Finally back into another ZR-1 - 91 Steel Blue now in DFW

[EvanZR1]

Well, I finally did it. I'd been thinking for quite a while that now is the time to get another ZR-1, so last weekend I flew out to Baltimore and picked this beauty up from David Johnson. Drove it back and really enjoyed the trip. Stopped off south of Chattanooga to spend the night with parents, then drove back to Dallas the following day. Finally got it cleaned up yesterday and took some pictures. Car turned 100K miles on the trip, but is very nice. Got a few minor issues to take care of:

Front amps need replacing.
AC doesn't work (AC head is loose in dash, so may just be a loose connection there).
Tach is off

Otherwise, it's like a new car. New paint, donor interior from a 40K mile car, all engine maintenance done and refinished, 5 spoke A-molds with full tread GY F1 GS-D3s, new ZR-1 windshield, Euro tail lights.

The car drives great and pulls hard, saw well into the triple digits on the way home and buried the tach needle past 8K (thus knowing the tach is off). It's of course a 25 year old car, so nothing like my 13 GS (supercharged with 800HP), but it's definitely a lot of fun. A more "raw" driving experience with no driver's aids (just ABS, not even traction control since it's a 91). And of course when you open the hood, there's nothing like an LT5, got to be the best looking engine ever in a Corvette.

My plans for the car are to finish up the minor items (above), and then probably do a few mods. It's still got the stock shifter (which really isn't that bad, very smooth, just somewhat tall), so will probably change that. Get Corey Henderson to do top end porting on it and put some long tubes on. Maybe do some gears (3.75 or 4.11). David included 95 style gills (painted to match), so I do need to decide if I want to swap those on. I also plan on adding the ZR-1 emblems on the sides of the hood.

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[USAFPILOT]

sweet!

[JThomas]

Saw the car at Carlisle this past summer and it is a good looking ride. Congratulations on the new acquisition!

[BlackZR1]

Very nice. Congrats. Excellent color.

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[mgbrv8]

Congrats I have always liked that color

Dave

[SBAquaLT5]

Congrats! Great color. That front bumper is very clean, and I like the brake rotors.

[We Gone]

Congrats, Very nice love the color!

[RichS]

Congrats! Cool color!

[RussMcB]

That's a great looking car. Congrats.

[Ccmano]

Welcome back! I know the feeling. Excellent choice. Tough to stay away isn’t it.
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[EvanZR1]

Tough to stay away isn’t it.

Yes it is. Have always loved the C4, and especially the ZR-1. Figured they've got to be close to the bottom of their depreciation curve at this point, so seems like a perfect time to buy. Plus while my 13 is a lot of fun (especially at 800HP with the blower), it's actually not as much fun as the 91. The 91 ZR-1 is more raw and a pure driver's car (no electronic nannies other than ABS), plus you can hammer on it without immediately being at "go directly to jail" speeds. At this point I'm thinking of either selling my 13 or detaining it down to around 600-650HP and making it a semi-daily driver.

[Ccmano]

Yes it is. Have always loved the C4, and especially the ZR-1. The 91 ZR-1 is more raw and a pure driver's car (no electronic nannies other than ABS), plus you can hammer on it without immediately being at "go directly to jail" speeds. At this point I'm thinking of either selling my 13 or detaining it down to around 600-650HP and making it a semi-daily driver.

Same here, my 08’ is now the DD. But the Z is pure and raw, to me a more real drivers car. Missed to old Z from the day I sold it. Good to have that feeling back.
Enjoy
Merry Christmas!

[Top Toy]

Beautiful! Enjoy your ride!

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[MRCFOUR]

6919 I do believe this is that car at Carlisle this year!


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[MRCFOUR]

Such a fantastic and rare color on a ZR1!


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[EvanZR1]

That's awesome, thanks for the pic! I love the color.

[rush91]

Damn that's a beautiful color!!!! Welcome back to the Beasthood lol... And I agree, having a 91 is a pure sensory experience. No nannies or aids. How was that BB exhaust on the drive home?

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[EvanZR1]

How was that BB exhaust on the drive home?
LOUD. I'm almost glad one of the speaker amps was blown and crackling as it forced me to use my Bose noise canceling headphones running Pandora off my phone. Otherwise I'm not sure my ears would have survived the trip. For around town, it will be great, so I'll probably keep it. Will keep an eye out for a Corsa or especially B&B Fusion though.

[rush91]

LOUD. I'm almost glad one of the speaker amps was blown and crackling as it forced me to use my Bose noise canceling headphones running Pandora off my phone. Otherwise I'm not sure my ears would have survived the trip. For around town, it will be great, so I'll probably keep it. Will keep an eye out for a Corsa or especially B&B Fusion though.Wow lol. I guess they haven't fixed that drone issue....but man those tips just look so good. Best looking exhaust for our cars.

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[EvanZR1]

Wow lol. I guess they haven't fixed that drone issue....but man those tips just look so good. Best looking exhaust for our cars.
I agree, looks awesome. And for around town, or drives less than an hour, should be fine. Even on longer drives, it would be ok, but you'd end up having to shift to a different gear to avoid drone (i.e. down shifting to 5th going up a hill instead of staying in 6th).

[cvette98pacecar]

LOUD. I'm almost glad one of the speaker amps was blown and crackling as it forced me to use my Bose noise canceling headphones running Pandora off my phone. Otherwise I'm not sure my ears would have survived the trip. For around town, it will be great, so I'll probably keep it. Will keep an eye out for a Corsa or especially B&B Fusion though.


I have a New B&B Fusion set up with the remote and vacumm can, I sent you a PM.
As for the Amps, Nissan amps are identical for half the cost. Here is a link.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bose-Speaker-Amp-Front-95-96-97-98-99-Infiniti-i30-Nissan-Maxima-Free-Shipping/332461223175?hash=item4d683bad07:g:U4kAAOSwke9aGJ4-&vxp=mtr

[EvanZR1]

As for the Amps, Nissan amps are identical for half the cost.

Yep, already ordered a front amp. Haven’t seen any of the rears for sale, may just have to send those out for rebuild (currently no sound from them). Seen a few complete rear speakers for sale, but basically at the same (or higher) price as rebuilding.

[SBAquaLT5]

Yep, already ordered a front amp. Haven’t seen any of the rears for sale, may just have to send those out for rebuild (currently no sound from them). Seen a few complete rear speakers for sale, but basically at the same (or higher) price as rebuilding.

I just sent my rear amps out to carstereohelp in Florida last week. $80 each with lifetime warranty. I can let you know how they turn out. They worked marginally with lots of pop and static. Enjoy digging into it!

[Vette73]

6919 I do believe this is that car at Carlisle this year!


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Nice car.....Was that the car that had new paint on it? I think I remember seeing a 91 basically restored last year...

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[Vette73]

I agree, looks awesome. And for around town, or drives less than an hour, should be fine. Even on longer drives, it would be ok, but you'd end up having to shift to a different gear to avoid drone (i.e. down shifting to 5th going up a hill instead of staying in 6th).
6th gear is such a waste on these cars if your going to do something close to the speed limit......Have a full OBX system on mine, nice sounding exhaust but at 6th gear with a fidanza flywheel,it sounds like a motorboat..Thinking of puuting in a 410 at some point....Maybe that will help...[ATTACH]

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[Vette73]

6th gear is such a waste on these cars if your going to do something close to the speed limit......Have a full OBX system on mine, nice sounding exhaust but at 6th gear with a fidanza flywheel,it sounds like a motorboat..Thinking of puuting in a 410 at some point....Maybe that will help...
[ATTACH]

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[EvanZR1]

Nice car.....Was that the car that had new paint on it? I think I remember seeing a 91 basically restored last year?
Yes, fully repainted, engine refinished, all engine maintenance done and majority of interior out of a 40K mile donor. So basically a restoration, just not a full frame off resto.

[jss06c6]

Great ride and incredible color. Have never seen that color in person. You'll have to watch for our next gathering in Buffalo, TX. Dave (fully vetted) typically sends out a note early spring. Looking forward to having you join the group!

Congrats on a nice ride!

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[Vette73]

Yes, fully repainted, engine refinished, all engine maintenance done and majority of interior out of a 40K mile donor. So basically a restoration, just not a full frame off resto.

Nice ride....Best of luck with it....Nice ride home..Now, if I can only figure out how to post a straight photo instead of sideways....

[EvanZR1]

You'll have to watch for our next gathering in Buffalo, TX. Dave (fully vetted) typically sends out a note early spring. Looking forward to having you join the group!

Looking forward to it.

[Vette73]

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[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Beautiful ZR-1!
Most of all though; Welcome Back!!!
:cheers:
Marty

[5ABI VT]

Beautiful car congrats ! Some excellent photos too ! :thumbs !

[VisionOP8]

Well, I finally did it. I'd been thinking for quite a while that now is the time to get another ZR-1, so last weekend I flew out to Baltimore and picked this beauty up from David Johnson. Drove it back and really enjoyed the trip. Stopped off south of Chattanooga to spend the night with parents, then drove back to Dallas the following day. Finally got it cleaned up yesterday and took some pictures. Car turned 100K miles on the trip, but is very nice. Got a few minor issues to take care of:

Front amps need replacing.
AC doesn't work (AC head is loose in dash, so may just be a loose connection there).
Tach is off

Otherwise, it's like a new car. New paint, donor interior from a 40K mile car, all engine maintenance done and refinished, 5 spoke A-molds with full tread GY F1 GS-D3s, new ZR-1 windshield, Euro tail lights.

The car drives great and pulls hard, saw well into the triple digits on the way home and buried the tach needle past 8K (thus knowing the tach is off). It's of course a 25 year old car, so nothing like my 13 GS (supercharged with 800HP), but it's definitely a lot of fun. A more "raw" driving experience with no driver's aids (just ABS, not even traction control since it's a 91). And of course when you open the hood, there's nothing like an LT5, got to be the best looking engine ever in a Corvette.

My plans for the car are to finish up the minor items (above), and then probably do a few mods. It's still got the stock shifter (which really isn't that bad, very smooth, just somewhat tall), so will probably change that. Get Corey Henderson to do top end porting on it and put some long tubes on. Maybe do some gears (3.75 or 4.11). David included 95 style gills (painted to match), so I do need to decide if I want to swap those on. I also plan on adding the ZR-1 emblems on the sides of the hood.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/vp50anzgsay6hhd/2017-12-21%2014.50.59.jpg?dl=0
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OMG YES YES YES!!!

[BlackSheepz]

Always one of my favorite colors! Congrats and welcome back!