CO--NOT SNOW
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Highlands Ranch Colorado
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (Yogivette)
Indoor track huh? I'd definitly go if someone built one, but I think we're going to need to deal with this weather for now. I had my Corvette out yesterday and it wasn't all that bad, but it is very comforting to know that I have a Grand Cherokee in the garage for the next 5 months or so. Having a 600 hp RWD car on ice isn't all that fun if you really need to get somewhere in the winter in Colorado. I know people will argue that the Traction Control makes the car perfectly drivable in snow. But I remember last year when we got almost 4ft of snow in 3 days. Unless you have an 8 inch lift and a 4WD conversion kit on your Corvette, it just isn't going to happen. Winter Sucks for Corvettes.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,653
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From: Lone Tree CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (ColoradoSilver)
I was out last Wednesday night at the Hooters off Parker road and Havana. On the way home I was running with another Z06 and broke my rear tires loose in third. My rear tires were in the median while my fronts were stil in the left lane :D :D ... saved it!! Cold tires, cold pavement and a ton of HP makes for an interesting ride. :cheers:
Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 499
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From: Lakewood CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (REDLYNER)
I'm little anxious to see if the vette will make it out to Breck, Keystone, ect.
JMHO and .02 worth!
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,937
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From: Arvada CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (liv2ryd)
:lol: yep i drove my 91 for about 3 years in the snow from Thornton to DTC every day in the snow....the key is to fill the tank with gas to the max and have good tires....I never got stuck in my car and aslong as my tires where good i never had a problem...yes some slippage but nothing i couldnt manage!
aaahhh the good old days! :nonod:
aaahhh the good old days! :nonod:
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Denver CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (krivera)
Come on!
Most years, it is all over after Halloween... sand on the roads, salt, crummy weather...
Last few years, winters have been pretty mild.
This winter is looking good so far... for driving, rather than skiing. :/
-ag
Most years, it is all over after Halloween... sand on the roads, salt, crummy weather...
Last few years, winters have been pretty mild.
This winter is looking good so far... for driving, rather than skiing. :/
-ag
Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 499
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From: Lakewood CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (antigrav)
Oh, I'll always keep it ready to drive in the winter, we have plenty of nice days to do it, but I absolutely will not take the risks with the Vette in snow, it's too special to me. I've got a couple of perfectly good SUVs for that action!My bikes get out and play too, but all the sand they spread on the roads makes winter riding very challenging!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Bennett CO
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St. Jude Donor '05-'10
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (Yogivette)
Last year I didn't even think of putting my car up on jacks:nono: , although it might have set for a week or two before getting it back out, but nothing like two or three months :steering: , and no it doesn't come out in the snow no more :eek: that is way too scary :yesnod:
EBZ0602 :chevy
oh yeah first post :auto:
EBZ0602 :chevy
oh yeah first post :auto:
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,143
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From: CASTLE ROCK CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (EBZ0602)
Welcome EBZ, Last year my first winter in Vette. Had plans to lay it up and do all kinds of work. The weekends stayed so nice I never got around to doing anything. Glad I wasn't out Saturday night, I-25 looked like they were playing bumper cars in the snow and ice.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Castle Rock CO
Cruise-In III Veteran
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (Yogivette)
Yep, this past weekend our Vettes went "under cover" :sad: I'm sure we'll have a chance to drive them a couple of weekends during the winter. I just hate all the leftover sand/salt on the roads
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Denver CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (GoodbyeGirl)
Hello,
I'm a soon to be C5 owner here in Englewood, I founded the Colorado Lexus Club, but have got some since, I am in process of getting rid of the Lexus and picking up a real car (1999 C5 hardtop, pewter). What kind of clubs are there for Colorado Corvette owners around here?
I'm a soon to be C5 owner here in Englewood, I founded the Colorado Lexus Club, but have got some since, I am in process of getting rid of the Lexus and picking up a real car (1999 C5 hardtop, pewter). What kind of clubs are there for Colorado Corvette owners around here?
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 205
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From: Denver CO
Re: CO--NOT SNOW (DENVER_C5)
There's more than a few clubs... Extreme Street, Looking Glass, Mile "Hi", NCRS Rocky Mountain Chapter, Down the Road, Top of the Rockies...
Try this list:
http://www.idavette.net/clubs.htm
-ag
ps. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the new car. :/
[Modified by antigrav, 11:10 PM 11/30/2003]
Try this list:
http://www.idavette.net/clubs.htm
-ag
ps. Welcome to the forum and enjoy the new car. :/
[Modified by antigrav, 11:10 PM 11/30/2003]