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JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 07:29 AM

Guys - I have a question for all of you.

My car is supposed to go in to the dealer for the supercharger replacement tomorrow.

The temperatures in the morning are as follows:

So, it is going to be about 20 degrees in the morning for the next couple weeks,

The dealer is 3 miles from my house -- all highway -- 65 MPH

How much damage, if any, will I do to the tires (Those damn Goodyears) if I take it? Obviously wouldn't be screwing around. Just dropping the car off before work.

JamesMyBoy · 01-04-2015, 07:32 AM

Since it's a warranty repair, any chance they'd come and get it on a flat bed?

JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 07:50 AM

I am not sure I trust a chevy dealership sending some kid and a flatbed out to get my Z. But I appreciate your idea, and it is an option -- if that is the choice I think I will just wait for warmer temps.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-04-2015, 07:51 AM

just drive with care and you will be fine. I have driven the Goodyears in the 20s and they suck. If you think they are hockey pucks in the 40s, they are much worse with temps in the 20s. You just have to be super gentle with throttle application and cornering. Are you going to cause any damage to the tires? I never had an issue with cracking or chunking. For 3 miles...just be careful.

JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 08:04 AM

Do you think the cracking a chunking is from people trying to push their cars in sub freezing temps?

Whos_Drivin · 01-04-2015, 08:19 AM

I think the cracking happened at colder temps below 20 when they sit outside and then are driven. These cars/tires have sat outside in the rail yards in colder temps and been fine. Just take it easy because traction will be nonexistent.

Front Runner · 01-04-2015, 08:19 AM

When I had my ZL1, I drove it many times in subfreezing temps. Never had any problem if I drove it like any regular car. I didn't punch the throttle, didn't take curves at high speeds, just drove it like I drive my wife's car and had no issues whatsoever.

JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 08:20 AM

That makes me feel a lot better -- thank you all for your reassurance.

hawk02 · 01-04-2015, 08:30 AM

If if it were my car, I would play it safe and reschedule the SC replacement during a week when the temps will be warmer. Especially if your car isn't your dd.

Chrispy · 01-04-2015, 08:56 AM

I'm assuming the car is in a warm garage right? It'll be fine for 3 miles just be very very gentle on the throttle

KaBoom1701 · 01-04-2015, 09:00 AM

If you trust your driving skills then you'll be ok.

It's be cold the past week here where I live and I just got the car. Took it out a few times but I know it's not really safe to "get on it" during this kind of weather.

Just use basic logic and take it easy.

Is the S/C giving you issues? I know there is a recall on it but if it "ain't broke don't fix it" approach may be better. lol

JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 09:35 AM

It is in my attached garage at home.

I will just take it easy. The S/C is making some noise, and I want it fixed before I start autocross in the spring.

Now that I think about it -- there are ZL1s at the dealer right now sitting outside. I assume just easing along wouldn't cause enough stress to hurt anything.

Kevlar382 · 01-04-2015, 09:55 AM

If I remember right the problem with the tires being below 20 is that you need to let them heat back up slowly. I wouldn't think you will hurt them, just be careful. Bad enough that you have to have your motor taken apart, don't add body work also.

JacobC1983 · 01-04-2015, 11:12 AM

I am glad they recognize the issue and are correcting it, though.

01-04-2015, 07:29 AM	#1
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	ZL1 in freezing temps! Guys - I have a question for all of you. My car is supposed to go in to the dealer for the supercharger replacement tomorrow. The temperatures in the morning are as follows: So, it is going to be about 20 degrees in the morning for the next couple weeks, The dealer is 3 miles from my house -- all highway -- 65 MPH How much damage, if any, will I do to the tires (Those damn Goodyears) if I take it? Obviously wouldn't be screwing around. Just dropping the car off before work.

01-04-2015, 07:32 AM	#2
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 451	Since it's a warranty repair, any chance they'd come and get it on a flat bed? __________________

01-04-2015, 07:51 AM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	just drive with care and you will be fine. I have driven the Goodyears in the 20s and they suck. If you think they are hockey pucks in the 40s, they are much worse with temps in the 20s. You just have to be super gentle with throttle application and cornering. Are you going to cause any damage to the tires? I never had an issue with cracking or chunking. For 3 miles...just be careful. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-04-2015, 08:19 AM	#7
Front Runner Drives: 2016 Nightfall Gray Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NC Posts: 1,011	When I had my ZL1, I drove it many times in subfreezing temps. Never had any problem if I drove it like any regular car. I didn't punch the throttle, didn't take curves at high speeds, just drove it like I drive my wife's car and had no issues whatsoever. __________________ 2016 Nightfall Gray Camaro SS

01-04-2015, 08:30 AM	#9
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,279 View My Garage	If if it were my car, I would play it safe and reschedule the SC replacement during a week when the temps will be warmer. Especially if your car isn't your dd. __________________

01-04-2015, 07:50 AM	#3
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	I am not sure I trust a chevy dealership sending some kid and a flatbed out to get my Z. But I appreciate your idea, and it is an option -- if that is the choice I think I will just wait for warmer temps.

01-04-2015, 08:04 AM	#5
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	Do you think the cracking a chunking is from people trying to push their cars in sub freezing temps?

01-04-2015, 08:19 AM	#6
Whos_Drivin Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1, '16 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 846	I think the cracking happened at colder temps below 20 when they sit outside and then are driven. These cars/tires have sat outside in the rail yards in colder temps and been fine. Just take it easy because traction will be nonexistent.

01-04-2015, 08:20 AM	#8
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	That makes me feel a lot better -- thank you all for your reassurance.

01-04-2015, 08:56 AM	#10
Chrispy 11.91 ET Bone stock Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 353	I'm assuming the car is in a warm garage right? It'll be fine for 3 miles just be very very gentle on the throttle

01-04-2015, 09:00 AM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	If you trust your driving skills then you'll be ok. It's be cold the past week here where I live and I just got the car. Took it out a few times but I know it's not really safe to "get on it" during this kind of weather. Just use basic logic and take it easy. Is the S/C giving you issues? I know there is a recall on it but if it "ain't broke don't fix it" approach may be better. lol __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-04-2015, 09:35 AM	#12
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	It is in my attached garage at home. I will just take it easy. The S/C is making some noise, and I want it fixed before I start autocross in the spring. Now that I think about it -- there are ZL1s at the dealer right now sitting outside. I assume just easing along wouldn't cause enough stress to hurt anything.

01-04-2015, 09:55 AM	#13
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	If I remember right the problem with the tires being below 20 is that you need to let them heat back up slowly. I wouldn't think you will hurt them, just be careful. Bad enough that you have to have your motor taken apart, don't add body work also.

01-04-2015, 11:12 AM	#14
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	I am glad they recognize the issue and are correcting it, though.