Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
02-22-2014
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Replies: 98
Views: 24,648
Re: When did you buy your ZR-1
Another good question is, when did you buy your first Corvette ?
I will kick it off. My first Corvette was purchased in late 1954.
Cheers to all.
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
02-15-2014
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Replies: 4
Views: 701
Re: Hood struts/shocks
Thanks WVZR1 and efnfast for the great responses. Issue solved and I will buy the struts on ebay.
Cheers,
Don
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
02-15-2014
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Replies: 4
Views: 701
Hood struts/shocks
Hi all,
When I first opened the hood on our 90 ZR I noticed that there were no hood struts/shocks (the short ones up front). It appeared that the helper strut was the long one that doubles as...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
02-03-2014
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,913
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Forum: OFF TOPIC
01-07-2014
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Replies: 86
Views: 12,233
Re: to my FBI brothers
Hi All,
It is interesting to hear all the comments regarding the current cold snap. This weather is normal for us here in Northern VT. I am not saying that we enjoy this weather but it is...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-04-2014
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-04-2014
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
Re: Smog regulations in Sourh Carolina
Hi,
Thanks everyone for the replies on SC being ZR1 friendly now how about North Carolina. I notice that there are 11 ZR1's in NC so I guess it is also ZR1 friendly. Could anyone in NC expand...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-01-2014
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
Re: Smog regulations in Sourh Carolina
Thanks for the comments everyone. Jim, I will give you a heads up if we decide the move to SC. Right now it is very high on our list. We are considering the Conway area as it seems to have a...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-01-2014
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
Smog regulations in Sourh Carolina
Happy New Year everyone !!
For those living in the coastal region (Myrtle Beach)South Carolina, are the emission control regulations ZR1 friendly?
Thanks
Don in VT
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
11-27-2013
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,398
Re: Net website running slow?
Just fine here in VT.
BTW, a blast from the past with that "trash 80" I actually used one of those for statistical process control at Tekronix. Now my ATT 6300, now that was fast and with a...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
11-26-2013
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,936
Re: Contemplating a ZR1 Purchase
Hi,
I really agree with Jim N. regarding the seats in the 90/91. Very form fitting and super comfortable on long trips. We bought ours to drive from Fairfax, VT to Buffalo, NY and we made 12...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
11-18-2013
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,008
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
11-18-2013
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Replies: 3
Views: 739
The availability of replacement DIS units
Hi
Availability of replacement DIS modules/units for the ZR1 LT5 motor.
I originally posted this issue on the General Postings and it seems to have gained traction so I think it belongs on...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
11-18-2013
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,008
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
11-17-2013
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,008
Critical parts that are no longer available
Hi All,
Lately there have been a couple of posts that do not leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling about the future of driving our ZR1's. The posts mention lack of critical components that...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-27-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 810
Re: thermostat housing removal
Hi,
If the car is Red and you bought it from a person named Rob I do know the car. In fact if I had sold my ZR1 in time I would have bought it myself. It is a great little ZR in that is seems...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-27-2013
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Replies: 4
Views: 810
Re: thermostat housing removal
Hi Rikker,
Just checking to see if I understand your question. Do you want to remove the entire thermostat housing from the car or do you just want to change the thermostat and or the heater...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-27-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Re: Rear axle nut torque spec
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the new torque setting of 200 ft/lbs. Job is done and all is great. The ZR is down for the winter. It will be probably be for sale in the spring for $ 13,000.00. ...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-22-2013
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-14-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Re: Unusual Coolant Issue
Hi All, Thanks for all the replies.
Replaced the thermostat. Bought the stat from Jerry's Gaskets so I know it is the correct one. Checked air bleeds, all clear. Thanks Mark H.
Runs...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-14-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-10-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Re: Unusual Coolant Issue
Hi Warp 10,
Thanks for the input
Yes, my oil temp rises much slower then the coolant but my oil temp only get to about 130 tops. For the water temp I use the HVAC diagnostics to get the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-10-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Re: Unusual Coolant Issue
Hi
An update at 1:00 PM Vermont time,
I needed to use the ZR for a 1 mile trip to the store. When I backed out of the garage I left the car running while I went in the house to get...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-10-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Re: Unusual Coolant Issue
Thanks everyone for the replies.
Mark,
I just reviewed my reprint copy of Heart of the Beast and I could not find any reference to the air bleed system.
List,
Does anyone have a...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
10-09-2013
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,643
Unusual Coolant Issue
Hi all,
This is for the coolant system gurus on the net. In the last couple of days I have noted a new a somewhat different cooling problem. My ZR is a 1990 that is box stock .
First...
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