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Old 02-05-2010, 11:12 PM
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I think his daddy has given him too much money
Old 02-05-2010, 11:33 PM
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I can't imagine!
Old 02-06-2010, 01:12 AM
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I think it's a great idea.

You do it one YOUR car and let me know how it went. Be sure to put the video on You Tube!
Old 02-06-2010, 01:59 AM
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i will be waiting for the pics as well
Old 02-06-2010, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Amherst
Can some photoshop expert mock up a C5 with a plow on the front and salt dispenser on the back?

I would sooner trailer something behind mine that put chains on it!

At least it matches lol
Old 02-06-2010, 05:33 AM
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i have done this by using front tires in the back and removing rear brake ducting. cable chains. never had to drive long distance, i test fitted them and drove up and down the driveway, seemed to work fine - just enough clearance.

had to get the car over some mountain passes in the winter and wanted to make sure i am prepared for the worst case scenario.
Old 02-06-2010, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 66BBDriver
I think his daddy has given him too much money
Ive been reading quite a few threads by Junior members,and nothing against them,but referring to the YOUNG junior members who spend every penny JUST to have a corvette and dont take into consideration things like,where am I gonna store it?do I have a garage to put it in?do I have a winter vehicle to use for the winter months etc...ALL this and not be strapped with payments!Granted the value of the C5s have dropped which makes it easier for the young guys to get there hands on a C5 at a younger agebut come on,would you REALLY go as far as putting chains on a vette?????????????
Old 02-06-2010, 08:12 AM
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lol, yea but i cant plow if i cant move
Buy a truck.
Old 02-06-2010, 08:36 AM
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he must live in washington
Old 02-06-2010, 09:42 AM
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Yikes!
Old 02-06-2010, 10:10 AM
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Go for it man who cares, get some pics too, we wanna see the damage!
Old 02-06-2010, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by cgburton12
Has anyone tried puting snow chains on a corvette. It sounds like fun i might try it. Any comments or suggestions, i have never delt with snow chains before. lol
Your kidding right?
Old 02-06-2010, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MillertimeZ06
You should slap yourself for even thinking about doing that.
Old 02-06-2010, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MillertimeZ06
You should slap yourself for even thinking about doing that.
6 times
Old 02-06-2010, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MillertimeZ06
You should slap yourself for even thinking about doing that.
Old 02-06-2010, 04:12 PM
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So to the OP how did this turn out? Did the chains from your buddy fit??
Old 02-06-2010, 08:50 PM
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I have seen what a broken link set will do to GRP, and it is not pretty and VERY expensive.

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Old 02-06-2010, 11:10 PM
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Get real !!
Old 02-06-2010, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hatewhatownsyou
your going to end up destroying your rear quarters
make sure you post pics
Yep what he said!
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Up in my neck of the woods, chains are verboten, as are studded snows because of the road damage they cause.

But on a Vette...


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