A New Guy Around Here - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

double · 1 Week Ago

That's cool. Sounds like you found the perfect Z.

Mikey · 1 Week Ago

If you become a registry member you will gain access to a bunch more information and tech articles. Plus you can participate in the annual gathering and mountain run. Welcome.

mackguy · 6 Days Ago

Welcome in! I'm pretty recent here too, bought my 93 in September.
Forums in general aren't what they used to be, a lot of the stuff moved to Facebook or elsewhere, but I find even if you get more engagement, the actual quality of information is still better in these Registry forums.
CorvetteForum is pretty active as well, and a good source for general C4 info.

WARP TEN · 6 Days Ago

I have owned about 10 BMWs over the years and currently my wife and I have two, a 2014 328xi (hers) and a 2019 540xi (mine). I even sold BMWs for seven years in my "Early Retirement" period. They are great but they are very different experiences compared to a C4 ZR-1 (or a C7 Z06!). I had a '95, VIN 409. What are the last three digits of your VIN? And I might suggest that after to get to know it a bit that you schedule a visit to Marc and Bob Haibeck's shop in Addison IL. Marc is the acknowledged worldwide expert on C4 ZR-1s and a good, helpful guy to boot. When I bought my '95 in 2012 it went right to Marc for a thorough servicing and examination. He found and corrected a number of things that I wouldn't have even thought to ask about, and it ran like a champ when I got it back. Also did a few upgrades while there, like a short shifter, a 4.10 rear and a Corsa exhaust. Then shortly after I fell deeply in with his 350/510 HP package. (He now does a 378/550 HP package, currently his most popular). Owning a ZR-1 is quite addictive I am afraid. Good luck! And if you can, join the ZR1Net Registry and come to the annual Gathering in Bowling Green KY this May 14-18 and meet lots of crazy guys like me. --Bob

We Gone · 6 Days Ago

Welcome....

secondchance · 6 Days Ago

I had a 93 850ci - 5 litre V12. I think 290 hp, if I remeber correct. Beautiful car but weighed I think around 4,200 lbs. I missed my 91 Z so much I sold the BMW in 2000 and found my 94 Z with 30,000 miles in Birmingham, Alabama. After 25 years and 150,000 miles later, I still enjoy my Z.

G8nightman · 5 Days Ago

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Originally Posted by Usa2405

That 850 is a beautiful car. Do you have the V-12? Great engine. Pulls like a freight train and is smooth as silk. The 8 is pretty good too.

Yes I have the V12 6 speed the CSI model that has the s70 motor basically the unofficial M8

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 4 Days Ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ

Congratulations, these are amazing cars and this is an amazing site. Drive it experience it enjoy it. Any possible issue has been encountered and solutions developed by the members here. Drive it without fear. Expect a crowd if you open the hood near car enthusiasts. Just sayin.

Russ' quote says it all!

Welcome to the group and enjoy that ZR-1!

Don't be shy if you have questions. You will find the group has faced nearly every imaginable, and some unimaginable concerns over the 35 years that this magnificent car has been around.

Exercise those secondaries!

Marty

1 Week Ago	#11
double Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Central IL. Posts: 5	Re: A New Guy Around Here That's cool. Sounds like you found the perfect Z.

1 Week Ago	#12
Mikey Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 351	Re: A New Guy Around Here If you become a registry member you will gain access to a bunch more information and tech articles. Plus you can participate in the annual gathering and mountain run. Welcome.

6 Days Ago	#13
mackguy Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: North Carolina Posts: 32	Re: A New Guy Around Here Welcome in! I'm pretty recent here too, bought my 93 in September. Forums in general aren't what they used to be, a lot of the stuff moved to Facebook or elsewhere, but I find even if you get more engagement, the actual quality of information is still better in these Registry forums. CorvetteForum is pretty active as well, and a good source for general C4 info. __________________ BBS 93 40th Anniversary #315

6 Days Ago	#14
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,141	Re: A New Guy Around Here I have owned about 10 BMWs over the years and currently my wife and I have two, a 2014 328xi (hers) and a 2019 540xi (mine). I even sold BMWs for seven years in my "Early Retirement" period. They are great but they are very different experiences compared to a C4 ZR-1 (or a C7 Z06!). I had a '95, VIN 409. What are the last three digits of your VIN? And I might suggest that after to get to know it a bit that you schedule a visit to Marc and Bob Haibeck's shop in Addison IL. Marc is the acknowledged worldwide expert on C4 ZR-1s and a good, helpful guy to boot. When I bought my '95 in 2012 it went right to Marc for a thorough servicing and examination. He found and corrected a number of things that I wouldn't have even thought to ask about, and it ran like a champ when I got it back. Also did a few upgrades while there, like a short shifter, a 4.10 rear and a Corsa exhaust. Then shortly after I fell deeply in with his 350/510 HP package. (He now does a 378/550 HP package, currently his most popular). Owning a ZR-1 is quite addictive I am afraid. Good luck! And if you can, join the ZR1Net Registry and come to the annual Gathering in Bowling Green KY this May 14-18 and meet lots of crazy guys like me. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough" Last edited by WARP TEN; 6 Days Ago at 09:40 AM.

6 Days Ago	#15
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,170	Re: A New Guy Around Here Welcome.... __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

6 Days Ago	#16
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: A New Guy Around Here I had a 93 850ci - 5 litre V12. I think 290 hp, if I remeber correct. Beautiful car but weighed I think around 4,200 lbs. I missed my 91 Z so much I sold the BMW in 2000 and found my 94 Z with 30,000 miles in Birmingham, Alabama. After 25 years and 150,000 miles later, I still enjoy my Z.