Corvette_Diva
Member
Hey everybody,
Just recently joined because I have a few questions.
I have a 1996 Corvette coupe and I am likely going to be moving to Wisconsin next year after graduating college to be with my significant other. I realize that the car I have is not exactly the most adept for snow and moving cross country, and had I anticipated moving out of California, I would have gotten myself a nice Jeep Wrangler.
I don't really want to sell it, so I'm here to ask for advice on "winterizing" my car (I guess thats what you call it? It doesn't snow where I'm at in California) as well as some driving tips. I've never driven in snow or ice before, and I recognize that my car might not be the best for learning because its so light and has so much torque in the rear. Is my car going to be ok in snow as long as I watch out for pot holes and don't floor it?
What can I do about salt? I know that stuff is pretty nasty to cars, would rinsing off the bottom of the car after it drives on salted roads help preserve it?
Do I need chains or special tires?
Also, the second topic of this post is towing. My car has a tow hitch. Obviously, once again, my car isn't the most suitable for a cross country move. There's no way I can fit all my crap in there. The car itself will be cramped enough if I'm able to bring my dogs (one is a 100 pound german shepherd). Will it be ok towing a small trailer cross country?
Its really beginning to sound like I might be better off selling it and getting myself that Jeep. ;squint: I'm so attached to my vette though lol
Just recently joined because I have a few questions.
I have a 1996 Corvette coupe and I am likely going to be moving to Wisconsin next year after graduating college to be with my significant other. I realize that the car I have is not exactly the most adept for snow and moving cross country, and had I anticipated moving out of California, I would have gotten myself a nice Jeep Wrangler.
I don't really want to sell it, so I'm here to ask for advice on "winterizing" my car (I guess thats what you call it? It doesn't snow where I'm at in California) as well as some driving tips. I've never driven in snow or ice before, and I recognize that my car might not be the best for learning because its so light and has so much torque in the rear. Is my car going to be ok in snow as long as I watch out for pot holes and don't floor it?
What can I do about salt? I know that stuff is pretty nasty to cars, would rinsing off the bottom of the car after it drives on salted roads help preserve it?
Do I need chains or special tires?
Also, the second topic of this post is towing. My car has a tow hitch. Obviously, once again, my car isn't the most suitable for a cross country move. There's no way I can fit all my crap in there. The car itself will be cramped enough if I'm able to bring my dogs (one is a 100 pound german shepherd). Will it be ok towing a small trailer cross country?
Its really beginning to sound like I might be better off selling it and getting myself that Jeep. ;squint: I'm so attached to my vette though lol