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breynnmike · 02-15-2016, 12:35 PM

Fifteen years ago when I had my 1995 Z28 I stored it every winter. I always had that second vehicle. Plus my great-grandmother was alive to use her garage. Recently I told myself that if I could afford a 5th generation I'd rock that thing all year long. I Ziebarted it and wash it frequently. Only time will tell how the body is in the future. I will say though that a six speed manual six cylinder Camaro handles great in the snow.

lbls1 · 02-15-2016, 12:35 PM

My car(s) are garaged 24-7. One would normally garage a car to keep it out of wet weather and to keep it safe from damage that's out of one's control. As with most things, garaging has its own unique set of headaches, but I could not think of living with my cars without a garage.

gajagfan · 02-15-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

My car(s) are garaged 24-7. One would normally garage a car to keep it out of wet weather and to keep it safe from damage that's out of one's control. As with most things, garaging has its own unique set of headaches, but I could not think of living with my cars without a garage.

So you never drive them?

maddoggyusa · 02-15-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Salt corrodes steel. There's not much more to say. Put it in the garage in November, get it back out in April.

ding ding ding

and aluminum too

Thor142 · 02-15-2016, 03:29 PM

Snowmaro. It a just a car. I can't stand to store it all winter. It's bad enough I can't use my bike in the snow.

scandata · 02-15-2016, 03:57 PM

I can't believe all the salt in some of those pics! If you were to wash it off when you got home, would the water freeze too quickly and do more damage than good?

JLSuperfly · 02-15-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro85

I tried the garage, but she wouldn't let me. She was begging for me to put some Blizzaks on her

That is what you call a winter warrior.

lbls1 · 02-15-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

So you never drive them?

I drive them in good weather.

Avenging Orange · 02-15-2016, 04:52 PM

I guess, because I can.

BLU DUCE · 02-15-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro85

I tried the garage, but she wouldn't let me. She was begging for me to put some Blizzaks on her

I've been to Florida a few times & have never seen that much snow there or heard of it. Your location says Florida. Unless you live in a snow area to.

Ryanbabz71 · 02-15-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scandata

I can't believe all the salt in some of those pics! If you were to wash it off when you got home, would the water freeze too quickly and do more damage than good?

Not really other than freezing doors and such closed. I go spray off my truck weekly during the winter. No issues

Ryan

mastercarp · 02-15-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Salt corrodes steel. There's not much more to say. Put it in the garage in November, get it back out in April.

Ditto This!!! Plus, Have three other 4WD's to get me through the Winter Months...

Camaro85 · 02-15-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spike III

I've been to Florida a few times & have never seen that much snow there or heard of it. Your location says Florida. Unless you live in a snow area to.

Forgot to change my location. Moved to New York for job. Miss the warm sunny days

EWade · 02-15-2016, 07:51 PM

Bought mine and it's a daily driver, year round, haven't had any trouble getting around with the snow we've had here. I take it through a car touchless car wash almost weekly. The only vehicles that stay in the garage during the winter are both my motorcycles, a little hard to ride one on snow, let alone worry about being hit by someone.

02-15-2016, 12:35 PM	#30
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	My car(s) are garaged 24-7. One would normally garage a car to keep it out of wet weather and to keep it safe from damage that's out of one's control. As with most things, garaging has its own unique set of headaches, but I could not think of living with my cars without a garage. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

02-15-2016, 03:29 PM	#33
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Snowmaro. It a just a car. I can't stand to store it all winter. It's bad enough I can't use my bike in the snow. Attached Images

02-15-2016, 03:57 PM	#34
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	I can't believe all the salt in some of those pics! If you were to wash it off when you got home, would the water freeze too quickly and do more damage than good? __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)

02-15-2016, 04:52 PM	#37
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I guess, because I can. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

02-15-2016, 07:51 PM	#42
EWade Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Decatur, Il Posts: 115	Bought mine and it's a daily driver, year round, haven't had any trouble getting around with the snow we've had here. I take it through a car touchless car wash almost weekly. The only vehicles that stay in the garage during the winter are both my motorcycles, a little hard to ride one on snow, let alone worry about being hit by someone. __________________ 15 LS in Blue Velvet

02-15-2016, 12:35 PM	#29
breynnmike Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rochelle IL Posts: 42	Fifteen years ago when I had my 1995 Z28 I stored it every winter. I always had that second vehicle. Plus my great-grandmother was alive to use her garage. Recently I told myself that if I could afford a 5th generation I'd rock that thing all year long. I Ziebarted it and wash it frequently. Only time will tell how the body is in the future. I will say though that a six speed manual six cylinder Camaro handles great in the snow.