Sucks about the car, we'll have to hook up when things warm up this spring, I live up in Maquoketa. 
Winter damage. Ready for spring!
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Le Mans Master
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From: South Dakota
Winter damage. Ready for spring!
We had a blizzard here yesterday. This morning it had stopped snowing but it was about 3 degrees.
I drove my 94 to work today about 100 miles round trip. The drive was fine, but when I got into the city where I work, a truck dropped a big block of ice right in front of me and I hit it. When I got to work I saw the front center section of the lower air dam broke. It shattered and a big chunk is missing.
I know it is not that expensive to replace, but I really don't like winter.
No comments about my sanity since I lived in Arizona for 15 years and moved back to Illinois and winters anyway.
I drove my 94 to work today about 100 miles round trip. The drive was fine, but when I got into the city where I work, a truck dropped a big block of ice right in front of me and I hit it. When I got to work I saw the front center section of the lower air dam broke. It shattered and a big chunk is missing.
I know it is not that expensive to replace, but I really don't like winter.
No comments about my sanity since I lived in Arizona for 15 years and moved back to Illinois and winters anyway.
Burning Brakes
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From: Orland Park IL
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Ouch! Yet another reason why my friends tell me to not drive mine in bad weather (and I haven't yet). Don't replace it until Spring, just in case....
Melting Slicks
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From: Decatur IL
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We had a blizzard here yesterday. This morning it had stopped snowing but it was about 3 degrees.
I drove my 94 to work today about 100 miles round trip. The drive was fine, but when I got into the city where I work, a truck dropped a big block of ice right in front of me and I hit it. When I got to work I saw the front center section of the lower air dam broke. It shattered and a big chunk is missing.
I know it is not that expensive to replace, but I really don't like winter.
No comments about my sanity since I lived in Arizona for 15 years and moved back to Illinois and winters anyway.
I drove my 94 to work today about 100 miles round trip. The drive was fine, but when I got into the city where I work, a truck dropped a big block of ice right in front of me and I hit it. When I got to work I saw the front center section of the lower air dam broke. It shattered and a big chunk is missing.
I know it is not that expensive to replace, but I really don't like winter.
No comments about my sanity since I lived in Arizona for 15 years and moved back to Illinois and winters anyway.
That blizzard was aweful and like you I'm ready for spring so I can start cruising.
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From: Kantuk Valley
Park the C4 for the Winter PPPPlease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you get stuck in the snow, you'll burn up your transmission........lol
If I drove my Vette in the snow, I know for sure (100%-) that it would be a collision
maybe not the first couple of weeks - BUT- before the winter is over - there would be a wreck or two
And im (55%) sure- that it would be my fault.
PLUS if a Corvette wrecks in the snow, i'm pretty sure its gonna make the news
I can already hear the tow truck driver and the police asking me "what was you doing driving that car dude, it's snowing"
I drive my C4 daily, but when it comes to the snow- I'll walk if I had 2
accident report: Corvette/ Snow/ Broken Fiberglass/ Snowing/ Freeze/ Totaled/ Law Suit/ Claim Denied
If you get stuck in the snow, you'll burn up your transmission........lol
If I drove my Vette in the snow, I know for sure (100%-) that it would be a collision
maybe not the first couple of weeks - BUT- before the winter is over - there would be a wreck or two
And im (55%) sure- that it would be my fault.
PLUS if a Corvette wrecks in the snow, i'm pretty sure its gonna make the news
I can already hear the tow truck driver and the police asking me "what was you doing driving that car dude, it's snowing"
I drive my C4 daily, but when it comes to the snow- I'll walk if I had 2
accident report: Corvette/ Snow/ Broken Fiberglass/ Snowing/ Freeze/ Totaled/ Law Suit/ Claim Denied
Last edited by pay the mechanic; Dec 16, 2010 at 01:58 PM.
Racer
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From: New Jersey
Sorry to hear that. My 94 will never see the snow (I live in NJ). It's in my garage with a breathable cover, connected to a battery tender, with a tank full of gas and stabil added. Waiting for the spring.
Race Director
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From: WI
It's been really cold here too. My DD didn't want to start and I needed to take my daughter to school so I fired up the race car. I live in the country and the road I live on remains snow packed all winter. The race slicks I have on really weren't to bad in the snow. Once I got on the main roads they were fine. I only slid around on my road when I chose too!
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Le Mans Master
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From: South Dakota
I just like driving a vette all the time. This one is a daily driver and I expect to use it as a car. It is fun.
I still try to keep it pretty nice though and I visit the wash pretty often. So far I think it looks pretty good.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mystic CT
A C4 is the least expensive to buy Corvette. My 91 is a very nice driver it has a couple minor scratches in the clear coat but waxed shines well a smal separation on the edge orf the driver side seat custion from getting in and out. Other than that a pretty nice car. I bought it to enjoy it and not turn it into a museum piece so when it wears out I will buy another and enjoy driving it as well. At 58 I hope to enjoy and wear out several before i am worn out too. It certainly is not a snow car but it is to use and enjoy car as much as practical.
Dave
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