First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Rusty · 06-04-2012

I purchased my first Corvette, a 1994 black/black ZR1, last week. It's far from pristine at ~140,000 km and some non-stock parts here and there, but what I really want from it is to have fun with it (as in going for drives and making the drive to work more entertaining as opposed to racing/showing).

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed now that I'm beginning to figure out what work needs to be done... brakes right away and maybe fuel injectors (still figuring out if those are the cause of a problem). Plus some "should be done soon" projects... mufflers, speedometer correction (reading incorrectly because of changed gear ratio), wheels, suspension. Not to mention I need to adjust the grade of the entrance to my garage before I can get it in/out to drive it! Just hope it's all worth it...

Looking forward to reading here to help figure out the technical ins-and-outs of these cars.

efnfast · 06-04-2012

Congrats on the purchase. I've only been at this a year and can't believe the amount of help available here. Good luck.
Steve

tomcat · 06-05-2012

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I purchased my first Corvette, a 1994 black/black ZR1, last week. It's far from pristine at ~140,000 km and some non-stock parts here and there, but what I really want from it is to have fun with it (as in going for drives and making the drive to work more entertaining as opposed to racing/showing).

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed now that I'm beginning to figure out what work needs to be done... brakes right away and maybe fuel injectors (still figuring out if those are the cause of a problem). Plus some "should be done soon" projects... mufflers, speedometer correction (reading incorrectly because of changed gear ratio), wheels, suspension. Not to mention I need to adjust the grade of the entrance to my garage before I can get it in/out to drive it! Just hope it's all worth it...

Looking forward to reading here to help figure out the technical ins-and-outs of these cars.

Welcome to the BrotherHood.
Manfred E............
91 ZR1 #906
http://pnwzr1.net

hiperf406 · 06-05-2012

Welcome to the madness - from Spruce Grove. lorne

DaveK · 06-05-2012

Great to have another Canadian ZR-1 on board. Welcome to the gang, hope you get lots of smiles out of your new purchase and don't be shy about asking questions!

Cheers

Dave

Alberta_ZR1 · 06-05-2012

Hey Rusty,

Glad to see another ZR1 in these woods.

Did you happen to purchase the black 94 that was on kijiji here in Calgary? It had the black grand sport wheels etc?

I'm in Calgary, got a 93 and just finished completely "restoring" the motor two winters ago. I've got all the GM tech manuals and could lend a hand if you're in the area. PM me if you're interested.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14663

Rusty · 06-06-2012

Thanks all for the welcome! I've already been discovering that there's lots of information here, and I'm sure I'll be asking questions as I get into things.

Alberta_ZR1... yes, that was the '94 Vette on Kijiji. I'd seen the ad there for over a month as I've been looking at used Vettes, and kept coming back to it... a ZR1 in an affordable price range ended up being too tempting! Of course, with the "affordable" price comes some maintenance/repair requirements, and I really appreciate the offer of help. I'm in Lethbridge, which isn't too far. Where did you get the tech manuals?

Alberta_ZR1 · 06-07-2012

Yeah that 94 was a decent looking car and for the money it's a ton of fun, even if it needs a little TLC off the start. Did you ever get a chance to see the black 1990 that has been on there for a while? The owner of it used to work for GM back in the day and it is a very clean example of a ZR1 too

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ377557614

You can get tech manuals off of ebay for around $100.00 + shipping usually. I found this ad just looking quickly and it looks like they deliver to Canada.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Corvett...rature&vxp=mtr

Lethbridge isn't too far. I'll probably be down that way in July for Street Wheelers.

flyin ryan · 06-23-2012

Welcome Rusty

ZZZZZR1 · 06-27-2012

Congrats on your 1994!!!

What are the last 3 of your vin?

I have #150 (1994)

Cheers

David

06-04-2012	#2
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,572	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Congrats on the purchase. I've only been at this a year and can't believe the amount of help available here. Good luck. Steve

06-05-2012	#4
hiperf406 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spruce Grove Oilberta/In Mex for winter Posts: 1,045	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Welcome to the madness - from Spruce Grove. lorne __________________ lorne # 1748 Stock except for a modified Corsa exhaust. When the flag drops the bull sh1t stops!

06-05-2012	#5
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Great to have another Canadian ZR-1 on board. Welcome to the gang, hope you get lots of smiles out of your new purchase and don't be shy about asking questions! Cheers Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

06-05-2012	#6
Alberta_ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 191	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Hey Rusty, Glad to see another ZR1 in these woods. Did you happen to purchase the black 94 that was on kijiji here in Calgary? It had the black grand sport wheels etc? I'm in Calgary, got a 93 and just finished completely "restoring" the motor two winters ago. I've got all the GM tech manuals and could lend a hand if you're in the area. PM me if you're interested. http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14663

06-06-2012	#7
Rusty Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 25	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Thanks all for the welcome! I've already been discovering that there's lots of information here, and I'm sure I'll be asking questions as I get into things. Alberta_ZR1... yes, that was the '94 Vette on Kijiji. I'd seen the ad there for over a month as I've been looking at used Vettes, and kept coming back to it... a ZR1 in an affordable price range ended up being too tempting! Of course, with the "affordable" price comes some maintenance/repair requirements, and I really appreciate the offer of help. I'm in Lethbridge, which isn't too far. Where did you get the tech manuals?

06-04-2012	#1
Rusty Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 25	First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. I purchased my first Corvette, a 1994 black/black ZR1, last week. It's far from pristine at ~140,000 km and some non-stock parts here and there, but what I really want from it is to have fun with it (as in going for drives and making the drive to work more entertaining as opposed to racing/showing). I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed now that I'm beginning to figure out what work needs to be done... brakes right away and maybe fuel injectors (still figuring out if those are the cause of a problem). Plus some "should be done soon" projects... mufflers, speedometer correction (reading incorrectly because of changed gear ratio), wheels, suspension. Not to mention I need to adjust the grade of the entrance to my garage before I can get it in/out to drive it! Just hope it's all worth it... Looking forward to reading here to help figure out the technical ins-and-outs of these cars.

06-07-2012	#8
Alberta_ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 191	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Yeah that 94 was a decent looking car and for the money it's a ton of fun, even if it needs a little TLC off the start. Did you ever get a chance to see the black 1990 that has been on there for a while? The owner of it used to work for GM back in the day and it is a very clean example of a ZR1 too http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ377557614 You can get tech manuals off of ebay for around $100.00 + shipping usually. I found this ad just looking quickly and it looks like they deliver to Canada. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Corvett...rature&vxp=mtr Lethbridge isn't too far. I'll probably be down that way in July for Street Wheelers. Last edited by Alberta_ZR1; 06-07-2012 at 12:47 AM.

06-23-2012	#9
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,736	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Welcome Rusty

06-27-2012	#10
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,674	Re: First Vette and First ZR1 in Alberta, Canada. Congrats on your 1994!!! What are the last 3 of your vin? I have #150 (1994) Cheers David