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Dan
12-22-2004, 04:55 AM
I just bought a set of W50's on steel wheels and put them on the car. Last week they predicted snow so I took the car through a full wash on Saturday and parked it in the garage on Sunday.

As predicted we got a fairly big storm on Monday, wll, big for CT with a total of about 5 inches where I am.

Anyway, as I was going to get the snow blower and as the garage door lifted I saw the tail end of my car just sitting there all shiny and clean and waiting for me to take it out on the next day of nice weather.

I cannot describe the feeling that comes over you when you see your car and realize that it will not and does not have to be driven in such a wretched environment. It is sort of like the same feeling of waking up to see your new car the morning after buying it. I said sort of. It is a bit diffeent but still very pleasing.

I have never had the luxury of having a car that I don't HAVE to drive. It was and is a good feeling.

Dan
CRUZTAKER
12-22-2004, 07:52 AM
I hear ya...mine is so covered with blankets I cannot even see her any longer!

But if she's got her boots on....damn, give it a spin, she'll love the snow!:P
ADE 1000
12-22-2004, 08:49 AM
I wish I had the same luxury. :(

I feel guilty everyday I drive my car this time of year. Although the warm comfy confines of the Marauder would be missed if I got a secondary winter beater.
Bluerauder
12-22-2004, 09:03 AM
I have never had the luxury of having a car that I don't HAVE to drive. It was and is a good feeling.

Dan
Unfortunately, I do have to take mine out in the bad weather. :( Never thought that I'd have use for the heated seats; but Monday the temps dipped to 11 degrees F and winds were 30-35 MPH plus with a wind chill in the minuses. Hey gang .... it was "Chestnuts roasting on the Leather Seat" all the way to work. :rofl: Yeah, the heated mirrors are nice too.
bigslim
12-22-2004, 09:10 AM
I know what you mean. Tonight they predict 6-12 inches of snow and my MM will miss it all. My PT loves the white stuff.
DEFYANT
12-22-2004, 12:26 PM
:D I love having a company car :D
Dan
12-22-2004, 01:41 PM
Blankets? What kind of blankets are you using? Regular house ones or something other?

Dan
CRUZTAKER
12-22-2004, 04:51 PM
Blankets? What kind of blankets are you using? Regular house ones or something other?

Dan
A car cover....and several thick moving blankets.:P
Hack Goby
12-22-2004, 05:58 PM
Wish me well fellas,I have to go pick up my check tomorrow here in the Motor City with at least 2-5 buy the time I have to go get it.I will have Pics,Good or Bad.
Bigdogjim
12-22-2004, 06:04 PM
To drive in the snow or not to drive in the snow?

If you don't have then more power to you:)

If you do then by all means go for it...

Me I have a pick-up for a daily ride:)

My marauder just site under a blanket of snow...............

I have enough wax on it now that the snow will slide off:up:

Bring it on old man winter I am ready......................... ....................
hdwrench
12-22-2004, 06:35 PM
it snowed in fort worth today... and i had to drive the MM since the beater wouldnt start. to make it even better I have had a flat on the front drivers side twice in the last 2 days...
changin a tire when it is snowin isnt any fun... luckily (if i have any luck left) i discovered the flats in the driveway and a parking lot and didnt get stuck on the side of the road.

:beer:
Black 04
12-22-2004, 06:40 PM
Mines asleep for the winter in the garage under the car cover...she will come out to play in April.
jgc61sr2002
12-22-2004, 06:44 PM
My Marauder is in the garage and covered with a car cover. Doesn't come out in inclement weather. :D
2003DOHC
12-22-2004, 06:50 PM
Mines asleep for the winter...she will come out to play in April.


Same here :)
dwasson
12-22-2004, 07:48 PM
Mine is hermetically sealed for the winter.
Dan
12-22-2004, 07:54 PM
Mine is hermetically sealed for the winter.

That's so cool.

Please tell me more, much more about this or provide a link. This is something that is right up my alley.

Dan
dwasson
12-22-2004, 08:03 PM
It's called a Car Capsule (http://www.carcapsule.com/) I love it. The car comes out as clean as it went in and it doesn't smell musty inside. Check it out.
jstevens
12-22-2004, 08:15 PM
Hack,

I'm with you. Must go into work tomorrow snow or no snow.

Not looking forward to it. I don't mind a couple inches as my commute is all freeway but 6-12, oh boy.

I must admit I think the MM handles pretty good for a race car. Anyways, my race car. Thankful for the traction control especially with the 4.10's and all.

I'll be enjoying those heated seats too.

John
jfclancy
12-23-2004, 07:19 AM
it snowed in fort worth today... and i had to drive the MM since the beater wouldnt start. to make it even better I have had a flat on the front drivers side twice in the last 2 days...
changin a tire when it is snowin isnt any fun... luckily (if i have any luck left) i discovered the flats in the driveway and a parking lot and didnt get stuck on the side of the road.

:beer:

But what we had here was a frozen mess everything was good this morning tho at work now no worries . My Marauder IS my only vehicle and so far it has done REEAL good.
Joe Clancy :beer: :beer: :beer:
Dan
12-23-2004, 03:25 PM
I feel badly for you who don't have the luxury of a garage. Drive extra carefully and keep that wax thick.

Dan
jstevens
12-24-2004, 09:23 AM
Dan,

You're right, must be extra careful. Had 2 instances of white knuckling.
My commute yesterday in Michigan is 32 miles one way. Left for work at 6am, arrived at 8:20am. Usually takes 40 minutes tops.

I still love my car and it only snows like that in Michigan a couple times a year.
Glad I got new rears last year. Unfortunately, that was before I discovered Milan Dragway.

Next year, I will not buy new rears until November.

John
Dan
12-24-2004, 03:52 PM
Glad your safe.

I tell ya'. If I HAD to drive my car during the winter I would look for a rental on bad snow days like what you just described.

Dan