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Have you guys taken your cars out yet?

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  1. slayerofsouls

    slayerofsouls Formula Junior

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    #1 slayerofsouls, Mar 23, 2015
    Yes/No – [Current Temperature] – [Road Condition] – [Location]
    [Any other comments]


    No – 10F – Salt and Sand – Toronto, Canada

    Roads are still in bad shape and littered with sand and salt. I bought a compressor to fill up my tires hoping the weather would improve. I am concerned about paint quality and corrosion hence why it’s still parked.
     
  2. bigsquat

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    #2 bigsquat, Mar 23, 2015
    Had my 360 out yesterday. 40F, roads clear in Westchester county, NY. Just took it easy and stared really hard at the ground watching out for potholes and gravel.
     
  3. The Nutsack

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    #3 The Nutsack, Mar 23, 2015
    Yes!! It was beautiful weather here last week, all the snow had been melted for days and the road grime washed away. Took her our for several drives and enjoyed them greatly. I did look out for potholes more carefully than usual. I don't drive in snow but definitely drive in cold with the top down, windows up and a winter hat on.
     
  4. GaryR

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    #4 GaryR, Mar 23, 2015
    Yes, last week in between snow storms, was 55 sunny and mostly dry roads in CT..
     
  5. vrsurgeon

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    #5 vrsurgeon, Mar 23, 2015
    Every weekend... ;)
     
  6. F430giallomodena

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    #6 F430giallomodena, Mar 23, 2015
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  7. slayerofsouls

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    #7 slayerofsouls, Mar 23, 2015
    Good on you!

    I just cant afford the damage from salt.

    Plus at 10 degrees F, not enough traction
     
  8. gsworld2014

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    #8 gsworld2014, Mar 23, 2015
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    Have it out everyday... But I'm in south Florida!! Lol
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  9. F430giallomodena

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    #9 F430giallomodena, Mar 23, 2015
    It will need decades for salt to corrode your car, and I am sure you will have already washed and rinsed your car before cloride will start to oxidize your aluminum Ferrari...
     
  10. Ferrari Nube

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    #10 Ferrari Nube, Mar 23, 2015
    Yes.... and thoroughly enjoyed driving around! :)

    Luckily for Vancouverites, BC has had a warm and dry winter, unlike many of our eastern Canadian friends......!

    Cheers,

    FN!
     
  11. Perkins

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    #11 Perkins, Mar 23, 2015
    Yes -- California. What else do I need to say?
     
  12. SCEye

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    #12 SCEye, Mar 23, 2015
    Can people in California answer or is that a gimme?
     
  13. slayerofsouls

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    #13 slayerofsouls, Mar 23, 2015
    And it will take months for the rain to actually clear the salt from the roads.. I think my issues require professionals.
     
  14. Russell996

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    #14 Russell996, Mar 23, 2015
    Surprisingly salt corrosion is quite a problem for many cars with aluminium parts in suspension and engine bay (Ferrari included) - the body work is painted and is protected. Quite a few threads (one notable thread on another forum where the engine bay of a 2 year old 430 spider had severe salt corrosion) talk about the issue. I would link the thread but it will get deleted on this forum. ;)
     
  15. slayerofsouls

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    #15 slayerofsouls, Mar 23, 2015
    Could that be due to living in an environment like Miami? rather than salt residue on the roads?
     
  16. atl_boy

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    #16 atl_boy, Mar 23, 2015
    Oh Yes! I have been driving it almost every day .. but I live in Atlanta :)
     
  17. harlow

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    #17 harlow, Mar 23, 2015
    Living north of the border in Calgary, Alberta has it's challenges for rear wheel drive cars. Had my Lamborghini out new years day and once again in January seeing as it's a 4x4 but have been able to drive the 360 these past four weeks
     
  18. IDriveM5

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    #18 IDriveM5, Mar 24, 2015
    Yes - 70 degrees on the day I drove the car (top down) - clean / dry road - Southwest Ohio

    This was the first startup after >4 months of hibernation. Engine started on the first crank - she grumbled for about the first 10 seconds, then I let her sit idling for about 10 minutes. I power cycled her once, and then hit the road. TONS OF FUN I MISSED MY CAR SO MUCH!!!!
     
  19. Nrajabali

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    #19 Nrajabali, Mar 24, 2015

    Nice.
     
  20. michaelantho

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    #20 michaelantho, Mar 24, 2015
    I have been driving my '03 360 that I just purchased in the late fall. Just driving where I know there are no potholes.
    Problem for me is...I want to (and I do) drive it everyday!! That just means more $$ in maintenance, depreciation etc. But I DO NOT want a garage queen. So yes...I have been driving mine!
     
  21. Zahjah

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    #21 Zahjah, Mar 24, 2015
    had it out sunday for the first time in about 2 months--sunny, 40's good roads-- nice cruise to annapolis c-n-c. car felt great and put a big smile on my face....again....
     
  22. cjpatel

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    #22 cjpatel, Mar 24, 2015
    Took it out two weeks ago for 5 miles, felt good. Top down, it was about 55 at 6 pm, so not too bad.
     
  23. jimiguy

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    #23 jimiguy, Mar 24, 2015
    All the time, including today!

    Of course, living in SoCal with great weather and canyon roads makes it an easy choice!

    Jim
     
  24. daveyator

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    #24 daveyator, Mar 24, 2015

    +1


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  25. unkiemotorhead

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    #25 unkiemotorhead, Mar 26, 2015
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    Since it doesn't rain here any more, once or twice a week all winter. Except for that one time it rained. This photo is typical of NorCal Sierra Nevada foothills starting in December this year (it actually rained in Dec).
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