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redleader · 12-02-2013, 02:47 PM

I'm afraid when the snow falls I drive our FWD 1.4 VW Golf that has 150,000+ miles on the clock. It just goes and goes and goes ...
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Dr40oz · 12-02-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro66

This was last year. Never ever again will my car see snow or rain again. I had to get the car detailed and painted. Snow and rain really takes it toll on a car after some time.

Wow, after that picture I feel like I should clarify while I do drive in all elements, I have to be able to leave my garage to get in them. That type of snow and I'm taking a vacation day. Haha.

smarbrit · 12-02-2013, 03:15 PM

My car is somewhat lucky. Doesn't sit outside overnight or during the day (garage at home, parkade at work). I'd hate to have to brush snow off of it. I did a few weeks ago with my hand and cringed at the thought of the ice which was under the snow sliding off. I gave it the best detailing I could before the snow hit, could probably use another coat of wax now.

Funny I got into the office this morning as we are sitting under a snow/blizzard warning for the day and was asked by 2 men how my drive was when I walked in, not sure why they couldn't tell by the grin on my face.....

Pro Stock John · 12-02-2013, 03:21 PM

My '51 Mercury is the show car and the Camaro replaced a Trailblazer. I run Pirelli snow tires.

Dr40oz · 12-02-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

My '51 Mercury is the show car and the Camaro replaced a Trailblazer. I run Pirelli snow tires.

That's where it's at. Chicago drivers know what's up. A 12/13 second car with snow tires.

kevinw · 12-02-2013, 09:32 PM

i have a new 13 2 LT with 19 inch wheels and pirellis. i didnt want the RS/summer only tires on my car. however, i noticed on cold mornings, my tires seem stiff till they warm up, which surprises me, as i thoiught that was the issue for the 20 inch summer only tires below 45 degrees. mine are 19 and all season and they seem stiff at first on cold mornings too. but , i would not drive my camaro in snow or ice.

OldScoolCamaro · 12-02-2013, 09:38 PM

..try drivin' in the winter with biased ply tires back in the day, when they were not considered collectibles for the most part in the main stream, and they were only DD"s'. Talk about a mess.

IkoIko · 12-02-2013, 09:56 PM

It took a lot of brass to pull that off. Much respect to him.

IkoIko · 12-02-2013, 10:00 PM

Btw, I was referring to Mr Pace's upload of the C5 road-master motoring through the snow on stock summer tires. A trek not for the faint of heart. I cried "uncle" and bought Blizzaks.

MrPace · 12-02-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IkoIko

Btw, I was referring to Mr Pace's upload of the C5 road-master motoring through the snow on stock summer tires. A trek not for the faint of heart. I cried "uncle" and bought Blizzaks.

Then again, looking at that video again, there really isn't much snow on the ground at all, and he was just getting by in some spots...the guy in the other video...now that took balls to keep going (balls, or a serious lack of brains...take your pick).

smarbrit · 12-03-2013, 08:53 AM

Have a 4' drift on my front porch this morning, kids have a snow day and I'm debating whether to head to work. Highways are still closed. Everyone in southern Alberta stay safe!

Dr40oz · 12-03-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPace

Then again, looking at that video again, there really isn't much snow on the ground at all, and he was just getting by in some spots...the guy in the other video...now that took balls to keep going (balls, or a serious lack of brains...take your pick).

Or a low insurance deductible

Pro Stock John · 12-03-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr40oz

That's where it's at. Chicago drivers know what's up. A 12/13 second car with snow tires.

Thanks yeah I went 12.06 this year car had 11.9's in it but had traction issues.

Next year will be low 11's and again on snow tires.

NovaDaddy · 12-03-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Thanks yeah I went 12.06 this year car had 11.9's in it but had traction issues.

Next year will be low 11's and again on snow tires.

Is the Rhino tune from an independent shop?

12-02-2013, 03:21 PM	#116
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	My '51 Mercury is the show car and the Camaro replaced a Trailblazer. I run Pirelli snow tires. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

12-02-2013, 09:38 PM	#119
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	..try drivin' in the winter with biased ply tires back in the day, when they were not considered collectibles for the most part in the main stream, and they were only DD"s'. Talk about a mess. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

12-02-2013, 02:47 PM	#113
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	I'm afraid when the snow falls I drive our FWD 1.4 VW Golf that has 150,000+ miles on the clock. It just goes and goes and goes ... #vorkdornsporkgermantechnique

12-02-2013, 03:15 PM	#115
smarbrit Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 772	My car is somewhat lucky. Doesn't sit outside overnight or during the day (garage at home, parkade at work). I'd hate to have to brush snow off of it. I did a few weeks ago with my hand and cringed at the thought of the ice which was under the snow sliding off. I gave it the best detailing I could before the snow hit, could probably use another coat of wax now. Funny I got into the office this morning as we are sitting under a snow/blizzard warning for the day and was asked by 2 men how my drive was when I walked in, not sure why they couldn't tell by the grin on my face.....

12-02-2013, 09:32 PM	#118
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i have a new 13 2 LT with 19 inch wheels and pirellis. i didnt want the RS/summer only tires on my car. however, i noticed on cold mornings, my tires seem stiff till they warm up, which surprises me, as i thoiught that was the issue for the 20 inch summer only tires below 45 degrees. mine are 19 and all season and they seem stiff at first on cold mornings too. but , i would not drive my camaro in snow or ice.

12-02-2013, 09:56 PM	#120
IkoIko IkoIko Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Victory Red Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 299 View My Garage	It took a lot of brass to pull that off. Much respect to him.

12-02-2013, 10:00 PM	#121
IkoIko IkoIko Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Victory Red Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 299 View My Garage	Btw, I was referring to Mr Pace's upload of the C5 road-master motoring through the snow on stock summer tires. A trek not for the faint of heart. I cried "uncle" and bought Blizzaks.

12-03-2013, 08:53 AM	#123
smarbrit Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 772	Have a 4' drift on my front porch this morning, kids have a snow day and I'm debating whether to head to work. Highways are still closed. Everyone in southern Alberta stay safe!