Top Toy is Dead

[Thomas ZR-1]

OMG I`m sorry to hear that but most important: you are ok! Get well soon and remember: this car saved your life...25 years old. During winter time there is enough time to find another ZR-1 that fits for you. Best wishes from Germany!

Thomas

[tomcat]

Hello,

I agree with the last comment. Their are plenty of nice ZR1's for sale with sweet prices. Get well soon.

Manfred E...............
91 black #906

[Ccmano]

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully you can move on to a new ZR-1 in the future. A lesson for all of us at all times, particularly this time of year with the changing temperatures.
H

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Ccmano

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hopefully you can move on to a new ZR-1 in the future. A lesson for all of us at all times, particularly this time of year with the changing temperatures.
H

Yeah, BUDDY! Maybe 50+ added HP due to cool temps, compared to hot/humid summer, and add cold summer tires on cold pavement - even w/ "only 510HP" the Z is like driving on wet pavement...squirrelly as if riding on plastic tires!!

I love a little frisky bursts in a straight line when the temps get close to freezing, but come an S-curve etc., gotta reign then horses in BIG TIME. The short wheel base on these cars, once you loose traction combines with the power to spin these cars is a way you (I at least) never expected! (Ain't that right, Dominic??) 500+ HP is bad enough. I can only imagine what 600+ would be like

[Top Toy]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Yeah, BUDDY! Maybe 50+ added HP due to cool temps, compared to hot/humid summer, and add cold summer tires on cold pavement - even w/ "only 510HP" the Z is like driving on wet pavement...squirrelly as if riding on plastic tires!!

I love a little frisky bursts in a straight line when the temps get close to freezing, but come an S-curve etc., gotta reign then horses in BIG TIME. The short wheel base on these cars, once you loose traction combines with the power to spin these cars is a way you (I at least) never expected! (Ain't that right, Dominic??) 500+ HP is bad enough. I can only imagine what 600+ would be like

Really wish I had some recollection of what went wrong at the moment I lost traction but my brain has completely shut out any memory of that. The only thing I'm confident of is that I was in 3rd gear and punched it when I was straight on the highway. Guessing it completely lost traction at that point and the back end whipped out faster than I could react. The rest is history, as they say. Again, be careful out there all my fun loving friends!

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[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Yeah, BUDDY! Maybe 50+ added HP due to cool temps, compared to hot/humid summer, and add cold summer tires on cold pavement - even w/ "only 510HP" the Z is like driving on wet pavement...squirrelly as if riding on plastic tires!!

I love a little frisky bursts in a straight line when the temps get close to freezing, but come an S-curve etc., gotta reign then horses in BIG TIME. The short wheel base on these cars, once you loose traction combines with the power to spin these cars is a way you (I at least) never expected! (Ain't that right, Dominic??) 500+ HP is bad enough. I can only imagine what 600+ would be like

Yes Paul, thank you for reminding us all again.

My situation was same time of year. Only had a ported top end and headers at that point. Had Z06 wheels with the runflats on them. Big mistake particularly in cold weather. Watched a bunch of videos of C6 Z06s pivoting left to right on tracks and hitting walls w those tires. Fortunately I was on a track w no one in the next lane. Started losing it once I hit second gear. The car actually started crabbing towards the left and I could see I was going to kiss the wall. Started correcting which had the car pivot from left to right, but left rear corner touched the wall. That slowed the car down sufficiently to have the tires bite with my nose pointing diagonally towards the other lane and so I was launched towards that guardrail, climbing it. Then coming back down onto the track. The exhaust and C beam saved my legs and my helmet saved my head as it shattered the acrylic targa top.
I recall wondering if this was the way I was going to die. Not today.

[jss06c6]

Thank you Lord, for protecting Dennis! May he enjoy Your healing hand and recover completely, both physically and emotionally.

Our cars are gifts to enjoy, but are replaceable. Our time here is fixed. A reminder for all of us to keep our priorities in line. Enjoy life, but remember what's most important.

Now, heal up and get back in the seat!

Glad you are not too seriously hurt. Testament to our ZR-1!

Steve

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[Top Toy]

Yes, I believe He had a guardian angel watching over me! Looking at photos of the row of trees I went through, it could have easily turned out much differently. So thankful to still be here and be on the mend! I graduated from the hospital to a rehab center and am now walking with a walker!

Thanks everybody for your prayers and support! This is an incredible community of enthusiasts!

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by Top Toy

And now let me get back to filling out the order form for a C8 ZO6. 😆

Good to hear your doing better. Can’t beat a new C8.

[rush91]

Thank the Lord you are alright, and able to post this.....as many have said, things can be replaced. But your friends and family can't replace you.