1995 ZR-1 #004!!

[zyal8r]

Thank you, Joe! I agree, I love the number, too! I think I have had *Corvette* madness for most of my life I also really have enjoyed seeing your copper car take form. So sad that the sole '94 was destroyed. I remember the article on it in Corvette Quarterly.

As time goes on, C4s seem to be attracting more attention. I was outside maybe 10-15 minutes, a guy came by (again, I live in a very low-traffic cul-de-sac), pointed at it, and asked if it was a ZR-1. My neighbors probably think I'm nuts, too. Wait till the lift goes in

So after completing my cleaning expedition, I finally had a little bit of time to take decent pictures of both yellow cars together. Neither one has been detailed really recently, but I couldn't wait any longer. Here are a few. Yes, my license plate on my LT4 really is my username. I've had that plate since 1998, it started on my '95 Z28, which I sold in 2001 to keep my LT4.

Thanks!

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[Meanmyz]

Beautiful cars! Congrats from the owner of #400, which is also Competition Yellow!

[Matt B]

How does the LT4 perform compared to the LT-5? I read that the LT4 is supposed to pump up to 370hp or even more despite rated at "only" 330hp. Appreciate your experiences as you're now one of the few very lucky humans who own both.

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[zyal8r]

Originally Posted by Meanmyz

Beautiful cars! Congrats from the owner of #400, which is also Competition Yellow!

Nice! 004 backwards, I like it! Thank you!

[zyal8r]

Originally Posted by Matt B

How does the LT4 perform compared to the LT-5? I read that the LT4 is supposed to pump up to 370hp or even more despite rated at "only" 330hp. Appreciate your experiences as you're now one of the few very lucky humans who own both.

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Hi Matt. The LT4 is an incredible car in my opinion. It will run up over 6000 rpm really fast and it sure feels faster than 330HP ought to feel! I've been really busy the past couple weeks since getting the ZR-1, so honestly (and embarrassingly) I have not been able to compare the two very well, yet. Plus I have no plates, and I don't think it'll pass inspection with the windshield at this point... also working on identifying a high idle issue as well. As I work through the quirks I'm sure I'll get a better chance to drive them in succession. Both very unique cars and I love them! The LT4s are total bargains for what you get.

Thanks!

Mike

[Matt B]

Hi Mike, interesting to hear about the LT4. I read many good things and I'm thinking about adding an LT4 car to my barn. Looking forward to hear more from you once the ZR is on the road.
W.r.t. the high idle maybe this helps: http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...um%20Leaks.htm
Marc indicates that vacuum leaks may cause this. Of course this doesn't need to be the root cause in your case case but it may be helpful. Good luck!

[zyal8r]

Originally Posted by Matt B

Hi Mike, interesting to hear about the LT4. I read many good things and I'm thinking about adding an LT4 car to my barn. Looking forward to hear more from you once the ZR is on the road.
W.r.t. the high idle maybe this helps: http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...um%20Leaks.htm
Marc indicates that vacuum leaks may cause this. Of course this doesn't need to be the root cause in your case case but it may be helpful. Good luck!

Thanks Matt! Appreciate the link - I've been reading Marc's page and actually emailing with him about this and a couple of other things. I've printed the 11 pages of that PDF and definitely need to spend some time with it to figure this out. I at least know I have the fixed ECM chip (and not the one with the bug). So that isn't it. Codes say low voltage at TPS and O2 sensor but I am tending to believe those are either side effects or secondary problems, not a cause, of this. I replaced the TPS just because it was something easy to try.

Anyway... yes, the LT4s are still bargains, in my opinion. I have to admit, I still really want a yellow LT4 convertible to add to my little collection some day. That's a REALLY hard one to find, although I've seen two in the past week. It still floors me what some of the Grand Sports bring, when in reality, they are much more common than some of the more rare 'base' LT4s. I love 'em all though...

Thanks!
Mike

[dnobull]

Wow that is a cool story. I would leave the Kerbeck sticker on and get all the documentation that you can to support the story. When I got my Z I printed the car fax and began using the information to find the previous owners. I found 3 out of 4 and emailed them as well as talked to them on the phone for more information about the history of the car.

If your windshield is not broken I would not change it because that will devalue the car and also cause it to rank lower on NCRS or Bloomington Gold certifications.

If you have certain issues I might know who to call for repairs. There are people in the C4 repair business who are crooks so let me know before you stumble on to one of them.

The best Engine guy is Marc Hailbeck in Chicago.
The Best Transmission guy is Bill Boudreau in Arizona
Radio Dr Don Dallas Texas
Lumbar Seats In Florida
Heater Core in North Kansas City
Air Conditioning North Kansas City but he has a 9 month waiting line
Air Conditioning Compressor Steve at Denzo in California

The list goes on

[zyal8r]

Originally Posted by dnobull

Wow that is a cool story. I would leave the Kerbeck sticker on and get all the documentation that you can to support the story. When I got my Z I printed the car fax and began using the information to find the previous owners. I found 3 out of 4 and emailed them as well as talked to them on the phone for more information about the history of the car.

If your windshield is not broken I would not change it because that will devalue the car and also cause it to rank lower on NCRS or Bloomington Gold certifications.

If you have certain issues I might know who to call for repairs. There are people in the C4 repair business who are crooks so let me know before you stumble on to one of them.

The best Engine guy is Marc Hailbeck in Chicago.
The Best Transmission guy is Bill Boudreau in Arizona
Radio Dr Don Dallas Texas
Lumbar Seats In Florida
Heater Core in North Kansas City
Air Conditioning North Kansas City but he has a 9 month waiting line
Air Conditioning Compressor Steve at Denzo in California

The list goes on

Hi Dave!

I unfortunately didn't get much documentation on this one. I tried, but there wasn't much to be had, it appears. The original owner actually passed away about a year-and-a-half ago. His son started advertising it at a crazy price a year ago. I watched it for a while. The price eventually came down to reality, but it was removed for a few months. It came back again as I was contemplating another one, then eventually I of course wound up with this one. The owner's son told me that the car was purchased after Kerbeck decided to sell it, but not entirely sure when this happened. I don't think Kerbeck had it too long as it shows first owner in March, 1995. There was an inspection done in 1997 by a Florida entity (I do have that paperwork) showing about 3800 miles. I am fairly sure that is when the original owner had to repurchase the car from a divorce; it was either that, or 2001 when the title issue came up. From that divorce, paperwork was thrown away, unfortunately, and it would appear that a lot of original documentation was lost at that time. The owner's son knew quite a bit, and would have gladly given it to me if he had it.

So the windshield is not broken, but it is very badly delaminated. I've seen #448 at the museum and mine is every bit as bad, if not worse. In direct sunlight, it's a problem. At night, passing under street lights (just experienced this tonight) or with oncoming headlights, it's really bad. At this point it is a safety issue if I want to drive it anywhere more than a couple miles away, unfortunately, and that's no fun. If it were just around the edges like so many I have seen, I wouldn't care.

Thank you so much for the suggestions on help! I have definitely communicated with Marc H. and have been watching his Plenum removal video, along with reading through the vacuum leak FAQ. The idle varies, which is interesting, and it did actually idle normally one time . Admittedly I haven't driven too far since I also have original GSCs (which will be saved and will most likely stay with the original wheels), but haven't decided what to do about new wheels/tires yet.

Still lots to do and try but very little time these days.

Appreciate it!

Mike