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Kevin · 08-13-2005

maybe we can get that SCCA guy who posted on CF to come here

Z Factor · 08-15-2005

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Originally Posted by go_speed_go

Thanks.
If anything, it provided a nice transcript to hand to the therapist so he could better plan for fixing whatever I got damaged upstairs.

I see the other thread was closed in CF which does not surprise me. I'm not sure why they closed it, but we are much more tolerant over here.

DMark · 08-15-2005

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Originally Posted by Z Factor

I see the other thread was closed in CF which does not surprise me. I'm not sure why they closed it, but we are much more tolerant over here.

Glad to hear that the registry has more common sense. They (CF) even deleted a post I made about the thread having over 17000 views. I have no idea why.

DMark

Z Factor · 08-16-2005

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Originally Posted by DMark

Glad to hear that the registry has more common sense. They (CF) even deleted a post I made about the thread having over 17000 views. I have no idea why.

DMark

Hello and welcome to the forum Mark. We are glad to have you.

go_speed_go · 08-16-2005

Hello all,
The car is still in the shop.
Friday they got it to crank several times, but wouldn't run.
After a few attempts, it stopped cranking (possible CCM, I don't remember). They're now tracking down which modules aren't doing their job.
For all the horror stories I've heard about dealerships in general, these guys really seem to know what their doing and leave me with no concerns every time I've spoken with them.

They told me that while the motor was spinning, there we no sounds indicating engine damage. They also got the windows to roll up. They left the car with the windows up in the sun this weekend and reported there wasn't any condensation in the car by Monday morning indicating that everything should be pretty much dried out. The seat inserts and easier to remove carpet pieces, spent last Thurs & Fri in the sun on an asphalt parking lot.

Things with my father and I are good again. Most of the shock is gone and the second guessing about things being better or worse is not a big deal anymore. We're closely working together hoping the car will see the road again, but have accepted that it may not and if it doesn't, life will indeed go on. He was considering a Z06 when he retires in a couple years. In a brief moment of humor I joked that I could probably jump a Z06 at least 10-20 feet farther.

Someone asked me recently how I managed to steer the car between the fence posts, which as skinny as they appeared to be, have stopped/damaged other cars in the past. My response was "Steered?? I went out where ever the car was pointing after it straightened out". Considering the distance between posts, the width of the car, and the random ability to place a car almost completely in between them, it's a small miracle the front end of the car didn't wind up shaped like the letter "U". That's one more realization for me that had I tried to do more, things easily could have been worse on both car and driver.

My first therapy appt is today. Let the healing begin!

Kevin · 08-16-2005

Cars have a funny way of keeping themselvs alive. I think she will see the road again.

go_speed_go · 08-19-2005

The focus on the CCM was changed to the starter.
It's been almost 2 weeks, and the only thing we know is the motor doesn't sound like it has damage when it spins. My father is starting to grow a little impatient. He's going to check with them today to find out what the running bill is so far for what they've done and enquire for a 2nd ballpark of time & money for a prognosis on the motor. If it's going to take too long, he'll probably flatbed it down to Conte's for the initial diagnosis in hope that it will be good and then they can just continue with replacing all the dead electronics.

Nick · 08-19-2005

My sense is it will take awhile, but it will run again. The concern I would have is failure of electronic components down the road, after corrosion may have set in. I can't see how you can possibly get EVERYTHING dried out. Water has a funny way of getting everywhere. Best of luck, though.

08-19-2005

I'm with you Nick, there are reasons why insurance comapnies total flood damaged cars.

ShawnZR-1 · 08-23-2005

Any update? I'm hoping the weekend was good to you.

08-13-2005	#31
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	maybe we can get that SCCA guy who posted on CF to come here __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

08-16-2005	#35
go_speed_go Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24	Hello all, The car is still in the shop. Friday they got it to crank several times, but wouldn't run. After a few attempts, it stopped cranking (possible CCM, I don't remember). They're now tracking down which modules aren't doing their job. For all the horror stories I've heard about dealerships in general, these guys really seem to know what their doing and leave me with no concerns every time I've spoken with them. They told me that while the motor was spinning, there we no sounds indicating engine damage. They also got the windows to roll up. They left the car with the windows up in the sun this weekend and reported there wasn't any condensation in the car by Monday morning indicating that everything should be pretty much dried out. The seat inserts and easier to remove carpet pieces, spent last Thurs & Fri in the sun on an asphalt parking lot. Things with my father and I are good again. Most of the shock is gone and the second guessing about things being better or worse is not a big deal anymore. We're closely working together hoping the car will see the road again, but have accepted that it may not and if it doesn't, life will indeed go on. He was considering a Z06 when he retires in a couple years. In a brief moment of humor I joked that I could probably jump a Z06 at least 10-20 feet farther. Someone asked me recently how I managed to steer the car between the fence posts, which as skinny as they appeared to be, have stopped/damaged other cars in the past. My response was "Steered?? I went out where ever the car was pointing after it straightened out". Considering the distance between posts, the width of the car, and the random ability to place a car almost completely in between them, it's a small miracle the front end of the car didn't wind up shaped like the letter "U". That's one more realization for me that had I tried to do more, things easily could have been worse on both car and driver. My first therapy appt is today. Let the healing begin! Last edited by go_speed_go; 08-16-2005 at 12:33 PM.

08-16-2005	#36
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Cars have a funny way of keeping themselvs alive. I think she will see the road again. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

08-23-2005	#40
ShawnZR-1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 81	Any update? I'm hoping the weekend was good to you. __________________ 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

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08-19-2005	#37
go_speed_go Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 24	The focus on the CCM was changed to the starter. It's been almost 2 weeks, and the only thing we know is the motor doesn't sound like it has damage when it spins. My father is starting to grow a little impatient. He's going to check with them today to find out what the running bill is so far for what they've done and enquire for a 2nd ballpark of time & money for a prognosis on the motor. If it's going to take too long, he'll probably flatbed it down to Conte's for the initial diagnosis in hope that it will be good and then they can just continue with replacing all the dead electronics.

08-19-2005	#38
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 585	My sense is it will take awhile, but it will run again. The concern I would have is failure of electronic components down the road, after corrosion may have set in. I can't see how you can possibly get EVERYTHING dried out. Water has a funny way of getting everywhere. Best of luck, though.

08-19-2005	#39
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	I'm with you Nick, there are reasons why insurance comapnies total flood damaged cars.