Buyer questions - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Corvette95 · 10-22-2006

FYI, the ZR1 is one of the all time best cars, but honestly, a daily driver AND your first corvette...may not be the way to go, they do take some general corvette knowledege to keep it in top condition and finding someone other than yourself to work on them can be a pain.

UKZR1 · 11-09-2006

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

FYI, the ZR1 is one of the all time best cars, but honestly, a daily driver AND your first corvette...may not be the way to go, they do take some general corvette knowledege to keep it in top condition and finding someone other than yourself to work on them can be a pain.

I don't think thats so. My Zr1 was my first vette and I have to work on mine as I'm in the UK. I guess it depends on how into working on cars you are. There are always peolple around on here to give advise.

LeoLily · 11-09-2006

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Originally Posted by tomtom72

& welcome to the asylum!

Yes there is some great info over at the netreg site. It's worth going over before you make up your mind. You also may want to go over to CorvetteForum.com and Corvette Action Center.com to look at the C4 sections to get a feel for the issues that all C4's have....a Z has them and the stuff that is particular to the LT5 motors.
Tom

I agree! I visit this forum AND corvetteforum daily and have received INVALUABLE info from both sites. The best option for keeping our babies running and looking good

is to know HOW to keep them running and looking good. The more sources the better!!

GrayZ · 11-10-2006

Hey va. biker dude...welcome to the zoo...IMHO...try and find a already
modded zr1....it'll save you a ton of money later on...there are some real nice one's for sale right now..they won't ever be this cheap again...
I'll be buried in mine...

WB9MCW · 11-11-2006

HEY Gixer Good to see ya postin over here buddy! WB9MCW aka "ChicagoZR-1" on CC

tomcat · 11-12-2006

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Originally Posted by UKZR1

I don't think thats so. My Zr1 was my first vette and I have to work on mine as I'm in the UK. I guess it depends on how into working on cars you are. There are always peolple around on here to give advise.

There are ZR1 owners in your area that do touch their Zr1's & will help you. The Registry & the Corvette Forum is a good source of information. I don't drive my ZR1 to work, but my ZR1 is not a garage Queen. Come on board you will not be alone. I use to stay in Red Barn Farms by in Virginia Beach during the 80s'.

Tomcat
1991 ZR1 #906

rkreigh · 11-14-2006

there is a strong contingent of ZR-1 owners in VA. I'm in Alex VA and would be happy to help get you into a ZR-1. IMHO, they make great daily drivers, I drive mine all the time and probably have some of the highest miles logged in modified ZR-1s of anyone. just don't get one with the BIG cams as they can get a little obnoxious in traffic.

if you really want a hot one as mentioned, buy one already modded.

I did some write ups on the "mods" in last months ZR-1 Net Registry magazine and you should join up and snag a copy to read all about it.

I'm the VP so if you need anything, just give me a shout. I've had 4 ZR-1s and advise you to buy the nicest "no issues" car you can afford. the ZR-1 is a very durable and strong running car even stock. let me know if you are in Northern VA and we can go for a ride, but let me warn you. one ride in the beast and you are going to be obsessed just as I have been.

the ZR-1 is one of the most unique and special corvettes out there. good luck in your search.

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11-10-2006	#14
GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,727	Re: Buyer questions Hey va. biker dude...welcome to the zoo...IMHO...try and find a already modded zr1....it'll save you a ton of money later on...there are some real nice one's for sale right now..they won't ever be this cheap again... I'll be buried in mine...

11-11-2006	#15
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Buyer questions HEY Gixer Good to see ya postin over here buddy! WB9MCW aka "ChicagoZR-1" on CC __________________ 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

11-14-2006	#17
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: Buyer questions there is a strong contingent of ZR-1 owners in VA. I'm in Alex VA and would be happy to help get you into a ZR-1. IMHO, they make great daily drivers, I drive mine all the time and probably have some of the highest miles logged in modified ZR-1s of anyone. just don't get one with the BIG cams as they can get a little obnoxious in traffic. if you really want a hot one as mentioned, buy one already modded. I did some write ups on the "mods" in last months ZR-1 Net Registry magazine and you should join up and snag a copy to read all about it. I'm the VP so if you need anything, just give me a shout. I've had 4 ZR-1s and advise you to buy the nicest "no issues" car you can afford. the ZR-1 is a very durable and strong running car even stock. let me know if you are in Northern VA and we can go for a ride, but let me warn you. one ride in the beast and you are going to be obsessed just as I have been. the ZR-1 is one of the most unique and special corvettes out there. good luck in your search. __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)