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[BlueGate]

Hi all

I'm a zr2 owner from Norway. I bought a used zr2 in May 11. I love my zr2 and have big plans for it. I have installed an alarmsystem,2 din mediasystem w/camera, remote heating and LPG so far. Futher down the line I'm going for a repaint, new hood, smoked rear windows, new angel headlights, grill, kn cold air intake and a tiny lift. Lift is not allowed for this car in Norway :-(

I we been talking to Bob at Alcan springs about a new pair of leaf springs too, but everytime i asked for his advice he goes silent :-(

Anyway im looking forward to getting some help from you guys......... ;-)

[rustyg]

Sounds like you got the mod fever already, why can't you lift your truck there?

Edited by rustyg, 05 April 2012 - 02:35 PM.

[Zr2freak316]

Welcome from wichita, KS. Any pics of your Z?!

[BlueGate]

Sadly there are no TUV aproved liftkits for the zr2. The other problem is that i have to get my car inspected every second year due to it's age and i wouldn't ever be able to sell it. With a none leagal liftkit it wouldn't be street legal :-(

[BlueGate]

Welcome from wichita, KS. Any pics of your Z?!

Not the best of pictures. I ll get some better ones. I used this pictures to get a prize estimate on a respray

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[Zr2freak316]

Your t-bars cranked at all? Looks like it in the first picture...

[ZR2MudSlinger]

I like the ZR2 emblem in the grille that's awesome.

[lovemyzr2]

Welcome!

[N2O_ZR2]

The Europe version if the ZR2 is interesting. It has fatter front flares, different bumper/ grille, headlight squirters, and turn signal at the rear of the fender.



I'm surprised there was even a market for the ZR2 over there.

[Zr2freak316]

The Europe version if the ZR2 is interesting. It has fatter front flares, different bumper/ grille, headlight squirters, and turn signal at the rear of the fender.



I'm surprised there was even a market for the ZR2 over there.

I honestly didn't even see that. I do like the lights on the fender.

[DelawareValleyZ]

welcome

[the.clemons]

The Europe version if the ZR2 is interesting. It has fatter front flares, different bumper/ grille, headlight squirters, and turn signal at the rear of the fender.



I'm surprised there was even a market for the ZR2 over there.

I wish my flares were wider like that!

[kingbuzzo]

Welcome...

What an interesting version you have there - I had no idea!

What are some of the differences in the motor/interior?

[BlueGate]

Your t-bars cranked at all? Looks like it in the first picture...

I don't know. It' s on my list of things to check, but it's way down there. BTW how do i see if its cranked up.

[BlueGate]

I like the ZR2 emblem in the grille that's awesome.

I don't know if it's original or aftermarket, but i agree it look's good :-)

The Europe version if the ZR2 is interesting. It has fatter front flares, different bumper/ grille, headlight squirters, and turn signal at the rear of the fender.



I'm surprised there was even a market for the ZR2 over there.

Most of it is to make it street leagal. The funny thing i have a new aftermarket grille i bought on ebay. I like the US style :-)
There are a huge marked for Suv's in Norway, but they are very expensive. I bought my 99 zr2 May 2011 for 22000 usd. Yes its right 2 2 0 0 0 usd. Suv's (new) start at 100k usd.

Welcome...

What an interesting version you have there - I had no idea!

What are some of the differences in the motor/interior?

I don't think it's that different, but i've installed LPG in my Zr2. Now it runs on naturalgass and petrol. I'll try to post some pictures later on.
http://www.prinsauto.../cars/cars.html

[cknaffle]

The guys at Alcan will build you exactly what you want, but they are not going to give you "advice" unless you tell them what you're trying to do. Otherwise, if they build you a spring, not knowing exactly what you want, then you're not happy with it, you're going to ask them to build you another spring that works better. They're a great company, but you need to tell them exactly what you want!

[ducksface]

I went to
Deaver Springs
In Santa Ana California

They readily gave me advice, readily suggested/corrected ideas, changed things until they were happy about both me and the springs.

The silence to a novice is why I didn't go to Alcan.
Tried to do business with them and they failed.
I drove 600 miles so they could see the truck. They wouldn't even look at it.

Alcan might be fine for people who order springs and know what they want but they are miserable and condecending to a novice.

[bigblockbilly]

Welcome aboard! Nice looking truck.

Mine sat the same way when I purchased it. PO hauled alot of boats with it which added to the normal Z squat.

Alcans are great product from what everyone say.
I had good sucess with adding short add a leafs to mine and they were only about $40 USD.

Tough to tell how much they raised it alone though because I also put a set of very new/low milage junk yard Z springs in her at the same time.

Lifted the back by a ton with no shackles.

I really like the headlight squirters. ZR-Benz. DO they function with the windshield squirters or separatlly?

There is a four door Blazer over at Expedition Portal with factory ZR2 type flares. He says they are standard in Germany.
Seen any of those in Norway?

[BlueGate]

Welcome aboard! Nice looking truck.

Mine sat the same way when I purchased it. PO hauled alot of boats with it which added to the normal Z squat.

Alcans are great product from what everyone say.
I had good sucess with adding short add a leafs to mine and they were only about $40 USD.

Tough to tell how much they raised it alone though because I also put a set of very new/low milage junk yard Z springs in her at the same time.

Lifted the back by a ton with no shackles.

I really like the headlight squirters. ZR-Benz. DO they function with the windshield squirters or separatlly?

There is a four door Blazer over at Expedition Portal with factory ZR2 type flares. He says they are standard in Germany.
Seen any of those in Norway?

Thank's for the tip, but add a leafs are not TÛV aproved :-( I'll take a look at the Expedition Portal later.

Here are some new picks for you guys and you can play "name that part" in the engine compartment ;-) plus one of the flares, lpg tank and dash.. enjoy :-)

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Edited by BlueGate, 06 April 2012 - 01:06 PM.

[bigblockbilly]

I like the LPG conversion. I was at a vehicle auction yesterday.

over 450 vehicles for sale.

They had over 100 CNG vehicles. The tanks on them are enormous (1/4 of a full size pick up bed) and get very limited range. (100 miles or so)
Tons of full size Fords and even a dozen or so Honda Civics.

Is that spare tire looking thing your LPG tank? What kind of a range can you get with that?
Looks much more compact than CNG (desireable from a fitment perspective) if it is.