Road trip: drive it or drag it? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Z06scentair · 05-04-2015

Under no circumstance drive the car if you can transport....keep the miles as low as possible.

It's one thing to get wet on the topside, the bottom side is a different story.

Once they have been on wet roads it becomes nearly impossible to rid the evidence.

The true collector would be looking for that residual grime if for some reason you decide to part with it in the future.

Beautiful Car.......preserve it for what it is!

BigJohn · 05-05-2015

Funny, I drive and enjoy all 17 of my cars. Low mileage often means major problems to a collector.

Z06scentair · 05-05-2015

Sounds like a nice collection you have, and drive them as you wish.

Tell more about your collection?

Brad

GTOger · 05-05-2015

We ultimately decided to drag the car on the trailer. Nowhere near as fun as driving it, but this did afford us the protection from a faulty fuel level sending unit (stuck on full) as well as the occasional stall we've gotten coming down from highway speeds. Some detergent will fix the fuel level sender, and Corey is working on the tune to see if we can get rid of the seemingly random stall.

We'll roll out with everything except the ZR-1 in a couple days. The list on the ZR-1 keeps growing. Eeek!

GTOger · 05-11-2015

In case anyone wants to hear what an old pushrod Firehawk from the early 90's sounds like on the HPT dyno...
https://youtu.be/lCHdhw9A2Pc?t=36s

FWIW, we ran a calculated 320 HP & 404 LB FT at the flywheel, which seems a bit low on the HP and a bit high on the torque if you compare to what the manufacturer advertised. That said, it still feels like an absolute kick in the pants to stomp on it. So that's satisfying.

Fully Vetted · 06-22-2015

Corey does such good work. We are lucky to have him.

GTOger · 06-22-2015

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Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

Corey does such good work. We are lucky to have him.

OMG, yes. I'm not sure if "lucky" rises to the level to adequately express my appreciation for his expertise, time, and workmanship.

That said.. I *am* starting to miss my beast. I'm getting quite anxious to take it for a ride. I understand that a lot of people can get through a week without the rush of some V8 thrust. I just don't know how they do it.

Fully Vetted · 06-22-2015

If you need a ride down let me know when it's ready. If I'm not too tied up I'll take you. I could use a break.

05-04-2015	#11
Z06scentair Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 655	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? Under no circumstance drive the car if you can transport....keep the miles as low as possible. It's one thing to get wet on the topside, the bottom side is a different story. Once they have been on wet roads it becomes nearly impossible to rid the evidence. The true collector would be looking for that residual grime if for some reason you decide to part with it in the future. Beautiful Car.......preserve it for what it is!

05-05-2015	#12
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,221	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? Funny, I drive and enjoy all 17 of my cars. Low mileage often means major problems to a collector.

05-05-2015	#13
Z06scentair Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 655	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? Sounds like a nice collection you have, and drive them as you wish. Tell more about your collection? Brad

05-05-2015	#14
GTOger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? We ultimately decided to drag the car on the trailer. Nowhere near as fun as driving it, but this did afford us the protection from a faulty fuel level sending unit (stuck on full) as well as the occasional stall we've gotten coming down from highway speeds. Some detergent will fix the fuel level sender, and Corey is working on the tune to see if we can get rid of the seemingly random stall. We'll roll out with everything except the ZR-1 in a couple days. The list on the ZR-1 keeps growing. Eeek! __________________ [B]1990 Corvette ZR-1 (#1930) Red/Black, Stock Engine, Henderson Performance custom ECM, FIC Injectors, B&B exhaust, Kenwood DNX6160[/B] Other Rides: 1992 Pontiac Firehawk (#010), 1967 Pontiac GTO 1998 Porsche 968, 2000 Harley Davidson FXST 1986 Pontiac Trans Am, 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Deluxe

05-11-2015	#15
GTOger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? In case anyone wants to hear what an old pushrod Firehawk from the early 90's sounds like on the HPT dyno... https://youtu.be/lCHdhw9A2Pc?t=36s FWIW, we ran a calculated 320 HP & 404 LB FT at the flywheel, which seems a bit low on the HP and a bit high on the torque if you compare to what the manufacturer advertised. That said, it still feels like an absolute kick in the pants to stomp on it. So that's satisfying. __________________ [B]1990 Corvette ZR-1 (#1930) Red/Black, Stock Engine, Henderson Performance custom ECM, FIC Injectors, B&B exhaust, Kenwood DNX6160[/B] Other Rides: 1992 Pontiac Firehawk (#010), 1967 Pontiac GTO 1998 Porsche 968, 2000 Harley Davidson FXST 1986 Pontiac Trans Am, 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Deluxe

06-22-2015	#16
Fully Vetted Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 1,510	Re: Road trip: drive it or drag it? Corey does such good work. We are lucky to have him. __________________ _________________ 1994 AB/Grey #141 430 RWHP/392 RWTQ FBI Lyposuction / Secondaries relieved of duty / SW Long Tube Headers / Corsa Exhaust / FIC SS Injectors / MSD Coils / Lightweight Pulleys / Corey tuned B & M Shifter / Aluminum Flywheel / Samco Hoses / Shelby Series One's / C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener BBC - Bling By Carter: Custom ZR-1 Center Caps / Custom Plenum Plate / Air Box Knobs / TB Cover / Oil Filter Cover