C4 Gathering Roll Call!

[NVMYRC51]

SSSttttaaaaaarrrrrtttt your engines! We are 24 days out from the C4 Gathering? Who is attending, where you coming from, what cha drivin'?


Craig Hawkins Miami, FL 1990 Red ZR-1


Looking forward to putting faces with names!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Me and TomTom
Mystic CT and Mt Vernon NY

[JimZRyd]

I'll be driving up on Wed, but not with my Z👎. Wheels won't be in in time for mounting,etc. Dont trust 21 year rubber that far. Can't wait to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones!:cheers:

[RussMcB]

My wife and I are planning to attend. I haven't seen my ZR-1 since dropping it off at the body shop mid-March for a new paint job. I have a big, long list of things to do to it when I get it back (next week?). Meanwhile I'm twiddling my thumbs and resisting the urge to call the body shop twice a day to see if it's ready yet.

I'm really looking forward to the trip, especially the sessions with racers/speakers. The Mountain Runs, autocross and factory tour (and being away from work) should be fun, too.

[Scrrem]

One here from the WAZOO's looking to do his first Mountain Run :dancing Hope to see many old friends and meet new ones!!
Rich

[-=Jeff=-]

I will be there Wed-Friday.. Toyvet, Ken, is coming with me

We are either driving my 1990 ZR-1 or will drive his 47 Ford (C4 LT1 powered)

[Paul Workman]

The week begins with my second Mountain Run. I'm especially looking forward to seeing the old crew of of Z-mountaineers for another wild time, AND new friends of the GS Registry too and any others as well, culminating at the gathering on Wed. Driving my 90 ZR-1, as detailed below.

[BlackWidow#2]

I am planning on attending.
I will most likely be driving a red c6 z06.
Zee you there!
George

[WydGlydJim]

I plan on attending.....I am having a very hard time figuring out what I want to drive. Do I drive the Lingenfelter; don't really want to put the miles on her to and fro. Do I trailer her behind the '55 bus; this will be the first trip out in it since I have it ready to tour; nervous about the length of the first trip all the way to Bowling Green and have to borrow a trailer. Do I trailer behind the 4.8 Chevy short bed truck; would have to borrow a trailer.............

:dontknow:

[garyhugo]

I'll be at the Holiday Inn Wednesday evening. Driving 90-1572 from Jacksonville,FL and bringing my father the second owner.Spending Thursday at the track and doing all the other things til our trip home Sunday.Looking forward to meeting some of the brothers from the club.
Gary Hugo

[Blue Flame Restorations]

See you all there!

[Z51JEFF]

If anybody happens to find,see an OEM windshield weather stripping can you pick it up for me? Must be GM and in the sealed factory bag contained. Or if it's a business I can buy from can you forward me the info. Thanks, Jeff.

[Arctic91]

Another first timer here. I'll be driving the Turquoise Met '90 down with some of the other WAZOO members on Sun to take part in MR3, then over to BG on Wed.

Scott

[ZR1North]

Will be at MR and The Gathering for the first time. Really looking forward to it. My wife, Linda, is joining me. Picking up the Zee in an hour from Marc after a five-month separation. With 510 pkg, 410s, (it's a long list of upgrades), I "think I'll experience a difference".

See everyone in a few weeks. Bob

[LT5Vette]

Thinking I'll trailer from Iowa, Nitto 05 aren't very good in rain. Been there with BFG 008's not fun. Looking forward to a great week.
Tod

[RussMcB]

Will be at MR and The Gathering for the first time. Really looking forward to it. My wife, Linda, is joining me. Picking up the Zee in an hour from Marc after a five-month separation. With 510 pkg, 410s, (it's a long list of upgrades), I "think I'll experience a difference".Oh, man you must be pretty excited about that!

I might ask for a short joy ride. Sounds like fun.

[ZR1North]

Oh, man you must be pretty excited about that!

I might ask for a short joy ride. Sounds like fun.

Be happy to accommodate, Russ! Think I'll be sleeping in the garage tonight.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I'll be Zless (for the 3rd time), but see you all there.

[NVMYRC51]

Alright for you guys with 510 packages and built 427's....I am going to need a ride. I am pretty much stock minus a few small things so I really want to feel what can be accomplished. Look forward to meeting everybody.

Craig,

[WARP TEN]

Alright for you guys with 510 packages and built 427's....I am going to need a ride. I am pretty much stock minus a few small things so I really want to feel what can be accomplished. Look forward to meeting everybody.

Craig,

Glad to help out Craig. I'll be arriving in WARP TEN late Wednesday afternoon and will be there through Sat night.--Bob

[NVMYRC51]

Ha, ha, my trip starts from Miami in 10 days. Looking forward to a nice cruise to Ky. Hopefully a little cooler than steamy south florida.

Craig,

[bradley]

not sure but hope to go unless the doctors want to operate on me . I sent all winter putting a new motor,clutch, billbs tranny, steering rack , suspension lowered1in, radiator water pump, in her to go just have to get the air conditioning running . a 5000 mile round trip would be fun . is there going to be drag racing this year ????

[turbowurm]

Flying in from Switzerland, staying Wed to Sun. Its my First Gathering, so i'm very excitet!!
2 Years ago i visited the Factory, the Museum and of corse JVD.

See You all there.
Greets, Urs

...and Sorry, there is not enough space in my Bag for the Z.
So no Z only some Rental Crap.

[JimZRyd]

Don't feel bad being Z-less fellas....mines up on jack stands for coilovers install and the Fikse's I ordered want be here for another month so I'll be right there with you. Still will be a blast hanging out with the Brotherhood!

[cvette98pacecar]

At this point I have no clue what I am going to be driving. Heavy work load and death in the Family has left me short on free time.
Might put some miles on the 98PC. It has been ten years since I took her on a lenghty road trip.

[Vetman]

Wife and I driving from Yakima Washington. Four days driving. Maybe I am setting a record in terms of miles. I assume the speakers will be recorded. Especially the record run session. Reeeeaaalllyy looking foreword to meeting members and the whole event! Sunday heading to Marc's shop for some radio work and then the long drive home.

[JimZRyd]

At this point I have no clue what I am going to be driving. Heavy work load and death in the Family has left me short on free time.
Might put some miles on the 98PC. It has been ten years since I took her on a lenghty road trip.

Sorry for your loss Robert. My condolences for you and your family.

[Rex Ruby]

Starting with the MR3 too!

[A26B]

Planning on arriving Thursday, late afternoon. Bringing along some good friends from Stillwater.....

Rick Kirk, RK Machine
Heavily involved in outside machine shop services during engine development and early production, lots of great LT5 history stories.

Greg VanDeventer, Mercruiser
Involved in the LT5 manufacturing program from the beginning and many special LT5 projects along the way. Still doing custom LT5 port work on heads, inj housings and plenum. He's top of the craft.

Chris Allen, Mercruiser
Tapped by Mercury to develop the LT5 production line, Chris was one of the initial Mercury personnel to be involved in the LT5 program.

Rick & Greg have made the 1500 mile round trip with me before. Those trips were the seemingly shortest 11hr trips I've ever made. Talked the whole way and never ran out of topics.

We will be towing the Lingenfelter 415 Aerobody ZR-1.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

PS: will be bringing some gaskets, seals & a few typical parts, coils, wires, alternator, starter, etc. in case someone needs something while there.

[nelson007]

I'll be flying down Wednesday, staying to Sunday.

Nelson

[efnfast]

I AM IN!!! Doug's (Mystic ZR-1) travel partner needed to bow out. I'm in. Can't wait, we'll be coming in my car. We will not be running MR3. Bummer. -Steve

[diamond zr1]

I will be hauling PHIL'S car up from San Antonio/another 415 lingenfelter Aerobody cr1/bringing along some Texan's to do the cooking Friday night/bring your appetite,and sign up now so we know how much brisket and ribs to bring

[Mystic ZR-1]

Anyone from the Northeast interested in hooking up for the drive to BG for the Gathering?
Can't do MR3 this year, BG only...:cry:
Tentative plan: leave sometime Tuesday. Stay overnite somewhere enroute
after a long day and finish up Wed @ BGHI in time to catch our breath before Pizza Nite.
We'll be in efnfast's black 90 this year
14 hours from CT add 3 for efnfast in NH...

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Flying in from Switzerland, staying Wed to Sun. Its my First Gathering, so i'm very excitet!!
2 Years ago i visited the Factory, the Museum and of corse JVD.

See You all there.
Greets, Urs

...and Sorry, there is not enough space in my Bag for the Z.
So no Z only some Rental Crap.

Wow, that is too awesome to have a member coming from Switzerland! I remember the last time I went there were gentlemen from Spain and they won the "farthest distance traveled award"; its all you this year! I would feel like I whimped out if I did not make the trip from California this time. Have a safe trip and looking forward to meeting you.:cheers:

Craig

[RussMcB]

Here's my car as of 8 days before the Mountain Runs / C4 Gathering. It's going to be a busy week.

Car was black when I bought it (originally turquoise) but I always wanted a yellow Corvette. Silly me thought it'd be no problem getting it painted before the big event.

Oh, and also this week: New brakes, shocks, tires, wheels and stereo.

I know it will all be worth it come next Monday.

http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=305&pictureid=2848

[Paul Workman]

Wow, that is too awesome to have a member coming from Switzerland! I remember the last time I went there were gentlemen from Spain and they won the "farthest distance traveled award"; its all you this year! I would feel like I whimped out if I did not make the trip from California this time. Have a safe trip and looking forward to meeting you.:cheers:

Craig

Well, you could always say you came from Japan to attend, and have a stop-over in CA on the way!:p

[bradley]

sure wish I could go .had planned to but have back surgery to remove a tumor the fri before . maybe next year.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Well, you could always say you came from Japan to attend, and have a stop-over in CA on the way!:p

Good one....not too far from the truth P! See you in a few weeks!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Here's my car as of 8 days before the Mountain Runs / C4 Gathering. It's going to be a busy week.

Car was black when I bought it (originally turquoise) but I always wanted a yellow Corvette. Silly me thought it'd be no problem getting it painted before the big event.

Oh, and also this week: New brakes, shocks, tires, wheels and stereo.

I know it will all be worth it come next Monday.

http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=305&pictureid=2848

That is going to look awesome Russ! Can't wait to see the finished product.:cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

sure wish I could go .had planned to but have back surgery to remove a tumor the fri before . maybe next year.

Best wishes and recovery for your surgery.

[turbowurm]

Hi Craig,

You Win.
Switzerland - BG 4600mls
Tokio - BG 6600mls
:-D

Only few Days to go. Looking forward seeing all of you.

Urs

[SAM/CH ZR-1]

The european ZR-1 gang members are looking forward to attend a unforgettable event with alot of fun. A pity we can't take our beasts with us.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hi Craig,

You Win.
Switzerland - BG 4600mls
Tokio - BG 6600mls
:-D

Only few Days to go. Looking forward seeing all of you.

Urs

No way Urs,

The crown is still yours. I'm in California now and I was in Hawaii the last time; even then Hawaii is only 4349. You guys are the KOTD (King of the Distance) as well as KOTH. I thought it was cool to see all the ZR-1s in Japan and even cooler to hear about them in Switzerland.

Have a safe journey!!! :cheers:

[Vette Guy]

Looking forward to seeing everyone! I'll be in the Texas caravan, towing the Lingenfelter powered DRM-600.

Regards,
Mark

[NVMYRC51]

Hey Craig this is Miami Craig. I see your 1990 is #1727. I have #1708 Red/Black. I see you were in Hawaii. Me too, 99-03, military of course. Make sure we cross paths. Looking to put faces to names next week.

Craig,

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Looking forward to seeing everyone! I'll be in the Texas caravan, towing the Lingenfelter powered DRM-600.

Regards,
Mark

Can't wait to meet you and see your car!!!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey Craig this is Miami Craig. I see your 1990 is #1727. I have #1708 Red/Black. I see you were in Hawaii. Me too, 99-03, military of course. Make sure we cross paths. Looking to put faces to names next week.

Craig,

Hey Miami Craig,

Yes, very close production numbers. I moved last year this time and at first was disappointed to finally be back home after all my military time elsewhere, they off to CA weeks later. Now I love it here and not sure I want to go back; Hawaii is home so probably not. The thing is these cars can surely be enjoyed more here in the mainland than the rock. The years you were there I was stationed elsewhere. Looking forward to meeting you too and see you in BG soon.

Aloha,

Craig

[Arctic91]

Still looking for someone to split the cost of a room in BG. I've got a double room at the Holiday Inn University Plaza from Wed-Sun, so send me a pm if you need a room or are interested in splitting the costs.

Scott

[JimZRyd]

Hope to still make it guys...my mom had a small heart attack yesterday. We were able to open the vessel back up and place a stent to keep it open. Luckily they got her in the cath lab quickly and she looks good today. It will depend on when she gets out as to weather or not I'll be there. Still planning on it though. Way too excited about attending this year!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hope to still make it guys...my mom had a small heart attack yesterday. We were able to open the vessel back up and place a stent to keep it open. Luckily they got her in the cath lab quickly and she looks good today. It will depend on when she gets out as to weather or not I'll be there. Still planning on it though. Way too excited about attending this year!

Best wishes for your mom's health and recovery. A lot of us are at the age with aging parents (mine in mid-80s) so I understand what you are going through. Hoping you will be at BG as that means good outcome for your mom too. :cheers:

[JimZRyd]

Thanks for the kind words Craig! Hope to see you there:cheers:

[Mystic ZR-1]

A lot of us are getting ready for the long roadtrip to BG.
Looks like the free Google Waze app could come in handy.
Live time police car locations, traffic etc.
Anyone use it?
Comments?

[JimZRyd]

Waze is the bomb! I use it all the time on trips. Works better than the navigation in either of our daily drivers. Spot on with its eta feature too. There's an article in this weeks Auto Week about one of the editors using it to cross Florida in a McClaren. Worked like a charm!

[Mystic ZR-1]

That's where I heard about it.
Sounded good so I downloaded it.

[efnfast]

Sept they want access to the mic in your phone, the pictures, your contacts, ect. No thanks. I had it for a bit, liked it, but deleted it. I got that privacy thing.

[Mystic ZR-1]

OK if I use it on our trip?
:cheers:

[JimZRyd]

Sept they want access to the mic in your phone, the pictures, your contacts, ect. No thanks. I had it for a bit, liked it, but deleted it. I got that privacy thing.

It gives you the option to skip those sort of things btw...at least the latest version does.

[QB93Z]

Purple Car windshield replaced and Yun did a fantastic job reinstalling the trim.

New fuel assembly installed, so my gas gauge works now.

Haibeck chip installed. Great improvement.

All of Robert's parts loaded.

Most of the HoneyDo list completed.

Bag is packed, I am ready to go.

Heading for the Mountain Run in the AM.

Looking forward to meeting everyone in BG on Wednesday.

Jim

[efnfast]

OK if I use it on our trip?
:cheers:
Absolutely, it's your phone. I'd like to use it, again, it's the privacy thing.
Spent 10 hours cleaning the car yesterday. I didn't get the maintenance things done I was hoping for, but shouldn't be a worry.

[ZR1North]

Traveled to Lexington KY yesterday to stay ahead of the thunderstorms. First long run with the Zee since Marc's 510 pkg, and it performed beautifully. Pleased that I haven't given up too much gas mileage with the 4:10s installed; just using 6th a little more.

Look forward to seeing some of you at Fontana this evening.

Bob

[efnfast]

It gives you the option to skip those sort of things btw...at least the latest version does.
I don't see where it gives me that option.

[JimZRyd]

I don't really remember it even asking those things the first time I downloaded it, which was a couple years ago. I had to delete it and re download it last week and as I went through the install, it would ask if I wanted to allow Waze to ___, and you could either allow or skip. You might need to uninstall and then reinstall the new version.

[efnfast]

It want's: calender, contacts, SMS, photos, camera, microphone, among the things it might need. When I hit the install button, it doesn't give me the option to not install these items. Sometimes the payed version will allow you to opt out of some of those things. I don't see a paid version.

[JimZRyd]

I don't know then buddy. It gave me the option when I downloaded it. I did the free version. Not sure if there's many other versions out there. Might have something to do with the phone/cellular provider. I'm with Verizon/Apple.

[8cam]

Just realized I hadn't posted to this, but I'll be there too! I actually have a business trip to Bowling Green this week and I'll be in client meetings all day Tuesday-Thursday, so I'll miss the track day. But I'll be there Wednesday and Thursday evening, and all day Friday and Saturday. Looking forward to it!

How many others will get to expense their hotel and mileage for the trip? :D

[Mystic ZR-1]

[QUOTE= How many others will get to expense their hotel and mileage for the trip? :D[/QUOTE]

Me too! efnfast's buying!!!!
:dancing :cheers: :handshak:

[JThomas]

Traveled to Lexington KY yesterday to stay ahead of the thunderstorms. First long run with the Zee since Marc's 510 pkg, and it performed beautifully. Pleased that I haven't given up too much gas mileage with the 4:10s installed; just using 6th a little more.

Look forward to seeing some of you at Fontana this evening.

Bob

Excellent Bob. I hope to see you there, I might not get in until late Thursday now. :cheers:

[efnfast]

Me too! efnfast's buying!!!!
:dancing :cheers: :handshak:
Hey wait!!!:-D

[Hib Halverson]

I'll be there.
I'm driven' a POS sub compact rental car. 'Cause I can't afford to rent anything good, Behan and Van Dorn are buying all my drinks.

[8cam]

I closed on my house at noon today, then hit the road. I'm already here in BG, arrived earlier this afternoon. I get to spend the next three days talking about underwear with a certain well known manufacturer, and then get to play on Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday. If we can land the customer, this will be a helluva week!

[RussMcB]

I closed on my house at noon today, then hit the road. I'm already here in BG, arrived earlier this afternoon. I get to spend the next three days talking about underwear with a certain well known manufacturer, and then get to play on Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday. If we can land the customer, this will be a helluva week!I know you're not allowed to say who, but I hope it's Victoria Secret.

We're one third of the way there, having joined MR in north Georgia yesterday afternoon. My hastily assembled ZR-1 is doing pretty well if you don't count little nuisance issues (one front speaker working, passenger window only goes down 3-4", fuel gauge always reads full, ...).

The parking lot here at Fontana Village is REALLY impressive and I'm sure at BG it will be even more so. Yesterday while driving in the group it was fun to see people's reactions. Lots of thumbs up. It's fun putting faces to screen names and ZR-1 discussions are great.

Sorry these pics are only of my car.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I know you're not allowed to say who, but I hope it's Victoria Secret.

We're one third of the way there, having joined MR in north Georgia yesterday afternoon. My hastily assembled ZR-1 is doing pretty well if you don't count little nuisance issues (one front speaker working, passenger window only goes down 3-4", fuel gauge always reads full, ...).

The parking lot here at Fontana Village is REALLY impressive and I'm sure at BG it will be even more so. Yesterday while driving in the group it was fun to see people's reactions. Lots of thumbs up. It's fun putting faces to screen names and ZR-1 discussions are great.

Sorry these pics are only of my car.

Glad to see you were able to finish the Z and on your way to BG=D> . Safe driving and looking forward to meeting you. The car looks great. :saluting:

[WydGlydJim]

Prepped ready to go........

:cheers:

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[A1990]

Prepped ready to go........

:cheers:

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Can't wait to see the LPE. When are you leaving for BG?

[WydGlydJim]

Can't wait to see the LPE. When are you leaving for BG?

We are going down to my Dad's tomorrow, who lives in Vian Oklahoma (40 miles east of Fort Smith Arkansas) right off of I-40, and then hook up with Jerry at the Vian exit and I-40. Then about 8 hours on to Bowling Green arriving early Thursday evening.
:cheers:

[Kevin]

heard someone got hit on the run. be careful out there

[JimZRyd]

heard someone got hit on the run. be careful out there

Oh no!!! Hope everyone's ok!:pray

[Kevin]

Oh no!!! Hope everyone's ok!:pray

car got tagged by a bike, everyone in the car is ok, car's a bit messed up

[JimZRyd]

Glad everyone's ok. Hate it for the poor Z👎

[JimZRyd]

The Yukon's packed! I'll be hitting the road here in a few minutes. See you guys tonight!