Serge, the C2 and C3 have the same chassis and mechanicals, with variations of course. They are very simple cars and easy to work on with one exception: The rear independent suspension, axles and bearing. It is easy to replace the entire assembly but hard to fix, luckly you can buy the original rear suspension complete for $3000 or so, that is the best option. All you have to do to replace the entire rear suspension is remove the axles at the u-joints, and tree bolts at each side and off it goes!
rafaelcasd wrote:
Serge, the C2 and C3 have the same chassis and mechanicals, with variations of course. They are very simple cars and easy to work on with one exception: The rear independent suspension, axles and bearing. It is easy to replace the entire assembly but hard to fix, luckly you can buy the original rear suspension complete for $3000 or so, that is the best option. All you have to do to replace the entire rear suspension is remove the axles at the u-joints, and tree bolts at each side and off it goes!
Rafael, thanks for the information.
I was reading about the C3 at the Corvette Forum and difficulty of repair was mentioned in a post. It was surprising given the relative simplicity of automobiles of the era. The current generation C8 probably requires an electrical engineer to diagnose issues.
Serge, Way off camera topic! My C3 Vette convertible had a lot of hydraulic issues. I took it across the country and Canada. It was a fairly dependable car but it rode like a truck. I carried a few tools for emergency repairs.
In contrast my Corvette C8 convertible is a better car, faster and more comfortable. I carry no tools as you have to remove 14 bolts just to look at the engine.
Raphael, you got to give a little love the C6 😆 They are really solid builds. Mine was a COPO car at the Corvette booth at Sebring and never had an issue. It was probably the last generation Vette you could wrench on.
JMHO. /K
serge07 wrote:
Rafael, thanks for the information.
I was reading about the C3 at the Corvette Forum and difficulty of repair was mentioned in a post. It was surprising given the relative simplicity of automobiles of the era. The current generation C8 probably requires an electrical engineer to diagnose issues.
Ken Hill wrote:
Serge, Way off camera topic! My C3 Vette convertible had a lot of hydraulic issues. I took it across the country and Canada. It was a fairly dependable car but it rode like a truck. I carried a few tools for emergency repairs.
In contrast my Corvette C8 convertible is a better car, faster and more comfortable. I carry no tools as you have to remove 14 bolts just to look at the engine.
Raphael, you got to give a little love the C6 😆 They are really solid builds. Mine was a COPO car at the Corvette booth at Sebring and never had an issue. It was probably the last generation Vette you could wrench on.
I never truly loved the C6, but you are right Ken, it is a competent car and the LS3 engine on them is excellent. Will so some service on it and start driving it more. Almost traded it for a 2015 Z06 convertible with a manual transmission and 11K miles, but that car was nearly the cost of a new C8 so I backed out.
On the true purpose of the thread, I assembled pretty much all the versions of the 55mm 1.2, which are about six different ones, I have six or seven of these lenses, including a 970XXX, one of the first few hundred.
This is really my favorite lens, flaws and all, I like the image it draws.
The early Nikkors in a series tend to be sharper at full aperture than later ones, meaning my first 35mm 1.4 N is sharper than my latest 35mm 1.4 at 1.4, same goes for the 55mm 1.2. The latter lenses corrected other issues while losing a bit of sharpness in the process.
Here is a casual shot out of an open window with the 970XXX 55mm 1.2, it is better than the 50mm 1.2 ais in similar conditions, of course once you close to 2.0 the game changes.
Seems like my timing is in sync with the thread. I don't have a bevy of lovely lasses, but Barb was creating magic again. This is a British staple - the Picnic Pie. In particular, a "Veggy Picnic Pie". Normally there is sausage, pork, bacon, ham (That's all piggy - isn't it?) - or some other meat inside. Here's a curious thing - I use all the same ingredients when I make a Quiche, but mine doesn't taste anything like Barb's Picnic Pie. Absolutely delicious! Factory ai'd Nikkor-S.C. 55mm f1.2 + the tc16a
James Markus wrote:
Seems like my timing is in sync with the thread. I don't have a bevy of lovely lasses, but Barb was creating magic again. This is a British staple - the Picnic Pie. In particular, a "Veggy Picnic Pie". Normally there is sausage, pork, bacon, ham (That's all piggy - isn't it?) - or some other meat inside. Here's a curious thing - I use all the same ingredients when I make a Quiche, but mine doesn't taste anything like Barb's Picnic Pie. Absolutely delicious! Factory ai'd Nikkor-S.C. 55mm f1.2 + the tc16a
Ken Hill wrote:
Serge, Way off camera topic! My C3 Vette convertible had a lot of hydraulic issues. I took it across the country and Canada. It was a fairly dependable car but it rode like a truck. I carried a few tools for emergency repairs.
In contrast my Corvette C8 convertible is a better car, faster and more comfortable. I carry no tools as you have to remove 14 bolts just to look at the engine.
Raphael, you got to give a little love the C6 😆 They are really solid builds. Mine was a COPO car at the Corvette booth at Sebring and never had an issue. It was probably the last generation Vette you could wrench on.
Serge, Thank you for pointing me to Madisound. Seems most component speakers are for super high watt automobiles. No wonder I can feel them coming from half a block away. I got a beautiful set of SEAS Prestige 27TBFC/G (H1212) Aluminum/Magnesium Dome Tweeters (come with the important kid proof grill), and after testing at Barbara banned volumes (she was out of the house)- I am very pleased. I haven't heard "Nobody's Fault but Mine" that loud in decades - clear as a bell.
Just like the Great British Bakeoff - it would have won star baker - imo. Barb, she wasn't happy with it's looks. It's funny because as an American, who had never had a British Picnic/meat pie encased in pastry - I just always thought it would be much drier. It was luscious. It probably is much lower calorie than my quiche - which is chock full of half-n-half, Gruyere, and Emmentalar cheese for the bit that sets. She used cottage cheese - smart!
James Markus wrote:
Serge, Thank you for pointing me to Madisound. Seems most component speakers are for super high watt automobiles. No wonder I can feel them coming from half a block away. I got a beautiful set of SEAS Prestige 27TBFC/G (H1212) Aluminum/Magnesium Dome Tweeters (come with the important kid proof grill), and after testing at Barbara banned volumes (she was out of the house)- I am very pleased. I haven't heard "Nobody's Fault but Mine" that loud in decades - clear as a bell.
James, glad to be of help. Madisound is a great company, it has been around many years serving the DIY crowd.
Nice purchase, SEAS manufactures excellent drivers. I bet the new Aluminum/Magnesium tweeters sound super clear and detailed.
