R.I.P. 1992 #474 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 12-02-2010

All,

Some of you may already know that I had the unfortunate experience of crashing my car at the Corvette Challenge on Oct. 30. Why it happened we are not exactly sure. Luckily I was the only one on the track at the time so no other cars were involved. Car was running well and I had just dynotuned it to producing just under 400rwhp with ported top end. I hit second gear and it started drifting towards the left hand wall hitting with the driver's rear corner then went across 2 lanes bouncing into the guardrail on the right.
The timeslip had me moving at 89.99mph through the 1/8mile traps when this all started to happen. Indications seem to be that frame may not be bent but it would need a frame machine to verify. However, the fiberglass damage and paint makes it prohibitive to repairing for me. Someone else may think otherwise. If I was Jay Leno, no problem. In any case, car went out as a warrior

and I got away without anything more than a sore back muscle for a month.
So the plan is to part #474 out. It had 51K on the odometer. Drivetrain will be swapped into a ZR I just bought 92 #458, Black Rose/Black. My FBI buddies are going to give me a hand doing this transition.
Rather than list parts for sale, just list me what you're looking for. I also have additional spare parts that I will be selling as well.
I can tell you hood is shot, but some driver's side panels are good, interior good (Gray), electronics good. I'll be assessing more as I get car here.
Drivetrain from #458 will be for sale and it is a very driveable car in good condition. I'll post pics as we go.

A26B · 12-02-2010

I had heard about your misfortune. Glad you are OK.

I'm also happy to hear that you are right back in another ZR-1. You're a great asset to the ZR-1 family Dominique. Thanks for hangin' in there!

-=Jeff=- · 12-02-2010

I have dibs on the Brake rotors

If the e-brake cables are not too stretched I might take those too.

I have only seen pictures of the car, but it is not pretty

HIZNHRZ · 12-02-2010

Dominique, very sorry to hear about your bad luck. I know how I'd take it if it were me and my Z; I can only imagine how you feel. Glad to hear you're right back into the saddle.

Kevin · 12-02-2010

let me know what you want for the rear plate frame

carter200 · 12-02-2010

Sorry Dom for your loss and glad you are sticking with us. If you need anything just holler...........

LORDVDR · 12-02-2010

Sorry to hear, Glad you are ok. May be interested in some interior parts.

ScottZ95ZR1 · 12-02-2010

Also sorry to hear the news Dom. Best of luck with your new Black Rose.

XfireZ51 · 12-02-2010

Guys,

Thanks. I appreciate the sentiment and the camaraderie. In some respects its a bit like losing your right arm. You still feel that it is or should be there but it isn't.

I always enjoyed walking out to the garage and looking at the car. The Aqua is very pretty IMO and the Z06 wheels looked great on that color. I think they'll also look great on Black Rose.
At least with a TRANSplant of the same drivetrain, it'll feel like the old car.

A1990 · 12-02-2010

Dom, glad you decided to hang with us. I really like the black rose color. Almost painted by car that color.

12-02-2010	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,704	R.I.P. 1992 #474 All, Some of you may already know that I had the unfortunate experience of crashing my car at the Corvette Challenge on Oct. 30. Why it happened we are not exactly sure. Luckily I was the only one on the track at the time so no other cars were involved. Car was running well and I had just dynotuned it to producing just under 400rwhp with ported top end. I hit second gear and it started drifting towards the left hand wall hitting with the driver's rear corner then went across 2 lanes bouncing into the guardrail on the right. The timeslip had me moving at 89.99mph through the 1/8mile traps when this all started to happen. Indications seem to be that frame may not be bent but it would need a frame machine to verify. However, the fiberglass damage and paint makes it prohibitive to repairing for me. Someone else may think otherwise. If I was Jay Leno, no problem. In any case, car went out as a warrior and I got away without anything more than a sore back muscle for a month. So the plan is to part #474 out. It had 51K on the odometer. Drivetrain will be swapped into a ZR I just bought 92 #458, Black Rose/Black. My FBI buddies are going to give me a hand doing this transition. Rather than list parts for sale, just list me what you're looking for. I also have additional spare parts that I will be selling as well. I can tell you hood is shot, but some driver's side panels are good, interior good (Gray), electronics good. I'll be assessing more as I get car here. Drivetrain from #458 will be for sale and it is a very driveable car in good condition. I'll post pics as we go. Last edited by XfireZ51; 12-02-2010 at 05:23 PM.

12-02-2010	#2
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,393	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 I had heard about your misfortune. Glad you are OK. I'm also happy to hear that you are right back in another ZR-1. You're a great asset to the ZR-1 family Dominique. Thanks for hangin' in there! __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

12-02-2010	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,166	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 I have dibs on the Brake rotors If the e-brake cables are not too stretched I might take those too. I have only seen pictures of the car, but it is not pretty __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

12-02-2010	#5
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 let me know what you want for the rear plate frame __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-02-2010	#6
carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Sorry Dom for your loss and glad you are sticking with us. If you need anything just holler........... __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

12-02-2010	#4
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Dominique, very sorry to hear about your bad luck. I know how I'd take it if it were me and my Z; I can only imagine how you feel. Glad to hear you're right back into the saddle.

12-02-2010	#7
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 148	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Sorry to hear, Glad you are ok. May be interested in some interior parts. __________________ LORDVDR Steve Miller [URL="http://www.Alive-N-Kickin.net"]www.Alive-N-Kickin.net[/URL][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-02-2010	#8
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Also sorry to hear the news Dom. Best of luck with your new Black Rose.

12-02-2010	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,704	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Guys, Thanks. I appreciate the sentiment and the camaraderie. In some respects its a bit like losing your right arm. You still feel that it is or should be there but it isn't. I always enjoyed walking out to the garage and looking at the car. The Aqua is very pretty IMO and the Z06 wheels looked great on that color. I think they'll also look great on Black Rose. At least with a TRANSplant of the same drivetrain, it'll feel like the old car.

12-02-2010	#10
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,512	Re: R.I.P. 1992 #474 Dom, glad you decided to hang with us. I really like the black rose color. Almost painted by car that color. __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer