ZR1 build quality
10-19-2018, 08:55 AM
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10-19-2018, 10:53 AM
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10-19-2018, 11:00 AM
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Sorry if I misread. With all the constant negativity IMO it came across differently.
10-19-2018, 11:34 AM
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10-19-2018, 12:05 PM
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Guys, this bickering will get this thread closed. Please stay on topic. People make honest mistakes everyday. Sometimes posts are misread....easily! Let's give each other a break and stay on topic, please.
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10-19-2018, 12:27 PM
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The OP claimed mismatched panel gaps and orange peels. That is contrary to what has been experienced by C7 ZR1 buyers. Unless pictures are presented by the OP, this post has no merit. The only mismatch is the optional winglet on the front spoiler for the ZTK. The wing is completely a subjective item, you either like it or you don't.
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10-19-2018, 03:46 PM
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So I have been eyeballing the ZR-1s....
Went to a large local dealer to see it up close in person. A couple of comments:
1. The wing is hideous (although I understand that it is very functional on the track).
2. The example that I saw in person had horrible mismatched panel gaps and orange peel everywhere.
There is no way Chevy can justify charging 150k for this car.
Disappointed.
Went to a large local dealer to see it up close in person. A couple of comments:
1. The wing is hideous (although I understand that it is very functional on the track).
2. The example that I saw in person had horrible mismatched panel gaps and orange peel everywhere.
There is no way Chevy can justify charging 150k for this car.
Disappointed.
10-19-2018, 04:24 PM
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Oooooo Rob sorry to hear this:/ What is the current status of getting these things addressed ? ☹️
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10-19-2018, 10:58 PM
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I am too...#574... no imperfections I have been able to find. Oh.. needed to get the little seat belt retention clips from Sandyeggo Designs. I will say the short throw shifter in my Callaway C6 GS is better than the C7 ZR1 7M shifter. Its not just shorter throw, theres more positive engagement. I may get one installed in the ZR1 if I can find someone near me who is qualified to do it right.
10-20-2018, 11:45 AM
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Everyone take a breath. No need to be so defensive and emotionally invested.
I was simply making some observations on the ONE representation of the ZR-1 that I’ve seen in person. I have owned a 2008 Z06 that I bought new and have absolutely loved and to my eyeball the panel fit and finish is roughly the same between the two. There is no question that the ZR-1 is the ultimate Corvette. I was just hoping for a little better fit/finish for the price.
I was simply making some observations on the ONE representation of the ZR-1 that I’ve seen in person. I have owned a 2008 Z06 that I bought new and have absolutely loved and to my eyeball the panel fit and finish is roughly the same between the two. There is no question that the ZR-1 is the ultimate Corvette. I was just hoping for a little better fit/finish for the price.
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10-20-2018, 11:55 AM
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Everyone take a breath. No need to be so defensive and emotionally invested.
I was was simply making some observations on the ONE representation of the ZR-1 that I’ve seen in person. I have owned a 2008 Z06 that I bought new and have absolutely loved and to my eyeball the panel fit and finish is roughly the same between the two. There is no question that the ZR-1 is the ultimate Corvette. I was just hoping for a little better fit/finish for the price.
I was was simply making some observations on the ONE representation of the ZR-1 that I’ve seen in person. I have owned a 2008 Z06 that I bought new and have absolutely loved and to my eyeball the panel fit and finish is roughly the same between the two. There is no question that the ZR-1 is the ultimate Corvette. I was just hoping for a little better fit/finish for the price.
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10-20-2018, 12:06 PM
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This FAKE NEWS ZR bashing is beyond juvenile. There is A DRAMATIC difference in paint. I had my pre new paint shop Z next to a new paint shop ZR and easy to tell.
10-20-2018, 12:22 PM
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Exactly how many took the post ;(
Yep it was a ZR1 -- and if you carefully read my post -- I said "This Example" I did not say all were like this. I am sure yours is perfect because you are meticulous and you would not have accepted your car if it was anything less then perfect. I did not take pictures and if I did I am not going to post pictures and call this owner and his car out. Panel fitment on "This example" was not acceptable -- it was like a 1970's era Mopar. if I would have ordered the car I would not have accepted it. But then again - you can look at the misalignment as a charm of the car, and move on. - maybe this one will be worth more in the future because less of them are made with imperfections.
Mine and others have had issues that the Dealerships are taking care of but nothing compared to those stated by someone who saw something that someone saw that a friend of someone may have saw but no pictures exist. Sorry the I'm not calling the owner out doesn't cut it. 
Does said owner have a restraining order on posting pics? Is he/she even going to see them and/or know it's their car? Had a Friend not pointed out the issue with mine I may have never seen it.
10-20-2018, 12:49 PM
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Exactly how many took the post ;( Mine and others have had issues that the Dealerships are taking care of but nothing compared to those stated by someone who saw something that someone saw that a friend of someone may have saw but no pictures exist. Sorry the I'm not calling the owner out doesn't cut it. Does said owner have a restraining order on posting pics? Is he/she even going to see them and/or know it's their car? Had a Friend not pointed out the issue with mine I may have never seen it.leave yours alone if you wouldn’t have noticed the imperfections if a friend wouldn’t have pointed it out. Your friend might not be a friend needling you on imperceptible imperfections getting under your skin. You may be asking for more problems in the long run when the dealer starts monkeying with something that’s not that bad. Post some pictures of your problems and get advice from all the experts here on whether or not you should have these problems fixed by the dealer.
get a 1970 superbird big winged car to keep your zr1 company.
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10-20-2018, 04:58 PM
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Yep after thinking long and hard about it there's no doubt that the $47,000 1 LT gets the same treatment as the $150,000 ZR on that assembly line.
did they look at it longer afterwards? Who knows?
and the same people looking at the $47,000 stingray are looking at the $150,000 ZR1 probably.
and just like anything else looking at a hundred a day you start to miss stuff because you become overloaded with the sight of it.. used to it.
we've seen the Quality variations of each color and every model by now. It happens. They're not hand inspected to the degree that we wish they would be. Is what it is. And if the car was 5 or 10k everyone would bitch if it were for a longer QC period mi matter what everyone says now..
did they look at it longer afterwards? Who knows?
and the same people looking at the $47,000 stingray are looking at the $150,000 ZR1 probably.
and just like anything else looking at a hundred a day you start to miss stuff because you become overloaded with the sight of it.. used to it.
we've seen the Quality variations of each color and every model by now. It happens. They're not hand inspected to the degree that we wish they would be. Is what it is. And if the car was 5 or 10k everyone would bitch if it were for a longer QC period mi matter what everyone says now..
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10-20-2018, 05:28 PM
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Yep after thinking long and hard about it there's no doubt that the $47,000 1 LT gets the same treatment as the $150,000 ZR on that assembly line.
did they look at it longer afterwards? Who knows?
and the same people looking at the $47,000 stingray are looking at the $150,000 ZR1 probably.
and just like anything else looking at a hundred a day you start to miss stuff because you become overloaded with the sight of it.. used to it.
we've seen the Quality variations of each color and every model by now. It happens. They're not hand inspected to the degree that we wish they would be. Is what it is. And if the car was 5 or 10k everyone would bitch if it were for a longer QC period mi matter what everyone says now..
did they look at it longer afterwards? Who knows?
and the same people looking at the $47,000 stingray are looking at the $150,000 ZR1 probably.
and just like anything else looking at a hundred a day you start to miss stuff because you become overloaded with the sight of it.. used to it.
we've seen the Quality variations of each color and every model by now. It happens. They're not hand inspected to the degree that we wish they would be. Is what it is. And if the car was 5 or 10k everyone would bitch if it were for a longer QC period mi matter what everyone says now..
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10-20-2018, 05:34 PM
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Exactly how many took the post ;( Mine and others have had issues that the Dealerships are taking care of but nothing compared to those stated by someone who saw something that someone saw that a friend of someone may have saw but no pictures exist. Sorry the I'm not calling the owner out doesn't cut it. Does said owner have a restraining order on posting pics? Is he/she even going to see them and/or know it's their car? Had a Friend not pointed out the issue with mine I may have never seen it.You're one of the most divisive people on this forum.