Exactly. Not all Corvette owners worship the car as something that has to be preserved for the next owner.
Why in the World
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Why in the World
Why in the world would you drive a new C7 in a upstate NY winter?
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
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I'm all for driving my Vette's in good and bad weather. But road salt is a deal breaker. Sports Car's, IMO, don't deserve that.
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I really hate it when they spread salt on the roads, talk about harming the environment. I personally will not spread salt, preferring sand when applicable. I currently operate a 2004 four wheel drive Colorado that does winter duty. I purchase this vehicle new and have watched it slowly rust to pieces. Currently it is so salted up, pitiful.
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Why in the world would you drive a new C7 in a upstate NY winter?
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
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Driving a RWD 450+ Hp sports car in the snow is dumb, regardless of whether it's a garage queen or not. The arguements to the contrary are hilarious- super duper winter tires notwithstanding.
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One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires. I can take off better, corner better and stop better. Also put a moron behind an AWD car in a poor conditions he'll still drive like a tool.
References: 6th winter and counting in the Midwest. Cheers.
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One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires.
ETA: The vehicle I usually drive in the snow has way more torque than the C7 does. Does that mean I shouldn't be driving it in the winter?
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Won't drive mine in the snow, but I sure can't knock those who do. It's their car and they can drive it however and whenever they want.
That being said, I don't pack my car away for winter. Anytime the temperature is above 30F and no snow is predicted, I'll get it out. If there's a little salt dust or sand on the road it's no big deal. I just wash it off when I put it in the garage.
That being said, I don't pack my car away for winter. Anytime the temperature is above 30F and no snow is predicted, I'll get it out. If there's a little salt dust or sand on the road it's no big deal. I just wash it off when I put it in the garage.
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Why in the world would you drive a new C7 in a upstate NY winter?
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
Yes, in the middle of a upstate winter a Woman driving a a white coupe passed as I was pulling out. WTF I thought, as I drove behind her with all the salt on the road. I was thinking to myself why would anybody do this? I pity the poor sole who unknowingly buys this car after a CNY winter on it ! Salt+Aluminum = Bad
I guess this thread ranks right up there with why others keep low miles.
Must be a slow Saturday.
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Thanks for insulting me and some other owners here. And I hope to run into and see if you gonna flip me off for real. Your opinion is confounded by your conflict of interest. You don't drive your precious in the winter.
One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires. I can take off better, corner better and stop better. Also put a moron behind an AWD car in a poor conditions he'll still drive like a tool.
References: 6th winter and counting in the Midwest. Cheers.
One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires. I can take off better, corner better and stop better. Also put a moron behind an AWD car in a poor conditions he'll still drive like a tool.
References: 6th winter and counting in the Midwest. Cheers.
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Super dumb driving a Vette on snow and ice
Even dumber is someone from California or Virginia driving a Vette on snowy, icy roads. Stay clear if you see a California, Florida or Virginia license plate on a snowy road. I learned to drive on Minnesota roads, that was great experience for surviving tough road conditions.
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Thanks for insulting me and some other owners here. And I hope to run into and see if you gonna flip me off for real. Your opinion is confounded by your conflict of interest. You don't drive your precious in the winter.
One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires. I can take off better, corner better and stop better. Also put a moron behind an AWD car in a poor conditions he'll still drive like a tool.
References: 6th winter and counting in the Midwest. Cheers.
One can say it's dumb to drive any car in the snow without proper tire. And you're making the rule about 450hp + being he cutoff. Why? What's your evidence that this is bad. I get more traction in my 460 hp vehicle on proper rubber than the soccer mom in her minivan AWD on bad tires. I can take off better, corner better and stop better. Also put a moron behind an AWD car in a poor conditions he'll still drive like a tool.
References: 6th winter and counting in the Midwest. Cheers.
