Corvette is NOT a cold weather car
01-17-2008, 08:32 AM
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Another good reason for the CAGS eliminator.
01-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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sorry about the accident, but at least you are ok which is the main thing..
A mate and I are coming over to the US in April and driving coast to coast in a vette. Part of the trip is through Colorado, with Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Vail on the list to stay at. I'm a little nervous about driving up there after reading this thread, as there should still be a decent amount of snow around mid April I believe.
We will be taking it VERY easy through that stretch of the trip that's for sure..
A mate and I are coming over to the US in April and driving coast to coast in a vette. Part of the trip is through Colorado, with Denver, Boulder, Aspen and Vail on the list to stay at. I'm a little nervous about driving up there after reading this thread, as there should still be a decent amount of snow around mid April I believe.
We will be taking it VERY easy through that stretch of the trip that's for sure..
upgade it on the insurance baby oh yeah!!
01-17-2008, 11:23 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
01-17-2008, 11:39 PM
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The Corvette is a cold weather car with the right tires, this title should say that the Supercar tires are not cold weather tires.
I drive my C5 everyday, winter included, and with good all season tires I have no problems at all. It would do even better with true snow tires.
I'm sorry about what happened, but don't label the Corvette as being undriveable in the winter when it's really the tires that are to blame. Summer tires simply do not do well in extreme cold.
I drive my C5 everyday, winter included, and with good all season tires I have no problems at all. It would do even better with true snow tires.
I'm sorry about what happened, but don't label the Corvette as being undriveable in the winter when it's really the tires that are to blame. Summer tires simply do not do well in extreme cold.
01-18-2008, 12:14 AM
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Man...so sorry to see your vette in that condition. Sounds like you were doomed from the start.
If I can jump on the bandwagon on the tire issue...I alway had issues with the stock tires on my 2003 Mitsu EVO VIII. As soon as it got below about 40 degrees, the tires were hockey puck hard and no traction whatsoever...and that's with all wheel drive! I can only imagine what your vette was like with only RWD and way more power. Had to get all season tires for the winter - a little easier on that car.
Anyway, glad you're okay and sounds like your car will end up better than ever! Good luck...
If I can jump on the bandwagon on the tire issue...I alway had issues with the stock tires on my 2003 Mitsu EVO VIII. As soon as it got below about 40 degrees, the tires were hockey puck hard and no traction whatsoever...and that's with all wheel drive! I can only imagine what your vette was like with only RWD and way more power. Had to get all season tires for the winter - a little easier on that car.
Anyway, glad you're okay and sounds like your car will end up better than ever! Good luck...
01-18-2008, 12:28 AM
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There is only one C6 tire for cold weather and that is the Goodyear Eagle F1 AS-C EMT. Its an all season version of the GS-2 and sacrifices a bit of hot weather grip for astounding cold weather grip from about 50 to -5 degrees. I can launch WOT from the get go at any of those temps with no slipping or sliding. Not bad in light snow either. I swapped my GS-2's for these the same day I got picked up my car.
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02-05-2008, 08:23 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Sorry about your mishap. All of us get ourselves sideways occasionally, figuratively or actually, and the best thing to do is make the best of a bad situation. I like the suggestion to think about upgrades to the front end. Different hood or bumper; maybe even flames. Good luck with the repairs.
02-05-2008, 08:37 PM
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Yes, there is $2000 of damage under the bumper cover. Then it adds up quickly when they give $1k for rim, $200 for tire, $1k for clear bra, 2 * $800 for headlights, 1 Fender, 1 Bumper, and lots of painting and blending.
Of course I ended up ordering the full widebody kit for $5k, a set of takeoff Z06 wheels, tires, sensors for $3k, and an LG World Challenge Hood for $1800. Then decided I didnt want any blending, so add more for a complete repaint. This accident got quite expensive, but it will look sooooooooo nice
Of course I ended up ordering the full widebody kit for $5k, a set of takeoff Z06 wheels, tires, sensors for $3k, and an LG World Challenge Hood for $1800. Then decided I didnt want any blending, so add more for a complete repaint. This accident got quite expensive, but it will look sooooooooo nice
02-05-2008, 08:58 PM
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I used to say you buy em to drive em. I had every intention of driving it all winter as long as the roads were clear. NO MORE. Accelerating onto the highway, shifted from 3rd to 4th, and broke traction. Next thing Im sideways heading for a guard rail. Supercar tires are crap in the cold. Never Again. Im fine, just a lump on the head.
The issue is tires not the car. Get Winter tires, while still paying attention to their warm-up period. And of course, [I'm sorry to say] a driver who has sports cars skills and understands road conditions.
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