HyperX

I need to drive my Z06 to a speed shop tomorrow (14 miles) to get my new heads and valves and other things done. But there is snow and salt. I have NEVER driven in the snow with it before. I have new Michelin Super Sports on the car. Am I risking any corrosion issues with the salt? Like wiring etc? I intend to keep the car a long time, but don't want to lose my space in the queue for the modding.

383vett

Out in California, AAA plus members get 3 tows up to 100 miles per year. Have it towed out there. Cheaper than guardrail repair.

b4i4getit

GM tested these cars in the snow. If you were not supposed to drive in the snow they would explicitly say that. They do say that summer performance tires will react badly in the cold so you must take that into consideration when you drive.

bgad

One exposure to salt and snow shouldn't ruin it if you will thoroughly wash off the undercarriage afterwards. However, if you can't drive it 14 miles without crashing it into a guardrail then you probably shouldn't own it.

ATC399

I would worry more about a after market shop tearing into my engine...jmho...good luck

HyperX

LOL. They have done my other cars before. They are one of the best in the business. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Norm_427

This Corvette driver isn't bothered by a little snow ... or cold.

spicytuna

I'd be far more worried about losing control of car on icy roads than corrosion.

We Canadians drive on salted roads all the time and if GM didn't expect us to drive in cold climates, they wouldn't have provided heated seats.

JetBlue427

this video should tell you all you need to know about winter driving a Z

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...ar-on-ice.html

Bill Dearborn

It will suffer much less damage than a metal car will suffer driving in the same conditions. Like they say "when its quiet out at night you can hear metal cars rusting". As long as you make liberal use of second gear or maybe even third to start moving from a stop you will spin less. Just let the clutch out slowly and the tires won't be shocked as much. Depending on how much rear tire slippage you get you might have to turn off TC if you run into areas where the car just dies due to TC applying the rear brakes and limiting engine torque. Once you get moving don't stop.

Bill

edmundu

I wouldn't chance putting it in the harsh salt and potentially having someone tag you. IF AAA won't cover the tow, then pay a few $$$ to have it professionally flatbedded to the shop & back. IT is short money, as even one hiccup will put you way over the $$$ spent trailering it.

PS I have the Michelin PSS, and they are better in cold temps than the OEM F1's, but still exercise caution if you attempt to just drive it in.

ToppThat

I would trailer it. Summer tires and the sound of fiberglass cracking is enough.

bluemagoo

Or you could wait for better weather......

FrankTank

You'll be fine with the salt etc... I think since this is just an isolated case of you driving it this way, its not going to really do any damage..if you were driving all winter long like this, then I would be washing and putting sealent on it regularly , but this is one time deal its not going to hurt anything.

I think we are supposed to get 1-3 inches from what I've seen... just start out in 2nd gear and go slow you will be fine. By the time your car is done snow will be gone

btw, where are you taking your car?? if you don't mind my asking? You are in Cary, I am in BG... not too many shops I trust only a handful.

spinkick

This thread offends me

Les

Wow, given the climatic conditions, her attire is the very definition of incongruous. Note that I said climatic, not climactic conditions.

To the OP, as suggested by a few of the guys, I'd have it towed there. You're not just dealing with your own issues but the issues of all of those on the road with you. All is takes is one idiot to get you tangled up in his or her mistake- and I'll bet there'll be way more than one idiot out there.

HyperX

Made the trip! Although there was some pontiac that spun around in front of me. The new Michelin tires are just amazing. Seriously. I never thought I would have this much traction with them. It snowed like crazy here today - 2 inches - but no plows at all. The speed shop will rinse the car off for me.

"NO SHOW"

Did you stop off at any open parking lots for some play time? LOL

bgad

I knew that you could get there without taking out any guardrails!!

HyperX

The traction control kicked in a few times and i was getting low pressure warnings because its so damn cold. But made it! LOL

I got a thumbs up from a Mustang driver. Probably first time corvette sighting in winter.