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tccrab · 05-28-2013

Yet another confirmation that The BrotherHood Of The Beast is alive and well.

'Crabs

cvette98pacecar · 05-28-2013

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Yep! Just ask Bob Gillig!!

Bob G. Car is bone stock. Just ask him he will tell you.

-=Jeff=- · 05-28-2013

yes it still has factory washer fluid

Hog · 05-28-2013

If it were not for these forums and the great, friendly, knowledgeable people who frequent them, I wouldn't even be considering the ownership of an LT5 powered ZR-1.

There are lots and lots of tricks and tips for maintenance or modification of these cars that are shared, plus this group makes the wrangling of these NLA, used, and NOS parts a tad bit easier. Some have even gone so far as to reproduce some of these parts that are made of unobtainium in order to keep these great cars on the road.

Thanks for being such a great group, and for being welcoming, even for the enthusiasts like me, who don't currently have the pleasure of throwing 7,000rpm powershifts behind an LT5 of my own------YET.

Thank you, ALL!

peace
Hog

LancePearson · 05-29-2013

Hog,
If and when you buy one you will doubtless start grinning every time you run through the gears and see that the engine just keeps pulling and pulling and pulling. A week ago on a weekend 90 mile twisty road drive I got behind some poke doing 40 in the corners usually marked 45 max on a 55 mph two lane highway which I completely ignore and corner at the same 60-62 I do the rest so I flipped the valet switch on, put it in third at 60 which he finally did on the first straight and blew by him at 110 mph. Honest to goodness, when I glanced over it looked like he was standing still and, relatively, he was. that was just a hard riff in third and not even all the way mashed down......

It just makes you smile when you remember to breath.

Lance

LancePearson · 05-29-2013

Hog, you might want to watch the results of this weekend's Chicago 1/2 mile Sat and Sun drag races...several tuned ZR-1's of our vintages are entered and with the extra length our cars really start to shine. 3,4,5 are fantastic gears on these cars. I think it is called wannagofast.com and this is being held for 150 cars sat and then on sun with several runs for each on a rented long runway and timed at 1/2 mile. The company runs these a few times a year in various places. Some of our members are entered with their cars this weekend. Not sure any pure stock are but some fbi 500 hp and up cars sure are...tuned lt5's.

Hog · 05-29-2013

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Originally Posted by LancePearson

Hog, you might want to watch the results of this weekend's Chicago 1/2 mile Sat and Sun drag races...several tuned ZR-1's of our vintages are entered and with the extra length our cars really start to shine. 3,4,5 are fantastic gears on these cars. I think it is called wannagofast.com and this is being held for 150 cars sat and then on sun with several runs for each on a rented long runway and timed at 1/2 mile. The company runs these a few times a year in various places. Some of our members are entered with their cars this weekend. Not sure any pure stock are but some fbi 500 hp and up cars sure are...tuned lt5's.

Cool, thanks.

peace
Hog

vettebrett · 05-30-2013

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Ok now, group hug. LOL

Leave it to Blue Flame to suggest the hug thing, he always did make me wonder????

Cal55 · 05-30-2013

I agree, a great bunch of people on here. Another big plus is being able to work on your own car due to the knowledge and helpfulness, and all the money we save to boot.

scottfab · 05-30-2013

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Originally Posted by Cal55

I agree, a great bunch of people on here. Another big plus is being able to work on your own car due to the knowledge and helpfulness, and all the money we save to boot.

That sure is the goal. It's Mission Not Impossible:

Keep the ZR-1 cars on the road by setting aside our differences in order to help fellow owners.

05-28-2013	#11
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,651	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. Yet another confirmation that The BrotherHood Of The Beast is alive and well. 'Crabs __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

05-28-2013	#13
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,161	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. yes it still has factory washer fluid __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-28-2013	#14
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. If it were not for these forums and the great, friendly, knowledgeable people who frequent them, I wouldn't even be considering the ownership of an LT5 powered ZR-1. There are lots and lots of tricks and tips for maintenance or modification of these cars that are shared, plus this group makes the wrangling of these NLA, used, and NOS parts a tad bit easier. Some have even gone so far as to reproduce some of these parts that are made of unobtainium in order to keep these great cars on the road. Thanks for being such a great group, and for being welcoming, even for the enthusiasts like me, who don't currently have the pleasure of throwing 7,000rpm powershifts behind an LT5 of my own------YET. Thank you, ALL! peace Hog

05-29-2013	#15
LancePearson Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chester, Virginia Posts: 457	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. Hog, If and when you buy one you will doubtless start grinning every time you run through the gears and see that the engine just keeps pulling and pulling and pulling. A week ago on a weekend 90 mile twisty road drive I got behind some poke doing 40 in the corners usually marked 45 max on a 55 mph two lane highway which I completely ignore and corner at the same 60-62 I do the rest so I flipped the valet switch on, put it in third at 60 which he finally did on the first straight and blew by him at 110 mph. Honest to goodness, when I glanced over it looked like he was standing still and, relatively, he was. that was just a hard riff in third and not even all the way mashed down...... It just makes you smile when you remember to breath. Lance __________________ Lance Pearson Chester, Virginia [COLOR=red][I]'76 L48 four speed[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=red][I]'91 ZR-1 #00682[/I][/COLOR] Net Registry #1461 Last edited by LancePearson; 05-29-2013 at 06:52 PM.

05-29-2013	#16
LancePearson Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chester, Virginia Posts: 457	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. Hog, you might want to watch the results of this weekend's Chicago 1/2 mile Sat and Sun drag races...several tuned ZR-1's of our vintages are entered and with the extra length our cars really start to shine. 3,4,5 are fantastic gears on these cars. I think it is called wannagofast.com and this is being held for 150 cars sat and then on sun with several runs for each on a rented long runway and timed at 1/2 mile. The company runs these a few times a year in various places. Some of our members are entered with their cars this weekend. Not sure any pure stock are but some fbi 500 hp and up cars sure are...tuned lt5's. __________________ Lance Pearson Chester, Virginia [COLOR=red][I]'76 L48 four speed[/I][/COLOR] [COLOR=red][I]'91 ZR-1 #00682[/I][/COLOR] Net Registry #1461

05-30-2013	#19
Cal55 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LaGrange Highlands,IL Posts: 46	Re: Thanks for the inspiration. I agree, a great bunch of people on here. Another big plus is being able to work on your own car due to the knowledge and helpfulness, and all the money we save to boot.