Just picked this '90 ZR-1
10-24-2014, 12:57 AM
#1
Racer
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Just picked this '90 ZR-1
I just picked up this '90 ZR-1 #3025 a few weeks ago. I've been over on the C2 site detailing my '67 restomod. It's been taking longer than I thought so I had the urge for something else. I always loved the ZR-1's so I pulled the trigger and bought one. The previous owner (3rd) bought it back in 2007 and put 6k on it during this time, only driving it on nice days...It had 22k on it when I picked it up out east and drove it back to Chicago, stopped in Avon Lake, OH to visit a friend for the night and went home the next day...w/ the exception of the first two hours, it rained the whole way! 
The good news...the wipers worked perfect & no leaks whatsoever w/ the glass top. The car feels solid, the only rattling I heard was from the 2nd top stored in the hatch area and when I hit some big bumps. I will be dropping it off to Marc Haibeck in a few weeks. I'm already getting a bucket list of mods I want to do. The car already has his Chip and Corsa exhaust...looking over Marc's web site has daydreaming of all the things I want to do. Headers, gears and refinishing the engine are up 1st. I looked on Marc's web site and w/ 4:10 gears I should turn 2,000 rpm in 6th @ 75mph...Which is what it does now. The previous owner mentioned to me that it pulled better than any other ZR-1's. He said he never changed them and assumed the car had the stock gears?
The good news...the wipers worked perfect & no leaks whatsoever w/ the glass top. The car feels solid, the only rattling I heard was from the 2nd top stored in the hatch area and when I hit some big bumps. I will be dropping it off to Marc Haibeck in a few weeks. I'm already getting a bucket list of mods I want to do. The car already has his Chip and Corsa exhaust...looking over Marc's web site has daydreaming of all the things I want to do. Headers, gears and refinishing the engine are up 1st. I looked on Marc's web site and w/ 4:10 gears I should turn 2,000 rpm in 6th @ 75mph...Which is what it does now. The previous owner mentioned to me that it pulled better than any other ZR-1's. He said he never changed them and assumed the car had the stock gears?
Last edited by chgc267; 10-24-2014 at 06:44 PM. Reason: More specific w/ 6th gear, rpm vs mph
10-24-2014, 10:17 AM
#7
Race Director
Sweet.. I have 1990 #1051 which is Black/Red
where in Chicago are you? bunch of us are gathering tonight at Home Run Inn in Addison if you are interested ( 6-6:30pm)
where in Chicago are you? bunch of us are gathering tonight at Home Run Inn in Addison if you are interested ( 6-6:30pm)
10-24-2014, 10:43 AM
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Congrats and welcome. Very Nice would love to have a Black one. Be sure to join us here also.
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10-24-2014, 01:40 PM
#10
1994 Admiral Blue ZZZZZR1
Congrats!!!
Looks like a beauty!!
You have some of the best tires on it now (Goodyear F1's) and best exhaust (IMO) Corsa.
Love the Dana 4:10's, one of the best upgrades!
Another great upgrade is the shifter:
Bill Boudreau makes the best shifter for C4's (www.zfdoc.com)
Headers are the "best" upgrade (if you don't have them already) Talk to Marc Haibeck about them.
again congrats and enjoy!!
David
Looks like a beauty!!
You have some of the best tires on it now (Goodyear F1's) and best exhaust (IMO) Corsa.
Love the Dana 4:10's, one of the best upgrades!
Another great upgrade is the shifter:
Bill Boudreau makes the best shifter for C4's (www.zfdoc.com)
Headers are the "best" upgrade (if you don't have them already) Talk to Marc Haibeck about them.
again congrats and enjoy!!
David
10-24-2014, 03:19 PM
#13
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I appreciate the kudos and advice from everyone else too! Looking forward to sharing my experience w/ a great car!
10-24-2014, 03:41 PM
#15
Burning Brakes
Thanks for the invite! I live downtown in the West Loop but work in Downers Grove. Traffic will be brutal heading into the city at that time. Since I'm only about 13 miles away and traffic moves well heading north on I-355, it sounds like a plan! Looking forward to it!
I appreciate the kudos and advice from everyone else too! Looking forward to sharing my experience w/ a great car!
I appreciate the kudos and advice from everyone else too! Looking forward to sharing my experience w/ a great car!
You may see my black on black Z in the west loop!
Nice ride!
10-24-2014, 04:41 PM
#19
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10-24-2014, 11:13 PM
#20
1990 zr-1
I just picked up this '90 ZR-1 #3025 a few weeks ago. I've been over on the C2 site detailing my '67 restomod. It's been taking longer than I thought so I had the urge for something else. I always loved the ZR-1's so I pulled the trigger and bought one. The previous owner (3rd) bought it back in 2007 and put 6k on it during this time, only driving it on nice days...It had 22k on it when I picked it up out east and drove it back to Chicago, stopped in Avon Lake, OH to visit a friend for the night and went home the next day...w/ the exception of the first two hours, it rained the whole way! The good news...the wipers worked perfect & no leaks whatsoever w/ the glass top. The car feels solid, the only rattling I heard was from the 2nd top stored in the hatch area and when I hit some big bumps. I will be dropping it off to Marc Haibeck in a few weeks. I'm already getting a bucket list of mods I want to do. The car already has his Chip and Corsa exhaust...looking over Marc's web site has daydreaming of all the things I want to do. Headers, gears and refinishing the engine are up 1st. I looked on Marc's web site and w/ 4:10 gears I should turn 2,000 rpm in 6th @ 75mph...Which is what it does now. The previous owner mentioned to me that it pulled better than any other ZR-1's. He said he never changed them and assumed the car had the stock gears?
The good news...the wipers worked perfect & no leaks whatsoever w/ the glass top. The car feels solid, the only rattling I heard was from the 2nd top stored in the hatch area and when I hit some big bumps. I will be dropping it off to Marc Haibeck in a few weeks. I'm already getting a bucket list of mods I want to do. The car already has his Chip and Corsa exhaust...looking over Marc's web site has daydreaming of all the things I want to do. Headers, gears and refinishing the engine are up 1st. I looked on Marc's web site and w/ 4:10 gears I should turn 2,000 rpm in 6th @ 75mph...Which is what it does now. The previous owner mentioned to me that it pulled better than any other ZR-1's. He said he never changed them and assumed the car had the stock gears? ed ramos #3028
