Arthritis takes it toll...

[9157]

I am sorry to say that I traded my black beauty for a ‘19 Grand Sport vert A8. After 42 years of owning corvettes, I finally joined the club of white hair and Chrome rims! This old body just can’t hit the gears anymore....
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[Carnutdallas]

Trade - ughhhhhh.

But congrats!


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[ZWILD1]

At least it's a Corvette. You have to do what you need to stay in the brotherhood of Corvette owners. Enjoy it and drive it. No need saving it for the next guy is my motto. Congrats.

[Paul Workman]

For me, the cure was replacing both hips! I'll be a riot going through security at the airports from now on!

Sorta related, the idea of expansion to include but not dilute our club comes up in the Board of Directors meetings; has for the past 4 years. We don't want to loose anyone just b/c they moved to a newer Z: several of us have done just that!

Consideration for "other" ZR1s is seriously being considered as an addition to our FORUM, perhaps under their own section heading - e.g., just like we have a GENERAL and a TECHNICAL section on this FORUM. CF does it, right?.

The "Board" had some bad luck finding sponsors for them, but it is an open debate as to how to include other Zs w/o relinquishing control of or eroding from "our original ZR-1 club": include w/o diluting: keeping it "as is" while providing camaraderie to other Zs in the process.

Tricky.

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by 9157

I am sorry to say that I traded my black beauty for a ‘19 Grand Sport vert A8. After 42 years of owning corvettes, I finally joined the club of white hair and Chrome rims! This old body just can’t hit the gears anymore....
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We need to get you back in shape, like I have been working on.
I would rather get back in shape; than give up my race clutches.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by 9157

I am sorry to say that I traded my black beauty for a ‘19 Grand Sport vert A8. After 42 years of owning corvettes, I finally joined the club of white hair and Chrome rims! This old body just can’t hit the gears anymore....
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My kind of guy! While I loved both of my ZR-1s and I have greatly enjoyed the camaraderie of our group for 25 years (and still do). After roughly 20 years of ZR-1 ownership in 2016 I also decided that I was old enough for a warranty and an automatic. And also chrome wheels! Love my new Z06 but certainly missed having a Bowling Green get together this year. The nice folks at the ZR-1 Net Registry are kind enough to still allow me to attend the events despite my not owning a ZR-1. --Bob

[Gunny]

Originally Posted by 9157

I am sorry to say that I traded my black beauty for a ‘19 Grand Sport vert A8. After 42 years of owning corvettes, I finally joined the club of white hair and Chrome rims! This old body just can’t hit the gears anymore....
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Been shifting gears for 65+ years ... funny how certain parts of the body no longer work as quickly as the brain. I followed Bob's lead and got one with a warranty & no clutch - interesting change & still getting used to it - definitely some new challenges, but great fun, especially on the dragon.


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[Demps]

Congrats on the new ride!

I feel your pain. I’d love to wake up one morning with a full night’s sleep with no pain. Getting in these cars and rowing gears sure helps ease it & put a smile on my face though. 20 years of flying jets has left me broken but, God willing, I’ll hobble my way into and out of a ZR-1 for a little while longer.

Ted

[tf95ZR1]

George: Is that Spring Mountain? When?

Ted: No complaining. You are YOUNG
and not in HOT Las Vegas anymore!

No real aches/pains with the Z yet except for
banging my knees and hitting my head getting
in & out. Remember NOT to leverage the
steering wheel!

I do notice how TIRED I am when I get home
after driving the Z. Out of breath from the thrills?
My SUV is much easier to drive, more user friendly,
and not tiring. But still, nothing like the experience
of shifting through the gears!

T

[Gunny]

Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

George: Is that Spring Mountain? When?

T

Bought the 19 in May - attended Spring Mountain Aug 15-16 - ran into the Spring Mtn. folks the next week at Carlisle - ran the Dragon in September. Except for some minor traffic, one of the smoothest Dragon runs I've had in recent years - lots more confidence in the C7's abilities after attending Spring Mountain.

Links: Spring Mountain • Carlisle. • Dragon

I used the PDR for a decent video on the Dragon but haven't processed/edited it for the net yet ... been too busy with other projects.