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Old 01-21-2014, 02:17 PM
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Went to school thinking the snow would start later, guess I was wrong! Now my car is stuck in my school parking lot :d



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Old 01-21-2014, 02:24 PM
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You have your Vette out in the snow and expect us to feel sorry for you! I feel bad for the Vette...That is all!
Old 01-21-2014, 02:32 PM
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If you don't have at the very minimum a good set of all seasons your screwed...seriously though...you gagging us?
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Originally Posted by andrec10
You have your Vette out in the snow and expect us to feel sorry for you! I feel bad for the Vette...That is all!
why is it going to rust? LOLZ

I drive mine spring to fall with big snow piles on the side of the road. Street are kinda dry/clear at the time. Hoosiers and a snow storm and it's like Tokyo Drift on the way home.
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Originally Posted by Black0ut
why is it going to rust? LOLZ
Right? I mean really, who cares about the fuel lines and stuff, the parts you see are all that matters
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Originally Posted by Black0ut
why is it going to rust? LOLZ

I drive mine spring to fall with big snow piles on the side of the road. Street are kinda dry/clear at the time. Hoosiers and a snow storm and it's like Tokyo Drift on the way home.
Corrosion from road chemicals can occur to electrical connections, aluminum and steel components, steel frame and steel bolts and nuts.
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Originally Posted by andrec10
You have your Vette out in the snow and expect us to feel sorry for you! I feel bad for the Vette...That is all!
Where did I ask for you guys to feel sorry for me? It wasn't snowing when I left this morning at 7:30, it was supposed to start at 12-1 and it started 2 hours early.
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Fortunately I have a beater Subaru to handle the snow and ****** road conditions. But if I didn't and only if, then it looks like I'd be in the same situation as you. I would suffer thru the poor months for the enjoyment that is had during the spring, summer and fall!!
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Originally Posted by andrec10
You have your Vette out in the snow and expect us to feel sorry for you! I feel bad for the Vette...That is all!
The snow was to get here and not be bad till 3PM. It started at 10 AM and came down hard. I looked outside at 11 and we had almost 3" I'm only a few miles from his school. Hang in there C5at16 roads my be clear by Thursday.
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Originally Posted by JR-01
Corrosion from road chemicals can occur to electrical connections, aluminum and steel components, steel frame and steel bolts and nuts.
Because driving home through one snow storm is going to destroy your car. Middle of winter with gravel and salt everywhere I wouldn't drive.
Old 01-21-2014, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Vett
The snow was to get here and not be bad till 3PM. It started at 10 AM and came down hard. I looked outside at 11 and we had almost 3" I'm only a few miles from his school. Hang in there C5at16 roads my be clear by Thursday.
Thanks bill! Yeah I was going to park it at my dads house after school. Snow came early!
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So happy I have a Trailblazer. If only Chevy did a good job at making it more reliable. I've gone through so many CEL and StabilTrack warnings.
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I feel you OP,I was planning on working a half day. Only got two hours in before I had to leave. A beater is on the list for next winter, but wasn't in the cards this year.The vette is nicely balanced and does well in a small amount of snow.

Passed two stuck awd audis in the snow on the way home. Its more how you drive. Be safe.

The Corrosion can be an issue, I typically hit underneath the car with a power-washer. If you don't forget about it you'll be fine. Plus the car gets looked over frequently between track days.
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Looking to get a Subaru 2.5rs next year as a beater
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Originally Posted by Black0ut
Because driving home through one snow storm is going to destroy your car. Middle of winter with gravel and salt everywhere I wouldn't drive.
Me neither.
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Looking to get a Subaru 2.5rs next year as a beater


The single biggest problem I have found with a Corvette & snow, Corvette, any year is the big back tires just ride up onto the snow and of course loose traction. It's just not a win-win situation. Good luck !
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Nope I don't get stuck, 4X4 F-150 solves that problem!

Driving a Vette in snow is just stupid IMO!

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Old 01-21-2014, 04:35 PM
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Nope never stuck cause it doesn't come out, neither does the Mustang for that matter.
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Is your school still open? Admin dept, etc.? You may want to let them know your car will be in the parking lot and not to tow. I'm sure the plows want a clear lot. If not, bring a shovel when you go dig it out.

They're talking 9-16 inches in Mont/Bucks/Chester etc. counties.
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Originally Posted by bluestreak63
Is your school still open? Admin dept, etc.? You may want to let them know your car will be in the parking lot and not to tow. I'm sure the plows want a clear lot. If not, bring a shovel when you go dig it out. They're talking 9-16 inches in Mont/Bucks/Chester etc. counties.
It's a public lot, I can park there all week and they can't tow me yeah I planned on bringing a shovel. They aren't doing anything yet


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