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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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December to April all I do is look at it, buy parts, look at it
As for salt there is no such thing a s a saltless day until MAY
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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i tried to take it out the other day. i put all back together. got stuck back out in my alley, which was only like 2-3 feet alway from the garage door. took an hr to get back inside the garage. decided not to do it again till i dont see snow in the alley.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by roflitzjinno' date='Jan 25 2009, 09:27 AM
i tried to take it out the other day. i put all back together. got stuck back out in my alley, which was only like 2-3 feet alway from the garage door. took an hr to get back inside the garage. decided not to do it again till i dont see snow in the alley.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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I like to take mine out when the roads are clear and it is relatively warm (above freezing).
The last time I drove it was on New Year Eve and that was the last time
the weather cooperated. I'm not sure why ... but I don't like it sitting in the garage
for too long (over a month). So, I hope we get a little thaw in February sometime so
the S can stretch its legs again. But with the way this winter has been I'm not counting on it.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Do you have snow tires? Or all-seasons?

If you still have the OEM tires, then DON'T DO IT!

The OEM tires are summer only, and become ROCK HARD below ~40 degrees. Even on a dry street, if it's cold you will have very poor traction. It'd not worth hitting a curb, or another car for one or two days in the winter. If you have winter tires, then go for it.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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weather permitting, i occasionally take it out. middle of the day so there are less cars out, no snow, sunny day, only time she comes out. i cant stand not driving it for more than a couple of weeks. plus its a whole new experience when your used to daily driving a freakin 90 ford escort. a little S2K here and there is good for every one.
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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^ agreed
im always when i drive the S instead of the tbird
difference in power is just amazing.
lightweight ftw!
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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if i could only get out of my alley... =(
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by lilgookiemonsta' date='Jan 24 2009, 12:37 PM
Drive while stored?, Do you do it?
I've been thinking about getting a couple treadmills to put under the rear wheels. That way I can drive my car while it is stored in the garage.















j/k
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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^^ lol
today was just beautiful
i couldnt help but take it out
completely decimated a GTI on the freeway as well
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