Driving the B2K as it was designed ;)

[*89x2*]

Driving the B2K like it was designed

Tonite, we went out to the local car cruise in spot and the pick tonite to take was, the B2K... My intention was to ensure everything was good to go for Aug & I hadn't driven her in a couple months so, tonite was the night

We had a great time and my daughter even brought out her car (to be like her daddy:love )

I had one fella come running up to the car as he recognized it from the Corvette Fever magazine article this past June - He rattled off specs and spoke volumes on the cars history - said he just knew it was the same one from CF

Well, when it was time to go... I fired up the B2K and noticed that the battery light was illuminated
I suppose with the high air temps combined with the underhood heat - it took one for the team...
Volts = 11.8 and dropping
Lights on, hammer down, I cut through the twisty roads to get home (I hate driving them at night as there are SO many deer back in there :eek)
My bride pulled up beside and asked how come I was hauling so fast - I let her know and she said she'd keep up (What a girl )
As the volts dropped 11.6, 11.4, then 11.1 the headlights were dimming as well... I was actually relying more on my wifes lights from behind me than the light mine put out.

Out of the woods, a red traffic light - made a right turn and a final blast (but still keeping outta boost) to home... Volts dropping - 10.8, 10.6, 10.8, 10.8 steady...
Made it home

I think Reeves would be proud at how spirited the car was driven - empty country road - lots of twisties
What an absolute blast

Thanks for letting me share. *89x2*

 

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Another Callaway at the cruise in

 

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My daughters car next to daddy's

 

[SurfnSun]

Sounds like your alternator took a dump...I just replaced mine a week and a half ago. Go to Autozone and get the lifetime one for $125

 

[Ken]

Sounds like you had fun, and it ain't gonna be a serious problem. Easy fix.

_ken

 

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Sounds like you had fun, and it ain't gonna be a serious problem. Easy fix.

_ken

Yeah - I have changed out over a 1/2 dozen of them on my black 89 - Lifetime warranty means a lot on a C4 alternator

 

[TurboLuigi]

Same here about 1.5 years ago. Though in my case the battery light came on about 12 miles from home, then I got caught at a long light after exiting the expressway. The car died as I was backing into the Garage. Close Call.

Glad you made it home safely! While you are at it check the serpentine belt.

See ya soon!

Luigi
:cool

 

[90 Corvette ZR-1]

God I want a areobody car.

 

[8388]

God I want a areobody car.

I said the same thing along time ago. I think God heard me

 

[EricVonHa]

Quote- "I think Reeves would be proud at how spirited the car was driven - empty country road - lots of twisties"

CC- You didn't break any speed limits, did you? :L

If you need ;help I'm sure you've got all the support you need! Good luck getting that alternator back in there!

 

[*89x2*]

Quote- "I think Reeves would be proud at how spirited the car was driven - empty country road - lots of twisties"

CC- You didn't break any speed limits, did you? :L

If you need ;help I'm sure you've got all the support you need! Good luck getting that alternator back in there!

Thanks Eric - in response to your question... :Silly