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Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

As I suggested on the listserv, NO for now. Let's see what they want to do after the no-dash has been around the block for a few years. I'm with Ron.

No dash! HA! :mrgreen:

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

I voted yes and here is the verbage going along with it.

The current ZR-1Net does a wonderful job of preserving the ZR-1 heritage, providing a location where C4 ZR-1 owners can look for help resolving issues, enhancing their cars.

The forum atmosphere is excellent, many members are personal friends (with some entertaining exceptions), it reminds me of a "small college" where you're not just a number.

Over the years I learned a lot and I'm hoping I was able to help a few as well.

I would love to see a separate section for the C6 ZR1 as long as it does not interfere or inhibit the current mission.

Both cars represent the ultimate Corvette experience...

Before action is taken, the logistics should be evaluated (server capacity, bandwidth, moderator availability)...

In either case, I'm hoping the comparison of ZR1's does not become constant bickering and alienation of members.

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

Voted no[-X , we have nothing in common.

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net REGISTRY

Guys:

I said it on the CF, and I'll say it here... For the well-being of the ZR-1 Net Registry, we *must* include the new ZR1(the old ones should be welcome as well, but they are so rare, it's really a non-issue)... I've been around ZR-1s longer than many of you(as the old-timers here can attest). The ZR-1 was my dream car at 16, and I bought one when I was 23 and just out of college. Nothing in my mind, not even this new ZR1, will eclipse what the ZR-1 did for me.

The 1990 ZR-1 inspired me to go on to college, and subsequently achieve success in my profession(just to make the damned payment out of college, I had to succeed;) ). FWIW, my profession is marketing and sales... And I'm telling you guys this: You want the ZR-1 Net Registry Event in Bowling Green to be like it was back in the mid to late 90s?(those were some of the best Corvette events I've *ever* attended). You want several ZR-1 Net Registry meets around the country each year(ala the original ZR-1 Registry/Net)?? *INCLUDE* the new ZR1... Period

Everyone of you who says that the new car isn't the same, etc, are absolutely correct; I do not dispute it. But for the long-term success of the ZR-1 Net Registry, the answer to this question has only one response: YES! Our cars share the same nomenclature as the new Super Vette. Even GM(and GM's advertising for the Corvette has faltered in recent years) is playing off our Legendary ZR-1s!!! Imitation is the finest form of flattery.

Further, *someone* with our group(Ron, Dwight?) should contact Chevrolet and figure out a way to have a ZR-1 Net Registry membership included with the purchase of a new ZR1. My Dad still has the '63 he bought new and that purchase included a free year subscription of Corvette News. You know what? Dad has every issue of Corvette News(now Corvette Quarterly) since. Why? It's much easier to have someone renew a membership, than to sign up the first time(human nature).

By linking Our Registry to the new car, it could prove a financial windfall that hasn't been seen since the demise of our beloved ZR-1 in 1995. That would allow us to do more things(such as pay for Jingles to come to BG for the event and not be a financial burden), lobby for better pricing with vendors(more members, more incentives for vendors to give us better price, ie, strength in numbers), etc.

I could go on and on about the positives of this, but anyone who looks at this objectively(and not with your heart, because I do understand those who pound their chest saying "C4 ZR-1s are the real KOTH!" Part of me feels that way too) can't argue with this logic. Regardless of ZR-1 Net Registry being Non Profit, it's still a business. And including the new ZR1 makes business sense.

Brian A.
1990 ZR-1
12.09@118
01 Z06
not quite stock

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

Brian,

OK. let them put the Dash and they are welcome! http://images.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/rofl.gif

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

I say NO

This is the ZR-1 forum out registry forum the specifics of it are related to the registry of our ZR-1 to talk about our ZR-1 and not the ZR1 with a Fan connected to it and a Silly *** glass hood.

Re: 09 ZR1 as part of ZR-1 Net

I just picked up a copy of the Feb 08 Road and Track. Guess what was on the cover? You got it, the new ZR1. There were several articles regarding our "Old" ZR-1, and the relationship between the two. While the numbers are different, the tone of the articles parallel the articles from 1989! I really believe that this new Z will bring more attention to our C4 Z's.