Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Its time

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 07:54 PM
  #1  
Harleyyac's Avatar
Harleyyac
Thread Starter
Instructor
Supporting Gold
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 144
Likes: 26
From: NNJ
Default Its time

I'm taking her out of hibernation tomorrow. I checked on her and just really needs tire pressure adjusted.
I purchased a few things mostly cosmetic for the inside
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 08:45 PM
  #2  
dood73's Avatar
dood73
Instructor
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 243
Likes: 27
From: New Jersey
Default

I'm in NWNJ. I'm seriously thinking of ending the hibernation this weekend also.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 08:51 PM
  #3  
vetteguy8's Avatar
vetteguy8
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 755
Likes: 142
Default

I'm taking mine out end of March ! I have removed my Optima red top all winter and never started the car like I used to do in the past so hopefully no issues and it just fires right up !!
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:09 PM
  #4  
Harleyyac's Avatar
Harleyyac
Thread Starter
Instructor
Supporting Gold
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 144
Likes: 26
From: NNJ
Default

Why not just put a Trickle charger on it?
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:10 PM
  #5  
Harleyyac's Avatar
Harleyyac
Thread Starter
Instructor
Supporting Gold
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 144
Likes: 26
From: NNJ
Default

I checked our area out and the weather still looks decent for March. I'll keep it covered when out.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 09:22 PM
  #6  
vetteguy8's Avatar
vetteguy8
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 755
Likes: 142
Default

Originally Posted by Harleyyac
Why not just put a Trickle charger on it?
Its tough where i live, too cold etc.. but i just bought a Noco charger that i have on the battery inside my home now. I will keep it on it until im ready to take the car out.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 11:15 PM
  #7  
Harleyyac's Avatar
Harleyyac
Thread Starter
Instructor
Supporting Gold
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 144
Likes: 26
From: NNJ
Default

Originally Posted by vetteguy8
Its tough where i live, too cold etc.. but i just bought a Noco charger that i have on the battery inside my home now. I will keep it on it until im ready to take the car out.
No problem. It’s that a large amount of people mention they just leave battery in 🤷🏻‍♂️Besides the radio and other things like in C6 MAC going to crap after battery disconnected.
Im still reading and learning .
lee
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2020 | 11:26 PM
  #8  
vetteguy8's Avatar
vetteguy8
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 755
Likes: 142
Default

Originally Posted by Harleyyac
No problem. It’s that a large amount of people mention they just leave battery in 🤷🏻‍♂️Besides the radio and other things like in C6 MAC going to crap after battery disconnected.
Im still reading and learning .
lee
I've lost a battery or 2 in the past leaving them in the car, even disconnected! So i just take it out and leave it indoor now on a charger.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-7

Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 12:11 AM
  #9  
Harleyyac's Avatar
Harleyyac
Thread Starter
Instructor
Supporting Gold
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 144
Likes: 26
From: NNJ
Default

Nav not Mac
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 08:37 AM
  #10  
JR-01's Avatar
JR-01
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 8,900
Likes: 1,072
From: Wisconsin
Default

Originally Posted by Harleyyac
No problem. It’s that a large amount of people mention they just leave battery in 🤷🏻‍♂️Besides the radio and other things like in C6 MAC going to crap after battery disconnected.
Im still reading and learning .
lee
I have removed my battery and stored it in the basement for 5-6 months every year for the last seven and have had zero problems. The only thing I've had to reset is the clock.
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 09:00 AM
  #11  
Boeuf's Avatar
Boeuf
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 174
Likes: 67
From: Courtice, Ontario
Default

I hate you guys. I got 10cm of snow last night and it's minus 20 with the windchill right now.

I am hoping for an early spring but I doubt I'll be lucky enough to get her out before April 1st.
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 10:39 AM
  #12  
viffer's Avatar
viffer
Advanced
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 58
Likes: 11
From: East TN
Default

The weather here has been cold but clear skies lately, but the problem is there’s still tons of salt and salt reside all over the roads. Mine has to stay put until the winters over, and we’ve had some good road washing rain to clean things up. Stupid Midwest!
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 10:49 AM
  #13  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,291
Likes: 24,572
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

Always an exciting time when you can get the Vette out for the first time after a winter nap. Have a great cruise in the car.
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 06:36 PM
  #14  
knewblewkorvette's Avatar
knewblewkorvette
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Air Force
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 14,134
Likes: 2,979
From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Default

Originally Posted by viffer
The weather here has been cold but clear skies lately, but the problem is there’s still tons of salt and salt reside all over the roads. Mine has to stay put until the winters over, and we’ve had some good road washing rain to clean things up. Stupid Midwest!
Mine will stay in the garage despite a forecast of 60 tomorrow. We have snow on the ground and the ground is saturated so it's going to be a mess
Reply
Old Feb 29, 2020 | 06:50 PM
  #15  
chasboy's Avatar
chasboy
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 7,410
Likes: 958
From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Default

Originally Posted by dood73
I'm in NWNJ. I'm seriously thinking of ending the hibernation this weekend also.
Dood, so am I! Do you belong to a club?
I was going to take mine out too.
Luckily for us, I would say for the last month the only moisture we’ve had was rain, so the roads are fairly clean.
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2020 | 01:58 AM
  #16  
chevyorange's Avatar
chevyorange
Racer
Supporting Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 436
Likes: 182
From: Renton WA
Default

Not to be an ******* but in Western Washington one can find a window in weather a few times a week - so my top has even been off this winter!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Its time





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:48 AM.

story-0
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-20 17:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette buyer's guide

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-17 16:41:08


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)

Slideshow: 10 things C8 Corvette owners hate, but won't tell you.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-01 18:36:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!

Slideshow: Should you add one of these incredible Corvettes to your garage?

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-01 18:14:05


VIEW MORE
story-7
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)

Slideshow: Every Corvette Grand Sport explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-26 07:13:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!

Slideshow: Breaking down the 2027 Grand Sport, Grand Sport X, Stingray, and LS6 V8.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-03-26 13:48:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!

Slideshow: 5 reasons bad drivers crash sports cars & 5 ways to avoid a costly shame!

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-25 16:32:55


VIEW MORE