Moving - need advice

Filiper · 04-10-2019, 04:23 PM

Hey Guys,

My wife and I are making the unfortunate move from Austin to Michigan. While I'm sad my car will have to deal with the worst roads in the country, my primary concern is that our sub-division is off a dirt road (not my decision!). The sub itself is paved, but it's roughly a .4 mile drive on dirt to get back to pavement.

For those that potentially have experience in this area, is this doable with a 1LE? My car is immaculate and I'd hate to sell it, but I'm worried I'll be paranoid to leave the house. While I realize the decision is ultimately mine, I'm looking for advice that may steer me in the right direction on this.

Thanks in advance.
-Eric

wintertopdown · 04-10-2019, 04:46 PM

how can the state that build all the carshave the worst roads?

Alain · 04-10-2019, 04:56 PM

Good luck dude !! Have you looked at the actual road? I would hold off on making a decision to sell before you get eyes on the actual road.

if the road is fairly smooth and compact dirt it shouldn't be too much of a nightmare to deal with just take it slow.

What I would also worry about is what does the transition from dirt road to pavement look like. Is it a giant curb you have to go over to get on the paved portion?

That would be incredibly annoying to deal with.

Look at the actual road and then make a decision.

Markoz28 · 04-10-2019, 04:59 PM

If it is not your daily it may be doable depending on the dirt road itself. If there are constant holes in the road from rain then I’d be freaking out too.

As for me, I wouldn’t care how nice the house was or what a great deal it could be, a dirt road is a no for me. I’ve done it with previous cars and I will never do it again.

Filiper · 04-10-2019, 05:07 PM

Thanks guys, it's not my daily driver. I work 100% remotely as does my wife, so I always have another car available. At the same time, I won't want to have this car in a garage that I never drive.

I have seen the transition and the road is rather "good" for a dirt road. However to you point, after a major rain I would expect the road to be absolute crap.

Alain · 04-10-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Filiper

Thanks guys, it's not my daily driver. I work 100% remotely as does my wife, so I always have another car available. At the same time, I won't want to have this car in a garage that I never drive.

I have seen the transition and the road is rather "good" for a dirt road. However to you point, after a major rain I would expect the road to be absolute crap.

as long as the transition between the dirt and the paved portions of the roads is good then you should be fine man.

Hopefully you'll never get caught in the rain and have to drive home when the dirt road is full of mud. But think about it. How many times is that going to happen?

I would keep the car man. Especially if you have something else to get around in.

Zigg L1 · 04-10-2019, 05:16 PM

Invest in rock guards and PPF. If you take it slow you should be fine. I have driven mine several times to my camp in the Adirondacks and it's on a dirt road. Just dont be ripping any donuts.

Artos · 04-10-2019, 05:22 PM

How much of an impact does gravel / caliche / unpaved roads have on our tires??

Let's say the OP was a daily driver and had to deal with the 1/2 mile in & out every day & just crawled along...would 1 mile of bad daily roads eat up these soft race compounds??

SFV1LE · 04-10-2019, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artos

How much of an impact does gravel / caliche / unpaved roads have on our tires??

Let's say the OP was a daily driver and had to deal with the 1/2 mile in & out every day & just crawled along...would 1 mile of bad daily roads eat up these soft race compounds??

Dirt will wear tires less than asphalt and concrete

Artos · 04-10-2019, 05:38 PM

not dirt...gravel / compact caliche / rough or sharp unpaved roads.

sengli · 04-10-2019, 06:29 PM

I live out in the country, and have a 250 ft long gravel drive and apron area. Plus the roads are chip and seal in my immediate area. The stock goodyears pick up every rock in the road. Hence the mud flaps and the expel on the rockers. Other than that its not a big deal.
As long as the gravel is not rutted out, you are fine. There isnt a lot of ground clearance on these rigs otherwise.

unavailablezl1 · 04-10-2019, 06:33 PM

I am just sorry to see a good ole' Texas boy having to live in Mich e GAN

gcrusco · 04-10-2019, 06:58 PM

Austin will miss another fellow 1LE

BlueSteel07 · 04-10-2019, 07:07 PM

It'll be fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

04-10-2019, 04:23 PM	#1
Filiper Drives: 2019 zl1 1le Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Washington, MI Posts: 31	Moving - need advice Hey Guys, My wife and I are making the unfortunate move from Austin to Michigan. While I'm sad my car will have to deal with the worst roads in the country, my primary concern is that our sub-division is off a dirt road (not my decision!). The sub itself is paved, but it's roughly a .4 mile drive on dirt to get back to pavement. For those that potentially have experience in this area, is this doable with a 1LE? My car is immaculate and I'd hate to sell it, but I'm worried I'll be paranoid to leave the house. While I realize the decision is ultimately mine, I'm looking for advice that may steer me in the right direction on this. Thanks in advance. -Eric

04-10-2019, 04:56 PM	#3
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Good luck dude !! Have you looked at the actual road? I would hold off on making a decision to sell before you get eyes on the actual road. if the road is fairly smooth and compact dirt it shouldn't be too much of a nightmare to deal with just take it slow. What I would also worry about is what does the transition from dirt road to pavement look like. Is it a giant curb you have to go over to get on the paved portion? That would be incredibly annoying to deal with. Look at the actual road and then make a decision. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

04-10-2019, 06:29 PM	#11
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 949	I live out in the country, and have a 250 ft long gravel drive and apron area. Plus the roads are chip and seal in my immediate area. The stock goodyears pick up every rock in the road. Hence the mud flaps and the expel on the rockers. Other than that its not a big deal. As long as the gravel is not rutted out, you are fine. There isnt a lot of ground clearance on these rigs otherwise. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

04-10-2019, 06:33 PM	#12
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	I am just sorry to see a good ole' Texas boy having to live in Mich e GAN __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

04-10-2019, 04:46 PM	#2
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 229	how can the state that build all the carshave the worst roads?

04-10-2019, 04:59 PM	#4
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	If it is not your daily it may be doable depending on the dirt road itself. If there are constant holes in the road from rain then I’d be freaking out too. As for me, I wouldn’t care how nice the house was or what a great deal it could be, a dirt road is a no for me. I’ve done it with previous cars and I will never do it again.

04-10-2019, 05:07 PM	#5
Filiper Drives: 2019 zl1 1le Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Washington, MI Posts: 31	Thanks guys, it's not my daily driver. I work 100% remotely as does my wife, so I always have another car available. At the same time, I won't want to have this car in a garage that I never drive. I have seen the transition and the road is rather "good" for a dirt road. However to you point, after a major rain I would expect the road to be absolute crap.

04-10-2019, 05:16 PM	#7
Zigg L1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Red Tintcoat A10 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NY Posts: 537	Invest in rock guards and PPF. If you take it slow you should be fine. I have driven mine several times to my camp in the Adirondacks and it's on a dirt road. Just dont be ripping any donuts.

04-10-2019, 05:22 PM	#8
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	How much of an impact does gravel / caliche / unpaved roads have on our tires?? Let's say the OP was a daily driver and had to deal with the 1/2 mile in & out every day & just crawled along...would 1 mile of bad daily roads eat up these soft race compounds??

04-10-2019, 05:38 PM	#10
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	not dirt...gravel / compact caliche / rough or sharp unpaved roads.

04-10-2019, 06:58 PM	#13
gcrusco Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 116	Austin will miss another fellow 1LE

04-10-2019, 07:07 PM	#14
BlueSteel07 Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 233	It'll be fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

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