Winter woes, how do u cope?
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St. Jude Donor '06
Well just beat the winter blues big time by doing some serious test and tune sessions in my new 450HP toy, and all I can say is I am glad I have some industrial areas around here with NOBODY around on a Sunday! 
Might just have to go back there later this afternoon in the Z that has been resting patiently with its battery tender on!
Might just have to go back there later this afternoon in the Z that has been resting patiently with its battery tender on!
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St. Jude Donor '06
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St. Jude Donor '06
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St. Jude Donor '06
Hope some of you are taking advantage of these vette driving conditions in early January. 
My vehicle emissions test was due on my 2006 Z06, so what a perfect day to take the battery tender off, pass my emissions test (nice perk of having a stock engine), and was able to get better acquainted with my new B&B Bullet System
I just put on the day b/f all the snow came in early December!
Also was a great day to take the new Dodge Daily Driver for a little romp.
My vehicle emissions test was due on my 2006 Z06, so what a perfect day to take the battery tender off, pass my emissions test (nice perk of having a stock engine), and was able to get better acquainted with my new B&B Bullet System
I just put on the day b/f all the snow came in early December!Also was a great day to take the new Dodge Daily Driver for a little romp.
Last edited by Mopar Jimmy; Jan 3, 2011 at 08:04 PM.
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I took the Z06 out for some spirited runs yesterday as well. With the limited traction I made sure my active handling system was still in operation!
Winter is also not so bad in a 420HP AWD Audi with a set of winter tires on it. Nearly unstoppable and much more fun with the traction control system off.
Winter is also not so bad in a 420HP AWD Audi with a set of winter tires on it. Nearly unstoppable and much more fun with the traction control system off.
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St. Jude Donor '06
I took the Z06 out for some spirited runs yesterday as well. With the limited traction I made sure my active handling system was still in operation!
Winter is also not so bad in a 420HP AWD Audi with a set of winter tires on it. Nearly unstoppable and much more fun with the traction control system off.
Winter is also not so bad in a 420HP AWD Audi with a set of winter tires on it. Nearly unstoppable and much more fun with the traction control system off.
SWEET Bruce, and especially your answer for the winter blues!
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My '70 hasn't needed much other than a battery the last few years so it doesn't get much attention during the winter. I keep saying that I'm going to finish the FIA headlight project that I've been collecting parts for but I still need a few little things before I actually get them in the car.
I sold my GTO last fall so I'm currently shopping for a C5Z. If anybody knows of any decent ones around, let me know. It's going to be a dual-purpose street and track car so a bolt-on mods would be great.
-Matt
I sold my GTO last fall so I'm currently shopping for a C5Z. If anybody knows of any decent ones around, let me know. It's going to be a dual-purpose street and track car so a bolt-on mods would be great.
-Matt
