New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

RussMcB · 01-17-2015

I'm happy to say I've joined the ZR-1 community. I've had a soft spot for C4 Corvettes since crewing for Kim Baker in the late '80's in the Playboy, then Escort, Endurance Series. I had planned/hoped to get a Vette at some point in the more distant future, but this one popped up on Craigslist for a very low price ($10,600) so I had to check it out.

It has 63,000 miles and is in basic good shape (that might be a stretch), but most of you would probably call this one very rough. The engine doesn't run smoothly, but I've already got the 'usual' parts to replace and will dive under the plenum soon. "8CAM" (Daily Driver of a ZR-1) lives a whole mile from my house, so I plan to soak up a lot of New ZR-1 Owner knowledge from him.

My car also also needs a paint job. It started life turquoise and, according to the PO, was immediately painted black. That must've been a high quality job, because there is very little (but some) evidence of the original turquoise color. Now, though, it has a lot of scratches and some mostly-finished body work (it was in a minor accident recently). After I get the engine running well, I'll decide what to do with the color. I might do a wrap or Plasti-Dip, just to buy me some time. I'd really like to have a yellow car with black wheels (Kim's fault).

I've owned the car for 2 weeks, and there have been three no-start occurrences, all after leaving the car outside in the cold, wet weather. Fortunately (I guess), it "fixes itself" after a few hours or a day, and it starts right up in clear, sunny weather. I'm debating with myself about whether to definitely find and fix that problem before or after I do the plenum work (injectors, coils & plug wires).

I'm also debating whether or not to remove the secondaries mechanism while I'm in there. What do you think?

Later this year I hope it is running well and looks good enough to take to some track days (will probably buy a second set of wheels/tires for that). I've been an SCCA racer for decades, so I'm anxious to see what this car feels like at Road Atlanta (or more likely, Atlanta Motorsports Park). In 1985 Kim let me drive his race car at Laguna Seca during a Goodyear tire test, but that experience is not very fresh. :-). I'm sure I'll need a racing fix soon. I sold my Spec Miata yesterday to have more money and time for the ZR-1 "project".

Z06scentair · 01-17-2015

Welcome to the club!

I tried to buy this car when it was in Hendersonville NC, could not make it happen.

Good luck with sorting it all out. It should make a really nice car to drive!

efnfast · 01-17-2015

Welcome aboard. -Steve

JimZRyd · 01-17-2015

Welcome Russ!

We Gone · 01-17-2015

Welcome & Congrats. I'm just south Of Atlanta look forward to meeting you. I like Yellow with black wheels also. Lets see some pics.

Kevin · 01-17-2015

I've driven Laguna seca and its magical. No idea what it would be like in our cars. For the no start is consider jumping out the clutch safety switch. Congrats on the car and hopefully you'll consider joking the registry

A26B · 01-17-2015

Welcome Russ, glad to have you aboard. You will find this forum & the Registry a great asset to owning a ZR-1 Corvette. Above that, this is a group of the nicest car enthusiasts anywhere.

gbrtng · 01-17-2015

Why anyone ruins a turq with black paint completely escapes me ... welcome aboard.

RussMcB · 01-17-2015

Thanks, all. Yes, I've already seen that this site is extremely helpful. It probably contributed to me getting the car. I'm sure this forum will both save and waste lots of time.

Those yellow/black cars look great.

Thanks for the suggestion regarding the clutch safety switch.

Jerry, thanks for the phone conversation last week. I received the package a few days ago.

Changing the car from turquoise to black is a mystery to me, too. Now yellow, that I could understand. :-)

I'll join the registry soon, and will post pics later.

edram454 · 01-17-2015

Congratulations Russ. I am sure you will have your car running fine in no time. There is much knowledge to be gained on this site. I hope your car treats you well and gives you all the thrills you expect. Welcome to the club.

ed ramos #3028

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA I'm happy to say I've joined the ZR-1 community. I've had a soft spot for C4 Corvettes since crewing for Kim Baker in the late '80's in the Playboy, then Escort, Endurance Series. I had planned/hoped to get a Vette at some point in the more distant future, but this one popped up on Craigslist for a very low price ($10,600) so I had to check it out. It has 63,000 miles and is in basic good shape (that might be a stretch), but most of you would probably call this one very rough. The engine doesn't run smoothly, but I've already got the 'usual' parts to replace and will dive under the plenum soon. "8CAM" (Daily Driver of a ZR-1) lives a whole mile from my house, so I plan to soak up a lot of New ZR-1 Owner knowledge from him. My car also also needs a paint job. It started life turquoise and, according to the PO, was immediately painted black. That must've been a high quality job, because there is very little (but some) evidence of the original turquoise color. Now, though, it has a lot of scratches and some mostly-finished body work (it was in a minor accident recently). After I get the engine running well, I'll decide what to do with the color. I might do a wrap or Plasti-Dip, just to buy me some time. I'd really like to have a yellow car with black wheels (Kim's fault). I've owned the car for 2 weeks, and there have been three no-start occurrences, all after leaving the car outside in the cold, wet weather. Fortunately (I guess), it "fixes itself" after a few hours or a day, and it starts right up in clear, sunny weather. I'm debating with myself about whether to definitely find and fix that problem before or after I do the plenum work (injectors, coils & plug wires). I'm also debating whether or not to remove the secondaries mechanism while I'm in there. What do you think? Later this year I hope it is running well and looks good enough to take to some track days (will probably buy a second set of wheels/tires for that). I've been an SCCA racer for decades, so I'm anxious to see what this car feels like at Road Atlanta (or more likely, Atlanta Motorsports Park). In 1985 Kim let me drive his race car at Laguna Seca during a Goodyear tire test, but that experience is not very fresh. :-). I'm sure I'll need a racing fix soon. I sold my Spec Miata yesterday to have more money and time for the ZR-1 "project". __________________ Russ McBride, [COLOR="Red"]Car Sold 8/2020[/COLOR] #1635, Marietta, GA USA, 1991 ZR-1, #766 (bought 1/1/2015) MS3-Pro, OBX, SW X-Pipe, Borla, Hurst, SLP, Goodyear F1 GS-D3, Kenwood. HOTB 2016Q3 [IMG]http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=316&pictureid=2873[/IMG] [IMG]http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=336&pictureid=2985[/IMG] Last edited by RussMcB; 01-17-2015 at 01:34 PM.

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Z06scentair Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 655	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Welcome to the club! I tried to buy this car when it was in Hendersonville NC, could not make it happen. Good luck with sorting it all out. It should make a really nice car to drive!

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JimZRyd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,343	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Welcome Russ! __________________ Jim Zorgias 1994 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/Black #245 1996 Callaway Supernatural 450 1990 Callaway Supernatural 490 / CR-1 #7

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,168	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Welcome & Congrats. I'm just south Of Atlanta look forward to meeting you. I like Yellow with black wheels also. Lets see some pics. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold Last edited by We Gone; 01-17-2015 at 03:45 PM.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA I've driven Laguna seca and its magical. No idea what it would be like in our cars. For the no start is consider jumping out the clutch safety switch. Congrats on the car and hopefully you'll consider joking the registry __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,353	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Welcome aboard. -Steve

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,384	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Welcome Russ, glad to have you aboard. You will find this forum & the Registry a great asset to owning a ZR-1 Corvette. Above that, this is a group of the nicest car enthusiasts anywhere. __________________ 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.

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gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Why anyone ruins a turq with black paint completely escapes me ... welcome aboard. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

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edram454 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: .. Posts: 693	Re: New Member, '91 ZR-1, Marietta, GA Congratulations Russ. I am sure you will have your car running fine in no time. There is much knowledge to be gained on this site. I hope your car treats you well and gives you all the thrills you expect. Welcome to the club. ed ramos #3028 __________________ EDRAM454 1990 #3028..siamese ported plen/hous/SGC/fidanza/DRM LTHeaders/DRM roll cage/camber rod/drilled slot rotors hawk track pads/grand sport calipers/full corsa exhaust/Hurst/NO cats/custom SGC chip/cbeamplate/315's on all 4/intake water plugged/smog removed..RC injectors/LED lights..SHOULD NOT HAVE PUT ALL THE MONEY IN IT.. SOLD.