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va beach biker · 01-22-2007

After driving from Naples, FL to Virginia Beach, I've got to say that was probably the best road trip I've been on. The car is amazing. I cruised at 80 the whole way and it didn't even act like it was trying hard - of course there were a few times I had to make sure the secondaries were still working

.

Thanks for all the reponses to my orginal newbie questions about buying one, they sure helped.

I'll get some pictures posted once the crap weather in Virginia stops - which may mean springtime.

Hammer · 01-22-2007

Congratulations,

I know exactly what you mean. I had the same type of cruise home (although not as far). A friend took me down to Salt Lake City to get mine in a 40th Anniversary Roadster. On the way home I hit 133 (had to let the Beast eat ya know), he said he was in it all the way and my taillights were just disappearing. he has since bought a Callaway so no more of that.

Anyway, looking forward to some pics and more posts on your "Beast".

WB9MCW · 01-22-2007

WELL GLAD TO HEAR YOU MAKE IT OK AND NO TICKETS---DID U HAVE A CB AND A DETECTOR??? OR DID U DO IT NAKED AND LUCK OUT???

We Gone · 01-23-2007

Sounds like a great ride home..I'll never forget mine 1300+ miles of

with a snow storm right behind me in March of 02, made home in just under 19 hours with a 3 hour road side nap.

va beach biker · 01-23-2007

The funniest part about picking up the car was the test drive. I didn't want to be the guy who wrecks it when he's testing it, so I just gave it some moderate power. I'm thinking "wow, this thing does have some good pull, but I somehow thought it would be faster".

Then I go to drive home and realise I didn't have the key to full power. Funny what difference 125 horsepower makes.

Hammer · 01-23-2007

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Originally Posted by va beach biker

The funniest part about picking up the car was the test drive. I didn't want to be the guy who wrecks it when he's testing it, so I just gave it some moderate power. I'm thinking "wow, this thing does have some good pull, but I somehow thought it would be faster".

Then I go to drive home and realise I didn't have the key to full power. Funny what difference 125 horsepower makes.

Yep, that 125 horses makes a BIG difference. Won't be the last time you forget the key.

tomtom72 · 01-24-2007

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Originally Posted by va beach biker

The funniest part about picking up the car was the test drive. I didn't want to be the guy who wrecks it when he's testing it, so I just gave it some moderate power. I'm thinking "wow, this thing does have some good pull, but I somehow thought it would be faster".

Then I go to drive home and realise I didn't have the key to full power. Funny what difference 125 horsepower makes.

Congrats! Good luck with the new toy!

I was thinking the same thing when I first drove mine, "man this pulls strong." The first time I engaged the afterburners I almost swallowed my ears the

was sooo big!

These cars truly can cure a bad day! Enjoy! It always amazes me that these cars don't even break a sweat @ most sane highway speeds!

Tom

flyin ryan · 01-24-2007

glad to hear you made it home o.k., first trip with anything can be a little uneasy

Z Factor · 01-23-2007

Glad to hear you had a great trip.

My 2,800 mile adventure had the secondaries open up now and then as well.

You should have taken some pictures while you were down in sunny Naples, Fl. Now you will have to wait until May before the weather clears up.

You will have plenty of time to clean and buff until then.

WB9MCW · 01-27-2007

I HAVE COPPERS FOLLOW THE ZR-1 ALL THE TIME---THEY NEVER DID IT NEAR AS MUCH WITH MY 84 VETTE...

GEE I WONDER WHY?????

01-22-2007	#1
va beach biker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 46	Home after 1000 miles After driving from Naples, FL to Virginia Beach, I've got to say that was probably the best road trip I've been on. The car is amazing. I cruised at 80 the whole way and it didn't even act like it was trying hard - of course there were a few times I had to make sure the secondaries were still working . Thanks for all the reponses to my orginal newbie questions about buying one, they sure helped. I'll get some pictures posted once the crap weather in Virginia stops - which may mean springtime.

01-22-2007	#2
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Home after 1000 miles Congratulations, I know exactly what you mean. I had the same type of cruise home (although not as far). A friend took me down to Salt Lake City to get mine in a 40th Anniversary Roadster. On the way home I hit 133 (had to let the Beast eat ya know), he said he was in it all the way and my taillights were just disappearing. he has since bought a Callaway so no more of that. Anyway, looking forward to some pics and more posts on your "Beast". __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

01-22-2007	#3
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Home after 1000 miles WELL GLAD TO HEAR YOU MAKE IT OK AND NO TICKETS---DID U HAVE A CB AND A DETECTOR??? OR DID U DO IT NAKED AND LUCK OUT??? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

01-23-2007	#4
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Home after 1000 miles Sounds like a great ride home..I'll never forget mine 1300+ miles of with a snow storm right behind me in March of 02, made home in just under 19 hours with a 3 hour road side nap. __________________ 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

01-23-2007	#5
va beach biker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 46	Re: Home after 1000 miles The funniest part about picking up the car was the test drive. I didn't want to be the guy who wrecks it when he's testing it, so I just gave it some moderate power. I'm thinking "wow, this thing does have some good pull, but I somehow thought it would be faster". Then I go to drive home and realise I didn't have the key to full power. Funny what difference 125 horsepower makes.

01-24-2007	#8
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: Home after 1000 miles glad to hear you made it home o.k., first trip with anything can be a little uneasy __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

01-23-2007	#9
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: Home after 1000 miles Glad to hear you had a great trip. My 2,800 mile adventure had the secondaries open up now and then as well. You should have taken some pictures while you were down in sunny Naples, Fl. Now you will have to wait until May before the weather clears up. You will have plenty of time to clean and buff until then.

01-27-2007	#10
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Home after 1000 miles I HAVE COPPERS FOLLOW THE ZR-1 ALL THE TIME---THEY NEVER DID IT NEAR AS MUCH WITH MY 84 VETTE... GEE I WONDER WHY????? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by WB9MCW; 01-27-2007 at 09:38 PM.