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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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....to take a short run after work today (60 degrees?), but there's still too much salt & grit on the roads.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Although I can see the temptation, my car won't be out this weekend. Still too many piles of snow around, too many potholes full of salty water, too many little piles of salt all over the place etc. She's fine in her bed under her blanket for now. Spring will be here soon enough.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Rex Ruby, Walt White, and RA and myself were out and about in the Vettes last Sunday, but we're south of Y'all and probably more rid of the white stuff than you. It's almost over.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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I am waiting for a heavy rain to wash all that junk away. I was out yesterday in my DD and you still get salt spray.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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I just came back in from a ride. Salt wasn't too bad.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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The problem is the snow melting on the side of the roads which creates dirty puddles
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Yeah, too many potholes and nasty melting snow, still waiting for april(ish) for the potholes to be filled and a nice rain to wash all the grime off the roads. I was able to take my new ZR1 wheels (Base C6 sizing) outside today and get a coat of wax on them so I can get tires mounted and on the car before it comes out for spring.
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Unfortunately, in my neighborhood they went around and salted everywhere there was water running across the road.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Humanoid 2.0
I am waiting for a heavy rain to wash all that junk away. I was out yesterday in my DD and you still get salt spray.
Had 2nd thoughts after I left my office.....roadways on 80 & 23 were clear & dry, but all the local roads were still a mess. Just have to have patience.
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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We're in the season that if you take it out you'll be washing it.
Had the Z out last Sunday, didn't wash her as I knew I would take her out on Thursday and then again yesterday. Washed her when I put her away yesterday. Just have to remember to turn the garage water back off before tonight!

Will more than likely take the Ruby to breakfast tomorrow, it all washes off
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My problem is with the potholes.
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