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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 04:02 PM
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hi I'm Canadian I just purchased my first vet 2005 victory red convertible in August 2013, I stored it most of winter, across river from Detroit, but now with snow melting, I drove around town, with my jeep to make sure all snow gone from roads, clean dry some salt marks, everyone is on my case for driving it every time I take it out I power wash it and wax rims. What will it really hurt driving it now, new factory chrome rims. As long as someone doesn't hit me or I loose it, little ice on roads.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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enjoy the ride! whatever the weather will hurt, you'll be the only one to find out.
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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I would definitely stay on top of cleaning and waxing those chrome rims. Other than that no problem..
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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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It should handle as well as any other 400+ hp rear wheel drive vehicle in icy/snow conditions if you have winter tires!

Many people seem to scoff at getting salt on the underside of a their car (myself included). It is your money and if you plan on selling it in the next 5 to 10 years, it would probably be their problem.

If I lived that far north, I dont think I could go 7-8 months with out driving it. It would be snow shoes all the way!
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