There is Love for the Z - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 07-02-2017

Went up to Lake Mills Wi for their cars and coffee....high end show, 2 new BMW M4 GTS, 3-4 Lambos, McLaren, vintage Ferraris, too many 911s to even count, and on and on, maybe 200 cars.....and there was one 90 ZR-1, my 149,800 polished beater with cams, nitrous ......pretty worn out interior

Had people stopping in there tracks when they saw the motor....a lot of guys in their late 20s/early 30s including one younger guy that said he never thought he would see one in person.

Its time will come, be patient

youngrm · 07-02-2017

Nice.

Here in tx seems quite a few 20-50's y/o in the diesel power stroke crowd
Give the ol'thumbs up on the road.

tf95ZR1 · 07-02-2017

Good for you, Lee!

Driving my Z home today from a Corvette's &
Coffee GTG a guy passenger in a beater gives
me a "thumbs up" then raises his arm to show
a "CORVETTE" tatoo on his forearm.

ssrszz4 · 07-03-2017

I don't think the Cummins and Duramax guys want to be called the diesel power stroke crowd lol

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Ccmano · 07-03-2017

That's a great show, been there, wish our Car & Coffee was a tenth that good. Nothing but Ricers and Boy racers here.
H

Paul Workman · 07-03-2017

Mike Cichon and I were the ONLY ZR-1s to show up for the "Supercar" gathering at the Bolingbrook Promenade last Saturday; skewed toward the high-end cars and exotics or special or limited editions. And, he and I were at the last Morris Cruise Night - a similar venue, 'cept not quite as many high-end (exotics). Both are unique gatherings in their own right!

Anyways.... Of all the cars at the shows (and there were some beauties!), the Zs drew more people than usual.

With sooooo much eye candy to see, people's eyes kinda glaze over after a wile and they just stroll past with hardly more than a glance. But, the two Zs would draw people in to look and point and chat and take pictures where other cars went begging - or so it seemed to me.

(Maybe people were attracted to the fact the LT5s were NOT hidden under acres of plastic covers: proud of their appearance. That would be in contrast to the hideous appearance of some newer motors' poor esthetic appeal?

The majority of ZR-1 owners are WAXERS, much to my surprise. And one of them at the Bolingbrook show (one of our own, here in FBI land - who will remain nameless) texted me to say my car was "dusty". Well, it might have been, but what's important to me is if anyone wants to "tango", they're gonna have to bring their A game to beat these "antiques"!

tf95ZR1 · 07-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Anyways.... Of all the cars at the shows (and there were some beauties!), the Zs drew more people than usual.

Don't sell yourself short, Paul.
They all wanted to see a true TELEVISION STAR!

G-Sting · 07-03-2017

It was my 24-year-old son-in-law who in the Spring of 2015 asked me if I'd like to test drive a '90 ZR-1 at a local dealership. Then he began to tell me about the ZR-1, excitedly. Well, I knew about them, but responded, "I'll go with you, but I AM NOT IN THE MARKET FOR ONE! I'm not even gonna drive it."

Well, sure enough after he drove it, he said, "You've gotta drive this thing!" I refused... but somehow, minutes later, found myself behind the wheel with the salesman in the passenger seat.

... and within a month had a '94 Z in the garage. Dern enthusiastic 24-year-olds!

tf95ZR1 · 07-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ccmano

That's a great show, been there, wish our Car & Coffee was a tenth that good. Nothing but Ricers and Boy racers here.
H

Hans, don't they have some events in Tahoe?
Humm, maybe we could organize a ZR-1 West event
in Tahoe?

Ccmano · 07-03-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

Hans, don't they have some events in Tahoe?
Humm, maybe we could organize a ZR-1 West event
in Tahoe?

I haven't checked Tahoe, it's possible. Lots of money up there. You would think they would bring their toys out to play from time to time.

A West ZR-1 event is a great idea, maybe in conjunction with Hot August Nights next year or the Air Races in September. Let's noodle that one.

So far I have found only 2 other Z's in town. I have to cultivate those guys a bit.
H

07-02-2017	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	There is Love for the Z Went up to Lake Mills Wi for their cars and coffee....high end show, 2 new BMW M4 GTS, 3-4 Lambos, McLaren, vintage Ferraris, too many 911s to even count, and on and on, maybe 200 cars.....and there was one 90 ZR-1, my 149,800 polished beater with cams, nitrous ......pretty worn out interior Had people stopping in there tracks when they saw the motor....a lot of guys in their late 20s/early 30s including one younger guy that said he never thought he would see one in person. Its time will come, be patient __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-02-2017	#2
youngrm Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TX usa Posts: 57	Re: There is Love for the Z Nice. Here in tx seems quite a few 20-50's y/o in the diesel power stroke crowd Give the ol'thumbs up on the road.

07-02-2017	#3
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,461	Re: There is Love for the Z Good for you, Lee! Driving my Z home today from a Corvette's & Coffee GTG a guy passenger in a beater gives me a "thumbs up" then raises his arm to show a "CORVETTE" tatoo on his forearm.

07-03-2017	#4
ssrszz4 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: US Posts: 233	Re: There is Love for the Z I don't think the Cummins and Duramax guys want to be called the diesel power stroke crowd lol Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

07-03-2017	#5
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: There is Love for the Z That's a great show, been there, wish our Car & Coffee was a tenth that good. Nothing but Ricers and Boy racers here. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

07-03-2017	#6
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: There is Love for the Z Mike Cichon and I were the ONLY ZR-1s to show up for the "Supercar" gathering at the Bolingbrook Promenade last Saturday; skewed toward the high-end cars and exotics or special or limited editions. And, he and I were at the last Morris Cruise Night - a similar venue, 'cept not quite as many high-end (exotics). Both are unique gatherings in their own right! Anyways.... Of all the cars at the shows (and there were some beauties!), the Zs drew more people than usual. With sooooo much eye candy to see, people's eyes kinda glaze over after a wile and they just stroll past with hardly more than a glance. But, the two Zs would draw people in to look and point and chat and take pictures where other cars went begging - or so it seemed to me. (Maybe people were attracted to the fact the LT5s were NOT hidden under acres of plastic covers: proud of their appearance. That would be in contrast to the hideous appearance of some newer motors' poor esthetic appeal? The majority of ZR-1 owners are WAXERS, much to my surprise. And one of them at the Bolingbrook show (one of our own, here in FBI land - who will remain nameless) texted me to say my car was "dusty". Well, it might have been, but what's important to me is if anyone wants to "tango", they're gonna have to bring their A game to beat *these "antiques"!* __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

07-03-2017	#8
G-Sting Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 363	Re: There is Love for the Z It was my 24-year-old son-in-law who in the Spring of 2015 asked me if I'd like to test drive a '90 ZR-1 at a local dealership. Then he began to tell me about the ZR-1, excitedly. Well, I knew about them, but responded, "I'll go with you, but I AM NOT IN THE MARKET FOR ONE! I'm not even gonna drive it." Well, sure enough after he drove it, he said, "You've gotta drive this thing!" I refused... but somehow, minutes later, found myself behind the wheel with the salesman in the passenger seat. ... and within a month had a '94 Z in the garage. Dern enthusiastic 24-year-olds! __________________ '94 ZR1 LT5 - Dark Red Metallic '79 L82 4-speeds of fun '96 LT1 Borla, H-pipe, TB, CAI (Sold) "An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered." -- G.K. Chesterton Last edited by G-Sting; 07-03-2017 at 11:27 PM.

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