance. I use a budget car cover on my C4 and keep it parked under the carport. I keep the cover on mainly to keep dust (pollen in the spring) from covering the car and to guard against the occasional neighborhood cat. I also use the cover for the same reason when I remove...

A couple of questions from a newbie regarding my 1988 C4 automatic. 1) What is the normal shifting pattern for an '88 automatic -- meaning at what approximate speeds should the car shift from one gear to another? 2) In an automatic, does the driver prompt the tranny to shift? I am without a...

Do you guys get stone chips in your paint? particularly on the hood? I have noticed a few spots/chips this week, and I don't drive my car much -- but have used it more than normal this week since the weather has been great. The paint is in great shape, but there are small chips -- and I don't...

I have an 88 C4. I can surely set the alarm off (on accident), but I have not figured out how to set it yet. Mainly, I'd like to set it when I leave the top off to protect the interior items. Thanks!

I have a 1988 Corvette and need to know what oil and filter to use for my car. The previous owner used Castrol 10 20 40. I live in south Louisiana, and my local oil dealer is Pennzoil. Could I use Pennzoil? If so, what type? There is a Mobil 1 oil change outlet close to me, and I have been...

My 1988 red C4 has great paint except for the edge that runs along the body on both sides just underneath the doors. You cannot see this edge when you are up close to the car, but from a few feet away, the missing/chipped away paint is an eyesore. How would you approach this problem? I think...

I have an 88 C4 coupe with Yokohama tires: 175/40/ZR17 98W Do I need 17's with 8.5 or 9.5 width? Thanks!

I bought my C4 in October, and it came with C5 rims and 17" new tires. I saw the C6 with twin spoke rims and wondered how those would look on a C4. I know I would have to get the rim/tire package in the 17" size. Has anyone seen these rims on a C4? How do they look? Thanks for your opinion...

I want to order the correct weatherstripping/rubber trim for my 1988 C4 (targa top). I need the rubber stripping for the top and side of each door window (driver and passenger). In other words, I need the rubber stripping where the glass meets the top and the body of the car. I am not sure...

My red C4 has a two-inch scratch (kind of a cut) in the front bumper (on the driver's side corner). I tried to touch it up with touch up paint, but it did not match. Now, I am trying to think of a way to hide the blemish. Any suggestions? Thanks for your time.

I'd like to dress up my steering wheel and am wondering if anyone has seen a nice, well made (meaning it fits well and looks good) steering wheel cover they could recommend? I'd like a two-tone leather one (red/black). I found one on Corvette America (Wheelskins). Any opinions? Any other...

My '88 C4 coupe is bright red. I would like to use the best product possible to produce a brilliant shine and also protect the paint. I currently am a Zaino user, but I am wondering if others may prefer another polish or wax. Or if you are a Zaino user, is there a certain procedure you follow...

I just applied carpet dye to my C4 interior. It was from a spray bottle (dye and water mixed), and I sprayed it on and then brushed it into the carpet in the faded areas. I think it will turn out nicely. My carpet is damp/wet from the spray, so I am wondering how long it will take for the...

I have used a certain brand of polish (Zaino) on my cars for years and have been pleased. Recently, a friend who owns several classic cars told me that polish has little protective values for a paint surface -- that it is mainly a light abrasive to clean/prepare paint. He said I need to polish...

I have used a certain brand of polish on my cars for years and have been pleased. Recently, a friend who owns several classic cars told me that polish has little protective values for a paint surface -- that it is mainly a light abrasive to clean/prepare paint. He said I need to polish and...

Thanks for your help and advice. I have a 1988 C4 -- it is red, but I'm not sure exactly what shade of red. It was repainted at some point by the previous owner, and I am thinking it was done with the original factory color as there is no mismatch in the door jams, bumper areas, etc. With...

Hey, everyone .... thanks in advance for your advice on this one. I have a 1988 Corvette coupe, bright red. I ordered touch up paint from MidAmerica for my car: item code #272 (86-92 GM Code 81). The red touch up paint is slightly too orange (light) for my car, which has obviously been...

Happy New Year, friends! I am looking at upgrading the interior of my 1988 C4 coupe (flame red). I saw on Mid American Motorworks replacement console cushions -- Finish Line Console Cushion - two-tone There is an installment process, and I am afraid I might have trouble replacing the lid...

The carpet in the rear of my 1988 C4 is in great shape except for being faded. I saw online a very nice cargo mat for the rear area and wondered if anyone has purchased a mat and, if so, does it improve the look? I have never seen one in a Vette. Thanks for your opinion! Happy New Year!