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vicnkathy · 01-07-2015, 12:55 PM

Didn't go today. Working with the dealer on a flatbed service for tomorrow. This is a really expensive car I will have for many years. I couple of hundred dollars more to get it home safe is well worth it.

DrkPhx · 01-07-2015, 02:42 PM

I would be more nervous with them flat bedding the car, then driving in 27 degree weather (assuming the roads are clear).

Gimpie95 · 01-07-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I would be more nervous with them flat bedding the car, then driving in 27 degree weather (assuming the roads are clear).

The tristate and Delmarva areas just got an inch or two of snow (not much, I know), which was just enough to melt and turn into ice covered roads. A lot of areas I've seen are dumping tons of salt and sand all over. The roads might be a little better in a few days, but I'd definitely not want to drive a brand new ZL1 through that junk!

Gimpie95 · 01-07-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vicnkathy

Didn't go today. Working with the dealer on a flatbed service for tomorrow. This is a really expensive car I will have for many years. I couple of hundred dollars more to get it home safe is well worth it.

Sounds like a smart decision, OP!

vicnkathy · 01-07-2015, 07:11 PM

Flatbed did not work out. Guy was an idiot. I'm waiting until Friday so the salt and sand will be gone and taking her home. Possibly even Saturday.

mmarx82 · 01-07-2015, 07:23 PM

The first 15 mins will be the worst part if left outside when you go pick it up, the rear will break lose on a modest 10 mph turn. I'd do like the other guy said and have them store it inside the night before and up to when you go to pick it up. That will be your safest bet.

vatechguy3 · 01-07-2015, 08:09 PM

Just make sure she is stored in the service bay over night before you bring it home.
Should have better weather Friday or Saturday.

Tony

kevinw · 01-07-2015, 08:42 PM

OP. i still would try to get it trucked to your house. that car is new and expensive and with the salt and stuff on the roads , i wouldnt even drive a new LS in that let alone a car that cost 3 times more.. good luck and enjoy that new car!

Red Jewel RS · 01-07-2015, 10:33 PM

Last year at this time I bought my ZL1 and there was no end in sight for the snow so, I bought some Continental DWS from Tire Rack and had my dealer put them on and drove it home.

Kevlar382 · 01-08-2015, 05:56 AM

Dude, don't put it on a trailer, put it in a trailer.

Z/28Dan · 01-08-2015, 08:06 AM

This is like a Weather Channel soap opera...

Nor Cal ZL1 · 01-08-2015, 09:14 AM

I would still find a way to ship it.

Check this video out this is at 50 degrees outside.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390526

Plus the underside of your car will be much cleaner

Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 09:35 AM

I purchased the car in, NJ in Dec. Got the car home and took those tires off the next day. Put on 4 all season tires and I drive it everyday like I stole it, with no problems.

dmaxwellh · 01-08-2015, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

I purchased the car in, NJ in Dec. Got the car home and took those tires off the next day. Put on 4 all season tires and I drive it everyday like I stole it, with no problems.

Which tire and what size? On stock rims? Thnx.

01-07-2015, 07:23 PM	#34
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	The first 15 mins will be the worst part if left outside when you go pick it up, the rear will break lose on a modest 10 mph turn. I'd do like the other guy said and have them store it inside the night before and up to when you go to pick it up. That will be your safest bet. __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

01-07-2015, 08:09 PM	#35
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	Just make sure she is stored in the service bay over night before you bring it home. Should have better weather Friday or Saturday. Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

01-08-2015, 08:06 AM	#39
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,681 View My Garage	This is like a Weather Channel soap opera... __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-07-2015, 12:55 PM	#29
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Didn't go today. Working with the dealer on a flatbed service for tomorrow. This is a really expensive car I will have for many years. I couple of hundred dollars more to get it home safe is well worth it.

01-07-2015, 02:42 PM	#30
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I would be more nervous with them flat bedding the car, then driving in 27 degree weather (assuming the roads are clear).

01-07-2015, 07:11 PM	#33
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Flatbed did not work out. Guy was an idiot. I'm waiting until Friday so the salt and sand will be gone and taking her home. Possibly even Saturday.

01-07-2015, 08:42 PM	#36
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	OP. i still would try to get it trucked to your house. that car is new and expensive and with the salt and stuff on the roads , i wouldnt even drive a new LS in that let alone a car that cost 3 times more.. good luck and enjoy that new car!

01-07-2015, 10:33 PM	#37
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Last year at this time I bought my ZL1 and there was no end in sight for the snow so, I bought some Continental DWS from Tire Rack and had my dealer put them on and drove it home.

01-08-2015, 05:56 AM	#38
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	Dude, don't put it on a trailer, put it in a trailer.

01-08-2015, 09:14 AM	#40
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	I would still find a way to ship it. Check this video out this is at 50 degrees outside. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390526 Plus the underside of your car will be much cleaner

01-08-2015, 09:35 AM	#41
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	I purchased the car in, NJ in Dec. Got the car home and took those tires off the next day. Put on 4 all season tires and I drive it everyday like I stole it, with no problems.