[Z06] I hate driving my Z06

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Apr 11, 2003 | 04:30 PM

#21

J Lance Miller

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From: Round Rock Tx

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

I just got home from a little trip up the coast from San Diego to Seattle and back - yes, I killed some bugs along the way - I may wash it this weekend if I get around to it, probably not... didn't buy it to keep it nice for someone else.

Apr 11, 2003 | 04:49 PM

#22

OliverM5

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Re: I hate driving my Z06 (J Lance Miller)

Living where I do, I always see people driving their porches/ferraris/vettes/etc like they have a cop right on their tail.....in my opinion, if you are going to spend the $$ on a car like that, drive the poopie out of it like you stole it!!!

If you are going to worry about dings, chips, etc, you will never enjoy the car......

Apr 11, 2003 | 04:58 PM

#23

prospero63

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From: Roll 20's...

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

hehe... uh... I wash the front end at least twice a week, not including the full bore wash it gets every 1-2 weeks. :crazy:

Apr 11, 2003 | 08:20 PM

#24

Weasel

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From: Southgate Michigan

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

Yes.And not just any bug will do it. We demand the juiciest of the lot. Got a bug with a little stomache flu? There'll be a Vette along any minute now.

Apr 11, 2003 | 08:55 PM

#25

VNAMVET

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From: FL

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

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So I manage to get some alone time with my Z tonight. So, my bright idea is to go out cruising a little. I maybe go out for about 45 minutes, only to come home and find the entire front end and windshield covered with BUG CARCASSES (suicidal little bastards). I swear it just makes me want to leave my car in the garage.... :rant:Rich

I wash the front of my car EVERY night when I come home.........and apply Zaino weekly which helps to make the bugs NOT stick!

Apr 12, 2003 | 12:28 AM

#26

J-Rod

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Re: I hate driving my Z06 (VNAMVET)

I live near rice farms. Lots of bugs out in the country. Also, I use the local car wash a lot to blow the bugs off the front end. Use Zymol when I wax it. I take it to the car wash most often to wash the rubber out of the fenderwells.

I hate bugs...

Apr 12, 2003 | 01:07 PM

#27

Intimidator3

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From: Home of the NYY

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (gasman29)

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They can't seem to get out of the way at 70-80 mph. :nonod:

You guys are out of this world. :grouphug:

Apr 12, 2003 | 02:44 PM

#28

eegle

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From: Burlingame CA

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

I can't wait to get bugs on the front end of my z. I wash them off with toughts of my time behind the wheel. eegle

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Apr 12, 2003 | 06:28 PM

#29

C5Longhorn

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From: Houston Texas

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (eegle)

I hate having to always clean the bugs as well, but when I get her on the road, its worth it.

Apr 13, 2003 | 07:56 PM

#30

bully

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From: White Plains NY

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

True, I hate that as well but at the end of the day its a car so drive it have fun with it (cleaning is part of the fun, no?)

P.S

Bugs are ten times better then snow :rofl:

Apr 13, 2003 | 09:15 PM

#31

Lone Ranger

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Re: I hate driving my Z06 (bully)

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True, I hate that as well but at the end of the day its a car so drive it have fun with it (cleaning is part of the fun, no?)

P.S

Bugs are ten times better then snow :rofl:

Agreed. Had my vert out a lot this weekend and the front is spattered with bugs, and some of 'em look as though they were some big juicy buggers, too :U I'm tapped out for the evening, so she's gonna have to wait until tomorrow after work for cleanup.

[Modified by Lone Ranger, 8:15 PM 4/13/2003]

Apr 14, 2003 | 03:22 PM

#32

Jaxxkat

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From: Long Pond Pa

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (IceDragon)

Yeah its dirty out there , but dead bugs are better than rocks and dust that might scratch the paint , I hate the rocks that hit when I have to pass a truck. The dealer said i cant put wax untill after a month cause the paint isnt totally dry. but I think Dirty Black is a kewl look too, atleast for a few hours :blueangel: :cool: http://hometown.aol.com/gearheadgirl...ollection.html

Apr 15, 2003 | 04:57 PM

#33

DIYdreamcar

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From: Dallas TX

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (J Lance Miller)

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Two words...

AMEN BRUTHA!!!!!

:steering:

Apr 15, 2003 | 08:02 PM

#34

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Re: I hate driving my Z06 (ledfoot)

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I'm perfectly happy with my car, in the garage, under a car cover.

Now this was spoken by a man with a sick mind. YO: VETTES ARE MADE TO DRIVE, NOT SIT COVERED IN A GARAGE.

Whaddaya trying to do, save the car for the next owner????

Apr 15, 2003 | 08:27 PM

#35

IceDragon

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From: Lufkin TX

Re: I hate driving my Z06 (CP)

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Whaddaya trying to do, save the car for the next owner????

And what makes you think that there will ever be another owner of this Z06. Out of all the Vettes from generation 1 through 5. I have loved this generation more than any other. I have absolutely loved the C5's since their inception in 1997 (the year I graduated from college) and I knew it was only a matter of time until I had one, and I got the best of the best in the Z06. So, again, I ask you why would I want to save my car for the next guy....when I'm saving it for me...........

Rich

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