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Samson2029 · 03-29-2013, 10:03 AM

It was quite a pleasure getting the ZED out again yesterday. Lots of comments and thumbs up at lights. The exhaust, the vibrations, the drive was quite a rush. When i opened the door to get out, i was surprised at heat dissipating from underneath. Felt like opening a hot oven
How was your experience for those who are getting their cars out of hybernation ??

Joebot8484 · 03-29-2013, 10:21 AM

I haven't got mine out yet but I can't wait. Still just getting above 40 degrees during the day here and still too much salt and sand on the roads.

Whos_Drivin · 03-29-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Joebot8484

I haven't got mine out yet but I can't wait. Still just getting above 40 degrees during the day here and still too much salt and sand on the roads.

Same here, but we have rain tomorrow and 50s in the forecast. Hopefully it will clean the roads enough to take out next week.

Samson2029 · 03-29-2013, 10:39 AM

40 f. = 4.5 C.
Must be careful of the pot holes. Car handled itself well on our poor and cracked roads. Makes the ZED more ideal then a Z28 for daily driving.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 03-29-2013, 10:41 AM

I'm hoping.....
......maybe...

this weekend!

(just need the weather to cooperate....)

HDRDTD · 03-29-2013, 10:46 AM

Pure joy.
Let the Ultragrin continue.

Normagene · 03-29-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Samson2029

40 f. = 4.5 C.
Must be careful of the pot holes. Car handled itself well on our poor and cracked roads. Makes the ZED more ideal then a Z28 for daily driving.

Forty degrees still kinda cold for those tires. Must of been spinning them with ease. I'm taking mine out today, 55 right now at noon time and I know I'll still have to go easy for a half hour or so to let the tires warm up. She hasn't been out in three weeks, but the forecast keeps looking better and better! Last time out in the forties and she swayed her hips like a dancer, tire grip was minimal. ZED you say, I always here the British using that term/word.

Azzkker · 03-29-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Forty degrees still kinda cold for those tires. Must of been spinning them with ease. I'm taking mine out today, 55 right now at noon time and I know I'll still have to go easy for a half hour or so to let the tires warm up. She hasn't been out in three weeks, but the forecast keeps looking better and better! Last time out in the forties and she swayed her hips like a dancer, tire grip was minimal. ZED you say, I always here the British using that term/word.

I have not had mine out since end of oct. of last year. I am about out of finger nails to chew.

BrazenBeast · 03-29-2013, 11:51 AM

Mine is still in hybernation. It was snowing until yesterday afternoon. It will probably be another week or two till the salt is washed off IF the snow is done now. I may get the GTO out though.

toddsZL1 · 03-29-2013, 12:04 PM

Put the tires back on last night, going to put her back on the ground tonight. The last six months almost feels like it did last year waiting for the car to get built. Wife has said I've spent more time in the garage the last month looking at my car than did spending time with her. Maybe 50 here in Wisconsin tomorrow!

1968SS/RS · 03-29-2013, 12:29 PM

Weekend is calling for low to mid 50's here but the amount of sand on the streets in my subdivision is insane! The main roads arent as bad due to traffic pushing the sand to the gutter lines, still on the fence about taking the Z out............... not to mention I didnt get around to making my front rock / mud gaurds yet, have all the materials to do so. Could be tomorrow mornings project

Mike535 · 03-29-2013, 12:34 PM

Mine is getting out next week.It's been a long winter here !
Did a lot of Mods this winter on my Zee(see below),still waiting for HP numbers for next week.We're at 730 hp so far but we maxed out the fuel pump.Now we're ok boost-a-pump installed.The dyno will be rolling out monday can't wait. So mustang and co watch out !

Here's a little Teaser

Zikma · 03-29-2013, 12:36 PM

Mine is still sleeping. should be warm enough tomorrow but still a lot of salt on the road and chance of rain in the afternoon. I will leave her sleep a couple more weeks and use this weekend to get the sleds all set for summer storage.

mikebutry · 03-29-2013, 12:51 PM

I think I've driven mine in every kind of weather except hail and temperatures from 10 and up to 105 degrees. No garage queen here!

03-29-2013, 10:03 AM	#1
Samson2029 Drives: 328xi, ML400, ZL1 man. 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 153	Getting the ZL1 out again in spring It was quite a pleasure getting the ZED out again yesterday. Lots of comments and thumbs up at lights. The exhaust, the vibrations, the drive was quite a rush. When i opened the door to get out, i was surprised at heat dissipating from underneath. Felt like opening a hot oven How was your experience for those who are getting their cars out of hybernation ?? Last edited by Samson2029; 03-29-2013 at 10:43 AM.

03-29-2013, 10:21 AM	#2
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	I haven't got mine out yet but I can't wait. Still just getting above 40 degrees during the day here and still too much salt and sand on the roads. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

03-29-2013, 11:51 AM	#9
BrazenBeast ZL1 #1745 Drives: 2006 Pontiac GTO \ 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA/OH Posts: 328	Mine is still in hybernation. It was snowing until yesterday afternoon. It will probably be another week or two till the salt is washed off IF the snow is done now. I may get the GTO out though. __________________ 2012 zl1 Black #1745 Black Wheels ECF Suede 6 spd

03-29-2013, 12:34 PM	#12
Mike535 iRacing Pro Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chambly,Québec,Canada Posts: 288	Mine is getting out next week.It's been a long winter here ! Did a lot of Mods this winter on my Zee(see below),still waiting for HP numbers for next week.We're at 730 hp so far but we maxed out the fuel pump.Now we're ok boost-a-pump installed.The dyno will be rolling out monday can't wait. So mustang and co watch out ! Here's a little Teaser Last edited by Mike535; 03-29-2013 at 02:11 PM.

03-29-2013, 10:39 AM	#4
Samson2029 Drives: 328xi, ML400, ZL1 man. 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 153	40 f. = 4.5 C. Must be careful of the pot holes. Car handled itself well on our poor and cracked roads. Makes the ZED more ideal then a Z28 for daily driving.

03-29-2013, 10:41 AM	#5
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	I'm hoping..... ......maybe... this weekend! (just need the weather to cooperate....)

03-29-2013, 10:46 AM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Pure joy. Let the Ultragrin continue.

03-29-2013, 12:04 PM	#10
toddsZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 IOM#1645 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SHAWANO,WI Posts: 398	Put the tires back on last night, going to put her back on the ground tonight. The last six months almost feels like it did last year waiting for the car to get built. Wife has said I've spent more time in the garage the last month looking at my car than did spending time with her. Maybe 50 here in Wisconsin tomorrow!

03-29-2013, 12:29 PM	#11
1968SS/RS Drives: 1968 SS/RS 396 and 2013 ZL-1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 227 View My Garage	Weekend is calling for low to mid 50's here but the amount of sand on the streets in my subdivision is insane! The main roads arent as bad due to traffic pushing the sand to the gutter lines, still on the fence about taking the Z out............... not to mention I didnt get around to making my front rock / mud gaurds yet, have all the materials to do so. Could be tomorrow mornings project

03-29-2013, 12:36 PM	#13
Zikma Drives: ZL1 2012 # 721; 2013 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin Posts: 114 View My Garage	Mine is still sleeping. should be warm enough tomorrow but still a lot of salt on the road and chance of rain in the afternoon. I will leave her sleep a couple more weeks and use this weekend to get the sleds all set for summer storage.

03-29-2013, 12:51 PM	#14
mikebutry Drives: 2013 ZL1 #54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 148 View My Garage	I think I've driven mine in every kind of weather except hail and temperatures from 10 and up to 105 degrees. No garage queen here!