No-salt!
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Drifting
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From: kent ct - "if i'm not in the vette, i damn well better be on the yacht."
St. Jude Donor '13
No-salt!
So. I took my vert out for a toot today...figured the rain
had washed the salt from the last icy morning maintenance. True, the roads were free from the dreaded rust starter, but, FLOODING!!! The detours really sucked...mostly standing in traffic while the cop on duty took his nap at the intersection where some traffic control would have been great......The water draining across the roads made a real mess of the MSG. Had to wash the car down when I got home, and it was about 31 degrees. (Made for cold fingers, but a warm heart.) 
Enjoy this winter and be safe.
DAve
had washed the salt from the last icy morning maintenance. True, the roads were free from the dreaded rust starter, but, FLOODING!!! The detours really sucked...mostly standing in traffic while the cop on duty took his nap at the intersection where some traffic control would have been great......The water draining across the roads made a real mess of the MSG. Had to wash the car down when I got home, and it was about 31 degrees. (Made for cold fingers, but a warm heart.) Enjoy this winter and be safe. DAve
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From: Lower, Slower Delaware, formerly from Mobtown, MD (Baltimore)
In my area (Maryland), have to wait for at least two good rains to get rid of the road salt. Did the same you did a couple years back, no fun. 
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The roads are clear and dry here on Cape Cod. The rain washed them clear and they dried up before they could turn to ice. No sanders last night
I'm driving today
I'm driving today
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From: Northern NYs Adirondack Mountains,http://www.visitsacandaga.com.
In the mountainous area of upstate NY I live in the highway Dept thinks salting & sanding is a Olympic event and they want the gold medal.
I'm in from about Thanksgiving to about mid April and then only after a 2-3 real good rains.
I'm in from about Thanksgiving to about mid April and then only after a 2-3 real good rains.
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From: Dover MA
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Around here they put down salt at the first hint of black ice, it washed away in the torrential rains of the last two days, but now it's all back as they deal with the refreeze. Like every year I ended up going into storage without planning it, so to speak: one drive before all this mess turns out to be the last of the season, then it's on with the battery tender and wait. Gotta love New England!
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From: kent ct - "if i'm not in the vette, i damn well better be on the yacht."
St. Jude Donor '13
Good to learn there's still some (foolish) drivers out there, 
There's usually enough good-road days to keep her charged and used 'til spring when the REAL cleaning happens. (Ct. keeps the roads pretty well, not like the "old days".)
There's usually enough good-road days to keep her charged and used 'til spring when the REAL cleaning happens. (Ct. keeps the roads pretty well, not like the "old days".)
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I took my 89 out Sunday to add some more dirt to it. Had some fun spinning some more rubber off my old tires. Stayed out of the flood waters in Simsbury. Next time I have time and decent weather I'll wash it and put it to sleep for winter.
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From: Glastonbury CT.
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There was snow forecast so I got the studded tires and chains on.
I am sure traction will not be a problem. It is just that going on long trips it gets a bit noisy, plus I can't use the nitrous very much. Comoooon spring.
777
I am sure traction will not be a problem. It is just that going on long trips it gets a bit noisy, plus I can't use the nitrous very much. Comoooon spring.
777
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From: SIMSBURY CT
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Your bluffing. I'm all in. Show your hand. Post up pix of the chains! 
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From: Glastonbury CT.
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I can't John....it's in the shop. Right rear chain came flying off at about 130 and went thru the gas tank and bottle. It was ugly but it gives me a chance to do some rear end modifications. Nothing like a nice lookin' rear end.
777
777
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From: SIMSBURY CT
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no yellow stuff at this house!