New member, former C5 Z06 owner, considering a ZR-1

[Patriot Dude]

New forum member here. I recently became interested in the ZR-1 mostly due to the 1990 ZR-1 that is currently on Bringatrailer, I've been reading the comments of current and former ZR-1 owners and I've been researching in my free time ever since.

I sold my 03 50th Anniversary Z06, a few weeks ago. It was a stock quicksilver metallic with 15k miles. I was attracted to the C5 Z06 because of the unique differences between it and the regular C5, and it's a great value as a Corvette generally is. I liked the car a lot but for some reason I did not love it. It's something I can't explain. It was an awesome car, I had it for 3 years, but it just didn't stick.

I've been thinking about trying to find a nice 94 because I do want a passenger airbag. This seems like a really good online community as well which makes owning a rare and unique car more fun and a bit easier.

I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I attached a few photos of me and my old car, and my last drive. I took my 8 year old daughter for one last drive the night before the new owner picked it up.

Regards

[XfireZ51]

Get w our Registry President, Mark Horner nearby u. Takr a ride. I did practically the same thing between C5Z and the C4ZR. I would characterize it this way.
The C5Z is a quarterhorse, the ZR is Secretariat.

[gbrtng]

Glad to see you sold your Z06 ... it is a great one. Did it stay in the area? I'll be glad to assist you finding a ZR-1 ... just holler for help.

Cheers,
Glenn

[ghlkal]

Welcome to the madness.

In addition to many helpful ZR-1 owners here, you have a ZR-1 specialist in Corey Henderson nearby http://www.hendersonperformance.com

Good luck on your search.

[Patriot Dude]

Originally Posted by gbrtng

Glad to see you sold your Z06 ... it is a great one. Did it stay in the area? I'll be glad to assist you finding a ZR-1 ... just holler for help.

Cheers,
Glenn

Hey Glenn, I've been thinking about reaching out to you, I remember you saying you had a ZR-1. It looks like you found me first! My Z06 sold to a guy in Houston/Tyler, fortunately I did not have to sell too cheap, but it took some time to find someone who was looking specifically for silver. He stalled it twice pulling out of my driveway It was killing me, I was cringing, but at that point, I had been paid.

I thought I was going to be able to be "car-less" for longer than a month but I think I got bitten by another bug.

I'm looking around, I'll be out of town for a few days with my kids for Spring Break, but I'll get in touch with you. Keep your eyes peeled for me if you don't mind.

[Patriot Dude]

Originally Posted by ghlkal

Welcome to the madness.

In addition to many helpful ZR-1 owners here, you have a ZR-1 specialist in Corey Henderson nearby http://www.hendersonperformance.com

Good luck on your search.

Thanks for the suggestion, Corey swapped out the valve springs on my Z06 (preventative maintenance) and I learned from visiting his shop, and from Gbrtng that Corey is a ZR-1 specialist.

I can tell this is a great group.

[Kevin]

If you do get with Marc Horner, stay out of his black car, you'll never be happy with a stock car ever again

[rush91]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

The C5Z is a quarterhorse, the ZR is Secretariat.

Yes!!!

All it takes is a ride or drive, and you will be intoxicated with the LT5...

[32valvesftw]

Adam, A few us from Texas are going to head down to the Texas Mile on 25 March, drive on down and visit, you can check out some of our rides and see what you think. There are some great deals out there for C4 Zs right now.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Kevin

If you do get with Marc Horner, stay out of his black car, you'll never be happy with a stock car ever again

Ain't THAT the truth!!