Great Day Today....... until

[A26B]

Worked on the LPE ZR-1 today with my son Morgan, removing secondaries, etc. Washed up & took Karen for a ride down old Route 66 in our 2013 Grand Sport, waving at the other Vettes. old & new. Got a little hungry so we went to the Grand Casino on I-40 to try out a new Brazilian Steakhouse. Had a great dinner, won a few bucks at blackjack, and then got a page over the PA system to report to security.

This was the end of a great day. Broke every piece of glass, clubbed the Nav/Radio system, broke off a mirror. The vandal also broke most of the glass in a 4dr sedan nearby. Fortunately, a witness followed, got a tag #, reported to police & Hwy patrol.

Only 7,055 miles. :-x

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/b5483e72-2ef0-4d92-bfab-0ffdbfc04860_zpslf9201tt.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/b5483e72-2ef0-4d92-bfab-0ffdbfc04860_zpslf9201tt.jpg.html)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/Vandalism201202015-03-15_zpsecemxx6f.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/Vandalism201202015-03-15_zpsecemxx6f.jpg.html)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/4e464b3f-9e13-418e-b041-669e5073b32a_zpsutwk4bon.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/4e464b3f-9e13-418e-b041-669e5073b32a_zpsutwk4bon.jpg.html)

[Dynomite]

Holy Crap :mad::mad::mad:

I do not know what to say :mad:

I think my concealed permit would come into play.

[Paul Workman]

Well... I too am at a loss for words, Jerry. :mad: I'm soooo sorry.

Now, if the vehicle they left in wasn't stolen, then maybe there's a chance the bastards will be caught, and maybe, if they haven't already spent their life savings on dope, they might have the cash to make you whole again before spending some time in jail, should you press charges.

Anything we can do?

[efnfast]

********!

[We Gone]

Unbelievable what some *** hats will do, to bad you did not catch them, or maybe not you would be in jail for murder....

[G8nightman]

That really sucks! I would be pissed.

[mike100]

uhhhg...

[Jagdpanzer]

That kind of crap make my blood boil.
Glad Karen and you are safe.

[Meanmyz]

It is beyond sad and pathetic that someone would do that to someone else's property, let alone a Corvette. It is especially sad, knowing the good people that they did that to.

I wonder what motivates a person to do something like that.

I am very sorry to see that Jerry. I am glad that you and Karen are alright.

[Billy Mild]

I can't stand people that do stuff like this. Why ruin someone else's nice stuff?

[GSJoe]

It is beyond sad and pathetic that someone would do that to someone else's property, let alone a Corvette. It is especially sad, knowing the good people that they did that to.

I wonder what motivates a person to do something like that.

I am very sorry to see that Jerry. I am glad that you and Karen are alright.


Often, I've found, the people who destroy other people's property like this are of the mind "if I can't have it, you can't either". Sick is what it is! If these types would go out and get a real job, they too might enjoy nice things like a Corvette. Unfortunately they prefer to remain jobless, receive government subsidy at taxpayers' expense and raise havoc with the property of others whom they feel are their oppressors or something. What a shame! Oh yes, I hear the cries of the do-gooders. "We need to feel sorry for these poor people because they cannot find jobs." That's nonsense! There's work out there for everyone who wants to work. It may not be in the job of choice, but there is employment for everyone. I see signs everywhere that say "hiring", but employers tell me there are few takers. I guess it's just a lot easier to accept welfare and steal from others in more than one way. Sorry for the rant and I'm really sorry for your loss Jerry.

[gbrtng]

mortar forker ...

[A26B]

Thanks all, for the nice words. I can't imagine the rage this guy had/has, but his troubles are continuing. Felony offense.

I have never obtained a C/C permit even though I do have a suitable armory. Would not have helped in this case because not allowed to carry inside & would have had to leave it in the car.

Didn't want valet to park, so parked out aways, in only 1 space to not lure the haters. Just makes me sick. I know the paint will be damaged from all the glass.
Oh well, there are still things to be thankful for..... like glad we didn't come out at the time it was happening, 67 yrs old, no gun and him with a ball bat and all that rage.

[Gunny]

No words (at least repeatable) to express my feelings. I hope the perp is caught, prosecuted, and punished.

George

[RussMcB]

Jerry (just trying to find a bright side), hopefully soon it will be all better, good as new, and you'll have another story with the car. Stories are what make these cars special to us.

[JimZRyd]

POS's!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad:

[-=Jeff=-]

That REALLY does suck, but in thinking about it.. be thankful it is just glass and not a hit a run where the car is destroyed.. Also be thankful you and your wife were not in the car when it happened..

Hopefully there will not be too much paint damage from the glass but with new glass, Navigation and mirror the car will drive like it did before

[mgbrv8]

Get a rope boys. its time for a old fashion lynching :mad::mad:

[Bearly Flying]

Sorry to see that Jerry.

Beautiful looking car. ( At least it used to be)

On the bright side, it wasn't the ZR-1 damaged.

[on3wego]

Crap - o - la, Jerry sorry to see your pain. Unbelievable..

[mike100]

So witnesses have a lic plate number, but next question is if the property security cameras cover that part of the lot well enough to see what happened. Probably might be difficult to prosecute the owner of the car as it could be someone else.

[Roadster]

Even though the Vette is trashed, the main and most important thought is that you and your wife are unharmed.....like you mentioned if you were almost at your vehicle when this happen, things could have got ugly.
Two of my cars have been stolen in my lifetime, yea, it sucks....but I'm still here, and we're all glad that nothing happen to you and the Mrs.......
As they say, cars can be replaced, people, well not that easy!!!

[KILLSHOTS]

Couldn't agree more with GSJoe's comments; looks like these rat bastards were trying to achieve "social justice" and your Grand Sport was their outlet. That's why I mainly just drive mine to shows, hang out near it, and drive it back to my garage. I'm too scared to park and leave it anywhere, lest some lowlife scum decide I'm a showoff for simply owning it and teach me a lesson.

So sorry this happened to you, Jerry. But glad you and your wife are safe.

[Dynomite]

The Casino has a little responsibility here also unless their parking lot is a wrecking yard.

I am still mad as hell and this kind of event is extremely rare and I am much more concerned about the other driver being sober than some drunk azz that just lost his last quarter in some slot machine.

Geez. This pees me off :mad:

[vilant]

Sorry to hear about this, I hate when bad things happen to good people. I believe in karma, and what goes around, comes around. May not be right away, but they'll pay for it one way or another.

[secondchance]

Jerry,

Really sorry to hear of what happened. Like what vilant said, "what goes around, comes around".

[rhipsher]

Damn Jerry! Some people are animals. What a coward. I'd say valet park from now on.

[cvette98pacecar]

Jerry, this is horrible. I am glad to see you and Karen are safe.

[A26B]

Thanks again for everyone's concern.
There is so much really fine glass all through the interior. It's in everything, carpet upholstery dash ducts door panels. I'm really concerned about getting it in our eyes when top is off, windows down or high blower.

We decided to not drive it again & trade to dealer for 2015 Z-51 LT-1 black coupe.
If it's only as good as the Grand Sport, we will be most certainly happy. It's surprising to me, but I'm really going to miss the Grand Sport. What a great driver with lots of performance for a road car.

[secondchance]

We decided to not drive it again & trade to dealer for 2015 Z-51 LT-1 black coupe.


Silver lining to every cloud! I love them C7s. I'll never replace my Z but thinking of adding a C7 myself.

[gbrtng]

We decided to not drive it again & trade to dealer for 2015 Z-51 LT-1 black coupe.
If it's only as good as the Grand Sport, we will be most certainly happy. It's surprising to me, but I'm really going to miss the Grand Sport. What a great driver with lots of performance for a road car.

You will be really impressed with the C7 Z-51 - great upgrade from the C6 ...

TGF

PS: black ??? in OK ...
PPS: park it in a crip spot next to the restaurant's front door.

[rhipsher]

When I was on my way home from work yesterday I was next to a brand new 2015 C7 Z06. WOW! What an awesome looking and sounding beast. It was yellow and black.

[GOLDCYLON]

Worked on the LPE ZR-1 today with my son Morgan, removing secondaries, etc. Washed up & took Karen for a ride down old Route 66 in our 2013 Grand Sport, waving at the other Vettes. old & new. Got a little hungry so we went to the Grand Casino on I-40 to try out a new Brazilian Steakhouse. Had a great dinner, won a few bucks at blackjack, and then got a page over the PA system to report to security.

This was the end of a great day. Broke every piece of glass, clubbed the Nav/Radio system, broke off a mirror. The vandal also broke most of the glass in a 4dr sedan nearby. Fortunately, a witness followed, got a tag #, reported to police & Hwy patrol.

Only 7,055 miles. :-x

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/b5483e72-2ef0-4d92-bfab-0ffdbfc04860_zpslf9201tt.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/b5483e72-2ef0-4d92-bfab-0ffdbfc04860_zpslf9201tt.jpg.html)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/Vandalism201202015-03-15_zpsecemxx6f.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/Vandalism201202015-03-15_zpsecemxx6f.jpg.html)

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/4e464b3f-9e13-418e-b041-669e5073b32a_zpsutwk4bon.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/4e464b3f-9e13-418e-b041-669e5073b32a_zpsutwk4bon.jpg.html)


That completly just sucks Jerry. I hope they catch the little bazztard

[HIZNHRZ]

Don't know what to say. Almost unbelievable.

Wish you well and much better luck with the new one!

[RICHARD TILL]

Name the caliber. I`d like to furnish the bullet.

[USAFPILOT]

someone did that to a 1969 mustang I once had. Finding glass for it was a pita. At least that is a new car, your insurance should cover it, then sue that pos for all he is worth, assuming they catch him.

[Rex Ruby]

Sorry to see this Jerry.

[USAZR1]

Seeing those photos makes my blood boil. I can almost guarantee I would've shot that scumbag if I had caught him in the act.
Sorry,Jerry. I'm just glad you and Karen are ok.

[Dime]

Reminds me of the time I was cruising through a parking lot next to some parked old 18-wheeler trailers and some woods. Some little **** threw a rock at me. Luckily, I guess you could call it luck, my window was down and I got clocked in the side of my head, and the rock didn't touch my car. Landed in my lap.

It was dark, late, I didn't have anything with me for protection, and I didn't want to go to jail for beating a **** kid to death. So, I just headed home to vent.

I hope your idiots get caught. How anyone can think this is ok is beyond me...

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Jerry,

Sorry to hear this and this kind of stuff make my blood boil like everyone else. I don't have any other words for this. Unbelievable! Best wishes for your resolution to all.

[A26B]

Thanks all, for your concern. I will keep this thread updated as i know it. Still waiting on insurance adjuster.

[ZR-1Mike]

So sorry to hear about your loss Jerry but I'm glad that you and the Mrs. are safe and unharmed. After dealing with ***hats like the one(s) that tore up your car and their victims over my nearly 32 years in LE, the sense of being violated will pass with time. With luck they'll catch them and you'll get some restitution.... And that '15 should make a nice replacement!!

[Racinfan83]

So sorry to see this. I woulda been mad enough had I come out and caught the person doing it they probably would lock me up for killin him with his own bat. What a jagoff.
Another reason I'm not too hot on taking my Z anywhere I have to park it and leave it. Sucks....

[A26B]

I feel a bit like I abandoned the C6GS, but getting some closure & feeling better now.:dancing Still pizzed at the perp & want to see him get what he deserves.:mad:
Ordered a little brother for my ZR-1 yesterday.
2015 3LT-Z51, Looks just like this.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/fd6f7199-5e81-41ad-9bff-8f8a0e0629e8_zpsuau7sjvc.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg.html)

[efnfast]

That is gorgeous

[Jagdpanzer]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/fd6f7199-5e81-41ad-9bff-8f8a0e0629e8_zpsuau7sjvc.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg.html)

Jerry,
That should help make the pain go away.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Jerry,

What a nice, positive spin to an unfortunate incident.....AWESOME! Yes, some punishment is still needed to the perp!

[cvette98pacecar]

I feel a bit like I abandoned the C6GS, but getting some closure & feeling better now.:dancing Still pizzed at the perp & want to see him get what he deserves.:mad:
Ordered a little brother for my ZR-1 yesterday.
2015 3LT-Z51, Looks just like this.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/fd6f7199-5e81-41ad-9bff-8f8a0e0629e8_zpsuau7sjvc.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/A26B/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/A26B/media/ef20e11c-0eaf-40f7-8e08-61d356aedcf6_zpshymxdsfa.jpg.html)

WOW. Very nice.

[WARP TEN]

Love the color combination and I am sure you will love the car. Glad it had a happy ending. --Bob

[Meanmyz]

Wow, Jerry! I think you are going to love that car!

I really like the interior design of the C7. It was only in that department ,in mho, that the C6 lacked. I didn't mind interior quality so much as much as my perceived "lack of inspiration" in the C6 interior design...especially if you were the passenger.

Sorry if this was posted...are you getting a manual or auto? Auto for Karen??

[A26B]

Wow, Jerry! I think you are going to love that car!

I really like the interior design of the C7. It was only in that department ,in mho, that the C6 lacked. I didn't mind interior quality so much as much as my perceived "lack of inspiration" in the C6 interior design...especially if you were the passenger.

Sorry if this was posted...are you getting a manual or auto? Auto for Karen??

Auto.... for us both. We bought the C6 with a lot of travel plans in mind and that is our intent with the new C7. I have my ZR-1 that is heavily modified, to satisfy my right hand while driving. Since we won't be worrying about driving in the rain with it, the new weather mode system will reduce the pucker factor in wet conditions.