Winter hibernation almost over

wjones14 · 03-09-2019, 09:57 AM

Who else has had their car garaged and covered for the winter, and is now only a few weeks from putting it back on the road?

Just contacted my insurance to restore full coverage on March 25. This past week in CT was below freezing every day, but next week's forecast looks more spring-like. Hopefully the remaining snow will melt.

I missed the Camaro so bad that I started having delusional thoughts that a more practical but still sporty year round car might be more fun than driving a 15 year old Mini 75% of the time. Something like a Focus ST/RS or VW GTI maybe. But now that driving the 1LE is only a few weeks away, those thoughts will disappear on that first drive. It's taken a lot of patience to get through the winter.

JD_ · 03-09-2019, 10:12 AM

Drove my 1LE all winter long. I'll be happy when I can put the all-season tires away and get my GYs back on there.

CruzinQueen · 03-10-2019, 08:53 AM

I NEED my car to wake up. I hate winter.

Looks like it's going to be in the mid 60's here later this week. I might sneak her out for some quick paces around the town here if the roads are dry.

441bertre · 03-10-2019, 09:13 AM

I'm with you all. I purchased my car 10/25 and only got 700mi behind the wheel before the temperatures started to dip down around freezing. I don't think I have ever checked the 10 - day forecast as much as I have this past week or so, can't wait to get it out!

Spedee · 03-10-2019, 09:33 AM

Mine's been sleeping since Nov. 1 2018. Worse is I installed a new Solo exhaust and all I've heard is idle. Sure hope spring comes early.

17rsvert · 03-10-2019, 10:07 AM

Yesterday was sunny and 45 with 6 inches of snow still on the grass. Got the hose out to get the salt off my jeep and the wife's car, and when I finished it felt so good to be outside again, I pulled out the Camaro out of the garage and gave it a good wash. Just waiting for a good rain or 2 to wash the enormous amount of salt off the roads before I use it again.

camaroJD · 03-10-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CruzinQueen

I NEED my car to wake up. I hate winter.

Looks like it's going to be in the mid 60's here later this week. I might sneak her out for some quick paces around the town here if the roads are dry.

I haven't driven mine since the big snows and salting started, which was luckily pretty late. After last night's heavy rain to wash away the mess, I was thinking the same thing.

Now I just have to watch for the potholes...

MR 45TH · 03-10-2019, 12:02 PM

Been sleeping since mid November. Definitely ready to go for a ride!

6spdhyperblue · 03-10-2019, 12:57 PM

Just got a slushee mix today and salt trucks are out. Prob another week to wait for Friday’s rain to wash the salt away

Gen6_1Le · 03-10-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicul15

Just got a slushee mix today and salt trucks are out. Prob another week to wait for Friday’s rain to wash the salt away

After the salt is gone i will still wait for pothole repair to get to work , around me there are some killer holes right now. I usually wait till April at least .

Ryanbabz71 · 03-10-2019, 03:56 PM

Last week I covered and applied the new Adams ceramic coat spray

Ryan B.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-10-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen6_1Le

After the salt is gone i will still wait for pothole repair to get to work , around me there are some killer holes right now. I usually wait till April at least .

This is in front of my driveway

Ryan B.

17rsvert · 03-10-2019, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Last week I covered and applied the new Adams ceramic coat spray

Ryan B.

What prep is required? How long did it take?

biker2k · 03-10-2019, 05:27 PM

been sleeping since November
I cant wait.....

03-09-2019, 09:57 AM	#1
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	Winter hibernation almost over Who else has had their car garaged and covered for the winter, and is now only a few weeks from putting it back on the road? Just contacted my insurance to restore full coverage on March 25. This past week in CT was below freezing every day, but next week's forecast looks more spring-like. Hopefully the remaining snow will melt. I missed the Camaro so bad that I started having delusional thoughts that a more practical but still sporty year round car might be more fun than driving a 15 year old Mini 75% of the time. Something like a Focus ST/RS or VW GTI maybe. But now that driving the 1LE is only a few weeks away, those thoughts will disappear on that first drive. It's taken a lot of patience to get through the winter. __________________ 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

03-10-2019, 08:53 AM	#3
CruzinQueen Drives: 2017 1LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 280	I NEED my car to wake up. I hate winter. Looks like it's going to be in the mid 60's here later this week. I might sneak her out for some quick paces around the town here if the roads are dry. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT RS V6 A8 Convertible - Silver Ice/Black Cloth, K&N CAI, MRT v. 2 Axle Back, Redline-style Badges and Wheel Hashes, American Authority Grille & a Whole Lot of Attitude 2019 GMC Terrain SLE 1.5T - Blue Steel Metallic/Black Cloth "Soccer Mom Spec"

03-10-2019, 09:13 AM	#4
441bertre Drives: 1998 SS, 2018 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MD - Maryland Posts: 48	I'm with you all. I purchased my car 10/25 and only got 700mi behind the wheel before the temperatures started to dip down around freezing. I don't think I have ever checked the 10 - day forecast as much as I have this past week or so, can't wait to get it out! __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE

03-10-2019, 12:02 PM	#8
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Been sleeping since mid November. Definitely ready to go for a ride! __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

03-10-2019, 12:57 PM	#9
6spdhyperblue Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,786	Just got a slushee mix today and salt trucks are out. Prob another week to wait for Friday’s rain to wash the salt away __________________

03-09-2019, 10:12 AM	#2
JD_ Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE in Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 216 View My Garage	Drove my 1LE all winter long. I'll be happy when I can put the all-season tires away and get my GYs back on there.

03-10-2019, 09:33 AM	#5
Spedee Drives: SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 159	Mine's been sleeping since Nov. 1 2018. Worse is I installed a new Solo exhaust and all I've heard is idle. Sure hope spring comes early.

03-10-2019, 10:07 AM	#6
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	Yesterday was sunny and 45 with 6 inches of snow still on the grass. Got the hose out to get the salt off my jeep and the wife's car, and when I finished it felt so good to be outside again, I pulled out the Camaro out of the garage and gave it a good wash. Just waiting for a good rain or 2 to wash the enormous amount of salt off the roads before I use it again.

03-10-2019, 03:56 PM	#11
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,369 View My Garage	Last week I covered and applied the new Adams ceramic coat spray Ryan B. __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

03-10-2019, 05:27 PM	#14
biker2k Drives: 2018 2ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 482	been sleeping since November I cant wait..... Attached Images __________________ 2018 2ss 1le roto fab dry, Stainless works 1 7/8 lt to 3'" x pipe with highflow cats to stock npp, soler 95mm t/b, edelbrock 2300, LT4 fueling , jms bap and dsx flex fuel, 618/620 on e45 rwhp Jannetty Motorsports tuned

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