BUILT FOR
THE TRACK
What started as a classic American sports car has been transformed into a focused track weapon. The 1995 C4 Corvette is one of the most capable platforms for amateur motorsport — lightweight, balanced, and powered by the legendary LT1 V8.
Every modification is chosen to improve lap times and driver confidence, from the Ridetech coilover suspension to the upgraded C6 front brakes. The custom roll hoop keeps it safe while staying street-legal.
HOW IT
BEGAN
American Muscle in California
Moving to California from the UK, it felt right to buy something you simply couldn’t get in Europe. I knew I wanted American muscle — raw, loud, and unapologetically over-engineered. The C4 Corvette ticked every box: the later ZF six-speed gearbox, the more powerful LT1 V8, and a price point that made the whole thing possible.
Bucket List, Not Race Car
Track days were never the main goal. Sure, I wanted to tick Laguna Seca off the bucket list — but nothing more. The suspension was all original when I bought it, so I knew that had to go. Switching to Ridetech coilovers gives me the flexibility to tune the car exactly to my liking, whether that’s a Sunday canyon run or a proper track day.
First Lap. Genuinely Surprised.
After my first track day I was genuinely surprised and impressed by the balance of this car. For a 30-year-old platform, this thing rips. The LT1 pulls hard, the chassis communicates everything, and it’s forgiving enough to push without punishing you. That first session changed everything.
Evolving, Not Rebuilding
Since then I’ve continued changing small things and slowly getting the car to where I want it. C6 front brakes for better stopping power, a custom roll hoop for safety without sacrificing the hardtop. But don’t get me wrong — this car is still a dual-purpose machine: weekend cruiser, canyon carver, and track day beast all in one.
MODIFICATIONS
Ridetech Coilover Kit
Full HQ coilover system replacing the factory FX3 selective ride control. Dramatically improved cornering balance and adjustable ride height for track use. Includes Musclebar™ sway bars and Delrin control arm bushings — a complete 100% bolt-on handling transformation.
C6 Corvette Front Brakes
Upgraded to C6 Corvette front brake calipers and rotors. Significantly larger swept area and improved heat dissipation for repeated hard braking on track. A well-known C4 upgrade that delivers a massive improvement in stopping power.
Custom Roll Hoop
Custom-fabricated roll hoop by TC Design Fab providing driver protection without the bulk of a full roll cage. Designed to clear the factory hardtop while meeting track day safety requirements.
High Flo Cat-Back Exhaust
92–96 C4 cat-back chambered exhaust system with C6 dual exhaust tips. Deep, aggressive tone without drone — transforms the LT1 soundtrack while keeping the car street-friendly.
Apex ML-10RT Forged Wheels
Apex Wheels ML-10RT forged touring line — lightweight, strong, and track-proven. The multi-spoke design sheds unsprung weight while the forged construction handles the stress of repeated track sessions.
Mild2Wild Targa Brace
Mild2Wild targa brace bolts into the targa top opening, dramatically stiffening the C4's notoriously flexible chassis. Reduces cowl shake and improves steering feel — a well-known weak point of the C4 platform that this brace addresses directly.
Spare Tyre Delete & Tow Hook
Mild2Wild spare tyre delete bracket removes the factory spare wheel and jack, freeing up significant weight from the rear of the car. A track-spec tow hook is fitted in its place, meeting HPDE safety requirements and keeping the car ready for a quick recovery if needed.
TRACK VIDEOS
C4 Corvette Thunderhill East
C4 Corvette Sonoma — Take 2
Sonoma C4 Corvette — First time!
Missed brake point into the Corkscrew!
Corvette C4 — NEW PB! Laguna Seca
C4 Corvette — Laguna Seca Take 2
C4 Corvette Thunderhill West April 25
C4 Corvette Thunderhill West
Thunderhill West — C4 Corvette
C4 Corvette — First time at Laguna Seca
THE SHOTS
ED MEIR
Cars were never just transport — they were an obsession. Growing up, anything with an engine commanded full attention: the sound, the mechanics, the engineering behind every moving part. That fascination never left.
Turned passion into purpose by studying Motorsport Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire. The kind of degree you choose because you genuinely can't imagine doing anything else.
Spent years working with small businesses getting hands-on with some of the most iconic machines ever built — restoring E-Type Jaguars, rebuilding Group B Audi Quattros, turning wrenches on Mustangs, preparing Formula Fords and Junos for circuit use, and working across a wide range of sports cars. Every project was a masterclass in mechanical problem-solving and a reminder that the best way to understand a car is to take it apart and put it back together.
Eventually traded the workshop for the test track. Spent years at a major automotive OEM specialising in brakes and NVH — Noise, Vibration, and Harshness — getting behind the wheel of some of the fastest, most advanced cars in the world to understand how they feel, sound, and behave at the limit. Now bringing that expertise to an EV startup, where the engineering challenges are just as demanding and the pace is considerably faster.
The day job is extraordinary. But nothing replaces being hands-on, turning wrenches on your own car, and pushing it around a real circuit. The C4 is that outlet — a project, a track tool, and a reminder of why cars matter in the first place.
I get to test some of the best and fastest cars in the world — but my true passion is being hands-on, turning wrenches on my own car.
None of this happens without an incredible wife and son who give me the space to be an unashamed car nerd.
STAY IN THE LOOP
Track days, mod updates, and onboard footage. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube for the full journey.
Photos from the track, garage shots, and build updates.
Onboard lap footage from Laguna Seca, Sonoma, Thunderhill, and more.