To drive the ZR-1 or not?? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 11-08-2015

I have a business trip coming up where I need to drive to Oklahoma City, OK. I am considering taking the ZR-1 for this business trip. I have the choice of my 3 cars, 2013 Buick Regal GS, ZR-1, or my Jeep CRD. I'm down to the Regal GS or the ZR-1. It will be mostly a highway drive at this point.

The one point is that I will be driving by Stillwater, OK on my wait to OKC.

We Gone · 11-08-2015

I love long interstate drives in the ZR-1

HIZNHRZ · 11-08-2015

Couldn't agree more...

Jagdpanzer · 11-09-2015

If the weather is good reward yourself and drive the Z

Dynomite · 11-09-2015

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

I have a business trip coming up where I need to drive to Oklahoma City, OK. I am considering taking the ZR-1 for this business trip. I have the choice of my 3 cars, 2013 Buick Regal GS, ZR-1, or my Jeep CRD. I'm down to the Regal GS or the ZR-1. It will be mostly a highway drive at this point.

The one point is that I will be driving by Stillwater, OK on my wait to OKC.

It appears you are talking about 350 miles one way......take the Z....put it on cruise in 6th and you be looking at 25-30 mpg

Paul Workman · 11-09-2015

THEE BEST long-haul cruisers I have ever ridden in! No car I've ever owned was as comfortable...well...at least after I replaced the "skinny-butt" 90 sport seats with base 95s (94-95 sport seats = OK too!).

Unless luggage won't fit, or unless you're needing to pull a trailer or the like, Take the Z! (You'll get great 'smileage!!')

8cam · 11-09-2015

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

THEE BEST long-haul cruisers I have ever ridden in! No car I've ever owned was as comfortable...well...at least after I replaced the "skinny-butt" 90 sport seats with base 95s (94-95 sport seats = OK too!).

Hey! I like the skinny 90 sport seats, most comfortable seats I've ever had in a car. I agree, the ZR-1 is a wonderful highway machine, great traveling car. Definitely take it...as long as you have confidence in it!

lfalzarano · 11-09-2015

It will be the best drive you'll ever have. It's your own personal video game on the road. But like all cars, your butt will be sore after 5-6 hours in the cockpit. Take some longer pit stops.

Fully Vetted · 11-10-2015

Some of us drive twice that far to BG or Carlisle every year with no issues. These cars were built for road trips. I'll admit it took me a few trouble free road trips to over come the fear of breaking down. Now, I don't even think about it. My biggest fear now is a flat since I don't carry a spare. I do have excellent roadside assistance, though.

Take the Z. You won't regret it.

mike100 · 11-10-2015

I have driven mine to AZ a few times which results in a 800 mile round trip plus local mileage in town. These trips were one, to visit the ZFDoc, then the others were due having no other car available-- my DD had a transmission issue and was at the dealer for warranty work, and that my C6 has no spare tire...

Got up to 140 mph in fourth once and I even got rained on and saw snowflakes. It was comfortable.

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Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	To drive the ZR-1 or not?? I have a business trip coming up where I need to drive to Oklahoma City, OK. I am considering taking the ZR-1 for this business trip. I have the choice of my 3 cars, 2013 Buick Regal GS, ZR-1, or my Jeep CRD. I'm down to the Regal GS or the ZR-1. It will be mostly a highway drive at this point. The one point is that I will be driving by Stillwater, OK on my wait to OKC. __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? I love long interstate drives in the ZR-1 __________________ 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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HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? Couldn't agree more...

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? If the weather is good reward yourself and drive the Z __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? THEE BEST long-haul cruisers I have ever ridden in! No car I've ever owned was as comfortable...well...at least after I replaced the "skinny-butt" 90 sport seats with base 95s (94-95 sport seats = OK too!). Unless luggage won't fit, or unless you're needing to pull a trailer or the like, Take the Z! (You'll get great 'smileage!!') __________________ 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 Last edited by Paul Workman; 11-09-2015 at 09:49 AM.

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lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? It will be the best drive you'll ever have. It's your own personal video game on the road. But like all cars, your butt will be sore after 5-6 hours in the cockpit. Take some longer pit stops.

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Fully Vetted Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1,510	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? Some of us drive twice that far to BG or Carlisle every year with no issues. These cars were built for road trips. I'll admit it took me a few trouble free road trips to over come the fear of breaking down. Now, I don't even think about it. My biggest fear now is a flat since I don't carry a spare. I do have excellent roadside assistance, though. Take the Z. You won't regret it. __________________ _________________ 1994 AB/Grey #141 430 RWHP/392 RWTQ FBI Lyposuction / Secondaries relieved of duty / SW Long Tube Headers / Corsa Exhaust / FIC SS Injectors / MSD Coils / Lightweight Pulleys / Corey tuned B & M Shifter / Aluminum Flywheel / Samco Hoses / Shelby Series One's / C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener BBC - Bling By Carter: Custom ZR-1 Center Caps / Custom Plenum Plate / Air Box Knobs / TB Cover / Oil Filter Cover

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: To drive the ZR-1 or not?? I have driven mine to AZ a few times which results in a 800 mile round trip plus local mileage in town. These trips were one, to visit the ZFDoc, then the others were due having no other car available-- my DD had a transmission issue and was at the dealer for warranty work, and that my C6 has no spare tire... Got up to 140 mph in fourth once and I even got rained on and saw snowflakes. It was comfortable.