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Old 01-30-2019, 12:28 PM
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#1657 arrived at the dealer yesterday! Very exciting. Initial walk around looks good and still awaiting the carbon fiber bits and full PDI including air box. No hurry since it's -8 degrees out at the moment. No cracks in the cup tires either.





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My newly built one is still in rail transit someplace in the Midwest. I am concerned about the cooling system not being protected to such low temps and the block cracking.
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Old 01-30-2019, 01:07 PM
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Congrats, and yes we all need some warmer weather for sure.
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don't worry,GM knows to put anti-freeze it them
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My newly built one is still in rail transit someplace in the Midwest. I am concerned about the cooling system not being protected to such low temps and the block cracking.
the cooling system is protected to at least -35 below .. dont be surprised is the washer fluid is partially froze up. Shouldnt hurt it.
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My newly built one is still in rail transit someplace in the Midwest. I am concerned about the cooling system not being protected to such low temps and the block cracking.
what?? You think they come with straight water off the assembly line? lol
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#1657 arrived at the dealer yesterday! Very exciting. Initial walk around looks good and still awaiting the carbon fiber bits and full PDI including air box. No hurry since it's -8 degrees out at the moment. No cracks in the cup tires either.


Congrats. Mines there too. Getting it the 15th I hope.
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Congrats. Mines there too. Getting it the 15th I hope.

I was admiring yours yesterday!!!
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congrats to both Looking at this sharp: convertible makes me want another ZR1
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Congrats to both of you , Exactly where mine was a few months ago
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Do my SIGNATURE SV701 Wheels resemble the GM/OE ZR1 Wheels shown above ????








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what?? You think they come with straight water off the assembly line? lol
Of course not, but I see listings of -25 degrees F as spec for some factory antifreeze fills. It could easily be -40 they tell me in some places. I have had a block cracked in a transport before.
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It's sunny and 68 inside where they're staying!

Thanks again guys, its a pleasure to do business with you guys.
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Is there a GM "Block Heater"option available from the factory or a GOOD one that can be added
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Is there a GM "Block Heater"option available from the factory or a GOOD one that can be added
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It comes standard on the z06s
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CamarosRus - beauty wheels by the way!! ^^^^^^
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Congratulations!! Looking good!
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Of course not, but I see listings of -25 degrees F as spec for some factory antifreeze fills. It could easily be -40 they tell me in some places. I have had a block cracked in a transport before.
I think we will be ok man. I have to admit I did think about it also. I think mine is on one also.
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