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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

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67 Likes
  1. timsullivan
    timsullivan liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Tried out the top and side curtains for the first time...
    When I purchased my Superformance in 2004 from Dynamic I asked the young sales guy about the top. His response, after a pause, was "less wet". I've since concluded that the top was some weird cross...
    Liked On: 03-21-2019, 12:23 PM
    Posted On: 03-14-2019, 08:17 AM
  2. Gaz64
    Gaz64 liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : In-car communication/intercom
    That will attract negative attention from the local LE. Jim
    Liked On: 02-21-2019, 03:35 AM
    Posted On: 02-20-2019, 07:10 AM
  3. MLI
    MLI liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Roush 427R exhaust manifold gasket replacement
    I ran SCE embossed copper gaskets. Summit has them, Jegs should too. They don't compress the way a fiber gasket does; it always seemed that the header bolts would stay tighter. But the mating...
    Liked On: 02-13-2019, 11:30 AM
    Posted On: 02-13-2019, 05:57 AM
  4. Riverside racer
    Riverside racer liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Superformance
    Olthoff has held events at VIR, or used to. Call Dennis. I've done 2 w/ #1855. There have been events at Carolina Motor Sports Park too. Watched while many SPF owners tracked. You should be able...
    Liked On: 01-30-2019, 07:15 AM
    Posted On: 01-29-2019, 07:17 AM
  5. cdnus
    cdnus liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Help with Superformance Cobra value
    Shock mounts are easy and not huge bucks. There are options or ways other than R/T's. Is it still mostly factory original? Best part about a Superformance is the consistency and generally good...
    Liked On: 12-27-2018, 09:08 PM
    Posted On: 12-27-2018, 02:19 PM
  6. Jdata
    Jdata liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Think im driving this thing too much...
    I had 55k on 1855 (2004 vintage) by Jan 2012 when it got broke. 4F degrees to 104F degrees, sun, lots of rain, snow, hail, sea level to 14,000 feet. I didn't think I had driven it enough. Jim
    Liked On: 11-08-2018, 05:42 AM
    Posted On: 11-07-2018, 06:00 PM
  7. xb-60
    xb-60 liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Autonomous Driverless cars
    Just because I can't "stop the progression of things" doesn't mean that I want to ride that bus. I don't even like automatic transmissions, not one, zero, nada. Maybe I'm entering my rebellious...
    Liked On: 07-26-2018, 04:47 PM
    Posted On: 07-26-2018, 01:36 PM
  8. Dimis
    Dimis liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Autonomous Driverless cars
    This whole thing scares me. A well done article. Jim
    Liked On: 07-23-2018, 03:45 AM
    Posted On: 07-22-2018, 09:45 PM
  9. Buzz
    Buzz liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Adding a driver's shoulder harness bar?
    What always scared me about the add-on-bar to the single rollbar hoop is the eye-bolts that project forward towards my head. Always seemed that adding metal closer to my knoggin' was a less than...
    Liked On: 06-14-2018, 11:42 PM
    Posted On: 06-14-2018, 10:44 AM
  10. Gaz64
    Gaz64 liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Angle of dashboard?
    Not sure about original cars but... Superformance MkIIIs are about 8 degrees Factory Five MkIVs are about 18 degrees Even at 8 degrees off vertical the sun can reflect back when behind and low. I...
    Liked On: 03-18-2018, 10:37 PM
    Posted On: 03-18-2018, 10:02 PM
  11. hauss
    hauss liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : horsepower
    About 550 at the crank, 440 at the wheels. 335/35/17s with 3.46 gears. Will break loose in first with throttle after that you have to work at it. 11.8/120mph quarters. Cruise around town, back...
    Liked On: 03-01-2018, 01:55 PM
    Posted On: 02-13-2015, 09:02 PM
  12. Tom Howland
    Tom Howland liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Aluminum Foil Baking Pan? Mm no I haven't seen it...
    And then there's the official use. Said turkey pan on the package, looked good to me. Jim
    Liked On: 12-29-2017, 11:02 AM
    Posted On: 12-25-2017, 06:32 PM
  13. Trubble
    Trubble liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Aluminum Foil Baking Pan? Mm no I haven't seen it...
    And then there's the official use. Said turkey pan on the package, looked good to me. Jim
    Liked On: 12-25-2017, 09:46 PM
    Posted On: 12-25-2017, 06:32 PM
  14. Inertia
    Inertia liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : 31 spline axle upgrade- What is necessary
    Steve, Got rebuilt axle assemblies for a T-Bird Super Coupe from NAPA. Pushed out the axles and used the inner or outer CV assemblies as required. Used a hydraulic press to separate the pieces. ...
    Liked On: 10-18-2017, 02:54 AM
    Posted On: 10-17-2017, 09:25 PM
  15. Pete Munroe
    Pete Munroe liked post by Jim Vander Wal On thread : Cobra in hot weather
    Not to be rude or harsh but many potential owners with your concerns buy a Corvette. Anything close to effective A/C means TOP and side curtains, what fun is that? Generally, the top restricts...
    Liked On: 09-13-2017, 08:48 PM
    Posted On: 09-04-2017, 07:47 AM
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