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Corbusa · 10-11-2011

I know I'm the new guy here and I plan on being around for as long as life will allow

I know there are a lot of threads on this website that have most of the answers to my questions.. I will try and read as mush as I can , but I honestly have very very very little time . I eat every meal on the run. I went from 4-5 days at the gym down to 1-2. I have 3 construction / remodel jobs going all at once ( everyone wants it now) and I work by myself.. Plus I'm trying to study for more electrical exams.. I'm wanting to get my vette paid off asap - This economy is really bad and I took out a loan to get my car.. But I'm sure not scared of any work.. I want all I can get ..even if it means pulling 20 hr. shifts.. So Guys if I ask some of the same old questions please bare with me . And if there is someone here in TN that works on these zr's and doesn't mind when he is working on one ,having me stop by and look and ask some questions that would be great. I used to be a really good mechanic ( I actually had a Transmission business for a while). I actually burned out turning a wrench & never thought t hat would happen. So I guess I just want to say thanks for answering any questions and if you're near TN stop on in the gate's open..

QB93Z · 10-11-2011

I don't mind at all. I think that you will find the Registry Forum to be a fairly friendly place. Ask away.

Don't forget to drvie your ZR-1 as often as you can. From personal experience, it is great therapy!

Jim

FU · 10-11-2011

Welcome and please , feel at home here. Ask away.
Now as far as finding a good LT5 mechanic in Tenn. ? Not sue about that. There is a good one in Bowling Green or the next would be Valdosta Ga.
Please don't be taking your car to the local mechanic or Chevy dealer. that will only lead to more problems.

tccrab · 10-12-2011

Welcome to the Brotherhood!
Buddy of mine has a shop in Bowling Green, and he's quite a celebrity as well.
His name is Jim VanDorn and his shop is Automasters of Bowling Green.
Tell the 'ol Pirate I said Hi and to treat you well.
http://www.automastersofbg.com/
Jim has forgotten more about ZR1's than you or I will ever learn in our lifetimes.
Jim was the inspiration/instigation/perspiration behind Pirate Racing, a semi factory approved racing team using ZR1's in the '90's.
Jim was also personally responsible for naming the 8 DRM cars with the special factory assisted high performance modifications the "Black Widow" cars.
He still has one, a.k.a, "The Weekender", it's a beast.

TomC
'Crabs

GOLDCYLON · 10-12-2011

Happy to help WE were all new here once.

Corbusa · 10-12-2011

Thanks , I belong to a couple other sites for trucks and bikes and a lot of times the guys start complaining to do a search .. Do a search ...! well hell if I have to do a serch or read a book then I wouldnt need the site.... So I appreciate it ! Time is a major factor for me, I'm going to be wide open throttle until my body gives out or I get the vette paid for

Corbusa · 10-12-2011

MR.Tom thanks for the connection.. If I need work thats probably where I'll have to go IF I cant fix it myself. If I can just get the basics of the car and how everything works I can usually figure everything else out, esp. with the help of the zr site. I'm a pretty good mechanic but its a new machine to me. Thanks again.

WB9MCW · 10-12-2011

Well I see Cliff is editing the index to solutions right now but once he gets done and puts them back up this is the place to start.

>>> http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11619

Now if you do not see the info you need there then fire away with your questions.

BTW much other material is here
>> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_tech_tips.htm
>> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_issues.htm
>> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_troubleshooting.htm

And also the ZR-1 Net -- a treasure of info there via the search feature
>> http://zr1netregistry.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

phrogs · 10-18-2011

Im going to be in nashville pretty soon for a 10 day class. Not sure of exactly when but its comming. where are you at?

Corbusa · 10-18-2011

In near Mt. Eagle North of I-24 b/t Chattanooga and Nash. You driving or flying? ttys

10-11-2011	#1
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	I hope you guys dont mind I know I'm the new guy here and I plan on being around for as long as life will allow I know there are a lot of threads on this website that have most of the answers to my questions.. I will try and read as mush as I can , but I honestly have very very very little time . I eat every meal on the run. I went from 4-5 days at the gym down to 1-2. I have 3 construction / remodel jobs going all at once ( everyone wants it now) and I work by myself.. Plus I'm trying to study for more electrical exams.. I'm wanting to get my vette paid off asap - This economy is really bad and I took out a loan to get my car.. But I'm sure not scared of any work.. I want all I can get ..even if it means pulling 20 hr. shifts.. So Guys if I ask some of the same old questions please bare with me . And if there is someone here in TN that works on these zr's and doesn't mind when he is working on one ,having me stop by and look and ask some questions that would be great. I used to be a really good mechanic ( I actually had a Transmission business for a while). I actually burned out turning a wrench & never thought t hat would happen. So I guess I just want to say thanks for answering any questions and if you're near TN stop on in the gate's open..

10-11-2011	#2
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: I hope you guys dont mind I don't mind at all. I think that you will find the Registry Forum to be a fairly friendly place. Ask away. Don't forget to drvie your ZR-1 as often as you can. From personal experience, it is great therapy! Jim

10-11-2011	#3
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,327	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Welcome and please , feel at home here. Ask away. Now as far as finding a good LT5 mechanic in Tenn. ? Not sue about that. There is a good one in Bowling Green or the next would be Valdosta Ga. Please don't be taking your car to the local mechanic or Chevy dealer. that will only lead to more problems.

10-12-2011	#4
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,657	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Welcome to the Brotherhood! Buddy of mine has a shop in Bowling Green, and he's quite a celebrity as well. His name is Jim VanDorn and his shop is Automasters of Bowling Green. Tell the 'ol Pirate I said Hi and to treat you well. http://www.automastersofbg.com/ Jim has forgotten more about ZR1's than you or I will ever learn in our lifetimes. Jim was the inspiration/instigation/perspiration behind Pirate Racing, a semi factory approved racing team using ZR1's in the '90's. Jim was also personally responsible for naming the 8 DRM cars with the special factory assisted high performance modifications the "Black Widow" cars. He still has one, a.k.a, "The Weekender", it's a beast. TomC 'Crabs Last edited by tccrab; 10-12-2011 at 01:54 AM.

10-12-2011	#5
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,120	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Happy to help WE were all new here once. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

10-12-2011	#6
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Thanks , I belong to a couple other sites for trucks and bikes and a lot of times the guys start complaining to do a search .. Do a search ...! well hell if I have to do a serch or read a book then I wouldnt need the site.... So I appreciate it ! Time is a major factor for me, I'm going to be wide open throttle until my body gives out or I get the vette paid for

10-12-2011	#7
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	Re: I hope you guys dont mind MR.Tom thanks for the connection.. If I need work thats probably where I'll have to go IF I cant fix it myself. If I can just get the basics of the car and how everything works I can usually figure everything else out, esp. with the help of the zr site. I'm a pretty good mechanic but its a new machine to me. Thanks again.

10-12-2011	#8
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Well I see Cliff is editing the index to solutions right now but once he gets done and puts them back up this is the place to start. >>> http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11619 Now if you do not see the info you need there then fire away with your questions. BTW much other material is here >> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_tech_tips.htm >> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_issues.htm >> http://zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_troubleshooting.htm And also the ZR-1 Net -- a treasure of info there via the search feature >> http://zr1netregistry.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

10-18-2011	#9
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,755	Re: I hope you guys dont mind Im going to be in nashville pretty soon for a 10 day class. Not sure of exactly when but its comming. where are you at? __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

10-18-2011	#10
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 577	Re: I hope you guys dont mind In near Mt. Eagle North of I-24 b/t Chattanooga and Nash. You driving or flying? ttys