[Z06] Gunnisonstar
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4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lincoln Nebraska
Who travels on vacation with their Vette?
I'm a rookie on the forum & to Vettes. I have had my Z06 for 6 months and I want to do more than day trips. But I've heard horror stories about parking your Vette overnight in a motel parking lots. Is this just urban myth? How do you do it when you travel distances? Any recommendations would help.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
Friends of mine from Chicago used to say:
It's not if your Vette will be stolen.
It's when it will be stolen.
I don't know if things have changed.
Park by the office (under lights), and tell 11 pm to 7 am person that he/she can expect a tip if car is still there and in one piece at 7 am.
It's not if your Vette will be stolen.
It's when it will be stolen.
I don't know if things have changed.
Park by the office (under lights), and tell 11 pm to 7 am person that he/she can expect a tip if car is still there and in one piece at 7 am.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I've done a lot of traveling with my Vettes and also my street rod. I've never had a problem, but when possible I try to make sure I have a room with a view of my car. I've heard stories but careful parking can help make a big difference. Try to make sure you are under big lighting. If you are really nervous you might try removing the master fuse from the underhood fuse box. Thieves don't take the time to repair cars they can't get running. In my street rod I have a hidden master power cutoff switch. The only current still flowing is to the remote doors and the radio memory.
Happy motoring and enjoy traveling with your car. You meet a lot more interesting people when you travel in an unusual car and it really adds to long journeys.
Happy motoring and enjoy traveling with your car. You meet a lot more interesting people when you travel in an unusual car and it really adds to long journeys.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Naples Florida
I've done a lot of traveling with my Vettes and also my street rod. I've never had a problem, but when possible I try to make sure I have a room with a view of my car. I've heard stories but careful parking can help make a big difference. Try to make sure you are under big lighting. If you are really nervous you might try removing the master fuse from the underhood fuse box. Thieves don't take the time to repair cars they can't get running. In my street rod I have a hidden master power cutoff switch. The only current still flowing is to the remote doors and the radio memory.
Happy motoring and enjoy traveling with your car. You meet a lot more interesting people when you travel in an unusual car and it really adds to long journeys.
Happy motoring and enjoy traveling with your car. You meet a lot more interesting people when you travel in an unusual car and it really adds to long journeys.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Wentzville Mo
I know you don't want it to get messed up, BUT it is a car, enjoy it. I have found that people don't enjoy there cars near to the fullest when they spend the whole ownership worried about rock chips and thieves
