Winter hibernation almost over - Page 4

2SSAustin · 03-14-2019, 04:45 PM

Ill be waiting until May for sure. Roads are wet and still have snow. Rather be safe than sorry with my car.

Still will get June to September to drive it. Really trying to get a Visa to Texas from Canada just so I can be happy all year long

Boost Creep · 03-14-2019, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red171LE

74 degrees here. Time to take the cover off!

It was 65° here today, almost called out sick from work just so I could drive in some nice weather for a change.

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Originally Posted by lgarrison34

Total psych out in Ohio considering it's going to be 26 again on Saturday.

No joke, weather is calling for some snow BS here on Monday.

Dmac2018 · 03-14-2019, 10:33 PM

I am glad I am not the only one that is having camaro withdrawal. Lol I am hoping to get mine out this weekend. Fingers are crossed.

441bertre · 03-16-2019, 11:47 PM

I was super happy to get my car out this past week and put some miles on it. Now I just need to the patient and wait until spring is fully here in Maryland!

camaroJD · 03-17-2019, 10:58 PM

I took it out for about 20 minutes tonight, I don't think I can put it away again! We had some warmish days and heavy rains, it's cold again but dry so we'll see what I can get away with.

nasbagoat · 03-18-2019, 07:45 AM

I put the summers back on and got mine out for awhile this weekend, also in MD.

JamesNoBrakes · 03-22-2019, 09:35 PM

57 yesterday in Fairbanks. 47 today in Anchorage. Overnight low was 40. I think I'm going to put the summer tires back on next weekend.

Interestingly, sun doesn't set in Deadhorse now until 8:05pm and there's decent light to about 9:30pm...(was just there).

Boost Creep · 03-23-2019, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

57 yesterday in Fairbanks. 47 today in Anchorage. Overnight low was 40. I think I'm going to put the summer tires back on next weekend.

Interestingly, sun doesn't set in Deadhorse now until 8:05pm and there's decent light to about 9:30pm...(was just there).

Was out last night in some rain, had some flurries mixed in and it was down to 34° in places.

metros11 · 03-25-2019, 10:34 PM

Weather in the 50s yesterday so took the opportunity to swap my trans and differential fluids after the car has been sitting the last 4.5 months. Put some more air in the tires, and off I went. As some people have commented before, the one benefit you get with the car sitting under the cover through the winter, is that it's like buying a new car every spring. Drove her to work today, I forgot what an amazing car this is.

s346k · 03-26-2019, 01:59 AM

took the opportunity to get some dig races in this weekend. it was 38 when we finally got around to it. made that launch control earn its keep.

The Specialist · 03-27-2019, 05:10 AM

My 18 1LE has been undercover in my garage since October.
Question about the first start up after sitting?
When waking up my previous 12 Corvette, I could hold the accelerator to the floor and tap the start button.

Holding the accelerator down wouldn't allow the engine to start, only turnover.

I'd let the starter run the engine for several seconds to get some oil pumping.

Then, a 2nd time using the same procedure.

The 3rd time I wouldn't hold the accelerator to the floor, allowing the motor to start.

Does anyone know if this is possible with the 6th Gen as well?

I'd hate to hold the accelerator to the floor and have her start up at 8K Rpms.

6spdhyperblue · 03-27-2019, 07:26 AM

Full throttle initiates flood clear just like your vette. Not sure if it’ll react the same way

End User · 04-08-2019, 11:16 AM

Brought my 1LE out of storage this past Saturday. No tender. Car in Transport Mode. Had no issues unlocking the car. It fired up first try.

Replacing engine oil, transmission oil, and diff fluid today.

wjones14 · 04-13-2019, 10:35 AM

Winter hibernation is over for me but...

I pulled the cover off, unhooked the battery tender, and bled the extra air out of the tires last week on 04-Apr-2019. It had been sitting like that since Thanksgiving 2018. Fired right up, no issues.

It was in my sister-in-law's garage about 15 miles from my house.

The ritual of storing it for months and living without it obviously has its pros and cons. On the plus side:

It's like getting a new car every Spring
Keeps the car free from road salt
Eliminates the expense of winter wheels and tires
Saves a little on insurance by switching to storage coverage (retains comprehensive but drops liability)

On the minus side:

Separation anxiety issues during the winter, especially on warm-ish days
The first drive reminds you of the negative aspects, e.g. visibility, ingress/egress, lack of storage, overall bulk

The biggest takeaway for me from that first drive of the year was a reminder of the ridiculous amount of performance this car has.

It's definite overkill for a street car. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love it, but after driving a 110 hp Mini all winter, the difference is just total night and day!

The "but" I mentioned at the top of the post is that the weather here in southern New England is still crap. It's been either cold or rainy all week - it was sleeting one day - and today it's a bit warmer in the mid-50s, but raining. The car hasn't left the garage in a week, so I hooked up the battery tender again this morning to regain any possible parasitic drain on the battery.

03-16-2019, 11:47 PM	#46
441bertre Drives: 1998 SS, 2018 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MD - Maryland Posts: 48	I was super happy to get my car out this past week and put some miles on it. Now I just need to the patient and wait until spring is fully here in Maryland! Attached Images __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE

03-22-2019, 09:35 PM	#49
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,300	57 yesterday in Fairbanks. 47 today in Anchorage. Overnight low was 40. I think I'm going to put the summer tires back on next weekend. Interestingly, sun doesn't set in Deadhorse now until 8:05pm and there's decent light to about 9:30pm...(was just there). __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

04-13-2019, 10:35 AM	#56
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	Winter hibernation is over for me but... I pulled the cover off, unhooked the battery tender, and bled the extra air out of the tires last week on 04-Apr-2019. It had been sitting like that since Thanksgiving 2018. Fired right up, no issues. It was in my sister-in-law's garage about 15 miles from my house. The ritual of storing it for months and living without it obviously has its pros and cons. On the plus side: It's like getting a new car every Spring Keeps the car free from road salt Eliminates the expense of winter wheels and tires Saves a little on insurance by switching to storage coverage (retains comprehensive but drops liability) On the minus side: Separation anxiety issues during the winter, especially on warm-ish days The first drive reminds you of the negative aspects, e.g. visibility, ingress/egress, lack of storage, overall bulk The biggest takeaway for me from that first drive of the year was a reminder of the ridiculous amount of performance this car has. It's definite overkill for a street car. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love it, but after driving a 110 hp Mini all winter, the difference is just total night and day! The "but" I mentioned at the top of the post is that the weather here in southern New England is still crap. It's been either cold or rainy all week - it was sleeting one day - and today it's a bit warmer in the mid-50s, but raining. The car hasn't left the garage in a week, so I hooked up the battery tender again this morning to regain any possible parasitic drain on the battery. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT Last edited by wjones14; 04-13-2019 at 11:02 AM.

03-14-2019, 04:45 PM	#43
2SSAustin Drives: 1LE 2SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Canada SK Posts: 55	Ill be waiting until May for sure. Roads are wet and still have snow. Rather be safe than sorry with my car. Still will get June to September to drive it. Really trying to get a Visa to Texas from Canada just so I can be happy all year long

03-14-2019, 10:33 PM	#45
Dmac2018 Drives: 2018 camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: IN Posts: 15 View My Garage	I am glad I am not the only one that is having camaro withdrawal. Lol I am hoping to get mine out this weekend. Fingers are crossed.

03-17-2019, 10:58 PM	#47
camaroJD Drives: 2019 Satin Steel 1SS 1LE w/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 391	I took it out for about 20 minutes tonight, I don't think I can put it away again! We had some warmish days and heavy rains, it's cold again but dry so we'll see what I can get away with.

03-18-2019, 07:45 AM	#48
nasbagoat Drives: 17 SW 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ROCKVILLE MD Posts: 289	I put the summers back on and got mine out for awhile this weekend, also in MD.

03-25-2019, 10:34 PM	#51
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	Weather in the 50s yesterday so took the opportunity to swap my trans and differential fluids after the car has been sitting the last 4.5 months. Put some more air in the tires, and off I went. As some people have commented before, the one benefit you get with the car sitting under the cover through the winter, is that it's like buying a new car every spring. Drove her to work today, I forgot what an amazing car this is.

03-26-2019, 01:59 AM	#52
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	took the opportunity to get some dig races in this weekend. it was 38 when we finally got around to it. made that launch control earn its keep.

03-27-2019, 05:10 AM	#53
The Specialist Drives: 2018 Summit White Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NH Posts: 133	My 18 1LE has been undercover in my garage since October. Question about the first start up after sitting? When waking up my previous 12 Corvette, I could hold the accelerator to the floor and tap the start button. Holding the accelerator down wouldn't allow the engine to start, only turnover. I'd let the starter run the engine for several seconds to get some oil pumping. Then, a 2nd time using the same procedure. The 3rd time I wouldn't hold the accelerator to the floor, allowing the motor to start. Does anyone know if this is possible with the 6th Gen as well? I'd hate to hold the accelerator to the floor and have her start up at 8K Rpms.

03-27-2019, 07:26 AM	#54
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	Full throttle initiates flood clear just like your vette. Not sure if it’ll react the same way

04-08-2019, 11:16 AM	#55
End User Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE, 2012 GLI M6 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Upper Canada Posts: 82	Brought my 1LE out of storage this past Saturday. No tender. Car in Transport Mode. Had no issues unlocking the car. It fired up first try. Replacing engine oil, transmission oil, and diff fluid today.

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