Wrong place @ the Wrong time
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Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (bertmeister)
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This was previously posted on the C5 forum http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=707575
This was previously posted on the C5 forum http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=707575
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From: N J
Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (paul67)
) 2:38 AM 12/17/2003
Short-term lease. Not a real Corvette "owner." A real Corvette enthusiast would not go out in that weather.
:iagree: No way on
Gods green earth that car should ever see snow.
[Modified by John65,80, 4:23 PM 12/17/2003]
Short-term lease. Not a real Corvette "owner." A real Corvette enthusiast would not go out in that weather.
:iagree: No way on
Gods green earth that car should ever see snow.
[Modified by John65,80, 4:23 PM 12/17/2003]
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From: Smalltownville Michigan
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (MN-Brent)
It's reasons like this that mine doesnt get out of the garage if the temp is 50 or under....I would have kittens if that was mine! :sad:
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Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (NOTHIN'LIKE'A'69')
At least it wasn't a C3!! But I really would rather see a C4 in that picture...
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Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (vvv90)
At least it wasn't a C3!! But I really would rather see a C4 in that picture...
Hey now, watch it. If any Vette should be stuck in the snow it should be the dime-a-dozen C5. C4's are getting more rare.
Hey now, watch it. If any Vette should be stuck in the snow it should be the dime-a-dozen C5. C4's are getting more rare.
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Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (Juliet)
Juliet,
Great to hear from you! It's been a long time. Downhill ice-skating?? That's scary ;) . The fact of the matter is that the wide tires on most Corvettes are not suited to snow/ice driving. Believe it or not, an old 7.75-15 is a better choice as it concentrates vehicle weight on a larger contact patch of the tire. Remember that at any given time only about 2" of a tire is in contact with the road. If the weight is focussed on 8" rather than 12" then one gets better grip. And I have ignored tread characteristics for that comparison.
Great to hear from you! It's been a long time. Downhill ice-skating?? That's scary ;) . The fact of the matter is that the wide tires on most Corvettes are not suited to snow/ice driving. Believe it or not, an old 7.75-15 is a better choice as it concentrates vehicle weight on a larger contact patch of the tire. Remember that at any given time only about 2" of a tire is in contact with the road. If the weight is focussed on 8" rather than 12" then one gets better grip. And I have ignored tread characteristics for that comparison.
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From: Dallas TX
Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (gsfgf)
At least it wasn't a C3!! But I really would rather see a C4 in that picture...
Hey now, watch it. If any Vette should be stuck in the snow it should be the dime-a-dozen C5. C4's are getting more rare.
Plus, the c5's the most likely not to get kissed by it. as long as the salter doesn't come by
Hey now, watch it. If any Vette should be stuck in the snow it should be the dime-a-dozen C5. C4's are getting more rare.
Plus, the c5's the most likely not to get kissed by it. as long as the salter doesn't come by
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From: Clyde Ca
Re: Wrong place @ the Wrong time (Jasonty)
Growing up in the midwest and dealing with the lousy winter weather, 20 years ago I moved to Cali.and have NOT touched the snow since. We always bought a $200 junker for the winter. All it needed was a GOOD battery, GOOD heater and studded tires.
Mark
P.S. Are those dealer plates on there?
Mark
P.S. Are those dealer plates on there?