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View Poll Results: Would you opt for a Lifetime Membership if it were available? | |||
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23 | 28.05% |
No |
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29 | 35.37% |
Maybe (more info needed or depending on price) |
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30 | 36.59% |
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll |
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#31 | |
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Location: pittsburgh
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Seeing as you're new, you may not know the history of the zr-1 registries dating back over the years, there have been 3. The original zr-1 registry that Larry Merrow had for the better part of a decade which passed away with him, there was the LT5 registry, which Clint Hooper started and ran for a few years which disbanded, then there was the zr1 net, which was an email list serve run by Dave Bright. When the LT5 registry died Dave started this registry combining the ZR-1 net with a formal registry and giving it the name of the zr1 net registry with the list serve being a separate thing. At no point has owning a zr-1 been necessary to join the zr-1 net registry, I had a 91 L98 when I joined then moved up to my zr-1. Until the ZR-1 net registry, there was no zr1 to have as members, only the ZR-1. I looked at z06vette.com and i'm happy our admin doesn't think that's the way to do things. I also don't know if I'd come in talking about wanting to buy the forum in my first post...
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It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B" Last edited by Kevin; 08-14-2013 at 12:13 PM. |
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#32 |
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Location: ATL. GA.
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I voted maybe,
Here is how I see it. I do think there should be value in how long you have been an owner of the C4 ZR-1, Your participation in this and past ZR-1 forums. Your contributions to helping other ZR-1 owners. Based on this criteria a once a year vote by the members for 1 maybe up to 3 member to be moved to an elite status would be nice. I belong to a computer form that you earn flames tagged under your aviator based on help you provided to others applied by those you have helped, I like this because it shows recognition to those who contribute the most applied by the members. The member who applies a vote also gets to add a short thank you note. this is viewable in the members details for others to view. If I remember it takes 100 or so votes to get the first flame than to 150 for 2, 300 for 3 you get the point. This is just an example. (overclock.net) Now as far as a lifetime membership, after reading all the posts to date I believe it could be detrimental to the registries long term health. I say this because they will never build any more LT5 ZR-1's so this limits the overall membership. I also would not like it become covered with adds a few would be ok as long as they are related to our ZR-1's specifically. What I think needs to be done is a better awareness of our organization to recruit new ZR-1 owners. Now on to keeping things alive moving into the future. The new ZR1 would be a great way to accomplish this it would be just a matter of blending the new with the old as they will be the ones to carry the ZR1 mystic into the future and it is again a limited production Corvette with the same performance status that was established with the ZR-1. Steve
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#33 |
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Colorado
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Great feedback!
After further review, I think what you guys have going here is a great thing and should be left as is. As stated in a private message to Hammer, for some reason I did not make the connection between the Registry website and the forum. I was looking for a forum for newer ZR1s and this is the only one that came up. I failed to realize and understand the uniqueness of the ZR-1 and its sponsoring web based registry club. Hence the question on how this forum was funded which was answered by the admins. I do not mean to stir the pot or offend anyone. As a Z06 owner, I understand the importance of keeping the integrity of a specific model of Corvette. In the case of the ZR-1, it is a very unique and specific to it's generation. I would have to concur on keeping the integrity of this forum as is for the purist at heart. As for buying the forum, that was made in jest not knowing of the website behind it. Really, the last thing I would want to do is come in and change it knowing what I know now. Until I buy a new garage with a house attached to it, I do not foresee owning a ZR-1 anytime in the near future. Honestly, if I had the garage space, I would have already purchased Frank's black ZR-1 and joined this site months ago. It is a sweet ride with great show quality. As it is, I am looking to buy a newer ZR1 and will continue my search for a forum that is better suited for my research. Who knows, if I cannot find it, I might have to create one. ![]() Thanks to all those who have made me feel welcome here. It just confirms my belief that ALL Corvette owners are good people and that no matter what type of Corvette someone owns, we are all family because of it. As they say, I came for the car and I stayed for the people. Again, you all have a great thing going here. I wouldn't change a thing! One last thing concerning this thread: For lifetime membership, our local Corvette club honors its members with a lifetime membership with no dues to those who have been members for 20 years. Just a thought.
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#34 | |
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Now I LIKE that idea !! It's not about the money. It's about the dedication.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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I like it too, maybe I am 1/2 way home
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#36 |
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Location: Found Member
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Hmmm you pose some very interesting idea's Mr. ZR1, please come forward and introduce yourself.
Thank you, Frank U.
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#37 |
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Location: Rockwall, Tx
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19 more years to go. The Blue Beast will be 38 years old!
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#38 |
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Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
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I guess I'm a bit over 3/4 the way but depends on if credit is
counted and transferable from the now three club (club names) that there have been. 1. ZR-1 Registry 2. ZR-1 Net 3. ZR-1 Net Registry
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#39 |
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Location: pittsburgh
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Don't forget the lt5 registry and the president that stole our money
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It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B" |
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Location: Freedom Pa
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