Vetteless

Cdn Z06 Mike · 07-31-2007, 12:35 AM

Well I had a brand new tranny installed two years ago in the ZR. I've put on maybe 4000miles since and the tranny went on it last week so I am Vetteless. I have no clue when it will be repaired but I am just tired and pissed of fixing cars. Maybe I should sell the Vette and buy a 350Z.

WYCKD 1 · 07-31-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdn ZR1 Mike

Well I had a brand new tranny installed two years ago in the ZR. I've put on maybe 4000miles since and the tranny went on it last week so I am Vetteless. I have no clue when it will be repaired but I am just tired and pissed of fixing cars. Maybe I should sell the Vette and buy a 350Z.

1.

That's not what you said earlier today...

2. Thank you for reminding me that you are currently driving & enjoying MY demo that is being sent to a dealer tomorrow...

it is a sweet ride though isn't it

and you still don't know what the damage is....

Lauri

PS..i wrapped my toes and went for a little cruise...hurt like h*ll but had to do it....

SilverSurferC6 · 07-31-2007, 12:53 AM

Mike,

You gotta fix it - it is s-o-o-o-o-o-o-o KEWL.

kidneyboy · 07-31-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdn ZR1 Mike

Well I had a brand new tranny installed two years ago in the ZR. I've put on maybe 4000miles since and the tranny went on it last week so I am Vetteless. I have no clue when it will be repaired but I am just tired and pissed of fixing cars. Maybe I should sell the Vette and buy a 350Z.

Don't do it Mike. I"m on the shelf too waiting to get my Vette's rear end done. But in the end, no pun intended, like Pierre said they are really

I'll have a toast to us and our cars in few minutes.

Dirty-Z · 07-31-2007, 05:37 AM

Hey Mike,

Think of this as your opportunity to finally get your dream car......I think I saw a few Fiero's in the Trader this week.

WYCKD 1 · 07-31-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty-Z

Hey Mike,

Think of this as your opportunity to finally get your dream car......I think I saw a few Fiero's in the Trader this week.

For Sale - 1986 Fiero GT - $4500.00
Red, 2.8L V6 4 speed, Sunroof, Tilt steering
Excellent shape & runs great, fast & fun little car. 138,000 KM

z06cab · 07-31-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WYCKD 1

For Sale - 1986 Fiero GT - $4500.00
Red, 2.8L V6 4 speed, Sunroof, Tilt steering
Excellent shape & runs great, fast & fun little car. 138,000 KM

Is that like Mike's?

kidding of course! You have to fix it Mike, you have a classic in your hands, don't get rid of it.

desi · 07-31-2007, 09:10 AM

How about a second Vette?

smook · 07-31-2007, 10:16 AM

Mike's hooked on vettes. He'll be back with this car fixed or another one!

GO FOR IT!
-zBIll.

SilverSurferC6 · 07-31-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by smook

Mike's hooked on vettes. He'll be back with this car fixed or another one!

GO FOR IT!
-zBIll.

Bill,
Why not give him one of yours? You have 3 or 4 now right?

tlaselva · 07-31-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cdn ZR1 Mike

Well I had a brand new tranny installed two years ago in the ZR. I've put on maybe 4000miles since and the tranny went on it last week so I am Vetteless. I have no clue when it will be repaired but I am just tired and pissed of fixing cars. Maybe I should sell the Vette and buy a 350Z.

Or maybe a C6 Z06 w/ a warranty?

I know the feeling Mike, trust me. But when it's fixed, it'll all be worth it.

Zeeman28a · 07-31-2007, 03:52 PM

C'mon Mike. I know you can do it. I know you want too. You'll miss this way too much.

7t2vette · 07-31-2007, 05:10 PM

Ha! That's nothing! I spent 7.5 years doing the body-off restoration! I've owned fast cars since I was 14, and those 7.5 years of not driving one nearly killed me!

Get it fixed, and when it is, you will forget all about the problems the first time you go through the gears!

SILVERSIXX · 07-31-2007, 07:08 PM

Are ZR1's known for transmission issues?

Mike, fix it, drive it, blow up the next tranny/engine/rear....never give up.

You would have given up many years ago if you had a C3. Our cars look great, but require more repairs as they age.

It seems as though I'll never catch up sometimes, but after owning my '80 for 13 years, I know it's worth it.

Keep The Faith Man.

smook · 07-31-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSurferC6

Bill,
Why not give him one of yours? You have 3 or 4 now right?

Pierre,
You must be smoking my exhaust.

Mike,
Get that vette up and running. Don't leave the hood.
-zzBill.

4GTABODT · 07-31-2007, 10:47 PM

Mike, don't you dare cave on me!! Who's gonna be my wing man chasing down GT Mustangs

Cdn Z06 Mike · 07-31-2007, 11:44 PM

Well thanks for the support guys and Jay.....I'll get the Fiero so at least we'll be evenly matched when we race! Lauri......I've got the number of a good polisher for you...seems as though I'm busy the week you want your car cleaned

I found out there there is actually a design flaw with the ZF that starves oil to the forwward gears that end up welding themselves to the main shaft. I'll find out in the next day if this is the case as the tranny is partially dissasembled. Damit! Not to worry Mo...I'm not letting you have all the fun!!!

JETZ · 08-01-2007, 12:01 AM

Don't worry Mike, Wed. will be three weeks without mine!
Thought I get it back by then, but hit a major snag today, and looks like another week, or so!

Cdn Z06 Mike · 08-01-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JETZ

Don't worry Mike, Wed. will be three weeks without mine!
Thought I get it back by then, but hit a major snag today, and looks like another week, or so!

Frank, what happened to your ride???

Swift_Striker · 08-01-2007, 12:26 AM

I don't know you but you can't give away an LT5! only DOHC Vette engine ever...