A long winter in chicago..

**naperws6** · 12-07-2007, 09:01 PM

Here is my Hawk going into the garage for a long winter storage.. Sucks

**Musclefan21** · 12-07-2007, 09:11 PM

if you dont wanna put her into storage, I am willing to take her for the winter. I live 20 mins away

**Rojerlockless** · 12-07-2007, 11:33 PM

Damn what's all that white stuff on the ground? out here in Texas we only get rain =)

**nhraformula** · 12-08-2007, 05:14 AM

my car hasnt left the garage in over a month. i wont take the formula out till atleast march when all the salt is washed off the streets.

**Mr. Luos** · 12-08-2007, 05:19 AM

Mine is sitting in the garage. Had it out Tuesday since it was about 80 degrees.
Never goes completely down for the winter. We have some really mild winter days, so I take her out to stretch the legs a bit.

High of 29 and snow today though...

**conny9784** · 12-08-2007, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by doodad

if you dont wanna put her into storage, I am willing to take her for the winter. I live 20 mins away

ditto, down rt 59 following a salt truck! just kiddin, why are u putting it away so late? its 15 degrees out

**naperws6** · 12-08-2007, 07:28 AM

I haven't driven the car in over a month either I just hate not driving it... Feels like its going to be a long winter..

**transAMchubby** · 12-08-2007, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by naperws6

Here is my Hawk going into the garage for a long winter storage.. Sucks

garage? i feel your pain. i have to settle for the driveway with a cover. putting her away for the winter is worse than i expected. damn i miss my car.

**erikzola** · 12-09-2007, 03:12 PM

I figured the winter months would be tough with not driving. We had a real mild fall. Heck it didn't snow until a week ago. I actually drove the car about a week ago. Now with the first dose of sand and salt I don't expect to have it out until spring except to run around the driveway. Light snow expected tonight...... but hey only a few months until spring.

**supercharged666** · 12-09-2007, 03:55 PM

I live in Chicago and drive my 98 T/A all year around. I couldn't imagine putting it away for the winter. Chicago is pretty dam good about plowing the snow and making the street clear. Although it can be a challege at times to drive in the snow. Aspeacilly with the 315's on the back.

**red99ws6** · 12-09-2007, 03:57 PM

we only get snow a few times a year here in tennessee so i never have to store mine. just leave it up for a few days at a time here and there. the good thing is i have a carport so mine is only really outside when i am driving it on dry warm days.

**manbearpig11** · 12-09-2007, 06:52 PM

tell me about it, i have my built up fiero in storage.... which is ironic cause i got hit in my other car the day i put the fiero in storage. btw anyone in illinois selling firebird or a camaro????

**BrntWS6** · 12-10-2007, 02:55 PM

Had mine in storage since October. I miss driving it but it sure does keep the miles down. Only got 15k on the clock. Can't complain about saving on insurance too.

**nhraformula** · 12-10-2007, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by BrntWS6

Had mine in storage since October. I miss driving it but it sure does keep the miles down. Only got 15k on the clock. Can't complain about saving on insurance too.

17k on my 2000

**Mr. Luos** · 12-10-2007, 04:27 PM

Come on....drive your cars.

My 1999 is at 35K. 8K on the motor.

**supercharged666** · 12-10-2007, 04:30 PM

I got 84K on my 98

**conny9784** · 12-10-2007, 06:46 PM

why drive them when all it takes is one idiot to t-bone you and your pride and joy car is done. im not paranoid but i dont like driving mine.

**sirenformula350** · 12-10-2007, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by conny9784

why drive them when all it takes is one idiot to t-bone you and your pride and joy car is done. im not paranoid but i dont like driving mine.

I understand what you are saying but if you don't drive it you'll never really enjoy owning it. Or at least I wouldn't.

I do wish I could put it away for the winter though. I hate seeing the sat all over her.

**hutch1999** · 12-10-2007, 08:09 PM

I live down in Southern IL if you guys want me to store your cars.....

**johnb** · 12-11-2007, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by conny9784

why drive them when all it takes is one idiot to t-bone you and your pride and joy car is done. im not paranoid but i dont like driving mine.

Ditto. The Idiot Drivers' true colors come out in winter weather. They seem to think that the basic physics (things like friction, momentum, etc.) involved in winter driving only apply to other people, not them.

Sure, I miss driving mine when I put it away, but I have a better chance of still having it in the spring, barring unforseen circumstances.