[ZR1] I Bought a 2013 Night Race Blue ZR1!

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11-28-2017, 02:15 PM

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Cup wheels were available on ZR1's; grey painted, black and machine face only. No chrome cups until the C7's.

Thanks for the heads up. Although I was aware of what you said. Never saw grey cups yet. Just machined and black. Prefer ZR-1 wheels to cups in any color or finish. I used to like cups. Ask FR why they will never have repro "cup" wheels made again. I did.. not popular nor in demand. To each his own.

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11-28-2017, 03:24 PM

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But have you ever cleaned the OEM ZR1 wheels? That's why I want Cups...

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11-28-2017, 06:13 PM

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Yes I have. Cleaned my buddies black repros often. The tedium is worth the timeless design. Why do you think they are still in high demand in repro form even for C5's, let alone C6's. When they are clean in the proper finish and the proper color vette or Z. They still look exotic and fresh. JMHO.

Only like ZR1 or spyders. I am stuck with split spoke for now as other things took precedence over wheels but plan on rims next summer. The new 2019 ZR1 rims look killer. Getting rave reviews already.

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11-28-2017, 08:15 PM

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Congrats!
Great looking car. Enjoy.

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11-28-2017, 09:20 PM

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Beautiful!!

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11-28-2017, 09:28 PM

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Love the NRB! Big congrats!

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11-28-2017, 10:14 PM

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congrats, OP...both cars look great !

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11-28-2017, 11:57 PM

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Congrats! The neighborhood pic looks very familiar to mine by Klein Oak.

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11-29-2017, 11:06 AM

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Congrats! The neighborhood pic looks very familiar to mine by Klein Oak.

Probably because it's a neighborhood right by Klein Oak

Preserve at Northampton?

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11-29-2017, 11:33 AM

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Probably because it's a neighborhood right by Klein Oak

Preserve at Northampton?

Yessir, I live in the back. 10’ with about 7xxwhp.

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11-29-2017, 11:49 AM

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Yessir, I live in the back. 10’ with about 7xxwhp.

Sweet! I'm near the back gate.

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11-29-2017, 12:06 PM

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A 13 in NRB would be my choice.

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11-29-2017, 04:03 PM

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Just Outstanding...

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11-29-2017, 05:44 PM

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2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

Cograts on purchasing what I think is the ultimate Corvette...I will start my own search next year ( black is my choice )

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11-29-2017, 08:36 PM

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is your car dropped ? Did you lower on stock bolts or coilovers ?

Just lowered on stock bolts

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11-30-2017, 04:09 PM

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But have you ever cleaned the OEM ZR1 wheels? That's why I want Cups...

It is actually not bad if you get a good brush. They clean up in a jiffy and much easier on the hands.

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11-30-2017, 04:13 PM

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^ Agreed. The right brush and wheel cleaner (I use Adam's) makes wheel cleaning a breeze...albeit I have Spyders, not ZR1 wheels.

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12-02-2017, 04:28 PM

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Agreed Mike. There are those microfiber wheel brushes. Look like a giant toothbrush. Gets in all the crevices Perfect for ZR1 rims. Does not take very long. Well worth it for all multi spoke wheels.

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