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Mar 23, 2017 | 10:18 PM

#21

speed4tu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronZ51

Good for you! I had a second set of wheels/tires for my C6 and have the A/S 3+ on my "winter" wheels. Now I'm waiting for Michelin to bring out their all-season in C7 Z06 sizes so I can do the same. the Pilot Super Sports work well in the rain but not as well as the A/S 3s do, especially when it's in the 30s.

My first two Corvettes were "saved" for the next owner - I constantly worried about resale value. Now I drive them as much as possible. I'll be selling my '08 C6 with 89,000 miles in the next month or two. I picked up my Z06 mid-December and have 3,500 miles and am looking forward to putting a lot more on it!

I wish I could take mine out a lot more also. Suppose to be in the 70's starting Saturday and all next week tho so I foresee it going out many times!!

Btw love your avatar. I have a black/tan dobie also. Great dogs!!!

Mar 23, 2017 | 10:19 PM

#22

addybuddy

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as long as there is no snow (I have the summer tires that came with it) and temps are around 30F I drive the vet. does not matter if it rains. it is meant to be driven, so enjoy it.

Mar 23, 2017 | 10:20 PM

#23

C7Joy

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From: Upstate NY

I toyed with the idea of doing the same thing last week. Then we got 3 ft of snow. A lot of melting needs to happen just to get back to last week! Maybe April 1?

Mar 23, 2017 | 10:27 PM

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thill444

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I took mine out on Monday here in New England. It was 50.

Life is short and the car will depreciate if you drive it or park it.

Mar 24, 2017 | 12:31 AM

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Vetteman Jack

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Drive 'em when you can.

Mar 24, 2017 | 02:22 AM

#26

gottaz51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Italianfox

Came through it in flying colors. Took a long time for the tires to show "warm" though. My other vettes I wouldn't drive in rain or otherwise perfect conditions. But I just turned the big 70 so anything can happen at this age to take you down, although I stay in shape at the gym 3x a week. But you never know when your last day driving the vette is. So I've decided I'm just going to freaking drive it when I want to, it's such a great machine.

Amen to that, brother!

Mar 24, 2017 | 02:24 AM

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gottaz51

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I live in the midwest, been in mine a lot this winter as we have had almost no snow. And Friday it is supposed to hit 75! Woo Hoo, you know what I plan to be doing!

Mar 24, 2017 | 07:51 AM

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JJWVETTE

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Good for you

I had mine out last month a few time's

Took it over to Halltech and had a CAI installed and over to the dealer
for an oil change

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Mar 24, 2017 | 08:26 AM

#29

Casey VP26

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Yes I also drove my vet yesterday (felt real good) for the first time in 3 months, in fact I drove it to the tire dealer to have my 4 Michelin A/S3+ ZP's installed.

Last edited by Casey VP26; Mar 24, 2017 at 08:28 AM.

Mar 24, 2017 | 08:51 AM

#30

Corgidog1

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From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by vbdenny

When it is cold out I can't get no Satis-traction.

I always appreciate a good line and that was a good one. When its cold the tires are like rolling stones they are so hard.

The only time I don't drive mine is when there is salt out on the street.

Last edited by Corgidog1; Mar 24, 2017 at 08:55 AM.

Mar 24, 2017 | 11:11 AM

#31

AdventurePoser

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I got past driving my car only when it's dry. This past winter it wouldn't have been driven at all!

OP, even though it's raining pretty hard right now, you've inspired me to drive the Vette to school today!

Mar 24, 2017 | 11:55 AM

#32

Italianfox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lgodom

Your penance is three hail Mary's and to wash the salt off it

not a bad penance for such a big sin. I've had worse!

Mar 24, 2017 | 01:24 PM

#33

Carvin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Italianfox

Couldn't stand it any longer took the vette out to breakfast this morning. 15 degrees, A/S 3+ tires great, no Ackerman. Streets are dry, some snow left but no melting, salt puddles. Just some white salt powder residue. Will wash the underside before it gets wet.

I know, in some vette circles I'm a sinner!

I too decided a little salt dust is not stopping me.

Mar 24, 2017 | 06:40 PM

#34

Italianfox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carvin

I too decided a little salt dust is not stopping me.

you have sinned too my son.

Mar 24, 2017 | 06:45 PM

#35

Always Red Dave

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I am in Massachusetts snow is gone but waiting for one good rain storm to wash all the salt off the roads. =

Last edited by Always Red Dave; Mar 24, 2017 at 06:46 PM.

Mar 24, 2017 | 06:58 PM

#36

Maxpowers

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^^^

Take her out. Salt washes off.

Mar 24, 2017 | 09:30 PM

#37

speed4tu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxpowers

^^^

Take her out. Salt washes off.

True story. Car is mostly plastic and aluminum also. So another plus

Last edited by speed4tu; Mar 24, 2017 at 09:31 PM.

Mar 24, 2017 | 11:57 PM

#38

rangda

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From: Tewksbury MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Always Red Dave

I am in Massachusetts snow is gone but waiting for one good rain storm to wash all the salt off the roads. =

Got a decent amount of rain tonight in Tewksbury, but it may not have made its way south to you.

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