C7 ZR1

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AndrewD

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291 months

Monday 25th February 2019
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Anybody bought one of these and brought over to the UK yet? They look and sound awesome and I’m very tempted. Servicing options?

Thanks!

c6pete

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184 months

Tuesday 26th February 2019
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I don't believe the C7 ZR1 will pass UK IVA test. It's not sold in Europe due to the front splitter and exposed/raised engine from memory - I think these would stop it being driveable on UK roads. Fine as a track car though :-)

AndrewD

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291 months

Tuesday 26th February 2019
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But that didn’t stop people getting the Viper ACR in. And also I believe a ZR1 was imported by shipmycar not long ago.

z06tim

558 posts

193 months

Tuesday 26th February 2019
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I've not read the IVA manual for a while, but I expect you would be able to get a C7ZR1 through with just the usual mods.

The compliance issue is to do with the normal certification that manufacturers would have to comply with, not the approval that individuals need to comply with.

Edited to add - 4deg downward vision angle is going to be the tricky one with the raised bonnet. I didn't realise this applied to IVA. You would need to seek adivce from an IVA tester on this, as I suspect it would still be possible.

Edited by z06tim on Tuesday 26th February 16:39

AndrewD

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Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Thank you!

JONSCZ

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244 months

Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Andrew, there's a link on the 'Classic Corvette Club' Facebook page of an orange ZR1 that you mentioned in 'ship my car's warehouse in Milton Keynes'.
Apparently, it's the 1st in the UK, so you might want to contact them to see if/how it's been IVA'd.
The business is nothing to do with me - just passing on the info from the F/B page. Link to importers here - https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/gallery/ (and click on the photo of the orange ZR1. Just seen the couple of questions asked in the photo link and is the 'Andrew' that's asking the questions you? If not, then have a look at the response)

64Blue

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71 months

Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Looks amazing, copy and paste of text on the ZR1 photo

andrewderodra Can you get these through IVA and fully U.K. road legal and registered?
shipmycaruk @andrewderodra yes, not a problem
andrewderodra @shipmycaruk Thanks for quick response!

AndrewD

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Tuesday 26th February 2019
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JONSCZ said:
Andrew, there's a link on the 'Classic Corvette Club' Facebook page of an orange ZR1 that you mentioned in 'ship my car's warehouse in Milton Keynes'.
Apparently, it's the 1st in the UK, so you might want to contact them to see if/how it's been IVA'd.
The business is nothing to do with me - just passing on the info from the F/B page. Link to importers here - https://www.shipmycar.co.uk/gallery/ (and click on the photo of the orange ZR1. Just seen the couple of questions asked in the photo link and is the 'Andrew' that's asking the questions you? If not, then have a look at the response)
Thanks! Yes that was me asking on their Instagram. Need to make more detailed enquiries but it sounds promising. After a manual coupe not auto convertible.

AndrewD

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Tuesday 26th February 2019
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By the way Jon, saw you have a C7 on your profile. Where do you go for maintenance if you don’t mind me asking?

JONSCZ

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244 months

Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Hi. Glad to hear you're pursuing the ZR1 - if you get one, then I want to see it.!
I have only had my Corvette C7 GS for a couple of months, so not had any maintenance.
I bought it from Ian Allan in Berkshire and I will definitely be going back for servicing etc.
Good luck with your research - it'll be an amazing car....!

Edited by JONSCZ on Wednesday 27th February 18:08

JONSCZ

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244 months

Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Just thought I'd update this thread by saying that I saw the ZR1 that I linked to above, driving out of Oxford today. I obviously heard it first, then saw it briefly in the distance.
I am sure it was the same one, as it was a convertible, orange C7 ZR1. There can't be more than 1 in the UK...!
Anyone on here own this magnificent beast?