Winter Drive
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Burning Brakes
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Winter Drive
Very cold and wintry day in my 'hood.
So, thought it was grand opportunity to prove/disprove theories re: a C6's driveability in cold weather.
Left home circa 1330...18 F. Drove a 60 mile circuit that included a stop for a $2. Big Mac and a stop for three beers at a local watering hole.
Roads were relatively clear with some snowy patches and sunny skies.
After all was said and done the trip was w/o incident.
NO problems with cold tires, heater, heated seats, blades, or any other vehicle functions.
Arrived home a few minutes ago...temperature now 5F.
Peace, out.
So, thought it was grand opportunity to prove/disprove theories re: a C6's driveability in cold weather.
Left home circa 1330...18 F. Drove a 60 mile circuit that included a stop for a $2. Big Mac and a stop for three beers at a local watering hole.
Roads were relatively clear with some snowy patches and sunny skies.
After all was said and done the trip was w/o incident.
NO problems with cold tires, heater, heated seats, blades, or any other vehicle functions.
Arrived home a few minutes ago...temperature now 5F.
Peace, out.
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From: Maumelle Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Anti Freeze
Wiil 3 beers keep your blood from freezing at 5 degrees.
It's going to be 12 here tonight and I was just wondering how many I need to stay defrosted.
LJ
It's going to be 12 here tonight and I was just wondering how many I need to stay defrosted.
LJ
Melting Slicks
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I drove mine about 30 miles in -5 weather last year on a clear day after the salt had all dried up for frozen. It was just fine and the vert has a HELL of a heater along with the heated seats! Defroster works great also.
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It's right here in the East. Just hop on a non-stop flight from LAX to CLE and you'll be able to experience winter in all it's glory. It's -10 degrees right now with 12 inches of snow on the ground. The high temp is forecast to go all the way up to a balmy 7 degrees today. 
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It's right here in the East. Just hop on a non-stop flight from LAX to CLE and you'll be able to experience winter in all it's glory. It's -10 degrees right now with 12 inches of snow on the ground. The high temp is forecast to go all the way up to a balmy 7 degrees today.
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From: Rochester, NY
Not exactly Vette cruising weather.
It's right here in the East. Just hop on a non-stop flight from LAX to CLE and you'll be able to experience winter in all it's glory. It's -10 degrees right now with 12 inches of snow on the ground. The high temp is forecast to go all the way up to a balmy 7 degrees today.
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From: Sterling Heights MI
I saw a funny thing happen last night.
It was about -5, and when I started driving the DIC said "Active Handling warming up"
and then a few minutes later it changed to "Active Handling Ready", then the display went back to the mileage display I had on.
I guess Active Handling doesn't work in extreme cold weather.
Dan
It was about -5, and when I started driving the DIC said "Active Handling warming up"
and then a few minutes later it changed to "Active Handling Ready", then the display went back to the mileage display I had on.
I guess Active Handling doesn't work in extreme cold weather.
Dan
Drifting
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO
I prefer tequila! Sh*t ... is this going to get locked now.(I was thinking to myself, I'd be more worried about the 3 beers than the 18 degree temps!
)Glad you had a fun drive. Stay safe!
Drifting
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO
I saw a funny thing happen last night.
It was about -5, and when I started driving the DIC said "Active Handling warming up"
and then a few minutes later it changed to "Active Handling Ready", then the display went back to the mileage display I had on.
I guess Active Handling doesn't work in extreme cold weather.
Dan
It was about -5, and when I started driving the DIC said "Active Handling warming up"
and then a few minutes later it changed to "Active Handling Ready", then the display went back to the mileage display I had on.
I guess Active Handling doesn't work in extreme cold weather.
Dan