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DaveK · 02-26-2007

My new ZR-1 was just delivered!!!!!

Still in shock that it's finally here.

Damn shippers nearly sent me crazy. I phoned for an update just after lunch and they said 'It won't be until next week we have anything going up by you'. Bit of a pain, but okay.

At 4.30 as I'm driving home the cell rings "hi, I'm the guy delivering your corvette, I'll be getting there around 8pm"

Talk about nuts!

Had to drive it back from the drop off point, which was covered in snow (they don't grip too well on ice I found). At -7C, I was terrified I'd hit some ice. Thank goodness I have her safe under my protection finally!

Oh and sad to say, she'd absolutely filthy from the journey but not much I can do about that right now.

All said though. I LOVE IT!!!!!!

Peaven · 02-26-2007

Congrats buddy, welcome to the BOTB!

bobbyhi · 02-26-2007

Glad you finally got it.=D> Probably pretty hard to drive in 12" of snow

Just wait until mid to late April and you will find out what the "Beast" can do. I know you will enjoy..........

DaveK · 02-27-2007

Thanks guys!

You're right there Bob - the highways were fine but anything else was crazy slippy.

Also need to get used to using a stick shift on the 'wrong' side too!

Damn I'm grinning though... and that's just from sitting in her for 2 hours listening.

Z Factor · 02-27-2007

Congratulations and welcome to official KOTH ownership.

tomtom72 · 02-27-2007

Glad your baby got home all safe & sound....oh yea, the driver too

I empatize about the desire to clean her up....mine was a Dec. delivery thru a snow storm & she had a patina of salt dust on her by the time the transporter got to me. One nice thing is ya have time to plan out & collect all ya need to make her ready for the driving season. When the weather breaks good you'll be a turn key operation!

Congrats & enjoy!

Tom

Hammer · 02-27-2007

Congratulations on your ride Dave. I am a fairly new owner and I can tell you these baby's are a rush. Enjoy your ride and be sure to post here often. Remember, we like pictures cause we read kinda slow.

GrayZ · 02-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Congratulations on your ride Dave. I am a fairly new owner and I can tell you these baby's are a rush. Enjoy your ride and be sure to post here often. Remember, we like pictures cause we read kinda slow.

john was the short bus...monitor

DaveK · 02-27-2007

Just started her up again this morning and a warning light is showing : 'selective ride needs servicing'?

Could that just be a glitch from being tied down on the transporter? The light wasn't showing when I test drove it a few weeks back.

GrayZ · 02-27-2007

ghosts in the machine..sometimes.
when i first acquired my zr1
service lights..would come on then off,
when it thaws out...up yonder,,drive the car around 50 mile or abouts
open the secondaries (like you could stop yourself)
after showing a little love, some lights will stop
if they persist...then you can address them,
cars w/low miles or at least mine, have these issue's..
i later replaced..all by myself

the map hose,
most fixes..you can find the info, right around here,
where to get parts..and who and why ..
enjoy

02-26-2007	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	It's here!! My new ZR-1 was just delivered!!!!! Still in shock that it's finally here. Damn shippers nearly sent me crazy. I phoned for an update just after lunch and they said 'It won't be until next week we have anything going up by you'. Bit of a pain, but okay. At 4.30 as I'm driving home the cell rings "hi, I'm the guy delivering your corvette, I'll be getting there around 8pm" Talk about nuts! Had to drive it back from the drop off point, which was covered in snow (they don't grip too well on ice I found). At -7C, I was terrified I'd hit some ice. Thank goodness I have her safe under my protection finally! Oh and sad to say, she'd absolutely filthy from the journey but not much I can do about that right now. All said though. I LOVE IT!!!!!! __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

02-26-2007	#2
Peaven Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 322	Re: It's here!! Congrats buddy, welcome to the BOTB!

02-26-2007	#3
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 983	Re: It's here!! Glad you finally got it.=D> Probably pretty hard to drive in 12" of snow Just wait until mid to late April and you will find out what the "Beast" can do. I know you will enjoy..........

02-27-2007	#4
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	Re: It's here!! Thanks guys! You're right there Bob - the highways were fine but anything else was crazy slippy. Also need to get used to using a stick shift on the 'wrong' side too! Damn I'm grinning though... and that's just from sitting in her for 2 hours listening. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

02-27-2007	#5
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,647	Re: It's here!! Congratulations and welcome to official KOTH ownership.

02-27-2007	#6
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: It's here!! Glad your baby got home all safe & sound....oh yea, the driver too I empatize about the desire to clean her up....mine was a Dec. delivery thru a snow storm & she had a patina of salt dust on her by the time the transporter got to me. One nice thing is ya have time to plan out & collect all ya need to make her ready for the driving season. When the weather breaks good you'll be a turn key operation! Congrats & enjoy! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

02-27-2007	#7
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,647	Re: It's here!! Congratulations on your ride Dave. I am a fairly new owner and I can tell you these baby's are a rush. Enjoy your ride and be sure to post here often. Remember, we like pictures cause we read kinda slow.

02-27-2007	#9
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	Re: It's here!! Just started her up again this morning and a warning light is showing : 'selective ride needs servicing'? Could that just be a glitch from being tied down on the transporter? The light wasn't showing when I test drove it a few weeks back. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

02-27-2007	#10
GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,720	Re: It's here!! ghosts in the machine..sometimes. when i first acquired my zr1 service lights..would come on then off, when it thaws out...up yonder,,drive the car around 50 mile or abouts open the secondaries (like you could stop yourself) after showing a little love, some lights will stop if they persist...then you can address them, cars w/low miles or at least mine, have these issue's.. i later replaced..all by myself the map hose, most fixes..you can find the info, right around here, where to get parts..and who and why .. enjoy