Going "old school" for me:)

[Streetking]

For years, I have always had a Vette as a apart of my stable but about 6 years ago, I sold my last one. Got the itch again and started searching for another one. Drove a buddy of mine's C7 ZO6, nice car but just didn't care for the lines of the new C7. I have always loved the C6 and decided on a ZR1. After 2 months of searching, I found the "right" unmolested one. A '12 that was owned by a 68 year old guy that had been babied for 1900 miles. So far, lowered, complete clear bra and tint. I have been driving it and love it. Going to do a few upgrades, nothing crazy, wheels, ported blower, small cam, headers, upper and lower pullies, injectors for now. Hope to make 725rwh. I actually love driving it stock..:)
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[Gscherer78ta]

Where were those pictures taken? I see some Ferrari's, a ZR1 and some 2nd gen TA's. What a combination of cars!!!!

[JsTA]

Beautiful car! I have always wondered though, are the roof panels on these removeable like they are on the base and grand sport c6's? It looks like this car is a targa but I have never seen a z06 or zr1 with the top off.

[Streetking]

Where were those pictures taken? I see some Ferrari's, a ZR1 and some 2nd gen TA's. What a combination of cars!!!!

Thanks! My Garage.

Beautiful car! I have always wondered though, are the roof panels on these removeable like they are on the base and grand sport c6's? It looks like this car is a targa but I have never seen a z06 or zr1 with the top off.

Thank you. No, top is not removable..

[paulk68]

Awesome, glad to see that you found one!!! not gonna lie I really wanted to look at the one in MA oh well seems you found a much better one.

[DBasher]

Love the plate! FTW!
:thumbsup:

[nicks67ca]

Nice! Love the ZR1. How do you decide what to drive everyday? Those are some hard cars to pass up driving.

[wiedemab]

Very cool! I'm not one to give any advice, but I'll step out on a limb......May I suggest changing to color scheme on the engine cover to match the body color? That blue just looks odd with the red - - -at least to me it does.

Can't wait to see it once you are finished tinkering with it.

[WSSix]

When's the last time you got the brewster green car out, SW? That one and your red one are my two favorites of your builds. The green one is easily top three builds from DSE to me, and I consider the top three to be a tie.

Have fun with the ZR1! I agree on the C6 looking better as well. I can't put my finger on what I don't like about the C7. It just doesn't do it for me compared to a widebody C6.

[tubbed69]

Hey buddy,nice addition to an already unbelievable collection.I t would sure be hard deciding what to drive each day.I am a big fan of your truck collection also:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Beautiful car. Love the ZR1's.
Awesome collection SW. I love your garage.
I see a drum set off in the distance. Do you play the drums?

[Shmoov69]

Awesome man! I think the first time I saw your stuff was with a white ZR at an import vs domestic race in Texas somewhere. Was that you or am I imagining it?

[Streetking]

Awesome, glad to see that you found one!!! not gonna lie I really wanted to look at the one in MA oh well seems you found a much better one.
I did and thanks for your offer to help!

Love the plate! FTW!
:thumbsup:

Thanks!
Nice! Love the ZR1. How do you decide what to drive everyday? Those are some hard cars to pass up driving.

I drive a old man SL65 daily, but it does make 700hp:)

Very cool! I'm not one to give any advice, but I'll step out on a limb......May I suggest changing to color scheme on the engine cover to match the body color? That blue just looks odd with the red - - -at least to me it does.

Can't wait to see it once you are finished tinkering with it.

I get what your saying but I have seen that done and I'm not sure I like it..

When's the last time you got the brewster green car out, SW? That one and your red one are my two favorites of your builds. The green one is easily top three builds from DSE to me, and I consider the top three to be a tie.

Have fun with the ZR1! I agree on the C6 looking better as well. I can't put my finger on what I don't like about the C7. It just doesn't do it for me compared to a widebody C6.

Thanks, drove the DSE T/A a few months ago, I will always love my T/As

Hey buddy,nice addition to an already unbelievable collection.I t would sure be hard deciding what to drive each day.I am a big fan of your truck collection also:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Jeff.
Beautiful car. Love the ZR1's.
Awesome collection SW. I love your garage.
I see a drum set off in the distance. Do you play the drums?

Funny, no I don't. That drum set was a Christmas gift to my Son from a good buddy of mine, Joey Kramer. He is the drummer for Areosmith and he got my Son the exact same drum set he uses except in a miniature version.

Awesome man! I think the first time I saw your stuff was with a white ZR at an import vs domestic race in Texas somewhere. Was that you or am I imagining it?

Yes, that was my '94 white ZR1 LPE 415. I loved that car. I think it went 10.45@135 N/A..

[Jr]

Looks good. Are you going with HRE for rims?

What does the Mclaren feel like at full throttle? Do you prefer it over the 458?

[Streetking]

Looks good. Are you going with HRE for rims?

What does the Mclaren feel like at full throttle? Do you prefer it over the 458?

Yes, HRE wheels for sure. I really like the McLaren better overall than the 458. It's faster and feels more like a true sports car. The 458 is great but it's almost too smooth..

[66fury]

:king: :king: i thought i was looking at a dealership and its your garage !!!!!! holy crap:king: :king:

[tones2SS]

Funny, no I don't. That drum set was a Christmas gift to my Son from a good buddy of mine, Joey Kramer. He is the drummer for Areosmith and he got my Son the exact same drum set he uses except in a miniature version.

lol
That is pretty awesome.
I see you also have a 911 GT3 in your gorgeous stable. One of my dream cars. How do you like driving that car?
(I'll probably never be able to own one, just wanted to know your thoughts on the car overall.)

[okyankee]

theres my idol. long time no drool. my friend had the same zr1 as that. 2010 though. just got a blue z07 auto. first auto sports car he has had. he loves it. but yes, the lines are aggressive. especially with the big wing the z07 package comes with

[GregWeld]

Big deal..... what does Shelby think of it??


LOL



Nothing beats AMERICAN V8 Torque.... then add some handling... and you have a super car. I think the Corvette is the hands down best value in the car world today. Bondurant will make you a believer. Redline it all day -- pound the brakes at every corner... they don't squeak or rattle... do it again the next day. Amazing for the money.

[Che70velle]

Big deal..... what does Shelby think of it??


LOL



Nothing beats AMERICAN V8 Torque.... then add some handling... and you have a super car. I think the Corvette is the hands down best value in the car world today. Bondurant will make you a believer. Redline it all day -- pound the brakes at every corner... they don't squeak or rattle... do it again the next day. Amazing for the money.



Agreed 100%. I miss my Z06. Nice find Streetking!

[Chassisworks]

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Love that license plate, haha! Nice find, SW.

are the roof panels on these removeable like they are on the base and grand sport c6's?

The roof panels on the Z06 and ZR-1 are not removable. I don't remember exactly why, since the GS is the same Dana chassis, but it had something to do with crash protection on the faster cars. Shrug. Ask Stielow.

[WSSix]

On the ZR1, it's a CF piece like the hood. Not sure why the Z06 is fixed.

[Ron in SoCal]

This thread is so full of WIN! SW's interview of what car he likes to drive which day and why :lol:

Congrats SW! :cheers: You got the right color too :D

[68Cuda]

Yes, that was my '94 white ZR1 LPE 415. I loved that car. I think it went 10.45@135 N/A..

SW. You want to turn up the wayback dial... do you remember the "car show" at the Antique Mall in Round Rock next to Whataburger. How about hanging at Super Shops. Then there were the "car show" events at the Home Depot on 1431 in Cedar Park. I liked those shows, very informal. I'm trying to recall a car I saw you to drive to the Antique Mall show. Was it a Pro Street '69 Camaro or something similar? I'm starting to feel old, I think that was in the 90's. It has been 9 years now since I moved to Dallas, last time I talked to you was probably at one of the Home Depot shows. Time flies.

[RLJ676]

Love that license plate, haha! Nice find, SW.



The roof panels on the Z06 and ZR-1 are not removable. I don't remember exactly why, since the GS is the same Dana chassis, but it had something to do with crash protection on the faster cars. Shrug. Ask Stielow.

It's actually related to the aluminum frame of the z06 and zr1 vs steel on the base models I believe. Combined with the requirement for higher rigidity on the performance variants.

As a note, the c7's all use an aluminum frame, and the z06's have removable roofs (and even a convertible).

Oh, and love the zr1, great choice, and one hell of a collection.

[Twoblackmarks...]

How does a 600+HP factory car feel when you stab the throttle? Or any modern high HP Porsche, McLaren etc.?

Is it as "wild" that it feels in an older car? Or is everything so smooth that it dampens the speed feel?

-I especially like that you have 3 Firebirds! :D

[Shmoov69]

SW, you guys ok down there?!? Apparently there is some major things happening in Austin right about now! Not in your neck of the woods hopefully!

[Streetking]

How does a 600+HP factory car feel when you stab the throttle? Or any modern high HP Porsche, McLaren etc.?

Is it as "wild" that it feels in an older car? Or is everything so smooth that it dampens the speed feel?

-I especially like that you have 3 Firebirds! :D

Thanks, yes the newer cars with paddle shifts ect are easier and smoother to drive, but I still love the older cars. They give me a feel I cannot get with these "newer" technology cars..

SW, you guys ok down there?!? Apparently there is some major things happening in Austin right about now! Not in your neck of the woods hopefully!

Yes, we are having some crazy flooding from all this rain we have had. Luckily, most of us are good!

[GregWeld]

Pays to live on TOP of the hill doesn't it SW!! LOL

[89 RS]

Nice 'Vette SW, look forward to seeing what HRE wheels you go with!

[Stuart Adams]

Love those cars. Cool stuff

[Streetking]

P107 20x11F 21x13R 295/25/20F 375/20/21R..

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[GregWeld]

Looks good SW!!


BTW -- since you didn't respond to my text about going to The Stones -- Gwen and Adrienne will be first row center at Raleigh... without you. LOL

[Streetking]

Looks good SW!!


BTW -- since you didn't respond to my text about going to The Stones -- Gwen and Adrienne will be first row center at Raleigh... without you. LOL

Thanks, I didn't get it?? Get rid of that brick phone!

[Ketzer]

Texas must have the best roads in all the land....

[69hugger]

Looks good SW!!


BTW -- since you didn't respond to my text about going to The Stones -- Gwen and Adrienne will be first row center at Raleigh... without you. LOL

Thems some lucky gals! Saw them last week. In cred i ble! The energy Mick is still able to expend for 2-1/2 hours at 71 is amazing. Still the best concert band in the UNIVERSE! (IMHO of course).

Bill

[carbuff]

Texas must have the best roads in all the land....

HA! Hardly... He probably won't be driving that one downtown. ;)

[Che70velle]

Stance perfection!

[buickfunnycar.com]

Stance perfection..!

I'll say...looks sick SW!

PS: Speaking or HRE wheels, a buddy I know just put these on his F-Type,we cruised to Half Moon Bay yesterday and I snapped these...bitching look:
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