Gathering (road trip 14 states) - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Vetman · 05-20-2015

I drove the z from Yakima, WA to Bowling Green, then to Addison IL to have Marc do injectors and chip, and will start the return to WA state today. Will have traveled just under 5000 miles, AC on half the time. I reset the mpg computer when I left WA state and it is currently reading 27.8 at Marc's shop. (3.45 stock gears) However, my biggest surprise to my wife and I is our lack of stiffness after long driving stints. Although the car is not easy to get in and out, it is very comfortable and relaxing on 12 hour runs. Last two weeks have been a blast!

randy ransome · 05-20-2015

Great news Jim. I was parked next to you at the car show, red ZR-1 with white stripe, I hope you have as good a trip from Marc's back home as you did to BG. I'm sure Marc will get you fixed up. Nice to meet you and be safe heading back to Washington.

-=Jeff=- · 05-20-2015

So the 27.8 mpg is at what speeds? A/C on or off? Car is completely stock currently? ( for that reading)

just curious

mgbrv8 · 05-20-2015

Very Very cool Jim

Dave

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Originally Posted by Vetman

I drove the z from Yakima, WA to Bowling Green, then to Addison IL to have Marc do injectors and chip, and will start the return to WA state today. Will have traveled just under 5000 miles, AC on half the time. I reset the mpg computer when I left WA state and it is currently reading 27.8 at Marc's shop. (3.45 stock gears) However, my biggest surprise to my wife and I is our lack of stiffness after long driving stints. Although the car is not easy to get in and out, it is very comfortable and relaxing on 12 hour runs. Last two weeks have been a blast!

efnfast · 05-20-2015

My wife and I drove 18 hours to BG a couple years ago. Both of us arrived in fine shape. She was impressed. Now if I can get her to go again.....

QB93Z · 05-20-2015

Thanks for sharing about your Corvette Road Trip. I agree that the ZR-1 is a wonderful touring car. Chevrolet really did a good job designing the ZR-1 to be an all-out super car.

Jim

XfireZ51 · 05-20-2015

Vetman,

You should have let the FBI know while here in Chicago. We could have done some pizza w you.

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Vetman Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yakima Washington Posts: 401	Gathering (road trip 14 states) I drove the z from Yakima, WA to Bowling Green, then to Addison IL to have Marc do injectors and chip, and will start the return to WA state today. Will have traveled just under 5000 miles, AC on half the time. I reset the mpg computer when I left WA state and it is currently reading 27.8 at Marc's shop. (3.45 stock gears) However, my biggest surprise to my wife and I is our lack of stiffness after long driving stints. Although the car is not easy to get in and out, it is very comfortable and relaxing on 12 hour runs. Last two weeks have been a blast! __________________ Jim 1990 Z # 2441 1959 c-1 230 HP 4 speed frost blue/silver 3 owner 2011 cts-v 556 HP, manual 6 speed 1955 chev 2dr ht PP 265 3 speed w/OD

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randy ransome Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Olive Branch,MS Posts: 291	Re: Gathering (road trip 14 states) Great news Jim. I was parked next to you at the car show, red ZR-1 with white stripe, I hope you have as good a trip from Marc's back home as you did to BG. I'm sure Marc will get you fixed up. Nice to meet you and be safe heading back to Washington.

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Gathering (road trip 14 states) So the 27.8 mpg is at what speeds? A/C on or off? Car is completely stock currently? ( for that reading) just curious __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,486	Re: Gathering (road trip 14 states) My wife and I drove 18 hours to BG a couple years ago. Both of us arrived in fine shape. She was impressed. Now if I can get her to go again..... Last edited by efnfast; 05-21-2015 at 06:58 AM.

05-20-2015	#6
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Gathering (road trip 14 states) Thanks for sharing about your Corvette Road Trip. I agree that the ZR-1 is a wonderful touring car. Chevrolet really did a good job designing the ZR-1 to be an all-out super car. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Gathering (road trip 14 states) Vetman, You should have let the FBI know while here in Chicago. We could have done some pizza w you. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX