First drive of the season!

[MNJason]

We had a LONG winter. :frown

Probably could have gotten it out sooner but wanted the roads to have a chance to be cleaned by rain / city.

She started up beautifully after nearly 7 months of hibernation. I love the prime feature. No flat spots that I can see or feel. All gauges appear (knock on wood) to be fully functional.

Replaced the clamshell struts and put a fresh coat of wax on. She is ready for the season!

 

[2112]

You have the Bridgestones? Did you use "Flatstoppers" or something else to prevent flat spotting?

 

[MNJason]

You have the Bridgestones? Did you use "Flatstoppers" or something else to prevent flat spotting?

Yes. No, just put them to 45 psi.

 

[Nafod]

Still a bit of winter up here.. Snow and sleet this weekend... Just a dusting..still , ready for it to be over.

 

[jaxgt]

You fellows need to move to Florida. Our best driving season is winter, when it's about 60-70 deg here.

Summer is actually too darn hot, with frequent rain.

 

[Blue Moose]

I love reading the threads about taking cars out of hibernation! It must be like getting into a new car every spring. Keep the threads and pics coming!

Lady Moose
P.S. I remember going to Michigan for the first Rally and found out there was a "season" for roadwork (here, it's 365 days a year)!

 

[stumeat]

Awesome. Here in redneck country we can drive all year but it is often too hot late may through august. I got my car in December. The GT loves the cold weather. I miss it. It just doesn't feel right driving with the AC on.........or the stereo.

 

[MNJason]

Well we have the worst of all worlds here. We routinely see -25 (temp NOT wind chill) in the winter and 100 in the summer.

Of course the 7 month yearly hibernation DOES keep the miles low!

 

[MTV8]

Out of curiosity, How long did you need to crank the starter to build oil pressure?

 

[MNJason]

Out of curiosity, How long did you need to crank the starter to build oil pressure?

About 5 seconds.

 

[jim gibson]

Replaced the clamshell struts. What a difference!

 

[MNJason]

Replaced the clamshell struts. What a difference!

Just did. Agreed!

 

[KMCBOSS]

Congrats! My son lives in Mankato - I was there in January to visit so I know how nasty the streets can be there.