10-08-2016 | #1 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Yust to introduce myself:
I am 61 years old, i am born in Munich and live here. I drive a C5 Commemorative Edition Europe, Nbr.11 of 46. In winter a VW Golf 4. In Jan. 2014 I coud by my ZR-1 as second owner with about 52,500 miles. I have big fun with my ZR-1 ! Even I had to repare a lot... the car run in Luxemburg, the mechanics there didn't know much about LT5 ... is my impression. I found a qualified mechanic near Aachen (ca. 400 mls away) for the motor - a big problem, because the LT5 is quite rare here and not at all the usual Corvette-Engine. My mechanic . Thomas - drives a ZR-1 himself, he is in contact with Marc Haibeck. In the moment the engine has about 430 hp and 506 Nm torque. Quite fascinating for a car of that age. Best regards Michael |
10-08-2016 | #2 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Peoria, AZ
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Willkommen
Yes the ZR-1 is still an impressive car after all these years. Post up a picture of your ride and welcome to the brotherhood. GC
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10-08-2016 | #3 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Welcome to the board and ZR-1 brotherhood.
Munich is a wonderful city. I travel through there occasionally on my way to Augsburg for business.
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Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake |
10-08-2016 | #4 |
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Pendleton, IN
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Welcome! Sounds like you're ion good hands.
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10-08-2016 | #5 |
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Kentucky
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Welcome, Michael! Glad to hear you are having big fun in your ZR-1!
Must be nice to "uncage the beast" on the Autobahn! regards, "G"
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10-09-2016 | #6 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Right You are !
We have on some parts of the Autobahn no speed-limit. With little trafic going fast is possible. Best speed till now was about 168 mph... as lack of courage not faster. The cassis has new PU-jacks... but the steering is quite direct, so going straight at this speed is very thrilling. |
10-09-2016 | #7 |
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: ATL. GA.
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Welcome
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10-09-2016 | #8 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
When I go to Augsburg from Munich airport I usually take the recently rebuilt Highway 8 which has several long strait sections of perfect pavement with no speed limits. I always dream of what speeds my ZR-1 could do on this road if given the chance.
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Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake |
10-10-2016 | #9 |
Join Date: May 2016
Location: germany
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
@Phil:
The Highway 8 is new, but perfect pavement..... not really.. it's a little bit like "bull-riding"... the way Munich to Augsburg, the way back is better. |
10-11-2016 | #10 |
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Dallastown, PA
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Re: Hello, I am at home in Munich.. and new here
Best regards and welcome Michael. It sounds as though you now have a good combination of knowledge and skill to keep your ZR-1 happy. Jim
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