Wife Heard Me Driving Down the Road
02-13-2011, 04:23 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Wife Heard Me Driving Down the Road
So, I haven't started a thread in a long time but thought this was worthy for several reasons. I live in Northern VA and while my car is not a garage Queen, I try to drive it only when the streets are dry but cabin fever has kicked in. I had to drive my daughter south a few miles on I-95 to the next town. The temp is about 55 degrees. So I ask if she could handle the top down. "Nope, going to see my boyfriend and can't mess up my hair." So, we still enjoy the father-daughter cruise down listening to "her" Ipod. After dropping her off I drop the top and hit the streets. I was properly dressed and just smiled the entire way home. I got a few "are you crazy" looks but it felt good." I even stopped and offered a ride to a young Marine walking home from the PX and drove him to the barracks (I live on base). He was awed to get to ride in a Vette back to the hut. So now for the best part. After parking back in the garage, my non-Corvette loving wife asked if I had the "thingy" for the mufflers opened or closed because she could hear me coming from a 1/2 mile away. WOOT.
I have BB Fusions with a manual switch.
I have BB Fusions with a manual switch.
Last edited by Corpsvette; 02-13-2011 at 04:37 PM. Reason: addtnl info.
02-13-2011, 04:29 PM
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Racer
Me2
So, I haven't started a thread in a long time but thought this was worthy for several reasons. I live in Northern VA and while my car is not a garage Queen, I try to drive it only when the streets are dry but cabin fever has kicked in. I had to drive my daughter south a few miles on I-95 to the next town. The temp is about 55 degrees. So I ask if she could handle the top down. "Nope, going to see my boyfriend and can't mess up my hair." So, we still enjoy the father-daughter cruise down listening to "her" Ipod. After dropping her off I drop the top and hit the streets. I was properly dressed and just smiled the entire way home. I got a few "are you crazy" looks but it felt good." I even stopped and offered a ride to a young Marine walking home from the PX and drove him to the barracks (I live on base). He was awed to get to ride in a Vette back to the hut. So now for the best part. After parking back in the garage, my non-Corvette loving wife asked if I had the "thingy" for the mufflers opened or closed because she could her me coming from a 1/2 mile away. WOOT. I have BB Fusions with a manual switch.
I have BB Fusions with a manual switch.
Its 55 in Casper Wyoming and I get to fire her up......see ya later
02-13-2011, 04:30 PM
#4
Go Canes!
The "thingy" is a worthwhile investment if you want your significant other to drive in the car with you!!
02-13-2011, 05:21 PM
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Melting Slicks
02-13-2011, 05:22 PM
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Melting Slicks
I love my B&B system from the headers all the way to the PRTs. When Im on it, you know it, but when cruising its just a nice rumble and when I downshift I get that nice Harley burbble.
02-13-2011, 08:12 PM
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Yes, we are warming up nicely in northern VA. Always nice to find a necessary errand that the Corvette can fill! Didn't drive mine today, as I was washing the wife's car and didn't have an errand to do. But I am looking forward to driving it soon! 
best, Ken .... 2008 Coupe
best, Ken .... 2008 Coupe
