Mind If I Hang With You Boys?

[Iron Chef]

My first Vette was a '94 LT-1. LOVED that car. The ex-wife talked me into selling it because she hates Vettes (she calls them the "Car of the Devil"...just one reason why she's now my EX wife :rofl: ).

I never forgave her for making me sell and promised myself I'd have another C4 one day. So here it is...1994 ZR-1, 36K miles. Mint condition. I just picked it up today and am driving back from LA to Texas.

I'll be here a lot asking questions! :cert:

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv117/Finklestein_9/DSC02011.jpg

[DukeAllen]

Very nice ride. Welcome back to the C4 brotherhood.:cert:

[Taurus]

Sure, just watch out for the dog, he's not fully housebroken at times.

[Chuck A]

Very nice, indeed
and IMO the best color around

[WW7]

Well , if your getting a C4 , the "King Of The Hill" is the one to get...Im sure we will all be glad to help with any problems you may have, but I don't have to much knowledge on that motor...:dunno:...That's one sweet machine...:D...WW

[PLRX]

Congrats on your ZR-1. Mike100 has a ZR1, he has done some wrenching to the LT5, C5 brakes, Hurst shifter, and more. I can help with all other issues within the frame, suspension, ZF and differential.

When are you going to lower it?

[mike100]

I was going to ask what you most current vette is was before this one..the LT1 car or newer?

Had you driven one before or just decide to go for it? The 94-96 interiors are the best- the trip will probably be pretty comfy.

[Vette40th]

Sweet. I love ZR1's, the stance being wider makes them look good. Does need lowering.

[mike100]

No! don't lower it!

[Vette40th]

No! don't lower it!

Not even an inch? PLZ :)

[Vette Daddy]

Checkout the ZR-1.NetRegistry. There is a forum there as well. Lots of Z-heads there as well.

[mike100]

Not even an inch? PLZ :)

I will trade for an unmolested front zr-1 monoleaf...mine already had the lowering wedges- kind of hard to undo.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Beautiful car!! :cert:

[Wathen1955]

Wow nice car. Congratulations! I saw your other thread in the open forum. So this baby is from CA. What are the smog requirements in TX? May I ask what you paid for it?

[Iron Chef]

Thanks for all the compliments. I paid $26K and it's in mint condition. The ZR-1 registry is where I found it and I had never driven one but just knew it's what I wanted.

I'll post more after I get home as I forgot my laptop :ack/

[Vette40th]

I will trade for an unmolested front zr-1 monoleaf...mine already had the lowering wedges- kind of hard to undo.

pm'd you

[nutz4c4]

Beautiful....Welcome back..:seasix:

[Frizlefrak]

Congrats! Nice ride. :cert:

[Epimax]

Excellent!! :seasix: :cert:

[five-oh]

Congrats! That is a beautiful ride. Someday..... :drool:

[C4fan]

Congrats on a beautiful C4. And welcome to the twisted side of VB.:cert:

[Frizlefrak]

Congrats on a beautiful C4. And welcome to the twisted side of VB.:cert:

:iagree: We're a bit.....unorthodox. :lol:

Think of us as refugees....or a rogue penal colony. Welcome to our little slice of heaven. :yesnod:

[PLRX]

Wow nice car. Congratulations! I saw your other thread in the open forum. So this baby is from CA. What are the smog requirements in TX? May I ask what you paid for it?

I dont think they have any. Andrew took his C5 there and within a month he had LTH, after cats O2 sensors off and a non-California tune.

[Taurus]

:iagree: We're a bit.....unorthodox. :lol:



Ya think?

[DukeAllen]

Us? Unorthodox?
http://www.whatilikeaboutjew.com/images/unorthodox.gif
Oy!

[Frizlefrak]

Ya think?

Only if it's required, and maybe not even then. :lol:

Us? Unorthodox?
http://www.whatilikeaboutjew.com/images/unorthodox.gif
Oy!

:rofl:

[C4fan]

And watch for the mod over here. He won't ban you but will use lethal force to maintain order.:leaving:

[Ch@0s]

I have 2 things to say
1. very nice car :D
2. I hate you :cert:

[Taurus]

Only if it's required, and maybe not even then. :lol:



:rofl:

I don't recall too many orthodox threads here lately.........:D

[Taurus]

Us? Unorthodox?
http://www.whatilikeaboutjew.com/images/unorthodox.gif
Oy!

For WW, to the tune "Thank God I'm a Country Boy (I didn't write it but it's good)

Well Orthodox life can be kinda intense
200 days of fasting don’t make no sense
And 3-hour services can give you shin splints
But thank God I’m an Orthodox

By the end of Holy Saturday my back and feet hurt
It’s been over forty days since I had dessert
And my priest is pretty masculine but wears a black skirt
Thank God I’m an Orthodox

(Chorus)
Well I got me a prayer rope with 50 knots on it
And I know 50 words or more in Greek and Slavonic
My hatred of peanut butter’s gettin’ kinda chronic
Thank God I’m an Orthodox

Well the babas teach the converts what to do and where to stand
And they teach you when to cross yourself and how to hold your hand
And to soften candle bottoms ‘fore you stick ‘em in the sand
Thank God I’m an Orthodox

(repeat Chorus (change “peanut butter’s” to “tofu is”))

Well I’ve got a hundred icons in the corner in my home
St Vladimir’s Press is on the speed dial in my phone
And skete dot com’s the homepage on my laptop’s Google Chroooooome
Woo, thank God I’m an Orthodox, yeah!

(repeat Chorus (change “tofu is” to “shrimp is”))

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg117/81vette4me/denverdox.jpg

[Wathen1955]

:iagree: We're a bit.....unorthodox. :lol:

Think of us as refugees....or a rogue penal colony. Welcome to our little slice of heaven. :yesnod:

Who might resemble this trio:
The Three Stooges Trailer 2012 (HD) With Cast Info NEW - YouTube

[PLRX]

Who might resemble this trio:
The Three Stooges Trailer 2012 (HD) With Cast Info NEW - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eueI-7xKBM&feature=watch_response)

There are no midgets in it so Im off the hook.

[Wathen1955]

There are no midgets in it so Im off the hook.:lol:

[Frizlefrak]

There are no midgets in it so Im off the hook.

Come to think of it, so am I. :lol:

[PLRX]

Come to think of it, so am I. :lol:

Dan, you are almost two feet taller than me. :seasix:

[Frizlefrak]

Dan, you are almost two feet taller than me. :seasix:

No way! An inch at best....so I still qualify as a midget. But I look at the bright side......at least we're not hippies. :rofl:

[PLRX]

No way! An inch at best....so I still qualify as a midget. But I look at the bright side......at least we're not hippies. :rofl:

Dude, you are suppose to support me and go with it. :rofl: Remember, I need a cushion, wooden blocks on the pedals and all other comments midget haters say. :rofl:

Friz and I when I visited him in El Paso during my Road Trip. Even Friz looks down on me.

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2008/11/11/LilBoxersWEB.jpg

[nutz4c4]

Dude, you are suppose to support me and go with it. :rofl: Remember, I need a cushion, wooden blocks on the pedals and all other comments midget haters say. :rofl:

Friz and I when I visited him in El Paso during my Road Trip. Even Friz looks down on me.

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/images/uploadedfiles/editorial/pictures/2008/11/11/LilBoxersWEB.jpg

:rofl::rofl:... Apparently I would be considered a Giant....

[Frizlefrak]

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4351/lilboxersweb.jpg

[PLRX]

:rofl::rofl:... Apparently I would be considered a Giant....
Oh yeah. Last time Charlie came by my house I almost couldnt reach his hand for a handshake.

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4351/lilboxersweb.jpg

:roll::o_o::lolsmile:

[beadist]

:hurray::hurray::kimblair: IC Congrats of the new acquisition! :dance: I was wondering what it would be. Now MarcC5 and DJ can bust your ass for awhile and leave Joey and I alone. :lol:

I had twins at my house the last 24 hours. Nothing like freaking out your neighbors a bit :D A friend liked my car so much he got one for himself and it was delivered to me :yesnod: I cleaned it up and checked it out this morning before he came and picked it up.

He joined the Barn a few weeks ago as Flylow so please be "nice" to him. I told him y'all are a bunch of great knowledgeable guys. :cert:

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Beadist/Car/doubletrouble.jpg

[Frizlefrak]

He joined the Barn a few weeks ago as Flylow so please be "nice" to him. I told him y'all are a bunch of great knowledgeable guys. :cert:

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Beadist/Car/doubletrouble.jpg

We'll be nice to him, but what happens when he finds out we're actually a bunch of incompetent jerk offs? :rofl: :D

Tell him to jump in and join the fun. :cert:

[Frizlefrak]

I just picked it up today and am driving back from LA to Texas.

I'll be here a lot asking questions! :cert:



You home yet I.C. ?? We're waiting for trip details and pics! :yesnod:

[DukeAllen]

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4351/lilboxersweb.jpg

I'm 6 feet and bald, but I won't act too creeped out when you both tell me my hair smells good.:lol:

[beadist]

We'll be nice to him, but what happens when he finds out we're actually a bunch of incompetent jerk offs? :rofl: :D

Tell him to jump in and join the fun. :cert:


:lol: You're not. He'll enjoy the company. :cert: I've warned him a bit...and he knows how to use the search function :D He's also on CF with a similar name.

Thanks :seasix:

:beadist:

[Frizlefrak]

I'm 6 feet and bald, but I won't act too creeped out when you both tell me my hair smells good.:lol:

I just threw up a little bit. :lolsmile: :lolsmile:

[Iron Chef]

Man...I thought they hijacked threads badly in OT. :rofl:

OK, so I'm home and happy to be back. Only a few issues came up while driving:

1) Turn signal flashers don't blink consistently. Speeds up and slows down.

2) When I pushed "AUTO" on the climate control to turn it off, it wouldn't turn back on for a few minutes with me pushing the button.

3) Rear end noise. Was not loud at all when I left LA but significant now. I don't believe it has ever been serviced. I'm thinking wheel or carrier bearing.

Very thrilled to have the car and be back in a C4...but holy begeezus belt it's HARD to get in and out of...I don't remember it being THIS hard 10 years ago...

:leaving:

[DukeAllen]

Man...I thought they hijacked threads badly in OT. :rofl:

OK, so I'm home and happy to be back. Only a few issues came up while driving:

1) Turn signal flashers don't blink consistently. Speeds up and slows down.

2) When I pushed "AUTO" on the climate control to turn it off, it wouldn't turn back on for a few minutes with me pushing the button.

3) Rear end noise. Was not loud at all when I left LA but significant now. I don't believe it has ever been serviced. I'm thinking wheel or carrier bearing.

Very thrilled to have the car and be back in a C4...but holy begeezus belt it's HARD to get in and out of...I don't remember it being THIS hard 10 years ago...

:leaving:

I think #1 is something to do with the "old man who forgets to turn off his signal":lol:
#2 sounds like the CC needs a good cleaning or some soldering work.
The 4th problem is related to the first:leaving:

[Frizlefrak]

Man...I thought they hijacked threads badly in OT. :rofl:

OK, so I'm home and happy to be back. Only a few issues came up while driving:

1) Turn signal flashers don't blink consistently. Speeds up and slows down.

2) When I pushed "AUTO" on the climate control to turn it off, it wouldn't turn back on for a few minutes with me pushing the button.

3) Rear end noise. Was not loud at all when I left LA but significant now. I don't believe it has ever been serviced. I'm thinking wheel or carrier bearing.

Very thrilled to have the car and be back in a C4...but holy begeezus belt it's HARD to get in and out of...I don't remember it being THIS hard 10 years ago...

:leaving:

1. Bulb or socket with flaky connection, which is changing the load on the flasher. If all are good, the flasher itself.

2. Welcome to the club. Mine has two positions....hot and cold. Nothing in between. The control head itself is likely going bad, but clean all the connections before buying anything.

3. Check wheel bearing hubs for play at 9 & 3 O'clock, and 12 & 6. Also check all 6 U-joints....these make one hell of a drone when they're giving up....and it gets worse quickly. Rear end is unlikely....Dana 44 is tough as nails.

4. You're getting old. If you find the solution for this one, let us know. :rofl:

And whaddya mean thread hijacked? :lolsmile:

[Iron Chef]

I think #1 is something to do with the "old man who forgets to turn off his signal":lol:
#2 sounds like the CC needs a good cleaning or some soldering work.
The 4th problem is related to the first:leaving:

Wise ass. :D

OK...so when I'm at a stop light, turn signal on, I apply a little throttle and it speeds up...let off...slows down.

OH...one more thing...the analog oil temp gauge is off by about 50 degrees. Is a new sender available?

[mike100]

Wise ass. :D

OK...so when I'm at a stop light, turn signal on, I apply a little throttle and it speeds up...let off...slows down.

OH...one more thing...the analog oil temp gauge is off by about 50 degrees. Is a new sender available?

You are lucky to have the later instrument package...the early ones don't get digital oil and water readouts. I think sending units are still available- at least for oil pressure anyways. On my old 95 coupe, I always left it on oil temp.

don't know about the turn signal thing- sounds like a voltage regulation problem, but I'd just try a new flasher.

[Iron Chef]

You are lucky to have the later instrument package...the early ones don't get digital oil and water readouts. I think sending units are still available- at least for oil pressure anyways. On my old 95 coupe, I always left it on oil temp.

don't know about the turn signal thing- sounds like a voltage regulation problem, but I'd just try a new flasher.

OK thanks. With the new electronics, I wasn't sure if these cars had separate VR's like the older ones or if it was somehow built into the computer.

:cert:

[Iron Chef]

4. You're getting old. If you find the solution for this one, let us know. :rofl:

Allright that's it...I'm leaving. If I want to be insulted I can call my ex wife for 15 minutes.

:rofl:

Seriously...thanks for the help. I like you guys...and beadist too. :cert:

[Frizlefrak]

Allright that's it...I'm leaving. If I want to be insulted I can call my ex wife for 15 minutes.

:rofl:

Seriously...thanks for the help. I like you guys...and beadist too. :cert:

That's what I tell people at work...."If I wanted to be insulted and belittled, I'd sign on to the Vette Barn." :D (and then I usually do).

Sounds like the turn signal flasher is very sensitive to voltage changes....probably on the way out. Easy fix.

Welcome back to the (Jerry Springer Dysfunctional) family.. :cert:

[Iron Chef]

That's what I tell people at work...."If I wanted to be insulted and belittled, I'd sign on to the Vette Barn." :D (and then I usually do).

Sounds like the turn signal flasher is very sensitive to voltage changes....probably on the way out. Easy fix.

Welcome back to the (Jerry Springer Dysfunctional) family.. :cert:

Cool....where is the flasher located? I already tracked down an oil sending unit.

[PLRX]

:hurray::hurray::kimblair: IC Congrats of the new acquisition! :dance: I was wondering what it would be. Now MarcC5 and DJ can bust your ass for awhile and leave Joey and I alone. :lol:

I had twins at my house the last 24 hours. Nothing like freaking out your neighbors a bit :D A friend liked my car so much he got one for himself and it was delivered to me :yesnod: I cleaned it up and checked it out this morning before he came and picked it up.

He joined the Barn a few weeks ago as Flylow so please be "nice" to him. I told him y'all are a bunch of great knowledgeable guys. :cert:

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Beadist/Car/doubletrouble.jpg


Great looking CEs :seasix: Are both LT4s?

Tell Flylow to chime in, I got all the inventory he needs to make that bad boy to flylow and outside of CA it will fly even faster. :D

[beadist]

Great looking CEs :seasix: Are both LT4s?

Tell Flylow to chime in, I got all the inventory he needs to make that bad boy to flylow and outside of CA it will fly even faster. :D

Thanks PLRX :seasix: Both are LT4's :yesnod: I'll send him this link. He does like to go fast.....:D
There are a few easy things to sort out and once that's done, who knows? :dance: We both thank NCC-1701 for checking out and taking pictures of the car for us.

At the moment, I had it for @18 hours and he's had it for 12. :lol: There's time.:yesnod:

[Chuck A]

well how about some more pics, would like to see more of the GREEN machine

[beadist]

More pics in this thread

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/31698-going-road.html

[flylow]

Yep the car is working like a champ for me I had it on a couple of levee roads already and it's taking the curves almost as good as my harleys
Will bring it into the hangar this week and really detail it up.
Again thanks for the welcome!!

[Sweet 90]

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4351/lilboxersweb.jpg
:rofl:
Jesus, even with a Mexican fog still cluttering up my brain, that pic caused me to spit up all over my screen. Oh yeah, welcome to the fray IC. Nice Z:seasix:

[Iron Chef]

I was going to ask what you most current vette is was before this one..the LT1 car or newer?

Had you driven one before or just decide to go for it? The 94-96 interiors are the best- the trip will probably be pretty comfy.

I had a Millenium Yellow 2001 Coupe for a few years. Now I have a 2010 Cyber Gray Grand Sport. I never drove a ZR-1, but I knew I wanted one and wasn't disappointed.

The first thing I noticed about the trip was how comfortable the seats are. That is, once you actually get in the car. Better than my '10 to be honest.

When I was on the way out of El Paso, some Infiniti decided to come up on my rear. I turned the key to full and downshifted into 4th. I was blown away by how fast that car became a speck in my mirror. Gobs of power. A nice, linear curve...not the neck-snapping force that my '10 has.

:seasix::seasix:

[Frizlefrak]

IWhen I was on the way out of El Paso, some Infiniti decided to come up on my rear.

Shoulda gave me a ring....we coulda had lunch and swapped lies. :cert:

Love that 80 mph interstate speed from El Paso to Kerrville on I-10 :yesnod:

[PLRX]

Love that 80 mph interstate speed from El Paso to Kerrville on I-10 :yesnod:

indeed :seasix:

[Wathen1955]

Love that 80 mph interstate speed from El Paso to Kerrville on I-10 :yesnod:So the speed limit that is posted is 80? I know in the land of socialists republic of CA, we had it at 75, but it never lasted more than a month.

[Frizlefrak]

So the speed limit that is posted is 80? I know in the land of socialists republic of CA, we had it at 75, but it never lasted more than a month.

There is a 500 mile stretch of Interstate 10 from East El Paso County to Kerrville, Tx that is marked 80 mph speed limit. :hurray:

http://www.houstonfreeways.com/modern/images/2007-05-13_i10/IMG_6732_i10_mm278_80mph_20070512_980.jpg

[mike100]

Well if you top out 4th gear in an LT5- you are over 140 mph...If the speed limit is 70 or 80 mph is just an academic argument you can make from the back of the highway patrol's cruiser.

[mike100]

I had a Millenium Yellow 2001 Coupe for a few years. Now I have a 2010 Cyber Gray Grand Sport. I never drove a ZR-1, but I knew I wanted one and wasn't disappointed.

The first thing I noticed about the trip was how comfortable the seats are. That is, once you actually get in the car. Better than my '10 to be honest.

When I was on the way out of El Paso, some Infiniti decided to come up on my rear. I turned the key to full and downshifted into 4th. I was blown away by how fast that car became a speck in my mirror. Gobs of power. A nice, linear curve...not the neck-snapping force that my '10 has.

:seasix::seasix:

You shoulda dropped it into 3rd:D

[RedLS1GTO]

Wow. Go away for a few days and miss all this?!? :willy:


Welcome to the insane side of VB. :D

[DukeAllen]

Wow. Go away for a few days and miss all this?!? :willy:


Welcome to the insane side of VB. :D

Hey...every one in this nut house is crazy but me:dance:

[Wathen1955]

There is a 500 mile stretch of Interstate 10 from East El Paso County to Kerrville, Tx that is marked 80 mph speed limit. :hurray:

http://www.houstonfreeways.com/modern/images/2007-05-13_i10/IMG_6732_i10_mm278_80mph_20070512_980.jpg:seasix:

How strict are the LEO's at enforcing the 80? Can you go 85 and they would leave you alone?

[Frizlefrak]

:seasix:

How strict are the LEO's at enforcing the 80? Can you go 85 and they would leave you alone?

Yes.

Inch up on 90 and they will cite you. And while some are courteous, most Texas DPS aren't known for their pleasant demeanors.

When we did the Fiero trip to San Antonio in 2010, we ran past a parked TDPS without raising his attention at about 85 somewhere near Ozona. One did stop me (and issue just a warning) for no front plate about 50 miles out of El Paso. The dude was probably 28 and looked 17. I was tempted to ask him if his momma knew he was playing policeman, but thought better of it. :leaving:

He was more interested in two Fieros buzzing down I-10 in the middle of nowhere than anything. He wasn't even really sure what the car was. We spent 30 seconds discussing my lack of a front plate, and 5 minutes talking about the car. I told him the last one rolled off the line when he was still in diapers. He got a kick out of that. :lol:

[Frizlefrak]

Oh...and BTW....the bloodbath on that stretch of highway that the naysayers predicted with 80 MPH never happened.

[beadist]

There is a 500 mile stretch of Interstate 10 from East El Paso County to Kerrville, Tx that is marked 80 mph speed limit.

I loved that stretch of road long before the speed limit was raised to 80. I need to revisit it...:D

[Frizlefrak]

I loved that stretch of road long before the speed limit was raised to 80. I need to revisit it...:D

The Texas Autobahn. :D

[C4fan]

The Texas Autobahn. :D

I lived in Odessa from 80 to 96. Very familiar with that stretch. I don't care for the night time slow down though. I just got back from Tucson again and had the cruise control set to 80 almost the whole way. AZ, NM and TX were all 75 but OK is still behind at 70. Friz, I was going to drop you a note to try to get together but we came through Deming at 1:00 am last Sat and no time yesterday coming home.

[Sweet 90]

Hey...every one in this nut house is crazy but me:dance:

And if we weren't all crazy we'd just go insane:D
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/Jadvad/imagesqtbnANd9GcQAEHJsmN14aNbIqlJ8p.jpg

And yes I'm a Parrot Head:seasix:

[nutz4c4]

<.....:D...:shots:

[Frizlefrak]

And if we weren't all crazy we'd just go insane:D
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/Jadvad/imagesqtbnANd9GcQAEHJsmN14aNbIqlJ8p.jpg

And yes I'm a Parrot Head:seasix:

I thought the only birds that could survive in Canada would be Geese and Penguins....and the penguins would still be in the wrong hemisphere. :rofl:

[PLRX]

I thought the only birds that could survive in Canada would be Geese and Penguins....and the penguins would still be in the wrong hemisphere. :rofl:

:lol:

[Sweet 90]

I thought the only birds that could survive in Canada would be Geese and Penguins....and the penguins would still be in the wrong hemisphere. :rofl:

Yes that's true, but that's two more species that can live in El Paso:D

[Frizlefrak]

Yes that's true, but that's two more species that can live in El Paso:D

We already have the Pigeon and the Buzzard. How many more do we need? :lol:

[Taurus]

We already have the Pigeon and the Buzzard. How many more do we need? :lol:

You can have all our seagulls, rats on wings.

[Sweet 90]

You can have all our seagulls, rats on wings.

We call them Shithawks here.

[Frizlefrak]

We call them Shithawks here.

:rofl: We call the pigeons "flying rats".