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<blockquote data-quote="flyboy999" data-source="post: 150090" data-attributes="member: 2330"><p>Yeah I really do love the car. I love the winter pics as well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> . As I tell everyone who asks (gas station/forum etc.), you have no idea how capable this car is in winter conditions until you drive it, and then you'll be amazed......particularly with the A8 transmission. In fact, I would venture to say the car is at least twice as good as the manual in winter conditions. This is no exaggeration. You physically cannot manually shift the transmission fast enough to stay in the traction like the A8 does....impossible. It's awesome keeping both hands on the wheel for control as the A8 skips through the gears........brilliant. I also figure the command start feature and heated seats aren't there for summer driving.....??</p><p></p><p>And, it's not like we don't own winter vehicles. My wife drives a Toyota FJ cruiser manual, and I have a '08 WRX STi hatch that's parked at our place in Lions Bay for the winter. After driving the Z06 all last winter, I realized I don't need the STi here in SK....the STi sat in my driveway all winter........ The other thing people don't realize is that these cars come with a 6 year corrosion warranty. So, why would I drive any car that I own (i.e. S2000, Viper, STi) in the winter months when they don't have corrosion protection? In fact, I'd rather have some parts corrode on this car now!!!! The majority of Corvette owners never take advantage of this awesome coverage. They park their Corvettes for the winter, and then use other vehicles for winter driving, and eat the costs related to their repair...why? The way I look at it I paid for the 6 year corrosion protection when I purchased the car, like insurance, so why would I spend that money and not get any value out of the policy? It would be like putting full insurance on my Viper while it sits in the garage all winter........and I'm not saving the car for the next guy....... Still, I can happily report that I'm under the car from time to time doing oil changes etc. and there are no overt signs of corrosion......darn.... LOL. </p><p></p><p>If anyone does decide they don't like making huge loan payments on something they aren't using with a warranty that's ticking down to zero, Nokian Hakkappillita studded snow tires are the way to go. Get 295s and put them on 19" aftermarket wheels all around.......</p><p></p><p>Remember this pic when the C7 was being developed? </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22885[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Or how about this one with the new C8 and a ZR1? They're all extensively winter tested for a reason..............</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]22886[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flyboy999, post: 150090, member: 2330"] Yeah I really do love the car. I love the winter pics as well ;) . As I tell everyone who asks (gas station/forum etc.), you have no idea how capable this car is in winter conditions until you drive it, and then you'll be amazed......particularly with the A8 transmission. In fact, I would venture to say the car is at least twice as good as the manual in winter conditions. This is no exaggeration. You physically cannot manually shift the transmission fast enough to stay in the traction like the A8 does....impossible. It's awesome keeping both hands on the wheel for control as the A8 skips through the gears........brilliant. I also figure the command start feature and heated seats aren't there for summer driving.....?? And, it's not like we don't own winter vehicles. My wife drives a Toyota FJ cruiser manual, and I have a '08 WRX STi hatch that's parked at our place in Lions Bay for the winter. After driving the Z06 all last winter, I realized I don't need the STi here in SK....the STi sat in my driveway all winter........ The other thing people don't realize is that these cars come with a 6 year corrosion warranty. So, why would I drive any car that I own (i.e. S2000, Viper, STi) in the winter months when they don't have corrosion protection? In fact, I'd rather have some parts corrode on this car now!!!! The majority of Corvette owners never take advantage of this awesome coverage. They park their Corvettes for the winter, and then use other vehicles for winter driving, and eat the costs related to their repair...why? The way I look at it I paid for the 6 year corrosion protection when I purchased the car, like insurance, so why would I spend that money and not get any value out of the policy? It would be like putting full insurance on my Viper while it sits in the garage all winter........and I'm not saving the car for the next guy....... Still, I can happily report that I'm under the car from time to time doing oil changes etc. and there are no overt signs of corrosion......darn.... LOL. If anyone does decide they don't like making huge loan payments on something they aren't using with a warranty that's ticking down to zero, Nokian Hakkappillita studded snow tires are the way to go. Get 295s and put them on 19" aftermarket wheels all around....... Remember this pic when the C7 was being developed? [ATTACH=full]22885[/ATTACH] Or how about this one with the new C8 and a ZR1? They're all extensively winter tested for a reason.............. [ATTACH=full]22886[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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