Morris IL Cruise June 11th! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 05-25-2011

OK you bretheren south of I-80 (especially), who is going to be at the gathering to cruise in together for the Morris Cruise Night? (see East Central Region site for more info). This is one of the best all-round car cruise nites in the area. Cars in the thousands, food and drink available, LOTS of stuff not only for Corvette nuts, but general automotive (car) nuts in general. ALWAYS a good event!

So far several have expressed interest. Jim (Jimmac) and Dom have said they will be attending. See the East Central page for details and updates!

Paul.

Paul Workman · 06-08-2011

Looks like a fun group! Below are those that have indicated they will make the tour and event so far -

Dominic
Jimmac
Dave J
Jim (La President'e)
Marc Haibeck
Leo Garza (a C5 friend from work - came to join our group at the Crown Point Corvette Challenge last fall)
Ami & her C3 vert
me

That makes 8 so far. I have to let the organizers know today how many ppl will be attending the Morris Cruise Night afterwards so they can set aside enough reserved parking spots for us!

Note: If you don't do the roady before hand, or arrive at the Cruise late, just tell them you are with the ZR-1 Net Registry club and they'll direct you to our parking area. But! Be sure to let me know ASAP if you intend to attend so they'll know how many spaces we're going to need. K?
So, if ya think you'd like to come, either for the tour or just the Cruise (a la "park n brag"), post up, y'all!!

P.

QB93Z · 06-08-2011

COOL!!!!

Jim

XfireZ51 · 06-08-2011

Is the Blue Turtle not ready?

-=Jeff=- · 06-08-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Is the Blue Turtle not ready?

See #3 Dave J

LGAFF · 06-09-2011

If it is, let me know I have to drop off the clutch for jim at petes

QB93Z · 06-11-2011

We are in Chicago, enjoying the FBI hospitality. We are getting ready for the road tour and then the Morris Cruise-In.

Thanks Lee for dropping the clutch off at Pete's.

Jim

WAZOO - FBI Connection Rocks!!

Jim

Paul Workman · 06-12-2011

Still having some "after glow" from the Cruise last night!

Only 3 Zs made the "tour", and we had to deal with some road closings (flooding in spots along the river route!), but I know I had a great time!! We did find a couple piece of road with some "10 mph" turns in them

(Yeah...RIGHT!) and some nice straights with gentle curves to "air things out a bit".

With all 3 Zs having "aggressive exhaust" systems, hearing them accelerating through wooded sections as a group was giving me goose bumps

. My Z was running very strong in the cool air - just whack the gas just about anywhere in 1st and the GY D3s came loose every time, and a quick shift to second - same thing. Sounded oooh so nice!

We stopped at Cajun Connection in Utica for a quick refreshment (Dom will have to tell ya about the Jumbolia (sp?)). I had a bite of it, and it was...well...think I know where we might go for dinner tonight!!

Intended to cut back to Morris on Rt 71, but it was flooded. So, we made a like a parade and drove through Starved Rock - a very pretty drive...and some nice downhill tight turns**!

**Note on the GY D3s

I got a little deeper into a corner than I had expected - using up some of my margin for error. The D3s stuck like glue all day, but for that one time. However, when they did yield, the transition to a slight drift and back to full traction was seamless!

Got back to the Morris Cruise and pulled into our reserved parking spot. What a treat to see 6 ZR-1s at that event: a first for sure! As usual, most casual onlookers didn't realize they were looking at some very serious Corvette history, EXCEPT for some "youngsters" stopped to gather around and point and call friends over to show what they had just found

.

The terrible threesome - still hot from the run just finished. My red 90, Dom's Black Rose, and Jim's car (love the ZR-1 splash across the hood, Jim!)

Dave Johnson showed up later with his fresh Pete the Greek tune on his turtle. Geeeze! What a wicked sounding turtle it is now! And that top end paint job just puts the frosting on the cake! It's gonna be interesting to see what that makes on the dyno.

Also, "Harley Bob" brought his black Z, and Jimmac with his red 92 and its trademark 49th Street Rockers - very cool.

It was a great time. Wish more could be there - maybe next time!

P.

QB93Z · 06-13-2011

David and I made it back to Maryland Sunday evening after a nice drive back. Perfect weather and not too much traffic. We stopped in State College, PA to look around Penn State, where we both went to school.

The visit to FBI-land was fantastic!! Thank you to Paul for coordinating this great event.

Thanks to Dom and Pete for the hospitality and the tuning lessons.

It was nice to meet Jim and see Harley Bob again.

All the ZR-1's looked and sounded fantastic:

The cruise through the Illinois country side was the highlight of the trip. Thanks Paul for the effort of planning the route and being our leader. I really enjoyed the opportunity to burn up some roads with you guys.

Jim

tomtom72 · 06-13-2011

looks like a great time was had by all! Thanks for the pictures guys!

Sooooo, how wide was Dave's permagrin?

Tom

05-25-2011	#1
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Morris IL Cruise June 11th! OK you bretheren south of I-80 (especially), who is going to be at the gathering to cruise in together for the Morris Cruise Night? (see East Central Region site for more info). This is one of the best all-round car cruise nites in the area. Cars in the thousands, food and drink available, LOTS of stuff not only for Corvette nuts, but general automotive (car) nuts in general. ALWAYS a good event! So far several have expressed interest. Jim (Jimmac) and Dom have said they will be attending. See the East Central page for details and updates! Paul. Last edited by Paul Workman; 05-29-2011 at 08:41 AM.

06-08-2011	#2
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! Looks like a fun group! Below are those that have indicated they will make the tour and event so far - Dominic Jimmac Dave J Jim (La President'e) Marc Haibeck Leo Garza (a C5 friend from work - came to join our group at the Crown Point Corvette Challenge last fall) Ami & her C3 vert me That makes 8 so far. I have to let the organizers know today how many ppl will be attending the Morris Cruise Night afterwards so they can set aside enough reserved parking spots for us! Note: If you don't do the roady before hand, or arrive at the Cruise late, just tell them you are with the ZR-1 Net Registry club and they'll direct you to our parking area. But! Be sure to let me know ASAP if you intend to attend so they'll know how many spaces we're going to need. K? So, if ya think you'd like to come, either for the tour or just the Cruise (a la "park n brag"), post up, y'all!! P. Last edited by Paul Workman; 06-08-2011 at 08:11 AM.

06-08-2011	#4
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,683	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! Is the Blue Turtle not ready?

06-09-2011	#6
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! If it is, let me know I have to drop off the clutch for jim at petes __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

06-11-2011	#7
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! We are in Chicago, enjoying the FBI hospitality. We are getting ready for the road tour and then the Morris Cruise-In. Thanks Lee for dropping the clutch off at Pete's. Jim WAZOO - FBI Connection Rocks!! Jim

06-08-2011	#3
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! COOL!!!! Jim

06-12-2011	#8
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! Still having some "after glow" from the Cruise last night! Only 3 Zs made the "tour", and we had to deal with some road closings (flooding in spots along the river route!), but I know I had a great time!! We did find a couple piece of road with some "10 mph" turns in them (Yeah...RIGHT!) and some nice straights with gentle curves to "air things out a bit". With all 3 Zs having "aggressive exhaust" systems, hearing them accelerating through wooded sections as a group was giving me goose bumps . My Z was running very strong in the cool air - just whack the gas just about anywhere in 1st and the GY D3s came loose every time, and a quick shift to second - same thing. Sounded oooh so nice! We stopped at Cajun Connection in Utica for a quick refreshment (Dom will have to tell ya about the Jumbolia (sp?)). I had a bite of it, and it was...well...think I know where we might go for dinner tonight!! Intended to cut back to Morris on Rt 71, but it was flooded. So, we made a like a parade and drove through Starved Rock - a very pretty drive...and some nice downhill tight turns! Note on the GY D3s I got a little deeper into a corner than I had expected - using up some of my margin for error. The D3s stuck like glue all day, but for that one time. However, when they did yield, the transition to a slight drift and back to full traction was seamless! Got back to the Morris Cruise and pulled into our reserved parking spot. What a treat to see 6 ZR-1s at that event: a first for sure! As usual, most casual onlookers didn't realize they were looking at some very serious Corvette history, EXCEPT for some "youngsters" stopped to gather around and point and call friends over to show what they had just found. The terrible threesome - still hot from the run just finished. My red 90, Dom's Black Rose, and Jim's car (love the ZR-1 splash across the hood, Jim!) Dave Johnson showed up later with his fresh Pete the Greek tune on his turtle. Geeeze! What a wicked sounding turtle it is now! And that top end paint job just puts the frosting on the cake! It's gonna be interesting to see what that makes on the dyno. Also, "Harley Bob" brought his black Z, and Jimmac with his red 92 and its trademark 49th Street Rockers - very cool. It was a great time. Wish more could be there - maybe next time! P.

06-13-2011	#9
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! David and I made it back to Maryland Sunday evening after a nice drive back. Perfect weather and not too much traffic. We stopped in State College, PA to look around Penn State, where we both went to school. The visit to FBI-land was fantastic!! Thank you to Paul for coordinating this great event. Thanks to Dom and Pete for the hospitality and the tuning lessons. It was nice to meet Jim and see Harley Bob again. All the ZR-1's looked and sounded fantastic: The cruise through the Illinois country side was the highlight of the trip. Thanks Paul for the effort of planning the route and being our leader. I really enjoyed the opportunity to burn up some roads with you guys. Jim

06-13-2011	#10
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Morris IL Cruise June 11th! looks like a great time was had by all! Thanks for the pictures guys! Sooooo, how wide was Dave's permagrin? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member