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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 04:33 PM
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I dont live in Texas to deal with this white stuff. Thought about getting the nissan out, going stir crazy.

Walked out to gage it, my driveway is solid inch thick sheet of ice, same with the road, not a single rut or tires tracks
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Flame Red
84 currently in the hood.

That's ok, we pay dearly when it is 99 degrees and 98% humidity for seven months straight.
Not sure. I don't usually measure temperatures in the hood. I just drive in and out ASAP. I have 2 busted tires and 1 bent rim driving too close to the hood.

I rather cold. I can out more clothes on. It gets hot and there is only so much till I get arrested.
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 05:03 PM
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Right now
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Until April
Until April
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vette Jockey
I was just watching the news and it was all about the weather. It looks awful. One person reported thunder while it was snowing.

I hope everyone has a very warm, very safe spot, with a lot of food, to hibernate in until it passes.
Yeah- they were calling for possible "thunder snow" in my area (southern Ohio)...I didnt hear it but I have heard it before. LOL
No snow driving in my C7...way too much salt. Our truck is a mess with it. Looks like prob mid-March before it sees the light of day. that is IF weather cooperates.
This has been a way more typical winter to date. We have been spoiled with late snow and early springs in recent years.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 10:40 AM
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Undatakr
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by DanaM
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I may need to see a better pic of the Hemi...
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 04:07 PM
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*sigh* The car does just fine on snowy roads. Summer tires do not...on any car.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Woodson
*sigh* The car does just fine on snowy roads. Summer tires do not...on any car.
Define "Fine"? Can you stomp on the gas pedal as easily as in the summer?
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 10:36 PM
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Of course not. Name a car in which you can.
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Woodson
Of course not. Name a car in which you can.
I can't find a car that you can which is my point. What is the point of driving a performance car in the winter when it is cold and there isn't good traction?
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 01:56 AM
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I may need to see a better pic of the Hemi...
I can't believe you ask that 😂😂😂😂










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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DanaM
I can't believe you ask that 😂😂😂😂

Why would you be surprised? I am a fan of cars and I bet there are others in this thread that thought the same thing. I have had several different ones...I always think THIS IS THE ONE! I will NEVER get rid of this car. LOL Then something shiny catches my eye.
I love beautiful cars. This body was a winner for sure. Thanks for all the pics. It looks well loved.
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 09:21 AM
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When does global warming begin?
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 10:41 AM
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When does global warming begin?


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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by aklim
I can't find a car that you can which is my point. What is the point of driving a performance car in the winter when it is cold and there isn't good traction?
Because it's fun?
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Woodson
Because it's fun?
Ohhhh! Absolutely! I wonder how the F150 would do in 7" of snow in my yard? The vette wont see it but the Ford...maybe.
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Originally Posted by Woodson
Because it's fun?
Not sure if I can see the fun in a performance car that is self neutered as opposed to a FWD car that can go through the snow but I guess? I've driven 400 RWD performance cars in the winter. It wasn't much fun when I can't launch it on the straight aways or around a bend.
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Originally Posted by Blackcherry20
Ohhhh! Absolutely! I wonder how the F150 would do in 7" of snow in my yard? The vette wont see it but the Ford...maybe.
With some sand in the back, probably somewhat OK.
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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by aklim
Not sure if I can see the fun in a performance car that is self neutered as opposed to a FWD car that can go through the snow but I guess? I've driven 400 RWD performance cars in the winter. It wasn't much fun when I can't launch it on the straight aways or around a bend.
You do realize that most Vette owners don't even do that in the summer, right?
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