advice needed - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

captlwr · 03-15-2014

I'm a previous Corvette Owner having owned a 63 Coupe (327/300 w 4-spd), an 86 Z51 Coupe with 4+3 Manual and an 06 Coupe with auto (terrible!!) - I was at a big Auction America Show today at the Ft Lauderdale Conv. Center - among the cars that did NOT sell was what looked like a pristine example of a 95 ZR-1 with 48,000 miles - black on black (and I've actually seen the car locally on the street a few years ago!) - pretty LO VIN # (in the lo 100's) - and the Owner was asking $29,900 which seemed almost like at steal to me! Always been enamored of the REAL ZR-1…………when I checked a few selling prices online the price asked seems "too high" - yet I fully remember the ZR-1's, when new, going for $90,000 at Dealers…………what should I be looking at with this car?? I know about the LT5 engine but as for "condition" not sure just "what" to look for - the car presented as pretty immaculate……………Larry

We Gone · 03-15-2014

Find a ZR-1 owner in your area and he will most likely go with you to look at one.

Here are some tips

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...yersGuide.aspx

captlwr · 03-15-2014

well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

Dynomite · 03-15-2014

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Originally Posted by captlwr

well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch)

Dynomite · 03-16-2014

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Originally Posted by captlwr

well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

I just last week drove home a low mileage (38,000 miles) 1990 ZR-1. I did an inspection that took about 15 minutes and the first thing to note was the overall condition of the car (was it well taken care of). Then fire it up. If it was well taken care of you can usually assume the engine (LT5) is good to go as they are about as solid an engine as I have ever come across.

Injectors and clutch slave leakage are usually cause of frustrations of some previous owners as well as the Bose sound system/CD and speakers. ALL easily replaced/restored.

As an example ...... the Bose sound system on this 1990 did not work on any speakers and the CDM had been removed and just set back near where it was originally as someone gave up on the sound system restoration. I fixed the sound system including re-installing the CDM correctly for $20 in parts...all speakers work better than ever before with fade, base, treble working perfectly.

I have three Zs and all had small issues (big issues for previous owners) which frustration is probably why I am now the new owner of these ZR-1s

All were owned by guys who I am guessing did not do their own maintenance and that was the issues finding guys who could maintain a Z without breaking the bank. None of those ZR-1 previous owners were members of this forum that I am aware of.

It really is not about breaking the bank....it is about knowing how to fix the small stuff which on a well cared for ZR-1 is all that you really need to fix

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Originally Posted by 4cam

Or you could do what I did. Show up, drive it, buy it. Worry about the consequences later.

Exactly what I did

Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch)

scottfab · 03-16-2014

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Originally Posted by captlwr

well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

well these cars are not for everyone . maybe you should stay with the early 60's model.

Paul Workman · 03-16-2014

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Originally Posted by captlwr

well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

That list is fairly comprehensive, far as stuff found on a collection of 20 year old cars. If the specimen you've found appears to be clean and well cared for, chances are some or nearly all of the items listed are not an issue.

Just saying...The LT5 is bullet proof, and most of the stuff listed is superficial/simple fix stuff. OK, that said, being able to do you own wrenching is almost a per-requisit for any 20 year old car, especially one as unique as the ZR-1. This Registry, and the people on it is what gave me confidence to go ahead and purchase my Z. It turned out to be a wonderful experience; the car and especially the people!

I hope you reconsider. You'll never know what your missing!

Dynomite · 03-16-2014

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

That list is fairly comprehensive, far as stuff found on a collection of 20 year old cars. If the specimen you've found appears to be clean and well cared for, chances are some or nearly all of the items listed are not an issue.

Just saying...The LT5 is bullet proof, and most of the stuff listed is superficial/simple fix stuff. OK, that said, being able to do you own wrenching is almost a per-requisit for any 20 year old car, especially one as unique as the ZR-1. This Registry, and the people on it is what gave me confidence to go ahead and purchase my Z. It turned out to be a wonderful experience; the car and especially the people!

I hope you reconsider. You'll never know what your missing!

You concur with Cliff then

I will admit I concur completely with Paul

I think that is what this Forum is about (as well as the ZR-1 section on CF). We help those that are hesitant on getting involved with a ZR-1 enjoy the driving, maintaining, and modifying of the ZR-1/LT5 with the least damage to their wallet.

That includes making sure everyone knows about Jerry, Bill (ZFdoc), DocDon, Marc Haibeck, Pete, Summit Racing, PowerTorque and many others that can supply parts and expert advice as well as expert modifications so everyone can enjoy this great hobby to the fullest without breaking the bank.

We often teach some that are unfamiliar with tools and doing their own maintenance to expand their horizons so they too can enjoy the driving as well as the maintaining and modifying the ZR-1 to the fullest. This effort on our part expands the enjoyable experience of driving, maintaining, and modifying the ZR-1/LT5 considerably

I say to anyone that has a desire to own one of the greatest and most fun to drive, maintain, and modifiable cars on the planet.......Go For It....Do It.....we will make sure on this Forum and on the ZR-1 Section of CF your ownership experience is the greatest in SPADES....There is nothing that cannot be fixed on the ZR-1/LT5

TOOLS
Scanner poll
Wireless Bore Scope TIPS
Tool Rental TIPS
Using Tech 1 TIPS
Tech 1 Repairs TIPS
Lifting The LT5
Lifting the ZR-1
Pick Up Tool
Scanners
Tools for ZR1 maintenance
Camshaft manual chain tensioners
Blind hole puller Blind hole puller
Tools for porting

GENERAL
ZR1 VIDEO
Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch)
Technical Issues Poll
Classic Issues for New Owners Poll
The Standard ZR-1 Restoration TIPS
Making Your Own Hydraulic Lines TIPS
Engine Oil Change TIPS
Parts TIPS
HVAC Display as Digital Readout TIPS
What To Do When You Buy A ZR-1 TIPS
Dash gage readings are off TIPS
Gas without ETHANOL
Corvette Paint Codes
Car Covers
LT5 Eliminated Systems
LT5 Added Systems
ZR-1 Operational Costs TIPS
ZR1 Parts For Performance
LT5/ZR-1 Fluids
OCTANE
Corvette assembly plant VIDEO
Corvette Valley photos
LT5 92' and 95' crate engines
LT5 cutout
LT5 assembly project
Engine cleaning
Towing Instructions
Amsoil 10W-40 (Engine)
Castrol TWS 10W-60 (Transmission)

NEW PARTS & SUPPLIES (BY MEMBERS)
New Items Designed and Fabricated TIPS
Pete's ZR-1 Garage
Adams Premium Car Care
Haibeck Automotive Technology
Jerry's Gaskets
White Racing Products
Jerry's PCV Connector
Carter Bling
Copland SS Air Box
cvette98pacecar Suede Headliners
LGAFF MAP Sensor Cover
LGAFF 90-95 emblems
LGAFF Tech Guides
Pete's Custom Racing Parts
Pete's Rebuilt Clutch Pressure Plates
rhipsher Reverse Lockout
VetteMed Valentine 1 Radar concealed
VetteMed Review Mirror with Compass

USED PARTS
Use of Facebook to find parts
Facebook buy, sell, trade parts
Buying, selling, trading ZR-1 (LT-5) parts
Crags list
Corvettenutz
Vette2Vette
ebay Justcorvette
Justcorvettes

USED EBAY STORE PARTS
eBay store: Corvette Salvage
ebay store: Dennys Corvettes
eBay store: Nook and Tranny LLC
eBay store: Redneck43 Corvette's Store
ebay store: slick300zx
eBay store: vettepros.usa

NEW PARTS
Antenna Parts
ARP
Auto Parts Warehouse
DeWitts Radiators
DeWitts Home
Ecklers Corvette Parts
Carolina Clutch
Clarks Discount
Corvette Central
Corvette HID
Doug Ripple Motor Sports
Guldstrand Racing
Mid America
Power Torque Systems
Randy Woods
RC Injectors
Ron Davis Radiators
SAMCO hoses
Stainless Works
Ebay ZR1 SKF BR930024 Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing

REPAIRS
Marc Haibeck (Performance)
Pete's ZR-1 Garage
Doc Don's (Radio)
ZF Doc (Transmission)
Gordon Killebrew C4 trouble shooting
Rebuilt water pump
TurnOne (Power Steering)

Paul Workman · 03-16-2014

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

You concur with Cliff then

I will admit I concur completely with Paul

I do concur, Cliff (AND DON'T THINK I AIN'T WORRIED!!)

8cam · 03-15-2014

Or you could do what I did. Show up, drive it, buy it. Worry about the consequences later.

03-15-2014	#1
captlwr Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2	advice needed I'm a previous Corvette Owner having owned a 63 Coupe (327/300 w 4-spd), an 86 Z51 Coupe with 4+3 Manual and an 06 Coupe with auto (terrible!!) - I was at a big Auction America Show today at the Ft Lauderdale Conv. Center - among the cars that did NOT sell was what looked like a pristine example of a 95 ZR-1 with 48,000 miles - black on black (and I've actually seen the car locally on the street a few years ago!) - pretty LO VIN # (in the lo 100's) - and the Owner was asking $29,900 which seemed almost like at steal to me! Always been enamored of the REAL ZR-1…………when I checked a few selling prices online the price asked seems "too high" - yet I fully remember the ZR-1's, when new, going for $90,000 at Dealers…………what should I be looking at with this car?? I know about the LT5 engine but as for "condition" not sure just "what" to look for - the car presented as pretty immaculate……………Larry

03-15-2014	#2
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: advice needed Find a ZR-1 owner in your area and he will most likely go with you to look at one. Here are some tips http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...yersGuide.aspx __________________ 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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captlwr Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2	Re: advice needed well …. many thanx for your advice - but after reading the link you sent me - I have to admit that it pretty much scared me off, lol!!!

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8cam Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 451	Re: advice needed Or you could do what I did. Show up, drive it, buy it. Worry about the consequences later. __________________ Mark '90 ZR-1 #1322 Daily Driver, 64k and counting Black/Gray [IMG]http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb49/mlitherland/IMG_0326_zps3d50d8cb.jpg[/IMG]