Some questions for the ZR-1 guru's here
11-15-2015, 03:55 AM
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Some questions for the ZR-1 guru's here
Hi all, I sincerely hope this site gets a bit more traffic than some of the other forum based sites now-a-days.
My dad bought this zr-1 back in 89 as a 90 MY. I was 8 years old and of course fell in love with the fast red thing in the garage. Since then we have always sort of shared the car. Then in 2010 he got a c6 zr-1 and the 90 started to sit a bit more. Mostly, just due to space and his abundance of cars.
Since it has spent some time sitting and not driven as much there have been some issues that came up I was hoping to get some insight on from the guys here.
1. ABS light on due to lateral accelerometer, part seems to be NLA. Is there another part number that can be used. Cannot find a cross reference PO for the part.
2. Full engine power switch is very touchy, I am concerned it may be not activating due to ABS light. Regardless, the switch is hard to keep on, is there a way to bypass the option to use the normal setting and only use full power as the car will most likely never see a valet and the only people whom I may want to limit the power for (my children) won't be driving for quite awhile.
3. Are there any places that rebuild the inflatable parts to the seats?
4. Is the radio setup in the later model zr-1's any better than the 90, we are on our 3rd setup and it never seems to last. I prefer to drive with the top off and listen to the wind but it is nice to have the option especially in the AM for news.
5. Does anyone else have issues with the fiberglass parts (nose and rear) not lining up 100% with metal pieces? Maybe it's just my **** retentive issues with things that make me notice.
6. Does this car plaster a smile on everyones face like it does mine? It's been now 17 years since the first time I got to drive the car. The first few times it scared me, since then I have bought and driven cars with bigger power numbers, better handling, more comfort features, learned to properly drive on a track and taken a c6 zr-1 around a few tracks. But, this damn c-4 still makes me feel like an 8 year old when I get in it. I have a friend who has been trying to buy it for years now, it'll never happen. This car will only leave my care when my son is ready to take my place looking after it for his son.
My dad bought this zr-1 back in 89 as a 90 MY. I was 8 years old and of course fell in love with the fast red thing in the garage. Since then we have always sort of shared the car. Then in 2010 he got a c6 zr-1 and the 90 started to sit a bit more. Mostly, just due to space and his abundance of cars.
Since it has spent some time sitting and not driven as much there have been some issues that came up I was hoping to get some insight on from the guys here.
1. ABS light on due to lateral accelerometer, part seems to be NLA. Is there another part number that can be used. Cannot find a cross reference PO for the part.
2. Full engine power switch is very touchy, I am concerned it may be not activating due to ABS light. Regardless, the switch is hard to keep on, is there a way to bypass the option to use the normal setting and only use full power as the car will most likely never see a valet and the only people whom I may want to limit the power for (my children) won't be driving for quite awhile.
3. Are there any places that rebuild the inflatable parts to the seats?
4. Is the radio setup in the later model zr-1's any better than the 90, we are on our 3rd setup and it never seems to last. I prefer to drive with the top off and listen to the wind but it is nice to have the option especially in the AM for news.
5. Does anyone else have issues with the fiberglass parts (nose and rear) not lining up 100% with metal pieces? Maybe it's just my **** retentive issues with things that make me notice.
6. Does this car plaster a smile on everyones face like it does mine? It's been now 17 years since the first time I got to drive the car. The first few times it scared me, since then I have bought and driven cars with bigger power numbers, better handling, more comfort features, learned to properly drive on a track and taken a c6 zr-1 around a few tracks. But, this damn c-4 still makes me feel like an 8 year old when I get in it. I have a friend who has been trying to buy it for years now, it'll never happen. This car will only leave my care when my son is ready to take my place looking after it for his son.
11-15-2015, 02:55 PM
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Melting Slicks
I would suggest besides being a member of this forum, to join the
ZR1NetRegistry.com forum as there is tons of info there just dedicated to the 90-95 ZR-1's. Although the web site appears to be down at the moment, you will be able to find and have answers to all of your questions....
I will answer question #6......in one word....."YES"
enjoy your Z, there is nothing quite like it......Tom
ZR1NetRegistry.com forum as there is tons of info there just dedicated to the 90-95 ZR-1's. Although the web site appears to be down at the moment, you will be able to find and have answers to all of your questions....
I will answer question #6......in one word....."YES"
enjoy your Z, there is nothing quite like it......Tom
11-16-2015, 09:38 PM
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Hi all, I sincerely hope this site gets a bit more traffic than some of the other forum based sites now-a-days.
My dad bought this zr-1 back in 89 as a 90 MY. I was 8 years old and of course fell in love with the fast red thing in the garage. Since then we have always sort of shared the car. Then in 2010 he got a c6 zr-1 and the 90 started to sit a bit more. Mostly, just due to space and his abundance of cars.
Since it has spent some time sitting and not driven as much there have been some issues that came up I was hoping to get some insight on from the guys here.
1. ABS light on due to lateral accelerometer, part seems to be NLA. Is there another part number that can be used. Cannot find a cross reference PO for the part.
2. Full engine power switch is very touchy, I am concerned it may be not activating due to ABS light. Regardless, the switch is hard to keep on, is there a way to bypass the option to use the normal setting and only use full power as the car will most likely never see a valet and the only people whom I may want to limit the power for (my children) won't be driving for quite awhile.
3. Are there any places that rebuild the inflatable parts to the seats?
4. Is the radio setup in the later model zr-1's any better than the 90, we are on our 3rd setup and it never seems to last. I prefer to drive with the top off and listen to the wind but it is nice to have the option especially in the AM for news.
5. Does anyone else have issues with the fiberglass parts (nose and rear) not lining up 100% with metal pieces? Maybe it's just my **** retentive issues with things that make me notice.
6. Does this car plaster a smile on everyones face like it does mine? It's been now 17 years since the first time I got to drive the car. The first few times it scared me, since then I have bought and driven cars with bigger power numbers, better handling, more comfort features, learned to properly drive on a track and taken a c6 zr-1 around a few tracks. But, this damn c-4 still makes me feel like an 8 year old when I get in it. I have a friend who has been trying to buy it for years now, it'll never happen. This car will only leave my care when my son is ready to take my place looking after it for his son.
My dad bought this zr-1 back in 89 as a 90 MY. I was 8 years old and of course fell in love with the fast red thing in the garage. Since then we have always sort of shared the car. Then in 2010 he got a c6 zr-1 and the 90 started to sit a bit more. Mostly, just due to space and his abundance of cars.
Since it has spent some time sitting and not driven as much there have been some issues that came up I was hoping to get some insight on from the guys here.
1. ABS light on due to lateral accelerometer, part seems to be NLA. Is there another part number that can be used. Cannot find a cross reference PO for the part.
2. Full engine power switch is very touchy, I am concerned it may be not activating due to ABS light. Regardless, the switch is hard to keep on, is there a way to bypass the option to use the normal setting and only use full power as the car will most likely never see a valet and the only people whom I may want to limit the power for (my children) won't be driving for quite awhile.
3. Are there any places that rebuild the inflatable parts to the seats?
4. Is the radio setup in the later model zr-1's any better than the 90, we are on our 3rd setup and it never seems to last. I prefer to drive with the top off and listen to the wind but it is nice to have the option especially in the AM for news.
5. Does anyone else have issues with the fiberglass parts (nose and rear) not lining up 100% with metal pieces? Maybe it's just my **** retentive issues with things that make me notice.
6. Does this car plaster a smile on everyones face like it does mine? It's been now 17 years since the first time I got to drive the car. The first few times it scared me, since then I have bought and driven cars with bigger power numbers, better handling, more comfort features, learned to properly drive on a track and taken a c6 zr-1 around a few tracks. But, this damn c-4 still makes me feel like an 8 year old when I get in it. I have a friend who has been trying to buy it for years now, it'll never happen. This car will only leave my care when my son is ready to take my place looking after it for his son.
#3 the bladders are rotted away and can be replaced,I did mine but a shop can do it also. #4 Not sure what the issue is with the stereo,never heard of one constantly going out,need more info on the issues.The problem here is 90-91 match the dash while 93-95 wont. #5 The build quality has always been crap so you can answer this one yourself.My 91 is white and the top of the front bumper looks like somebody spread cottage cheese over it and blew clear over that. And #6 they dont call it permagrin fur nuthin!
11-16-2015, 10:21 PM
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11-17-2015, 01:59 AM
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#2. The full power switch and be disassembled and repaired. Mine needs it now. It makes contact in the half cocked mid-way position. #3. Does the pump run on the inflatable seats? If so, a piece of a surgical glove might possibly fix the bladder. #4. What does the radio do when you turn it on? Over the past 16 years i`ve replaced every amplifier and sent the cdm and the head unit for repair. Probably spent $7-800. I think the Bose radio is a POS even when it works right but trying to keep it original. The reception is poor in a fringe area and the mid-range and base is pitiful. Got a service manual? They`re worth their weight in gold.
11-17-2015, 06:56 AM
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#2. The full power switch and be disassembled and repaired. Mine needs it now. It makes contact in the half cocked mid-way position. #4. What does the radio do when you turn it on? Over the past 16 years i`ve replaced every amplifier and sent the cdm and the head unit for repair. Probably spent $7-800. I think the Bose radio is a POS even when it works right but trying to keep it original. The reception is poor in a fringe area and the mid-range and base is pitiful. Got a service manual? They`re worth their weight in gold.
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11-18-2015, 03:38 AM
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Thank you for the welcome and all the great information. I think a trip to my favorite pick and pull yard is in order. Is there a place anyone would recommend for the Lateral Accelerometer? I tried 20th St Auto here in Phoenix but the person on the phone said he didn't have any in stock currently.
11-18-2015, 03:23 PM
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corvette bone yards like tracey's corvettes
might call Jerry's Gaskets too.
since it's a non ZR-1 unique part, there were quite a few c4s
all the other stuff is pretty ez
you can also use a surgical glove for the seat bladders. the fingers won't show under the cover and it works just fine.
might call Jerry's Gaskets too.
since it's a non ZR-1 unique part, there were quite a few c4s
all the other stuff is pretty ez
you can also use a surgical glove for the seat bladders. the fingers won't show under the cover and it works just fine.
