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Jim Vander Wal
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Last Activity: 04-26-2025 05:45 PM

About Me

  • About Jim Vander Wal
    Zip Code
    49301
    Biography
    had corvettes, former owner of SPF 1855 & 2584
    City
    Grand Rapids
    State
    MI
    Interests
    Shooting Sports, photography
    Country
    USA
    Cobra Make, Engine
    FFR Challenge Car, RDI aluminum 427w
    Ride
    Cayenne GTS, Z06
    Engine type and displacement
    Windsor 427
    Major modifications
    not done yet
    Tranny type
    Manual
    Race weight
    2600
    Horsepower
    445

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  • Last Activity: 04-26-2025 05:45 PM
  • Join Date: 09-19-2002

Likes Received

67 Likes
  1. the shadow
    the shadow liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : superformance wheel question
    Superformance uses adapters to get to the "knock-off" system. Offsets the wheel out about 5/16 or maybe 3/8". You can find the parts at Vintage Wheel. There were 2 maybe 3 versions of the...
    Liked On: 08-17-2021, 07:48 PM
    Posted On: 08-16-2021, 07:32 PM
  2. 1985 CCX
    1985 CCX liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Road trip rain storms
    Holes in the floor, they call these "drains". Tonneau cover when parked. But always park front end higher than rear. The rear fenders and deck will divert all the water into the interior. Tires...
    Liked On: 05-17-2021, 07:47 AM
    Posted On: 05-16-2021, 04:26 PM
  3. S1965C
    S1965C liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Superformance Grounds
    There's a dash ground incorporated with the power outlet / cigarette lighter below the center of the dash. If this one is missing the gauges, speedo in particular, do funny i.e. odd things. There...
    Liked On: 02-11-2021, 09:56 AM
    Posted On: 02-11-2021, 07:41 AM
  4. Blas
    Blas liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Superformance Grounds
    There's a dash ground incorporated with the power outlet / cigarette lighter below the center of the dash. If this one is missing the gauges, speedo in particular, do funny i.e. odd things. There...
    Liked On: 02-11-2021, 07:46 AM
    Posted On: 02-11-2021, 07:41 AM
  5. IMLost
    IMLost liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : How many miles or states?
    MI, IL, OH, WI, MN, ND, MT, WY, NE, CO, MO, IA, KA, WV, VA, NC 55,000 in SPO1855 from 2004 to 2011 10,000 on SPO2584 from 2012 to 2015 4 degrees to 104, sun, rain, hail, snow and rainbows 400...
    Liked On: 01-22-2021, 06:49 PM
    Posted On: 01-22-2021, 04:34 PM
  6. csw
    csw liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : How many miles or states?
    MI, IL, OH, WI, MN, ND, MT, WY, NE, CO, MO, IA, KA, WV, VA, NC 55,000 in SPO1855 from 2004 to 2011 10,000 on SPO2584 from 2012 to 2015 4 degrees to 104, sun, rain, hail, snow and rainbows 400...
    Liked On: 01-22-2021, 06:32 PM
    Posted On: 01-22-2021, 04:34 PM
  7. 1985 CCX
    1985 CCX liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Anybody go from 3:55 rear gear to 3:08?
    In SPF1855 I went from 3.73 to 3.27 with the .64OD. SBF 427 530+ HP/TQE. I liked it a lot. 2,200 at 80mph. 315/35-17 The 3.08s and .82OD should be similar at 80mph but won't have the snap in...
    Liked On: 11-30-2020, 03:18 PM
    Posted On: 11-30-2020, 02:30 PM
  8. Dwight
    Dwight liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : New Cobra buyer - Questions - Driving Them...
    The wipers aren't great, don't expect current car performance but they're still better than nothing. You still want a fresh application of Rain-X outside and inside. I've driven for hours in the...
    Liked On: 01-09-2020, 07:05 PM
    Posted On: 01-09-2020, 06:04 PM
  9. cycleguy55
    cycleguy55 liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : New Cobra buyer - Questions - Driving Them...
    OK, I'll try to not get in too much trouble. $65k is probably high but I haven't been watching in a few years since leaving the SPF community and moving to FFR. Price. Have you priced a new...
    Liked On: 01-07-2020, 01:37 PM
    Posted On: 01-07-2020, 12:41 PM
  10. GT Trooper
    GT Trooper liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : LCS Cobra Crash
    I was there. Not a stupid event. Just an unprepared driver. Heard, but cannot confirm, that the driver had just purchased the car 3 weeks ago. Again unconfirmed info. Writing a check does not...
    Liked On: 06-25-2019, 03:50 PM
    Posted On: 06-22-2019, 03:12 PM
  11. eschaider
    eschaider liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Cobra Valley Ultra-Shift
    I know many owners, usually Superformance guys, that like it. FYI, RT is a friend. I ran it maybe 12 years ago but have also run GM Dexron, Royal Purple SynchroMax, and RedLine MTL. If I keep...
    Liked On: 05-18-2019, 08:23 PM
    Posted On: 05-16-2019, 05:54 PM
  12. Dwight
    Dwight liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Cobra Valley Ultra-Shift
    I know many owners, usually Superformance guys, that like it. FYI, RT is a friend. I ran it maybe 12 years ago but have also run GM Dexron, Royal Purple SynchroMax, and RedLine MTL. If I keep...
    Liked On: 05-17-2019, 07:34 PM
    Posted On: 05-16-2019, 05:54 PM
  13. Joey.S
    Joey.S liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : FFR MK4 headlight upgrade and head restraint
    An option. Now, I'm old and don't like the LED headlights, either the look or the color although there are now many newer options. I've run an older version of these and this is what I'll use...
    Liked On: 04-12-2019, 06:31 PM
    Posted On: 04-07-2019, 07:34 AM
  14. Jdata
    Jdata liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : FFR MK4 headlight upgrade and head restraint
    An option. Now, I'm old and don't like the LED headlights, either the look or the color although there are now many newer options. I've run an older version of these and this is what I'll use...
    Liked On: 04-08-2019, 05:50 AM
    Posted On: 04-07-2019, 07:34 AM
  15. 120mm
    120mm liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : FFR MK4 headlight upgrade and head restraint
    An option. Now, I'm old and don't like the LED headlights, either the look or the color although there are now many newer options. I've run an older version of these and this is what I'll use...
    Liked On: 04-07-2019, 09:46 AM
    Posted On: 04-07-2019, 07:34 AM
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