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Z51JEFF · 12-04-2010

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Originally Posted by EvanZR1

On the cam cover badges, do they just stick on?

I used Black RTV Sealant,just a few small dabs in the middle.If your not sure you got enough tap on the emblem with your finger,if its solid your good.

threestar40 · 12-04-2010

Congrats...that's the best car yet from your list!

You will have an awesome trip back, I suggest driving North Through Zion National park then back...you will never forget it and it's not that far out of your way. Just make sure you leave Vegas fairly early in the a.m.

It is the most beautiful drive I've ever had in my life!

JThomas · 12-05-2010

Congrats on the purchase!

Paul Workman · 12-05-2010

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

I used Black RTV Sealant,just a few small dabs in the middle.If your not sure you got enough tap on the emblem with your finger,if its solid your good.

Dittos on the black RTV. Not that you're going to need to, but that way if ever you need to remove them, they can easily be pried off with the tip of a small screwdriver. Just place a piece of cardboard or matchbook cover under screwdriver at the "fulcrum" point so as not to chip the paint on the valve cover as you pry against it.

P.

Nacho_ZR1 · 12-05-2010

How are the 4.10's? May I ask what MPH/ RPM's you are at when in 6th gear?

EvanZR1 · 12-06-2010

Well, finally made it home yesterday. I must say, I really love the ZR-1 on the open road. This thing is definitely at home on the open road at speed. I typically cruised at about 82MPH (turning just a little over 2K rpm), and averaging 25MPG (and that was with several sustained runs at 90-100, and blasts to higher). Also, I must say I actually like the valving on the 91 FX3 better than the FX3 my 92 had. There seems to be a much more noticeable difference between the settings (at least from what I can remember). The softest setting is a little floaty, but much more comfortable for long highway cruising or for rough roads. Sport tightens it up nicely and eliminates any "float" without being too jarring, and Performance should only be used on the track.

I am having to refine my driving style a little as the lack of low end (at least compared to my LT4 Firehawk) requires downshifting much more when wanting to get speed while cruising. Plus I keep having to remember that it revs to over 7K rpm!!

Kb7tif · 12-06-2010

This should be interesting

12-04-2010	#12
threestar40 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 150	Re: Picking up the ZR-1 on Saturday! Congrats...that's the best car yet from your list! You will have an awesome trip back, I suggest driving North Through Zion National park then back...you will never forget it and it's not that far out of your way. Just make sure you leave Vegas fairly early in the a.m. It is the most beautiful drive I've ever had in my life!

12-05-2010	#13
JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,189	Re: Picking up the ZR-1 on Saturday! Congrats on the purchase! __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

12-05-2010	#15
Nacho_ZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Hill, Texas Posts: 154	Re: Picking up the ZR-1 on Saturday! How are the 4.10's? May I ask what MPH/ RPM's you are at when in 6th gear?

12-06-2010	#16
EvanZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Omaha Posts: 402	Re: Picking up the ZR-1 on Saturday! Well, finally made it home yesterday. I must say, I really love the ZR-1 on the open road. This thing is definitely at home on the open road at speed. I typically cruised at about 82MPH (turning just a little over 2K rpm), and averaging 25MPG (and that was with several sustained runs at 90-100, and blasts to higher). Also, I must say I actually like the valving on the 91 FX3 better than the FX3 my 92 had. There seems to be a much more noticeable difference between the settings (at least from what I can remember). The softest setting is a little floaty, but much more comfortable for long highway cruising or for rough roads. Sport tightens it up nicely and eliminates any "float" without being too jarring, and Performance should only be used on the track. I am having to refine my driving style a little as the lack of low end (at least compared to my LT4 Firehawk) requires downshifting much more when wanting to get speed while cruising. Plus I keep having to remember that it revs to over 7K rpm!!

12-06-2010	#17
Kb7tif Join Date: May 2009 Location: S Nevada Posts: 352	Re: Picking up the ZR-1 on Saturday! This should be interesting __________________ 1995 Convertible Supercharged Auto 1974 454 550hp (avatar car) On the blocks- -Scharger install ! 1992-Zr-1 Sold. Watson Headers Ported Plenum, Housings Random tech cats Fidanza Flywheel Chipped, Relocated Mat Woods 165 stat Borlas, Straights 1996 Lt4 Sold 1994 Lt1 Sold 2004 Z06 Sold AKA** Illenema