How many of you will drive your vette this Winter ?
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Since buying my 04 Z06 I make it a point to drive it on nice days during the winter. As long as there's no snow, ice, or heavy sand on the road I'll take it out, even up here in New England....
#125
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although i did go thru atlanta one night about 3am in january and the overpasses were iced up. watched a guy in a dakota spin out in front of me. he spun back and forth thru all 5 lanes. it was instant karma as the guy was being an idiot just prior!
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St. Jude Donor '08
winter driving
as long as the weather is clear, no snow, no rain, no ice, no salt, i'll drive it. but now we have to get out earlier to spend the day crusing around the tri-state area.
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No problems here with driving her all winter long. In fact I really look forward to the real cold days (30's & 40's) to take her out, no bugs! It's nice to go for a drive and not have to wipe off the front of the car when you are done. Of course we have very few days that it stays cold for long but the ones that do are fun.
#132
Safety Car
If the roads are dry and I can drive it with the top down (>50F or so), then I'm driving it. Luckily, we get a few days like that in Dallas during the winter
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I drive mine all year, but IF we ever get snow here in north Alabama, I will leave it at home in favor of my old Chevy truck. I do drive in the C5 in the rain though...
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I'm lucky enough to be able to drive mine year round here in Florida. I couldn't imagine having to put the Vette up for a few months and not be able to drive her! I really do feel for you guys that have to!
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Drove mine today, I put about 40 miles on the car, got the oil changed and took my 5 yr and 8 yr old granddaughters out for rides in it. Temps in the low 30's, snow melt isn't too bad after the rains on Monday so the roads are mostly dry except for a damp spot here and there where there is some runoff. Much better than if the car was sitting on blocks for the winter.
Bill
Bill
#138
Melting Slicks
Just came back from Cambria, Ca. It is just south of San Francisco about 100 miles or so. It was 62 degrees and made for a nice walk on the beach. Our room had a partial ocean view and no fog, which was a bonus. Took awhile to get there because we made 5 wine tasting stops on the way. Found a great new desert wine. Photos pending.