Going through Corvette withdrawl
Le Mans Master
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From: Hamilton Square NJ, Ocean City N. J. Key Biscayne Fla.
It's been about five weeks since the last show and the car is under it's cover with the tender on. I keep reading threads about shows in the warmer climates and I'm ready for this cold weather to go and get back to vette weather again. I find myself taking the cover off and thinking about the next season.
I have a great remedy for "corvette withdrawl", works every time, DRIVE THE CAR!!!!!
I live in New Jersey 
and, drive daily all winter. Just no snow, ice or salt. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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Do you drive it during the winter...? I drive mine all yr around as long as the roads are "DRY" and "Saltfree" I had my car out today in 17 deg. weather.. a little hairy, but it can be done if you use common sense....
With that being said, I will take it out at least once a month unless the roads are salt covered...
With that being said, I will take it out at least once a month unless the roads are salt covered...
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Le Mans Master
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I know the feeling. This year other than putting the Battery Tender on, I'm not putting it away for the winter.
Tried to convince the wife how nice the warm weather all year long is but we have too much family in the NY/NJ area to move south. We're having a home built in South Jersey.
My brother retired in June of 2004 to Daytona Beach, FL and has not been north since then. He called me a month ago to get info on the Vette. What to look for, options, etc etc.
He calls me a week later to tell me he didn't like the Vette ( I don't think he liked the salesman or the dealership) and wound up with a BMW 128 Vert. Go figure. But I feel your pain. Happy Holidays. May we, in the NE, have a mild winter.
Tried to convince the wife how nice the warm weather all year long is but we have too much family in the NY/NJ area to move south. We're having a home built in South Jersey.
My brother retired in June of 2004 to Daytona Beach, FL and has not been north since then. He called me a month ago to get info on the Vette. What to look for, options, etc etc.
He calls me a week later to tell me he didn't like the Vette ( I don't think he liked the salesman or the dealership) and wound up with a BMW 128 Vert. Go figure. But I feel your pain. Happy Holidays. May we, in the NE, have a mild winter.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas City MO
get the cover off and drive it. I parked mine last year and was rewarded with a dead battery. this winter I am driving daily as long as no snow or ice. The last two weeks the morning temps have been as low as 18 degrees and guess what? the car does just fine. GO DRIVE YOUR VETTE!
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I hear you! Now I'm in Korea for 2 years. I often wish I had my Vette... then I immediately remember how horrible the drivers are here and am glad I dropped her off with my Dad. But, I still miss my baby! Dad sends me picts of him and my car every month or so.
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