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Chris_32212
10-07-2008, 04:44 PM
Hello to everyone.

My name is Chris Prucha, I am 25years old, I live just south of Salt Lake City and I bought the black on black 1993 ZR-1 #137 from Jim Stillwagner last December, the car had 89,000miles on it and has 92,000 currently. I just joined the registry about a month ago and I am still trying to figure all this out. I have wanted a ZR-1 since I was ten years old so to be a part of this car’s history is really a dream come true. I saw this car listed on Autotrader.com and I bought one way plane tickets for me and my roommate (at the time) from Salt Lake City to Tampa Florida just so I could test drive the car. Of course I bought it and I drove all the way to Dallas before I handed over the keys to my roommate. I got my first and so far my only speeding ticket in the ZR-1 that night somewhere in BFE Louisiana for 91 in a 60 but I was slowing down from topping out 4th at about 134mph. I considered it a $300 dollar donation to the hurricane relief effort. lol. We drove it straight through without stopping and it took us 36hours. I was nearly crying tears of joy when I pulled it into my garage for the first time. It’s been an awesome experience! I look forward to hopefully making it to an event or two next year and maybe get to meet some of you guys and trade stories. Here are a few pics I took over the summer. The car was still bone stock when I got it, here is a list of things I have done or am currently having done. myspace.com/chris_32212

Had the car repainted.
Chip from Exotic Muscle
Stainless works headers
B&B Stainless exhaust with the X pipe in place of the resonator
K&N filter
Modified air lid
Fidanza light weight flywheel
Stage two clutch

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0555.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0554.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0528.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0611.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0614.jpg

Jeffvette
10-07-2008, 05:42 PM
Congrats on the purchase, sounds like you had a great trip back.

tccrab
10-07-2008, 06:14 PM
Chris:

Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Beast!!

Love the pictures, especially the last one. Your Z looks like a Matchbox car way down there at the bottom. Very cool!!

TomC
"Crabs"

Chris_32212
10-07-2008, 06:31 PM
Thank you, thank you!

that is bridal vail falls and the pictures dont do it justice. its REALLY tall. i almost couldn't get back far enough to take that picture, i was on the shoulder of the high way with the camera on end and still almost couldn't get the shot. lol. :thumbsup: brother hood of the beast... i like that!!!:cheers:

Z Factor
10-07-2008, 06:33 PM
Congratulations, and welcome to KOTH ownership Chris.:handshak:

Your story sounds like mine in that I flew out and drove mine back from California.

:cheers:

HIZNHRZ
10-07-2008, 08:01 PM
Congrats Chris. Drive it in good health.

ZZZZZR1
10-07-2008, 08:03 PM
Congrats!

Sounds like you fit right in.... Drive it like you STOLE IT!!!!!! :thumbsup:

flyin ryan
10-07-2008, 09:53 PM
Congrats Chris & Welcome:handshak:. nice car, nice story. love your pictures, looks like some great driving area's, i'm jealous:pray

blackjack
10-08-2008, 08:23 AM
welcome...
nice car and nice pics...
when i was your age.....aaawwwww...forget it !!
blackjack
91/1735

GOLDCYLON
10-08-2008, 08:33 AM
Welcome to the brotherhood :cheers:

4DSZR1
10-08-2008, 09:32 AM
Welcome Chris! I like that last picture too! Looks like you already learned a lesson on what kind of piucture you can post in Corvette Babes and what kind you can't. :-D

Rick

djpatrick35
10-08-2008, 01:30 PM
Congratulations. You sound like me when I first got mine...

Like you, I used to dream about having a ZR-1. Hell, I even drew ZR-1s for art projects in elementary school. But, hopefully, your dream will last longer than mine! Take care of her, she's a great car!

Hammer
10-08-2008, 02:52 PM
Hello Chris,

Great first post and really nice to hear your story. As I mentioned in a PM I am fairly close to you (Boise). If you need any help or just want to rant, we are here and are available pretty much 24/7. We love talking about the car so don't be afraid or hesitate to post up on anythingconcerning the ZR-1.

Also be thinking West Gathering in SLC next year. :eusa_shhh

USAFPILOT
10-10-2008, 12:36 AM
Hello to everyone.

My name is Chris Prucha, I am 25years old, I live just south of Salt Lake City and I bought the black on black 1993 ZR-1 #137 from Jim Stillwagner last December, the car had 89,000miles on it and has 92,000 currently. I just joined the registry about a month ago and I am still trying to figure all this out. I have wanted a ZR-1 since I was ten years old so to be a part of this car’s history is really a dream come true. I saw this car listed on Autotrader.com and I bought one way plane tickets for me and my roommate (at the time) from Salt Lake City to Tampa Florida just so I could test drive the car. Of course I bought it and I drove all the way to Dallas before I handed over the keys to my roommate. I got my first and so far my only speeding ticket in the ZR-1 that night somewhere in BFE Louisiana for 91 in a 60 but I was slowing down from topping out 4th at about 134mph. I considered it a $300 dollar donation to the hurricane relief effort. lol. We drove it straight through without stopping and it took us 36hours. I was nearly crying tears of joy when I pulled it into my garage for the first time. It’s been an awesome experience! I look forward to hopefully making it to an event or two next year and maybe get to meet some of you guys and trade stories. Here are a few pics I took over the summer. The car was still bone stock when I got it, here is a list of things I have done or am currently having done. myspace.com/chris_32212

Had the car repainted.
Chip from Exotic Muscle
Stainless works headers
B&B Stainless exhaust with the X pipe in place of the resonator
K&N filter
Modified air lid
Fidanza light weight flywheel
Stage two clutch

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0555.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0554.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0528.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0611.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/chris_32212/IMG_0614.jpg


Where is that waterfall?

HADI-ZR1
10-23-2008, 03:15 PM
Nice picures sweet car...good luck! :cheers:

xxxscimitarxxx
10-24-2008, 02:29 AM
Welcome from another newb

fantastic pics. memeories like those will last a lifetime.

Dave