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Oct 4, 2001 | 02:35 PM

#21

Easy Mike

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Re: Sharks and Snow (78Vette-SA)

I've driven both of mine (and the 74 too, when I had her) in the snow. Positraction on snow takes some getting used to, but I had no other problems. I will admit the defrosting system in a Shark is not the greatest (cabin heat is good, as all of us with Fish Feet can attest) and a genuinely heavy snow will max out the system (wipers and defroster), but winter cruising is definitely do-able. You should also consider we salt the roads in these parts less frequently than in your neck of the woods.

Oct 4, 2001 | 02:42 PM

#22

flood

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Re: Sharks and Snow (Easy Mike)

I agree that the posi is weird but works well in the snow. The only reason I wouldn't is the " what if " factor. It would be a shame to get hit in such a cool car. They are a blast to spin cookies in though !!!! :yesnod:

Oct 4, 2001 | 02:47 PM

#23

Paul L

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Re: Sharks and Snow (78Vette-SA)

I would not even give it a try: bad traction, little ground clearance and salt-salt-salt. The latter will chew up the frame very quickly. We have all seen the photos of rotted and unsafe frames. My Corvette sleeps from November to April. I am fortunate enough to have a reliable daily driver with excellent traction and a strong heater; a new Impala. But if I was forced to own but one vehicle, I would not choose a Corvette.

Oct 4, 2001 | 05:11 PM

#24

ZD75blue

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Re: Sharks and Snow (flood)

I would probably not drive it in the snow, just avoid the ice and salt. Salt rusts the frame and ice can make you crash just not a great idea.

I would find a beater and use it through the winter

also winter is the time to upgrade for next spring more horsepower = more fun :jester

Oct 4, 2001 | 08:39 PM

#25

78Vette-SA

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Re: Sharks and Snow (78Vette-SA)

Thanks to all for the input. For the record, this would be a beater Vette. Something that to the average person looks pretty good, but in actuality would be something I wouldn't even mind leaving in the local mall parking lot.

However, I am more concerned about safety then getting stuck. I've got an Eddie Bauer Explorer that I've blown over 3' snow drifts with without missing a beat. I just hate driving the thing. The wife likes it so I was gonna give it to her.

Have to think about this some more. All the comments really appreciated though.

Thanks... :cheers:

Oct 4, 2001 | 08:55 PM

#26

SILVRTOY

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From: North Carolina

Re: Sharks and Snow (78Vette-SA)

Joe...One year while in Rockland I tried to race a snow storm down the east coast. It cought me in DC. Talk about a whie knuckle ride, never again. Those 17" tires were like ski :flag

Oct 5, 2001 | 10:11 PM

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SmokedTires

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From: B'Ville NY

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Re: Sharks and Snow (JohnS_77)

John, that's very cool that you'd like a pic of my car for your wall paper :bb thanks ! You've got mail .

Oct 6, 2001 | 09:11 AM

#28

parklawn

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Re: Sharks and Snow (78Vette-SA)

You have to be kidding.........right?..........I live in Northern Ontario and you would not get very far in the winter........friend tried for a while and he spent more time trying to stay on te road than travelling........drive anything else in the winter.