Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

C4Ray · 04-05-2015

ZR-1 Required Maintenance

Can you trust the local GM/Chevy Mechanic? Independent Mechanic or the even the Dealer?

I would love to pay Marc Haibeck to work on my Corvette but I'm located in Florida.

Just curious how your guys maintain and repair your ZR-1?

Thanks

Kevin · 04-05-2015

you're pretty much limited to yourself

C4Ray · 04-05-2015

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Originally Posted by Kevin

you're pretty much limited to yourself

I can handle small repairs like changing oil but that's about it. My Father owns a 93 base Corvette and has no problems letting the local Chevy Dealer work on it. We are Corvette people but have been lucky no serious problems.

Who is the recommended ZR-1 Specialist in South Florida, or even all of Florida?

Thanks

Tony Davila · 04-05-2015

Aaron Scott of South Georgia Corvette is or was our guy for ZR-1/LT5 needs. I have heard though he is giving up corvettes to work on diesel trucks. May be a rumor, I am not 100% sure. Aaron has built many LT5s and has a few Turbo LT5 under his belt. He would be the closest to you if he is still tinkering with ZR-1.

C4Ray · 04-05-2015

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Originally Posted by Tony Davila

He would be the closest to you if he is still tinkering with ZR-1.

Thanks Tony, but I'm about 7 hours to the Florida state line!

We Gone · 04-05-2015

I have learned to do most everything on my own, just be sure to get a set of FSM. Other than the LT5 most is the same as a reg. Corvette. Than you have unlimited help here by some very knowledgeable people.

If i'm not mistaken there are many ZR-1's in Fla. I'm not sure if White Racing does any work but Curt is a long time owner and modder I think he is in Tampa. And I know of a few owners in the Miami area that don't hesitate to work on their cars.

Z51JEFF · 04-05-2015

I'm fortunate enough that I can work on my own cars but don't really enjoy it but would never have anybody else touch my cars.You ever get a chance to look at Clints car,I doubt you will find another like it at that price.

ZR1North · 04-05-2015

It's worth planning a vacation around a visit to Marc's shop if you can do it. He would do a complete inspection and quite a bit of work in a week with proper planning. Good luck!

C4Ray · 04-05-2015

Much appreciated everyone.

RussMcB · 04-05-2015

What kind of work are you considering?

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C4Ray Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 186	Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... ZR-1 Required Maintenance Can you trust the local GM/Chevy Mechanic? Independent Mechanic or the even the Dealer? I would love to pay Marc Haibeck to work on my Corvette but I'm located in Florida. Just curious how your guys maintain and repair your ZR-1? Thanks Last edited by C4Ray; 04-05-2015 at 02:32 AM.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... you're pretty much limited to yourself __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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Tony Davila Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Posts: 349	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... Aaron Scott of South Georgia Corvette is or was our guy for ZR-1/LT5 needs. I have heard though he is giving up corvettes to work on diesel trucks. May be a rumor, I am not 100% sure. Aaron has built many LT5s and has a few Turbo LT5 under his belt. He would be the closest to you if he is still tinkering with ZR-1. __________________ Tony Davila (Projects) Water Meth: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19422 Exhaust cut outs: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22689 Auxiliary 12V install: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22878 Auxiliary pusher fan install: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22859 Oil Catch can Project: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20320

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,163	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... I have learned to do most everything on my own, just be sure to get a set of FSM. Other than the LT5 most is the same as a reg. Corvette. Than you have unlimited help here by some very knowledgeable people. If i'm not mistaken there are many ZR-1's in Fla. I'm not sure if White Racing does any work but Curt is a long time owner and modder I think he is in Tampa. And I know of a few owners in the Miami area that don't hesitate to work on their cars. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,049	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... I'm fortunate enough that I can work on my own cars but don't really enjoy it but would never have anybody else touch my cars.You ever get a chance to look at Clints car,I doubt you will find another like it at that price.

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ZR1North Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... It's worth planning a vacation around a visit to Marc's shop if you can do it. He would do a complete inspection and quite a bit of work in a week with proper planning. Good luck!

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: Mechanic and Maintenance Questions .... What kind of work are you considering?