possible wtb whole motor for 92.....

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Hi Lotus

I know you have that short block but lm presently interested in a whole engine. From the view point of either having the option to drop an engine in fast if l needed to, or to have a whole engine to rebuild....but appreciate the reminder...its noted

Hopefully from what lm hearing from Zreg members, the reported clonking may only be DM flywheel related. at best a misfire from a bad plug or duff injector, or at worst a replacement flywheel. And it would seem that the fidanza replacement option gives you all the clonks anyway

As for biting the bullet and getting stuck into a rebuild. I have no doubt l can do it (with a lot of help) a bit like being at the top of a high dive board....take a deep breath and jump in.

I will have to drive over for a beer with you when lm next back in UK

[LoTu5]

Hi Scimitar,

I know you want a full motor, I was just reminiscing over the short motor and how long ago I bought it from Johnny, D**n time goes so quick

Brett aka UKZR1 runs a ZR-1 down in East Kent, just across the estuary from you. Hopefully we can all meet at a show, or arrange a ZR-1 UK/Europe meet at some time and down the odd tinny.

[UKZR1]

I suspect its just flywheel noise.

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Thanks Brett

was hoping you might chip in.....lm hoping it is flywheel....and from what lm hearing from all around, it is flywheel, either directly or indirectly. l will know in a couple of weeks

re a UK Euro ZR1 meeting......seems thats a tall order

[LoTu5]

Originally Posted by xxxscimitarxxx

re a UK Euro ZR1 meeting......seems thats a tall order

Running it to coincide with the UK Vette nationals weekend at the same show ground might make it more feasable. Definitely something that could be looked into. Also running it on an annual basis could make it a stronger get together. I initiated the " Cruise to the nationals " years back. At first around 15 cars took part - in the end, I think at one point close on 100 vettes attended the annual cruise to the nats.

[UKZR1]

It'll be the same old faces that turn up. Namely myself,Cliff, maybe Richard, not seen nor heard from Joe in ages. Trouble is there are so few of us spread over the UK. Had a new owner in Essex contact me last week though, wants to join the ZR1netreg.

Here's a link to a gathering we had a few years back. Mine and Richards Z and Malcs Callaway TT. I drove all 3 that day Yours was off the road then Cliff. Mike had ya top end.

Scimitar, are you back in the UK?

I'll never forget taking Richard out in mine. First thing he did when he got out was kneel down and kiss the ground. Still have his thumb print in my door handle

Video
http://corvetteclips.co.uk/site%20pics/pregathering.wmv

a couple of pics http://corvetteclips.co.uk/pregathering.html

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Hi Gixx

back in UK on or around 7th to 16th......will definately come and buy you a beer this time round

whos the new ZR1 owner in Essex.....hmmmm....I better check mine are still in the garage

re your vids.....l must have seen them 10 times....

[LoTu5]

great stuff Brett, I do like the euro lights on Richard's Z, I like the use of all four tail lights.

Would it be an idea to see if we can get a ZR-1 section at the Nationals to try and see if we can get all the Z's together ? There were some ZR-1 owners cars scattered over the field who I never knew, and I've been in the scene 10 years. I could mention it to Richard Rogers. Would this be a start, what do you guys think ?

[xxxscimitarxxx]

As a newbie exited with my cars lm all for something special for UK Euro ZR1's, but such a plan should come from you guys who have long been in the scene. lm in for any help l can provide, even tho lm long distance most of the time....but l would propose a ZR1 section in the CCCUK forums

on a european gathering perspective l was corresponding with a guy in spain who says there are 25 there alone....the rest of europe?

one step at a time.

[UKZR1]

I'll have a word with the editor/commitee member as she is sitting next to me now. Perhaps a 'Z' section