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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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My car looks terrible covered in salt and grime. I need spring to come soon so I can do a full restore this spring . Anyone else in the same boat?
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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absolutely - can't wait. so much planned for the car its killin me!
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Nope - that's why I detail it then park it in the garage until spring! It won't see the light of day till after the first good spring rain to wash away all the cinders and salt from the roads.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Sorry man I cant relate... my baby is staying warm in the garage until the snow goes away! I would hate to even attempt driving her with summer performance tires... what a nightmare that would be. I do miss it terribly though
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Sorry man I cant relate... my baby is staying warm in the garage until the snow goes away! I would hate to even attempt driving her with summer performance tires... what a nightmare that would be. I do miss it terribly though
I'm with you! To be honest I did take it out this evening after work for the first time in a month. Figured with the big ice storm heading this way I'd better get it out and stretch her legs. Took it around the block (where I live the block is a 20 mile romp around twisties and over a mountain then up the highway back around to my house). Was AWESOME! Miss it, can't wait for the warm weather to drive it regularly again.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bha7176
I'm with you! To be honest I did take it out this evening after work for the first time in a month. Figured with the big ice storm heading this way I'd better get it out and stretch her legs. Took it around the block (where I live the block is a 20 mile romp around twisties and over a mountain then up the highway back around to my house). Was AWESOME! Miss it, can't wait for the warm weather to drive it regularly again.
bro - hopefully this thread doesn't start another... "ugh" hahhhahaha


OP - when are you getting your 2011 535? that wait must be as bad as waiting for spring..
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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I feel for you guys, luckily snow is a hours drive away from here should we decide we need to play in it.


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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sluis530
bro - hopefully this thread doesn't start another... "ugh" hahhhahaha


OP - when are you getting your 2011 535? that wait must be as bad as waiting for spring..
About a month and half left to go. How are your winter tires would you suggest them? I am seriously considering getting a set for next winter I have had too many close calls with my all seasons.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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About a month and half left to go. How are your winter tires would you suggest them? I am seriously considering getting a set for next winter I have had too many close calls with my all seasons.
its funny you ask i was just giving a verbal review to a buddy. they perform way better than expected. It honestly feels like I have AWD .... i never lose control even if I take corners faster than normal in bad conditions ( did it a couple times to test it out ). I really recommend the blizzak.... worth every penny.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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Sorry I can't relate, in SoCal we enjoy our cars year round. No salt and grime here, just dust
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