Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-31-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Re: Plenum pull scope creep
I figured replacing the coolant was going to be a pain without the air bleed path through the plenum/TB. I read Marc's article about lifting up the passenger side of the car, and the revision using...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-31-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Re: Plenum pull scope creep
I tested all of the individual lines and fittings with a hand pump brake bleeder with vacuum gauge. Everything under the plenum checked out, so I buttoned up the plenum and put the power plates back...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-31-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Re: Plenum pull scope creep
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I ended up with no issues during the plenum pull. There was a lot of cleanup under the plenum that was necessary. Cleaned up all of the coils, put the new starter,...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-10-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Re: Plenum pull scope creep
If the Power Plates actually make a difference and aren't just snake oil, I might be tempted to put them back on (but probably WITH gaskets this time :) ) but since I already have some scuffs on the...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-10-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Re: Plenum pull scope creep
From what I remember, the Power Plates were made by AO Engineering. I might still have the original instructions somewhere with all the paperwork I got with the car when I bought it. These were...
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Forum: Cleaning and Waxing
07-09-2022
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,617
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
07-09-2022
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Plenum pull scope creep
I've got a 94 with just over 40k miles on it, had a no start happen for the first time last week so I ordered a new (I'm guessing reman) AC Delco starter. It showed up today, waiting on Jerry to get...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1s and ZR-1 Parts For Sale/Wanted
07-09-2022
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Replies: 1
Views: 504
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
02-09-2012
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,103
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
08-16-2011
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,112
Re: FINALLY!
Hey that car looks familiar. Took this pic in 2006 right after I got my Z at a local cruise night here in Bloomington. The guy you bought it from lives less than a mile from me (or at least he used...
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Forum: Personal Racing Stories
08-11-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,138
Re: Putnam Park
I don't have much that's recent, I went through several cameras and am now using the GoPro HD, this was back in 2006 using a Sony helmet cam plugged into a camcorder that I had in a tankbag :o.
I...
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Forum: Personal Racing Stories
08-11-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,138
Re: Putnam Park
I've not been on the track in a car, but I've done a bunch of motorcycle track days there. I can run pretty consistent 1:19's, just wondering what the car lap times were. I have some video from on...
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Forum: Personal Racing Stories
08-09-2011
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,138
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Forum: C4 Members' Rides
08-05-2011
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,200
Past, Present, and Future ZR-1
After reading through the thread on Michael Beal's topless ZR-1 I was amazed that someone remembered seeing a captioned pic of the car from years ago in a magazine. I'm always on the hunt for more...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Technical Postings
07-15-2011
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,428
Re: What to Buy When Ready for new 17" Tires?
I'm looking at options for tire replacement also. My Z sat for several years after having the rears replaced (PO never drove it) and they are currently GSC's with a 2000 date code. I put new fronts...
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Forum: Southeast Region
11-26-2010
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,459
Reputable shops near ORL?
My Aunt (that I bought my Z from several years ago) still has an LT-1 C4 and a few other cars, some of which are having minor issues (C4 just needs a battery, also a '98 Z28 needs some power window...
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Forum: East Central Region
02-05-2010
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,054
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
09-04-2009
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Replies: 85
Views: 7,974
Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06?
I wouldn't mind having a new Z06, but I wouldn't sell the ZR-1 to get one.
I'm never selling my ZR-1, too much family history (was my Uncle's #1 car before he passed away) and also the car has a...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
06-01-2009
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,252
Re: Gasoline of choice
This worries me more than what brand:
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm
Has anyone had issues with the currently available ethanol blended fuels? Or is...
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Forum: Pacific Region
01-14-2009
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,143
Re: Anyone from Hawaii?
I was there for a few days back in November, and I saw a pretty rough red 1990 parked outside a restaurant on the northeast side of Oahu. It was maybe a couple miles south of the Polynesian cultural...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 General Postings
01-10-2009
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,926
Re: What's the Value of Heritage?
Mike Yager has CERV I in Effingham, IL as well as the XP819 concept. He's also got an '89 ZR-1:
http://www.mygaragemuseum.com/galleryindex.htm
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Forum: C4 ZR-1s and ZR-1 Parts For Sale/Wanted
01-09-2009
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Re: Samco hose lead time?
I need to change out my radiator, so I was planning on doing the hoses at the same time. I just ordered the radiator and hoses this week, rad should be here next week. I'll probably go ahead and swap...
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Forum: C4 ZR-1s and ZR-1 Parts For Sale/Wanted
01-05-2009
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,541
Samco hose lead time?
I was just wondering if the Samco hoses have to be bought by the registry several sets at a time, or a per-order basis? I'd like to order a set of the black hoses, but was wondering how long the...
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Forum: OFF TOPIC
12-14-2008
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
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