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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
03-19-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,800
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Sure it does, There are a lot of guys that are...

Sure it does, There are a lot of guys that are limited by physical reasons. But I’m a 74 yr. old that has owned Corvettes since the sixties and I’ve never owned one in which an automatic was even...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-14-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,503
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I wonder how the original poster, with the 84',...

I wonder how the original poster, with the 84', did with the project?
It seemed like there were way more problems to overcome than I would want to tackle.

What are the chances that there's a...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-07-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,814
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

If you're speaking of racing, I see no mention of...

If you're speaking of racing, I see no mention of Drag Racing, which is the only type of racing that most ZR-1 owners do, or that their cars are equipped for. :confused:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-24-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,852
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

like Dom said, "am I missing something here?"...

like Dom said, "am I missing something here?" Numerous mis-statements and blatant puffery for no purpose. Hardly illuminating in any way. The writer obviously knows less about the C4 ZR-1 than most...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-31-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,164
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Just a word about the Toyo R888's. They are not...

Just a word about the Toyo R888's. They are not pricey, and super sticky, but probably not long wearing. which is ok for me.
I have not had them in the rain or standing water, but my guess is, not...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-31-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,364
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I think the 17"-315's are available from several...

I think the 17"-315's are available from several manufacturers, unless you really want to go to a bigger wheel for other reasons.

I recently bought Toyo R888's in the 315X35 size, and I like them...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-29-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,072
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

This car would make Zora smile. What would...

This car would make Zora smile.

What would he say? "So, forty years later, you're finally getting around to building the car I wanted in the seventies." :toetap:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-13-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,975
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

What about Toyo R888's? they're working well for...

What about Toyo R888's? they're working well for me.

Super sticky, but not for the high mile daily driver. :nono:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-01-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,759
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

That polished LT5 is stunning. But personally I...

That polished LT5 is stunning. But personally I would need an approach that requires less maintenance. And it does look a lot like chrome, which we see so much of in the hot rod world.

What about...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-31-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

If that's the Jim Smith I'm thinking about, he's...

If that's the Jim Smith I'm thinking about, he's a phenomenal LT-5 tuner.
Does anyone have contact info for him? TIA.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-30-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,018
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Hey Paul, is that a typo? Or did Pete just cut a...

Hey Paul, is that a typo? Or did Pete just cut a full second off his best? :D
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-31-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,620
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Not so sad really. I hope it goes for $40K or...

Not so sad really. I hope it goes for $40K or less, in hopes that it gets driven.
But this gem certainly qualifies as a very special ZR-1. So few made, and built by the best, and most famous,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-15-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 18,712
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Those comments are in exceedingly bad taste. We...

Those comments are in exceedingly bad taste.
We don't know the full story. And those that pass judgement on the dead without knowing the whole story risks some very bad karma.

But, I'm so glad...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-14-2015, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,443
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I wonder what the rest of the running gear in...

I wonder what the rest of the running gear in this car is like. A few years ago I got to drive a Split-window with an LT5 in it. My favorite Corvette body, with my favorite Corvette engine, what a...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-13-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Old Oil O.K.?

I'm changing the oil in the ZF6, and I've got an old quart of Castrol 10/60 unopened on the shelf. It's about five years old. What's your opinion on whether it's still got all it's good properties....
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-15-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,383
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I'd love to own it, but that automatic has got to...

I'd love to own it, but that automatic has got to go. It's not a competitive 1/4 mi. car, (never was), so why not return it to a stock 6 spd. so you can use it as a ZR-1 was intended.
It looks like...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-07-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,042
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Hey Billy- Yes, they are here in Jupiter. A very...

Hey Billy- Yes, they are here in Jupiter. A very top-end shop, with prices to match. Kent is a long time Corvette guy, and dependable. They maintained some of the fastest ZR-1's in the south when...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-07-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,136
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

If you haven't already bought the car yet, I...

If you haven't already bought the car yet, I would beat the seller up on price a bit.
Crabs is right. A fix, or a NOS trans, is going to run you $3K, considering the cost of replacement. I know,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-12-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,680
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Congrats on the new Corvette :thumbs: That's...

Congrats on the new Corvette :thumbs:

That's the first C7 I've seen with stripes, looks great.
Here in Florida, I've always had white Corvettes, because of the heat, but that black monster is...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
03-05-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,469
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I've had a B Cool radiator in my 91' since 96'. ...

I've had a B Cool radiator in my 91' since 96'. It works well, no problems. I don't have a record of which model # it is.

Check clearances, and trim upper surround when you install, as it's a...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-18-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,842
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Spoken like a true long time ZR-1 owner. It's...

Spoken like a true long time ZR-1 owner. It's because we've spent so much time with the ZR-1 that the regular C4 looks pinched.

But, when I got out of my White 89', and into my White 91' ZR-1, I...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
02-18-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,492
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

I've always wondered what the differences were...

I've always wondered what the differences were between real GM A molds and the repro versions, other than markings. Are they in some way lesser quality. And where did the term A-Mold come from?...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-05-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

Take a look at Toyo Proxes R888. They're designed...

Take a look at Toyo Proxes R888. They're designed as a street legal competition tire, super sticky. But if you don't put a lot of miles on your car, they might be just the ticket.
They look good,...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-05-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,656
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

To me, White is THE classic Corvette color. It's...

To me, White is THE classic Corvette color. It's desirable but not flashy. And to me, yours is the most desirable of all white ZR-1's. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
10-04-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,536
Posted By Graybeard ZR1

That's a hoot :lol: I paid much less that that...

That's a hoot :lol: I paid much less that that for my 91' (3Kmi.), exactly twenty years ago.

Still have it :thumbs:
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