1995 ZR-1 - Page 6 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 08-26-2007

Hey Vader,
Trailer looks real nice! I can't tell if you have a hinged door/ramp extension or not. Shoot me a picture of (1) the rear of the trailer & (2) the door laid down. If not, you can buy the door bumpers that are about 3" thick & add the extension with a full width piano hinge. The approach angle can also be helped by raising the tongue of the trailer with the tongue jack while it stays hooked onto the ball. Just jack it as high as you can without getting crazy & it will help quite a bit.

If your doors don't clear the bottom of the escape door, just build enough ramp to get the doors to clear, maybe just a 2x12 (or 2) screwed to the floor.

c ya,

Demps · 08-26-2007

Jerry-->Help!

A26B · 08-27-2007

All looks good. I would highly recommend that you remove the alum edge trim on the leading edge of the ramp extension. If the tires slip on the strip, it rips it off, screws & all and could damage the car. (unplesant experience talking here) It's not needed.

Are you dragging the front spoiler on entry? Even with the front of the trailer raised with the jack? Describe issues.

Corvette95 · 08-27-2007

Looks exactly like my 20 foot trailer, I have no scrubbing issues when I load my 95. Could it be the angle of the street you are parking on?

Demps · 08-27-2007

Jerry, I'll remove the strip before the next loading. The yellow car is the one I test loaded. It sits significantly lower than my others. The coilovers have the car slammed. The stock ride height cars should drive on fine. I have to "ramp" the yellow car. I think the 2x12s on the floor will help it all.

I bought my black/red car back. SGC 500hp with cams, 4.30s, fidanza, baer/GS calipers.

4DSZR1 · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Demps

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I bought my black/red car back. SGC 500hp with cams, 4.30s, fidanza, baer/GS calipers.

=D>

Cool Car Ted!

Any pictures yet?

Rick

A26B · 08-27-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demps

Jerry, I'll remove the strip before the next loading. The yellow car is the one I test loaded. It sits significantly lower than my others. The coilovers have the car slammed. The stock ride height cars should drive on fine. I have to "ramp" the yellow car. I think the 2x12s on the floor will help it all.

I bought my black/red car back. SGC 500hp with cams, 4.30s, fidanza, baer/GS calipers.

I hear ya, my Aerobody is slammed the same way & drags some. I just replace the air dam from time to time.

Did I tell you I'm putting red interior in mine? Gotta love that look!! You know everyone is envious of your harem!!

Hammer · 08-30-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by A26B

I hear ya, my Aerobody is slammed the same way & drags some. I just replace the air dam from time to time.

Did I tell you I'm putting red interior in mine? Gotta love that look!! You know everyone is envious of your harem!!

Jerry,
Tell us more about that 93 I just saw in your post. 168 mile Ruby car deserves some attention. I heard about it from Uly and I thought Ron was getting it. Speaking of envious. Congrats.
John

WB9MCW · 08-30-2007

Yeah Jerry inquiring minds wanna know!!! Tell us about Ruby Z is it an early 93 with the high torque tranny? I figure that would be the most collectible of all the ZR-1's!!!

flyin ryan · 08-31-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Jerry,
Tell us more about that 93 I just saw in your post. 168 mile Ruby car deserves some attention. I heard about it from Uly and I thought Ron was getting it. Speaking of envious. Congrats.
John

ya i'm with ya, crazy huh. Jerry should have the car though, it only stands to reason, he's the Ruby Guru.

08-26-2007	#51
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: 1995 ZR-1 Hey Vader, Trailer looks real nice! I can't tell if you have a hinged door/ramp extension or not. Shoot me a picture of (1) the rear of the trailer & (2) the door laid down. If not, you can buy the door bumpers that are about 3" thick & add the extension with a full width piano hinge. The approach angle can also be helped by raising the tongue of the trailer with the tongue jack while it stays hooked onto the ball. Just jack it as high as you can without getting crazy & it will help quite a bit. If your doors don't clear the bottom of the escape door, just build enough ramp to get the doors to clear, maybe just a 2x12 (or 2) screwed to the floor. c ya, __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

08-26-2007	#52
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 998	Re: 1995 ZR-1 Jerry-->Help!

08-27-2007	#53
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: 1995 ZR-1 All looks good. I would highly recommend that you remove the alum edge trim on the leading edge of the ramp extension. If the tires slip on the strip, it rips it off, screws & all and could damage the car. (unplesant experience talking here) It's not needed. Are you dragging the front spoiler on entry? Even with the front of the trailer raised with the jack? Describe issues. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

08-27-2007	#54
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: 1995 ZR-1 Looks exactly like my 20 foot trailer, I have no scrubbing issues when I load my 95. Could it be the angle of the street you are parking on? __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

08-27-2007	#55
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 998	Re: 1995 ZR-1 Jerry, I'll remove the strip before the next loading. The yellow car is the one I test loaded. It sits significantly lower than my others. The coilovers have the car slammed. The stock ride height cars should drive on fine. I have to "ramp" the yellow car. I think the 2x12s on the floor will help it all. I bought my black/red car back. SGC 500hp with cams, 4.30s, fidanza, baer/GS calipers.

08-30-2007	#59
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: 1995 ZR-1 Yeah Jerry inquiring minds wanna know!!! Tell us about Ruby Z is it an early 93 with the high torque tranny? I figure that would be the most collectible of all the ZR-1's!!! __________________ 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

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