Two Nice Reads in the Rags - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

32valvZ · 01-14-2009

Hi fellow ZR-1 brothers. Today I'm excited. After looking at the Barret Jackson thread over on the CF, I felt proud to be a ZR-1 owner. Not because of the figures the cars are selling at, but for the recognition that were finally getting. These phenomenal cars are starting to make their mark in history all over again.

I went into my local magazine/book store today, picked up my latte and went over to the rag rack scouring the mags for the newest Corvette publications. Much to my surprise, as I picked up the latest Corvette & Chevy Trader, I see it was graced with a beautiful Comp Yellow ZR-1 on the cover. I opened it up to find the usual statistics and a fairly accurate description on the history of the LT5 and the ZR-1 in general.

Next, I looked a bit further and saw that Vette Magazine also has a special C4 ZR-1 section in this issue! Sweet!! Again, nice write ups and some interesting cars. As an added bonus they mention a few familiar names like Tyler Townsley and the regulars ie: Kilebrew, Hill etc. etc. In addition theres an article on a sweet 415 owned by Sanjay Metha, whose name I also recognized.

I would like to think that among all the bad news of the economy and everything thats happening with GM, theres a silver lining for our group. The ZR-1 is finally turning the corner in both value and recognition as a world class supercar. I wish I had some REAL money, I'd love to own one of every year ZR-1 made.

Puff out your chests & hold your chins high brothers of the Beast, the spotlight is on us!!

QB93Z · 01-14-2009

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Originally Posted by 32valvZ

Puff out your chests & hold your chins high brothers of the Beast, the spotlight is on us!!

Nice post. I agree. People won't remember all the details of the specific car, but they will be talking about the ZR-1's that sold for over $100,000! Good news for us.

Are you coming to BG again this year?

Jim

32valvZ · 01-14-2009

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Originally Posted by QB93Z

Are you coming to BG again this year?
Jim

I'm almost positive that I'll make it... you?

ZR1Vette · 01-14-2009

Right on brother

Might be the year and on for the ZR-1. Even though I am a ZR owner by one year I am always proud of the ZR and sometimes act like a evangelical preacher when talking to others about our breed..interesting some of the hardest converts are within our own Corvette ranks

rogerzr1 · 01-14-2009

I agree. It was nice to see the Z get some time on TV at BJ. I didn't like the anouncer who kept bashing the LT5. He kept talking about the fact that you don't have to have a complicated engine to make HP. Maybe I am just a little sensitive.

QB93Z · 01-14-2009

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Originally Posted by 32valvZ

I'm almost positive that I'll make it... you?

Yes, I am going. Are you driving in?

Jim

tomtom72 · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by rogerzr1

I agree. It was nice to see the Z get some time on TV at BJ. I didn't like the anouncer who kept bashing the LT5. He kept talking about the fact that you don't have to have a complicated engine to make HP. Maybe I am just a little sensitive.

I'm feeling you on that one, Roger. I just kept thinking to myself, " but most of the world uses DOHC/4 valve engines, wtf!?"......even my DD has a DOHC/4 valve engine, and it's a stinking Cobalt!!!! There is no magic in the concept!?!

I guess I'm too sensitive too!

Tom

ZZZZZR1 · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by rogerzr1

I agree. It was nice to see the Z get some time on TV at BJ. I didn't like the anouncer who kept bashing the LT5. He kept talking about the fact that you don't have to have a complicated engine to make HP. Maybe I am just a little sensitive.

I agree.... Great to see great news on our LT5!!!!

flyin ryan · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by rogerzr1

I agree. It was nice to see the Z get some time on TV at BJ. I didn't like the anouncer who kept bashing the LT5. He kept talking about the fact that you don't have to have a complicated engine to make HP. Maybe I am just a little sensitive.

i'm with ya...i mean like everyone else on here, what's been going on the last few days at B-J is nothing but good, for sure, especially compared to past years, announcers would bang on the ZR-1/LT-5 every chance they'd get. one thing i laughed about, when the ZR-2 sold, i think Steve M. said something like he'd take the Torque of that big block & walk on the LT-5...ya whatever. i'm pretty sure that big block was a 230 HP pig out of a 454 SS truck, maybe it made 310 lbs/ft. of Torque or something lame like that. throw another 200+lbs on the nose of a C-4 & see how much it likes that, too boot

. still, overall some good comments on SPEED CHANNEL, for a change.

GOLDCYLON · 01-15-2009

Media Nuggets form BJ

Well at least the Cadillac Pace car had the "Good Engine" in it the Northstar

And im not sure about the Nasa space junk comment when presenting the Active Handling ZR-1 was a plus.

But at least the ZR-1 got some media face time and im with you Ryan that 454 was prob a pig

01-14-2009	#1
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,061	Two Nice Reads in the Rags Hi fellow ZR-1 brothers. Today I'm excited. After looking at the Barret Jackson thread over on the CF, I felt proud to be a ZR-1 owner. Not because of the figures the cars are selling at, but for the recognition that were finally getting. These phenomenal cars are starting to make their mark in history all over again. I went into my local magazine/book store today, picked up my latte and went over to the rag rack scouring the mags for the newest Corvette publications. Much to my surprise, as I picked up the latest Corvette & Chevy Trader, I see it was graced with a beautiful Comp Yellow ZR-1 on the cover. I opened it up to find the usual statistics and a fairly accurate description on the history of the LT5 and the ZR-1 in general. Next, I looked a bit further and saw that Vette Magazine also has a special C4 ZR-1 section in this issue! Sweet!! Again, nice write ups and some interesting cars. As an added bonus they mention a few familiar names like Tyler Townsley and the regulars ie: Kilebrew, Hill etc. etc. In addition theres an article on a sweet 415 owned by Sanjay Metha, whose name I also recognized. I would like to think that among all the bad news of the economy and everything thats happening with GM, theres a silver lining for our group. The ZR-1 is finally turning the corner in both value and recognition as a world class supercar. I wish I had some REAL money, I'd love to own one of every year ZR-1 made. Puff out your chests & hold your chins high brothers of the Beast, the spotlight is on us!! Last edited by 32valvZ; 01-14-2009 at 04:44 PM.

01-14-2009	#4
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: Two Nice Reads in the Rags Right on brother Might be the year and on for the ZR-1. Even though I am a ZR owner by one year I am always proud of the ZR and sometimes act like a evangelical preacher when talking to others about our breed..interesting some of the hardest converts are within our own Corvette ranks

01-14-2009	#5
rogerzr1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 230	Re: Two Nice Reads in the Rags I agree. It was nice to see the Z get some time on TV at BJ. I didn't like the anouncer who kept bashing the LT5. He kept talking about the fact that you don't have to have a complicated engine to make HP. Maybe I am just a little sensitive.

01-15-2009	#10
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,117	Re: Two Nice Reads in the Rags Media Nuggets form BJ Well at least the Cadillac Pace car had the "Good Engine" in it the Northstar And im not sure about the Nasa space junk comment when presenting the Active Handling ZR-1 was a plus. But at least the ZR-1 got some media face time and im with you Ryan that 454 was prob a pig __________________ 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 Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 01-15-2009 at 12:01 PM.