Honestly would you rather have a z06? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

902066 · 09-02-2009

If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you sell and get a new z06? Even if you have a great ZR-l [low mileage, mint condition, stroked, dunn heads, yellow, whatever], do you really wish you had a new z06 instead?

Kb7tif · 09-02-2009

Much rather have a 415 Zr-1. More fun

You cannot really argue on a modern 427, but at 45K Its a bit much.

jonszr1 · 09-02-2009

having never driven a z06 dont ,really know ,the power is nice , but for the price of a zo6 75k. i would rather build a 415 for 30k and keep the zr1.

RICKYRJ1 · 09-02-2009

NO

Z51JEFF · 09-02-2009

No.Id be nice to have the power and the car is gorgeous,but its not a ZR-1.

secondchance · 09-03-2009

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Originally Posted by 902066

If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you sell and get a new z06? Even if you have a great ZR-l [low mileage, mint condition, stroked, dunn heads, yellow, whatever], do you really wish you had a new z06 instead?

No. New Z06 may produce more hp and run quicker and faster but I am a firm believer that an LT5 w/ quad cams, resulting in lower reciprocating mass, is one of few motors that are happy to rev for a whole day if needed. Of course we may not run 24 hr endurance record but the very same nature of this motor results in longevity.
Every time I drive this car, and 94 ZR-1 is my daily driver, I marvel at smoothness at any rpm. It feels like a fine Swiss watch.
Besides, every time I climb in it's 1991 all over again, the best year in my life...

rebelz · 09-03-2009

Absolutely not.
Rich

09-03-2009

I severely want a Z06, but will not get rid of the ZR-1 to do it.

Paul Workman · 09-03-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

I severely want a Z06, but will not get rid of the ZR-1 to do it.

P.

ZR1Vette · 09-03-2009

Interesting question... I doubt most LT5 drivers would say yes and in my case...well I would say no too. But my reason might be a bit different than some others... I have a wonderful ZR and totally appreciate its uniqueness and historic engineering... of course the engine is a standout and having owned Lotus cars there is a special connection there for me.
I also own a Lingenfelter set up C6 coupe (Lemans Blue)>>

It is customized and puts out 470 RWHP, shows 20 years of engineering improvements over the ZR (such as brakes, chassis, lighting etc., but I still like the seats, engine and tranny of the ZR over the C6). Yes, it is very quick and I immensely enjoy driving it. Would I choose a Z06 over this C6... no... why? might sound a bit foolish but comes down to the removable top on the C6...I had a choice between the C6 and the Z06 and the top issue swung the vote. The way I have the C6 set up (power, interior enhancements, brakes, Z51 etc etc) I am not giving anything away to a Z06.

For fun comparison>>

09-02-2009	#1
902066 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 189	Honestly would you rather have a z06? If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you sell and get a new z06? Even if you have a great ZR-l [low mileage, mint condition, stroked, dunn heads, yellow, whatever], do you really wish you had a new z06 instead?

09-02-2009	#2
Kb7tif Join Date: May 2009 Location: S Nevada Posts: 352	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? Much rather have a 415 Zr-1. More fun You cannot really argue on a modern 427, but at 45K Its a bit much. __________________ 1995 Convertible Supercharged Auto 1974 454 550hp (avatar car) On the blocks- -Scharger install ! 1992-Zr-1 Sold. Watson Headers Ported Plenum, Housings Random tech cats Fidanza Flywheel Chipped, Relocated Mat Woods 165 stat Borlas, Straights 1996 Lt4 Sold 1994 Lt1 Sold 2004 Z06 Sold AKA** Illenema Last edited by Kb7tif; 09-07-2009 at 03:49 PM.

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jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? having never driven a z06 dont ,really know ,the power is nice , but for the price of a zo6 75k. i would rather build a 415 for 30k and keep the zr1.

09-02-2009	#4
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? NO

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Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,051	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? No.Id be nice to have the power and the car is gorgeous,but its not a ZR-1.

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rebelz Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 106	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? Absolutely not. Rich __________________ REBelZ '92 ZR-1 Yellow/Black #031

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? I severely want a Z06, but will not get rid of the ZR-1 to do it.

09-03-2009	#10
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? Interesting question... I doubt most LT5 drivers would say yes and in my case...well I would say no too. But my reason might be a bit different than some others... I have a wonderful ZR and totally appreciate its uniqueness and historic engineering... of course the engine is a standout and having owned Lotus cars there is a special connection there for me. I also own a Lingenfelter set up C6 coupe (Lemans Blue)>> It is customized and puts out 470 RWHP, shows 20 years of engineering improvements over the ZR (such as brakes, chassis, lighting etc., but I still like the seats, engine and tranny of the ZR over the C6). Yes, it is very quick and I immensely enjoy driving it. Would I choose a Z06 over this C6... no... why? might sound a bit foolish but comes down to the removable top on the C6...I had a choice between the C6 and the Z06 and the top issue swung the vote. The way I have the C6 set up (power, interior enhancements, brakes, Z51 etc etc) I am not giving anything away to a Z06. For fun comparison>> __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE] Last edited by ZR1Vette; 09-03-2009 at 06:42 AM.