Another first for me in my ZR-1!!! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Roadster · 07-19-2014

Having owned my 94 for 3 1/2 months now, I just have experienced another first for me while driving the Z. Tonight I moved the Vettes around in the garage as we are using the 94 tomorrow, so I decided to take the Z out and just warm it up. There are isolated roads around me where there isn't any traffic or houses on them. So I finally did a complete WOT out of first gear and all I can say is Unbelieveable. To be honest, I had no idea of the total power that the ZR-1 has to offer. I have gone through the gears bringing the r's up quite a bit, but never a true WOT before tonight. Not only is my smile wide from ear-to-ear, but again, it is Unbelieveable

Tom

We Gone · 07-20-2014

Congrats on tuning into WLT5@7200RPMS...

Roadster · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by We Gone

Congrats on tuning into WLT5@7200RPMS...

Copy that

if there was any doubt whether my secondaries were totally functional or not, lasts night episode put that to rest. Not one bit of stumble or hesitation, just raw power to say the least. I now truly understand why they call it "The Beast"

efnfast · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by Roadster

Having owned my 94 for 3 1/2 months now, I just have experienced another first for me while driving the Z. Tonight I moved the Vettes around in the garage as we are using the 94 tomorrow, so I decided to take the Z out and just warm it up. There are isolated roads around me where there isn't any traffic or houses on them. So I finally did a complete WOT out of first gear and all I can say is Unbelieveable. To be honest, I had no idea of the total power that the ZR-1 has to offer. I have gone through the gears bringing the r's up quite a bit, but never a true WOT before tonight. Not only is my smile wide from ear-to-ear, but again, it is Unbelieveable

Tom

Still taking the 94?

Hog · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by Roadster

Having owned my 94 for 3 1/2 months now, I just have experienced another first for me while driving the Z. Tonight I moved the Vettes around in the garage as we are using the 94 tomorrow, so I decided to take the Z out and just warm it up. There are isolated roads around me where there isn't any traffic or houses on them. So I finally did a complete WOT out of first gear and all I can say is Unbelieveable. To be honest, I had no idea of the total power that the ZR-1 has to offer. I have gone through the gears bringing the r's up quite a bit, but never a true WOT before tonight. Not only is my smile wide from ear-to-ear, but again, it is Unbelieveable

Tom

I love hearing stories like this from owners who actually drive their cars. Good for you!!!

Roadster · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by efnfast

Still taking the 94?

Of course, down at the Jersey shore, nice ride...

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Originally Posted by Hog

I love hearing stories like this from owners who actually drive their cars. Good for you!!!

I enjoy driving them every chance I get.
As much as I like my C3's I immensely enjoy driving the ZR-1what a totally fun machine....

XfireZ51 · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by Hog

I love hearing stories like this from owners who actually drive their cars. Good for you!!!

Hog,

I want to second those sentiments. After 3 years of restoring, repairing and upgrading, I don't think I have ever enjoyed driving a fun car as much as my
ZR-1. It does what I want, when I want it and is an absolute blast to drive. Also enjoy just looking at it. WEEEEEEEEEEE!

Fully Vetted · 07-20-2014

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Originally Posted by Roadster

Having owned my 94 for 3 1/2 months now, I just have experienced another first for me while driving the Z. Tonight I moved the Vettes around in the garage as we are using the 94 tomorrow, so I decided to take the Z out and just warm it up. There are isolated roads around me where there isn't any traffic or houses on them. So I finally did a complete WOT out of first gear and all I can say is Unbelieveable. To be honest, I had no idea of the total power that the ZR-1 has to offer. I have gone through the gears bringing the r's up quite a bit, but never a true WOT before tonight. Not only is my smile wide from ear-to-ear, but again, it is Unbelieveable

Tom

We call that Permagrin. And you got a full dose, my friend. It's better than a single malt scotch for erasing the days beat down.

ZR1North · 07-21-2014

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Hog,

I want to second those sentiments. After 3 years of restoring, repairing and upgrading, I don't think I have ever enjoyed driving a fun car as much as my
ZR-1. It does what I want, when I want it and is an absolute blast to drive. Also enjoy just looking at it. WEEEEEEEEEEE!

For sure, Dom. On more than one occasion, I've had my second cup of morning coffee in the garage doing walk arounds in admiration of the C4 lines and the Z rear in particular. Awesome cars on the road and in the garage!

XfireZ51 · 07-21-2014

That rear end just got all the proportions right. In some respects it did for the C4 what Porsche did w the 924 when it bulked up the fenders and introduced the 944. It simply gives it more broad shoulders and a more squat look.

07-19-2014	#1
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Another first for me in my ZR-1!!! Having owned my 94 for 3 1/2 months now, I just have experienced another first for me while driving the Z. Tonight I moved the Vettes around in the garage as we are using the 94 tomorrow, so I decided to take the Z out and just warm it up. There are isolated roads around me where there isn't any traffic or houses on them. So I finally did a complete WOT out of first gear and all I can say is Unbelieveable. To be honest, I had no idea of the total power that the ZR-1 has to offer. I have gone through the gears bringing the r's up quite a bit, but never a true WOT before tonight. Not only is my smile wide from ear-to-ear, but again, it is Unbelieveable Tom __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	Re: Another first for me in my ZR-1!!! Congrats on tuning into WLT5@7200RPMS... __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,662	Re: Another first for me in my ZR-1!!! That rear end just got all the proportions right. In some respects it did for the C4 what Porsche did w the 924 when it bulked up the fenders and introduced the 944. It simply gives it more broad shoulders and a more squat look. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX