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      01-30-2014, 07:34 AM   #1
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Got salt? Post up some salty car photos...

Got salt? Post up some salty car photos.

Its been cold, snowy, salty!

I know you have some.....

I'll start, here is our Project Car put thru the harsh NY/NJ weather.


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      01-30-2014, 07:52 AM   #2
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That's nothing!

Wish I had taken some pics after a recent drive to Montreal. So much salt, I could not actually tell where the wheel center caps were, let alone what colour they were. Below the door handles, could not tell what colour the car was.
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Corrosion in waiting.
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      01-30-2014, 08:59 AM   #4
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That's nothing!

Wish I had taken some pics after a recent drive to Montreal. So much salt, I could not actually tell where the wheel center caps were, let alone what colour they were. Below the door handles, could not tell what colour the car was.
oh wow no pics didn't happen JK....

this was driving 4 miles to work after it snowed
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      01-30-2014, 09:00 AM   #5
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Yikes.

Corrosion in waiting.
unfortunately I'm not in CA, but that being said my sub frame is coming out this summer for a full resto and powder coat.
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      01-30-2014, 09:25 AM   #6
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oh wow no pics didn't happen JK....

this was driving 4 miles to work after it snowed
HA! Will provide evidence next time.
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      01-30-2014, 10:32 AM   #7
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that would be great. I'm looking forward to it.
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      01-31-2014, 07:15 AM   #8
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This is the dirtiest it's ever been... and I think it'll ever get. Embarrassing.
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      01-31-2014, 07:30 AM   #9
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Oh man... I JUST washed my car yesterday. hahaha. It was BAD. and I drive an alpine white....
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      01-31-2014, 07:53 AM   #10
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nice guys keep on coming.
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      01-31-2014, 04:06 PM   #11
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Actually fairly clean, but not great LOL
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And again
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      01-31-2014, 05:15 PM   #13
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Been trying to get mine to a car wash but the lines are ridiculous! Reminds me of the end of the fuel shortage in nyc lol
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Mine isn't really noticeable as it is alpine.
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right before the snow storm liol
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      02-04-2014, 03:14 PM   #17
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Winters in Quebec are very salty ...
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