Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

GTOger · 11-14-2010

Hey guys. Just picked up my first ZR1 this weekend. Traded titles for my 69 Z-28. Everybody's happy.

Now I got some questions on how I can make the ZR1 "just right" for me & the wife. I hear this is the best place to get answers.

1. CHMSL doesn't work. I picked up some bulbs at the local parts store and apparently the bulbs weren't the issue. Checked fuses, all appear good. Regular stop lights work fine. Any ideas where I should start?

2. Previous owner put in an Alpine stereo. I'm not a fan. Wife likes the look of a Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD with Nav. I'm concerned it's a 2 DIN unit and won't fit. I'm not crazy about cutting up the dash. I wonder what recommendations there are?

3. Should the car have a factory keyless entry? One of my Corvette buddies says yes, absolutely. Another one says no, it's too old. I didn't get any key-fobs with the car.

You'll hear more from me I know. But those kind of get me started for now. I'd love to hear from you!

sammy · 11-14-2010

what year is the zr1?

Aurora40 · 11-14-2010

99% chance the brake light is the switch. CHMSL has its own switch at the pedal.

PKE started with 1993. The earlier cars just have keys.

VetteMed · 11-14-2010

Looks like the OP has a 1990. No PKE, as Bob mentioned, until 93.

A double DIN radio will fit in the factory opening.

ZZZZZR1 · 11-14-2010

Yes a Double Din radio will fit!

You do have to take out the shroud behind the stock radio and "trim" around the radio bezel.

GoldCylon has a great post on it

David

Aurora40 · 11-15-2010

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

I hope that thing is easy to update, considering the frequency with which you change wheels! :P

ZZZZZR1 · 11-15-2010

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

I hope that thing is easy to update, considering the frequency with which you change wheels! :P

Ouch!!!!!!!!! I do resemble that one.

pantera1683 · 11-16-2010

I have a double din Pioneer and didn't have to shave the bezel at all. I did have to cut the plastic bracket behind the head unit because the new HU sits deeper in the space than the Delco. I love having the DVD and Nav, it really makes the Bose speakers sound great.

GOLDCYLON · 11-25-2010

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Ouch!!!!!!!!! I do resemble that one.

Me too lol right Dave ?

Kevin · 11-14-2010

90-92 didn't have keyless entry. you're also very lucky to be so close to corry henderson if you ever need work done. http://www.hendersonperformance.com/ While it still maybe 5 hrs it's still a lot closer then most of us are to one of the best tuners in the country.

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GTOger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198	Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! Hey guys. Just picked up my first ZR1 this weekend. Traded titles for my 69 Z-28. Everybody's happy. Now I got some questions on how I can make the ZR1 "just right" for me & the wife. I hear this is the best place to get answers. 1. CHMSL doesn't work. I picked up some bulbs at the local parts store and apparently the bulbs weren't the issue. Checked fuses, all appear good. Regular stop lights work fine. Any ideas where I should start? 2. Previous owner put in an Alpine stereo. I'm not a fan. Wife likes the look of a Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD with Nav. I'm concerned it's a 2 DIN unit and won't fit. I'm not crazy about cutting up the dash. I wonder what recommendations there are? 3. Should the car have a factory keyless entry? One of my Corvette buddies says yes, absolutely. Another one says no, it's too old. I didn't get any key-fobs with the car. You'll hear more from me I know. But those kind of get me started for now. I'd love to hear from you! Last edited by GTOger; 11-14-2010 at 09:00 PM. Reason: forgot a question

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sammy Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: back in lone pine Posts: 591	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! what year is the zr1?

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Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! 99% chance the brake light is the switch. CHMSL has its own switch at the pedal. PKE started with 1993. The earlier cars just have keys. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

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VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! Looks like the OP has a 1990. No PKE, as Bob mentioned, until 93. A double DIN radio will fit in the factory opening.

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ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! Yes a Double Din radio will fit! You do have to take out the shroud behind the stock radio and "trim" around the radio bezel. GoldCylon has a great post on it David

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pantera1683 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 396	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! I have a double din Pioneer and didn't have to shave the bezel at all. I did have to cut the plastic bracket behind the head unit because the new HU sits deeper in the space than the Delco. I love having the DVD and Nav, it really makes the Bose speakers sound great.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Got a ZR1 this weekend. Now I got Q's! 90-92 didn't have keyless entry. you're also very lucky to be so close to corry henderson if you ever need work done. http://www.hendersonperformance.com/ While it still maybe 5 hrs it's still a lot closer then most of us are to one of the best tuners in the country. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"