Which one should I take to BG?

[zr1assassin]

Less than 24 hours till I leave to head for Bowling Green for the Gathering and I still can't decide which one to take. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
The C4 is the obvious choice because after all it is a C4 Gathering LOL but...... A: the car is 26 years old at this point and although reliability has never been an issue it is a long way from home and B: the car has relatively low miles on it, I'm not super concerned about putting miles on it but we all know that struggle. C: the C6 is a much better travel car, smoother, radio works great ECT.
I really am torn on this one, does anybody have any experience driving down that distance (about 8.5hrs) that they can share. Opinions? Advice?

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[A1990]

I've driven my ZR-1 to Bowling Green 3 times. Last year I drove my car to St Louis and then put it in a trailer for the remaining miles to Carlisle.



I enjoy driving the car even though it has headers, no cats, X-pipe and B&B exhaust. Can you say loud???


Many now drive their C6/C7 cars to the Gathering or Carlisle and that is personal choice. But when the hoods go up, you know which cars people look at!!!


:cheers:

[tiegsd]

Pretty good problem to have really.

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[zr1assassin]

I've driven my ZR-1 to Bowling Green 3 times. Last year I drove my car to St Louis and then put it in a trailer for the remaining miles to Carlisle.



I enjoy driving the car even though it has headers, no cats, X-pipe and B&B exhaust. Can you say loud???


Many now drive their C6/C7 cars to the Gathering or Carlisle and that is personal choice. But when the hoods go up, you know which cars people look at!!!


:cheers:
That is true lol there is something special to be said for taking the ZR1 back to Bowling Green

[zr1assassin]

Pretty good problem to have really.

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Yeah it's not bad LOL

[Vette Guy]

Bring your Z!!!!!


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[zr1assassin]

Bring your Z!!!!!


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Which Z? The ZO6 or the ZR1 LOL

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

If lived in the states and I had a choice I would definitely be taking my ZR-1 if you have to you can get transported home have found my ZR-1 to reliable

Glen

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[zr1assassin]

If lived in the states and I had a choice I would definitely be taking my ZR-1 if you have to you can get transported home have found my ZR-1 to reliable

Glen

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That's what I was thinking too, worst case scenario she comes home on a flatbed and I'm out $1,000

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Have you serviced the cooling system (changed the thermostat, hose made sure the radiators clean check both cooling fans come on check the cap and has the correct concentration ratio) cooling system issue is what gets most vehicles in New Zealand

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[JThomas]

I have driven both my '92 and '95 ZR-1 to Bowling Green and absolutely enjoyed the trip. I have driven the C6 Z06 to other events at BG only because they were not C4 specific. I drove my C6 ZR1 to Carlisle last year only because my latest project, '91 ZR-1 had just come out of paint and wasn't ready for the trip.

When driving the older cars, I first prepare them so I am reasonably sure I can make the trip. Two I say a prayer before I leave. Three I let people know my route and travel plans. Four I keep my AAA card with me and Five a credit card so if I break down I can rent a car, get a room and have the car taken some where for safe keeping until other arrangements can be made.

In twelve years of attending The Gathering or Carlisle I have only rented a car once and that was planned because I left my '92 in BG so it could be worked on by the Late Jim Van Dorn.

Safe travels no matter what you choose to do.

[zr1assassin]

Have you serviced the cooling system (changed the thermostat, hose made sure the radiators clean check both cooling fans come on check the cap and has the correct concentration ratio) cooling system issue is what gets most vehicles in New Zealand

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Yup coolant freshly changed, runs cool even in traffic.

[Meanmyz]

Put it this way. You would be taking your car to the one place where you could feel comfortable in it breaking down! Not that you would want to be stranded on the road somewhere, but if you get to BG, you have experienced and helpful hands all around you! At the Gathering in 2010, it was magic as the crew of enthusiasts did a plenum pull in the hotel parking lot at night to change a coil pack.

[zr1assassin]

Put it this way. You would be taking your car to the one place where you could feel comfortable in it breaking down! Not that you would want to be stranded on the road somewhere, but if you get to BG, you have experienced and helpful hands all around you! At the Gathering in 2010, it was magic as the crew of enthusiasts did a plenum pull in the hotel parking lot at night to change a coil pack.

True! You couldn't be in a better place if something didn't go wrong LOL

[Meanmyz]

I certainly understand your thoughts on a low mileage car. If you weren't planning on keeping this car over the long haul, it doesnt matter too much, does it? And if you are keeping it, well, there is nothing like a little car bonding and some road time with the "legend"!

[Meanmyz]

My thoughts... Take the ZR, take your time, watch and plan around the weather and bring it back it the same condition you currently have it in...which I know is detailed, quartzed and really nice. Allow plenty of room for traffic in front of you and then dont take your time passing to avoid chips.

I cant talk too smart because I deal with the same dilemmas. Whatever you do, have fun!

[zr1assassin]

My thoughts... Take the ZR, take your time, watch and plan around the weather and bring it back it the same condition you currently have it in...which I know is detailed, quartzed and really nice. Allow plenty of room for traffic in front of you and then dont take you time passing to avoid chips.

Yeah I use something called Road Warrior when I'm taking long trips with nice cars, it works fantastic

[Meanmyz]

I know the product and have seen people use it in some of the open road races I have been at. I plan on getting this (Road Warrior).

[zr1assassin]

I know the product and have seen people use it in some of the open road races I have been at. I plan on getting this (Road Warrior).

Yeah I've used it on track a couple times 2, it is fantastic stuff. Applied easy and comes off even easier

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Take the ZR-1 of course. You’ll regret it and feel left out I guarantee you!!!


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[G-Sting]

Take the ZR-1 of course. You’ll regret it and feel left out I guarantee you!!!


...And if you don't drive your ZR-1, I hear it'll completely jinx your driving on the KART course.

:mrgreen::mrgreen:

Safe travels.

[Paul Workman]

I've made 4 Mountain Runs from Chicagoland to (Knoxville area), included were 8 days running just to and from with a total of 12 days worth of brake dust and twisties and then to BG and home, and a trip to Carlisle. Plus, I've made 4 trips directly to BG for a total of 8 more full days driving, AND a trip to Bailey Colorado and back for a total of 32 hours to and from. I've put on 30k miles in 10 years, and now have 67k on her and never a moment's problems on the road. (And, I'm planning a to attend the Rocky Mountain Run in July.) Most comfortable road car I've ever experienced.

Everyone should carry an emergency "kit" including some basic tools: sockets etc, maybe a belt and extra oil, "WD-40 and duct tape" and maybe a spare alternator...just in case.

And, what better place to be than BG if something should break and need attention! The list includes alternators, brake servicing, coil packs, and a host of problems that were at least clearly identified to be dealt with later.

I recommend you take your family DD instead...


Jusssst KIDDING! :p Of course bring the ZR-1!

[zr1assassin]

I've made 4 Mountain Runs from Chicagoland to (Knoxville area), included were 8 days running just to and from with a total of 12 days worth of brake dust and twisties and then to BG and home, and a trip to Carlisle. Plus, I've made 4 trips directly to BG for a total of 8 more full days driving, AND a trip to Bailey Colorado and back for a total of 32 hours to and from. I've put on 30k miles in 10 years, and now have 67k on her and never a moment's problems on the road. (And, I'm planning a to attend the Rocky Mountain Run in July.) Most comfortable road car I've ever experienced.

Everyone should carry an emergency "kit" including some basic tools: sockets etc, maybe a belt and extra oil, "WD-40 and duct tape" and maybe a spare alternator...just in case.

And, what better place to be than BG if something should break and need attention! The list includes alternators, brake servicing, coil packs, and a host of problems that were at least clearly identified to be dealt with later.

I recommend you take your family DD instead...


Jusssst KIDDING! :p Of course bring the ZR-1!

I can't disagree with anything you've said 😂

[WARP TEN]

To give you just a little more confidence in your ZR-1, Marc Haibeck and I were talking over lunch a while back about our ZR-1s--his 110,000 mile '93, my 75,000 mile '93 [now with 120k and another owner] and my 30,000 mile '95. We marveled at the fact that with a combined 215,000 miles on our 20+ year old cars neither of us had ever had a breakdown that left us stranded by the side of the road. I agree with Joe Thomas and Paul Workman that you should always plan ahead with regular maintenance, some spare tools, oil, parts, etc, a good spare [inflated to 60 psi], a AAA card and a credit card. But overall these have been very reliable cars and surprisingly comfortable to boot. On more than a dozen trips to BG, I always drove mine (about the same distance as from St. Jo). Only drove the Z06 after I sold the '95.--Bob

[Meanmyz]

Most comfortable road car I've ever experienced.


From my own experience and opinion, I can't agree with this more. Everybody talks about the newer cars (pre c7) being so nice on road trips and comfortable compared to the C4. My best friend has an '07 convertible and '08 Z06. Both cars have the highest optioned interior packages. Of course it is different from the perspective of the driver, but as a passenger in these cars it doesn't take me long to get "fidgety". Even though the C6 has "spades more" leg room width, I always feel like I am sitting on a kitchen chair. After a little while in the C6, I get "restless leg syndrome" something awful and can't wait to get to our destination.

By comparison, the C4, with its Recaro style seats, are like lounge chairs with support along the full hamstring to the "bend of your leg" area, with your feet sitting straight out in front of you. As a passenger in the C6, my feet are always up against the firewall, with me wishing I could stretch out more. If you don't believe me, ride shotgun in one for a road trip. I am not overly tall at 5' 10".

While the newer cars might have better suspensions, road noise absolutely pervades the interior of the C6 and I feel every bump, something that tends to wear me down. A stock ZR-1 has a cushy suspension by comparison. I guess I am a wuss in this regard, but I enjoy trips in the ZR-1.

Oh and lastly, riding shotgun in the C6, I hate staring at that flat wall of a dashboard. Very underwhelming style wise. OK, with those caveats, I do like all Corvettes. :neutral:

[zr1assassin]

To give you just a little more confidence in your ZR-1, Marc Haibeck and I were talking over lunch a while back about our ZR-1s--his 110,000 mile '93, my 75,000 mile '93 [now with 120k and another owner] and my 30,000 mile '95. We marveled at the fact that with a combined 215,000 miles on our 20+ year old cars neither of us had ever had a breakdown that left us stranded by the side of the road. I agree with Joe Thomas and Paul Workman that you should always plan ahead with regular maintenance, some spare tools, oil, parts, etc, a good spare [inflated to 60 psi], a AAA card and a credit card. But overall these have been very reliable cars and surprisingly comfortable to boot. On more than a dozen trips to BG, I always drove mine (about the same distance as from St. Jo). Only drove the Z06 after I sold the '95.--Bob

Ya it's honestly not even the reliability so to speak that I'm questioning, it was just the fact of taking a 26 year old car on what will turn out to be about a 20-hour drive round trip. From everything I've always known about the ZR1 reliability is never an issue. But I think maybe I'm overthinking it , it should do just fine .
Side note are you going down to Bowling Green this year?

[zr1assassin]

This doesn't look good...😠😠😠😠

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[zr1assassin]

From my own experience and opinion, I can't agree with this more. Everybody talks about the newer cars (pre c7) being so nice on road trips and comfortable compared to the C4. My best friend has an '07 convertible and '08 Z06. Both cars have the highest optioned interior packages. Of course it is different from the perspective of the driver, but as a passenger in these cars it doesn't take me long to get "fidgety". Even though the C6 has "spades more" leg room width, I always feel like I am sitting on a kitchen chair. After a little while in the C6, I get "restless leg syndrome" something awful and can't wait to get to our destination.

By comparison, the C4, with its Recaro style seats, are like lounge chairs with support under the knee area of the leg with your feet sitting straight out in front of you. As a passenger in the C6, my feet are always up against the firewall, with me wishing I could stretch out more. If you don't believe me, ride shotgun in one for a road trip. I am not overly tall at 5' 10".

While the newer cars might have better suspensions, road noise absolutely pervades the interior of the C6 and I feel every bump, something that tends to wear me down. A stock ZR-1 has a cushy suspension by comparison. I guess I am a wuss in this regard, but I enjoy trips in the ZR-1.

Oh and lastly, riding shotgun in the C6, I hate staring at that flat wall of a dashboard. Very underwhelming style wise. OK, with those caveats, I do like all Corvettes. :neutral:

I agree, I've owned them all, the c6 are the worst seats made, c7 a little better, c4 sport seats are by far the most comfortable!

[lfalzarano]

Make sure you have at least 4/32 tire tread depth on all 4 tires.


Lou

[zr1assassin]

Make sure you have at least 4/32 tire tread depth on all 4 tires.


Lou

Brand new... but drag radials

[Meanmyz]

This doesn't look good...😠😠😠😠

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The weather is always crap for the Gathering. I wish there was another time of the year that would work to have it.

[zr1assassin]

The weather is always crap for the Gathering. I wish there was another time of the year that would work to have it.

Ya I hate to say it but I think that weather forecast is the deciding factor, the ZR1 doesn't swim 😭

[zr1assassin]

We are heading out....
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[JThomas]

Well at least you're going to be there, have a safe trip. I'm going to miss it this year, but I plan to be at Carlisle.

[Vette73]

We are heading out....
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Came across this thread late.....Safe travels....Been a crappy week for weather up here in the northeast......Cancelled my plans for ocean city MD car cruise......Use rain -x......Take photos..

[WARP TEN]

Y.....Side note are you going down to Bowling Green this year?

Unfortunately I can't make it this year. I went last year and I hope to make it next year. --Bob

[Meanmyz]

We are heading out....
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Hey ZR1assassin,


I assume that you made it to The Gathering in your Z06. Did you have fun? I am not calling you out and you can do what you want, but I see that your ZR-1 is listed on Ebay. Your selling! Why?


Did you not want to get it dirty for the next owner?

[zr1assassin]

Hey ZR1assassin,


I assume that you made it to The Gathering in your Z06. Did you have fun? I am not calling you out and you can do what you want, but I see that your ZR-1 is listed on Ebay. Your selling! Why?


Did you not want to get it dirty for the next owner?

We actually ended up taking the ZR1 and had a fantastic time. I have found another car that I absolutely would love to have, that's why I'm letting it go. Are you looking to buy one?

[Meanmyz]

Sorry, with 3 ZR-1's, a Grand Sport, and my first, an '85, all vacating the garage, people already think I'm C4 crazy. Which of course, I am.

Glad you had fun!

[zr1assassin]

Sorry, with 3 ZR-1's, a Grand Sport, and my first, an '85, all vacating the garage, people already think I'm C4 crazy. Which of course, I am.

Glad you had fun!

So just curious? LOL

[G8nightman]

We actually ended up taking the ZR1 and had a fantastic time. I have found another car that I absolutely would love to have, that's why I'm letting it go. Are you looking to buy one?



O man another ZR1 I hope looking forward to more videos!


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[zr1assassin]

O man another ZR1 I hope looking forward to more videos!


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Actually yes.... but maybe not a c4 zr1 😁

[Vette73]

Actually yes.... but maybe not a c4 zr1 😁

Which car are you looking to buy? You can tell us...

[zr1assassin]

Which car are you looking to buy? You can tell us...

Lol