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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 07:57 PM
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Its a choice to live in Michigan, so I have to take the good with the no driving...but do miss driving the fun cars.


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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 08:10 PM
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Yeah I hear you ! I hope it's a early spring for us all up north ! you have a couple of nice cars to drive once spring / summer comes !
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 08:15 PM
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Winter weather is a definite downer. But it sure feels good when Spring arrives, you disconnect the battery tender and fire your Vette up. Just like getting a new car all over again.
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 08:17 PM
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This is my thoughts on Winter in New England

Not skating,skiing or snowmobiling and definitely not driving the CORVETTE .
The SUN is merely a decoration and rarely is out.Couple more years of this crap.
Can't come sooner...

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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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Its been Corvette weather here in the north east for the last few weeks.. 40's 50' and 60's...
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 08:38 PM
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Do WHATEVER you can according to conditions, even if all that entails is going out and sitting in your XXXXXX (whatever) Vette owners aren't the only ones who deal with this, ha.

If you can, detail something. Or, if feasible, start it and let it get up to temp... enjoy the sounds and try not to asphyxiate anyone. Apply, silicone-lube on the weatherstrips, trying not to get too much all over those good gloves some loved-one gave you for Christmas. Dust the engine covers. Wipe down the mufflers. Getting the picture? And, don't forget the battery-tender of your choice to play with... watch the lights flash as you plug and unplug it!

Now, get out there--wherever that might be--and get with it! ENJOY!!!




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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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I feel your pain. I purchased my car in January drove it home from Dearborn, Mi and covered it up. Man i can not wait until spring.
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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I havent been able to drive mine for the last week. I am so stressed having to drive a corolla, Not because of weather because the Vette is the body shop after being hit. Hopefully have it back Friday
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I moved from TX to SD for a job on a 2-year contract... I can't wait to head south again!
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:01 PM
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I never had a problem with my new C3 when driving in snow, ice, etc. Somewhere along the past 40 years it became a no no driving in Winter weather for many American Corvette owners in the Upper latitudes. Life is short. Drive your C7s 365! I do!
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmhornz71
I havent been able to drive mine for the last week. I am so stressed having to drive a corolla, Not because of weather because the Vette is the body shop after being hit. Hopefully have it back Friday
You should at least rent a Camaro or Mustang.
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:09 PM
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Nice Pair OP!
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Seems like it has been snowing here about every three days lately and when it is not doing that, it is raining. Plus there is still a lot of salt on the streets from the snow. We need a really good rain to clear off the streets and then some dry time. Getting antsy to move the car out of the garage and go for a drive.
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
You should at least rent a Camaro or Mustang.
Have to go with what his insurance gave me. Camaro or Mustang about $150 or so a day corolla about $30. But when I filed the claim with their insurance I did ask for a GT350 the laughter was deafening
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BuLion
but do miss driving the fun cars.
You need a fun winter car. Mine:


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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmhornz71
Have to go with what his insurance gave me. Camaro or Mustang about $150 or so a day corolla about $30. But when I filed the claim with their insurance I did ask for a GT350 the laughter was deafening
You could upgrade the difference. It's not that much 💲.
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
You need a fun winter car. Mine:

how does that sleigh do in curves big guy?! Asking for a friend
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:54 PM
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how does that sleigh do in curves big guy?! Asking for a friend
I thought it was nice and tight to the road...…..




…..




….until I bought my Z06



But for a 4,200lb whale of a sedan it handles nice.
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Originally Posted by BuLion
Its a choice to live in Michigan, so I have to take the good with the no driving...but do miss driving the fun cars.
East Lansing here. I also feel the pain, keep looking for an appropriate house with a three car garage so I don't end up having to scrape my daily driver.

Oh, by the way my daily driver is an AWD Charger.


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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 05:46 AM
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Sc is nice this time of year, as is driving my vette every day!
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