When did you buy your ZR-1

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Yeah yeah yeah.
Video or it didn't happen. PhotoChopHack VERBOTEN.

It Did Just Happen.....too fast for ya?

Before Alternator/Starter Removal (Note Injector Housing Coolant Blocked to TB - Red Allen Head Plug)



After Alternator/Starter Removal (One Hour Later....took extra time to pressure wash Engine with Hot Water and to recondition the Starter Solenoid)




Everyone should do this as a minimum when buying a ZR-1......Schrade will fill in the details

[Schrade]

Holy COW! That was FAST! Faster ET than my Z could do in the 1/4!

(not sayin' much tho'; I haven't gotten around to yankin' that modded gasket from my TB, so it's still a LTx ATM - I won't have enough air to fill the new OBX's and 3" PE pipes that I got from Jeff)

Looks good!


What # is it? My '90 Red / Cognac 2794 (before changing to Black int + '92 later body conversion).

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Holy COW! That was FAST! Faster ET than my Z could do in the 1/4!

(not sayin' much tho'; I haven't gotten around to yankin' that modded gasket from my TB, so it's still a LTx ATM - I won't have enough air to fill the new OBX's and 3" PE pipes that I got from Jeff)

Looks good!


What # is it? My '90 Red / Cognac 2794 (before changing to Black int + '92 later body conversion).

1990 Number 72

And I know I am preaching to the choir....but all three Zs I have Maintained/restored receive as a minimum this top end Restoration....and all three had oil, dirt, leaves, as well as bolts lost beneath the Plenum.....and one had old injectors under the front of the engine.

If I had the gaskets in hand and new coolant hoses.....this restoration I would expect to take maybe a day with the wrenches. It is almost a must to have a high pressure washer connected directly to HOT water. The Transmission, Under the engine, front of engine, front suspension.....and particularly around the Oil Filter Adapter and below the Dipstick seem to be places where the most oil has been spilled over the years. Also have on hand a can of engine degreaser. Spray with degreaser and let it sit for a few minutes before hitting it with Hot High Pressure water.

See Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch Fluid)

[Schrade]

A DAY??? A WHOLE DAY???

I'll spend an hour cleaning bolts and the holes that they go in! SOmething about bolts going in holes, like they're on ball bearings, that I just like. Oh what a pain when the ratchet won't 'grab', and you have to sink it all the way with your fingers... NOT!

And I have to clean BEFORE breakdown too. I don't like dirty tools either. Otherwise, ya' gotta' clean THEM before re-assembly! Bolts back in empty holes, dry-fit before final assembly, every tool back in it's spot every time you put it down - surgery as far as I'm concerned...

Cleaning solvent drying cleaned parts, painted parts drying, etc., ... I don't see how you do it.

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by Schrade

A DAY??? A WHOLE DAY???
...snip...
And I have to clean BEFORE breakdown too. I don't like dirty tools either. Otherwise, ya' gotta' clean THEM before re-assembly! Bolts back in empty holes, dry-fit before final assembly, every tool back in it's spot every time you put it down - surgery as far as I'm concerned...

Cleaning solvent drying cleaned parts, painted parts drying, etc., ... I don't see how you do it.

Boy, not me. I don't bother cleaning or even putting a tool back till the job is done. AND I try not to use solvent where soapy water will do. I like to avoid contact where possible with solvent because of what it does to my nervous system. (always been easily affected by skin contact with chemicals)
One exception was when I rebuilt my ZF6. Everything has to be spotless including the tools when in on those gears.

[aafc]

1990 # 2546 white/black
Brought mine in April 94 with 39,400 miles. i'am the second owner. Joined the
ZR-1 club in 1995 and saw the last ZR-1 being built at BG. Car now has
124,7xx miles. Installed auto in Aug. 2004 and have been having a blast ever
since.
John

[trobey]

Bought 93 #47 in summer of 2013 with 7250 miles. Looked at a number of them before making purchase. This car is my retirement present to myself. Have owned three corvettes prior to this one, as well as, other muscle cars. This one is the best. Have enjoyed car immensely. She just came out of storage. She will be ready to drive tomorrow. Fun, fun, fun!

[edram454]

Bought my zr1 in November of 2013. It was my second attempt at buying a zr1. the first attempt I was ripped off by a dealer in ft lauderdale florida. He was selling a damaged zr1 and since I had already paid a deposit, he threatened to take me to court and drain me of every cent I ever had since he was a millionaire he could do that. This was a SGC customer who had the engine beautifully detailed but did not bother to repair the damaged engine. Aaron Scott confirmed that for me and told me of the damage. I was a victim of extortion and lost 5k in the process. My choices were not many. The dealer later sold the damaged corvette to a desert storm veteran who called me after finding some information on the net that I had posted before I made the deal with the dirty dealer to keep quiet. It is very said to see a dealer knowingly rip off a U.S. soldier and getting away with it. It took me years to think of buying another zr1. I came around in 2013 and finally have one.

I have had faster cars for sure but the permagrin is what it is. The sound, the engineering and the performance is well worth it.

ed ramos

black/black #3038

[msorenso]

Originally Posted by Vetman

Might be interesting to pole a second question. When did you first WANT to buy one??

This would be a good pole.....In 91, I was in 7th grade!

[Domestic Power]

11-4-14, I was 28 yrs. old when my car was born. 24 yrs. later (and a lot of patience), she's home and we're happy !