01-28-2018 | #1 |
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Scariest ZR-1 risks
I'm close to purchasing a 90 Z with 600 miles and since I'm not interested in owing a trailer queen, I'm thinking of driving it home (2200 miles) for the joy of seeing the USA in my Chevrolet. It's had a battery and the fuel pumps replaced including a flush of the fuel tank and I'm told it "runs great". What are the scariest issues I might face if I attempted to drive it home vs. shipping?
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01-28-2018 | #2 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
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01-28-2018 | #3 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
Congratulations! With only 600 miles, she might still be on 18 year old gatorbacks. If so, at best traction will be horrible and at worst, risking a blow out.
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01-28-2018 | #4 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
Tires certainly make sense.
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01-28-2018 | #5 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
make that 28 year old gatorbacks!
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01-28-2018 | #6 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
So, other than the tires, any other issues? I've read horror stories about the spark plugs, wires and coil packs? Any other thoughts?
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01-28-2018 | #7 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
I would also be concerned about the injectors.
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
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Don't forget, you're going to read about every problem here. I'd be worried about injectors and tires also. Will you have access to the forum while on the road? -Steve |
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01-28-2018 | #9 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
You indicate that you are not interested in a trailer queen, but you are going to buy one?
My biggest concern is that you will pay a premium for a 600 mile car, then by the time you get it home, you will have a car worth half of what you paid for it. If that is okay with you, buy it and drive away.
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01-28-2018 | #10 |
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Re: Scariest ZR-1 risks
Hey Man,
Drive your ZR1 home, you'll be fine. I drove my ZR1 home from Wisconsin to Vancouver Washington. With only 1 issue, people staring. Manfred E.....Black #906 |
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