Finally got to drive it in the snow
#46
12-30-2012 | 12:21 AM
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,171
From: California
Rep Power: 103
#47
12-30-2012 | 12:29 AM
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 267
From: Seattle, WA
Rep Power: 43
Originally Posted by DBYT:3729744
rockin DBYT! i noticed the same rims on yours with the alpins on. did you have the dealer switch out your tires or did you get 2 sets of the same rims? curious if you or anyone else has suggestions on winter tire storage by retailers or dealers? would like to avoid storing them at home if possible.
#49
12-30-2012 | 02:07 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,564
From: TN
Rep Power: 161
Many thanks. The cars and snow are great subjects.
Drove my car to the country club this morning to meet some friends...came back a few hours later and there was 6 inches of snow on the car and on the roads. .......About 6 different people did double takes and could not believe they were seeing a sports car trundling along whilst other cars seemed to be struggling in the conditions.
#50
12-30-2012 | 02:16 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,564
From: TN
Rep Power: 161
Pic alert!
I better start this post by hoping that I'm not hijacking this thread by posting pcar snow pics here. This thread seems to have become the appropriate place for them. So moderators please feel free to move this post around or out if you see fit... no offence taken.
We got a dusting of snow yesterday so I took a few pics this morning.
We got a dusting of snow yesterday so I took a few pics this morning.
#52
12-30-2012 | 04:06 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 786
From: The Main Line, PA
Rep Power: 81
Haku,
You must be one of those guys that gets off a 20 hr flight and does not have a single wrinkle in your clothing!
How do you manage to keep your car pristine whilst driving through the snow? Mine looks a mess as soon as I pull it out of the garage! . Is there some detailing super product I am missing out on?
You winter drive shots compared to mine are like beauty and the beast!
You must be one of those guys that gets off a 20 hr flight and does not have a single wrinkle in your clothing!
How do you manage to keep your car pristine whilst driving through the snow? Mine looks a mess as soon as I pull it out of the garage! . Is there some detailing super product I am missing out on?You winter drive shots compared to mine are like beauty and the beast!
Last edited by DBYT; 12-30-2012 at 04:08 PM.
#53
12-30-2012 | 04:52 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,293
From: Silicon Valley, California
Rep Power: 150
But I tend to agree, these wheels look great on platinum!
#54
12-30-2012 | 04:53 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,293
From: Silicon Valley, California
Rep Power: 150
I better start this post by hoping that I'm not hijacking this thread by posting pcar snow pics here. This thread seems to have become the appropriate place for them. So moderators please feel free to move this post around or out if you see fit... no offence taken.
We got a dusting of snow yesterday so I took a few pics this morning.
We got a dusting of snow yesterday so I took a few pics this morning.
#55
12-30-2012 | 05:02 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,564
From: TN
Rep Power: 161
Haku,
You must be one of those guys that gets off a 20 hr flight and does not have a single wrinkle in your clothing! How do you manage to keep your car pristine whilst driving through the snow? Mine looks a mess as soon as I pull it out of the garage! . Is there some detailing super product I am missing out on?
You winter drive shots compared to mine are like beauty and the beast!
You must be one of those guys that gets off a 20 hr flight and does not have a single wrinkle in your clothing!
How do you manage to keep your car pristine whilst driving through the snow? Mine looks a mess as soon as I pull it out of the garage! . Is there some detailing super product I am missing out on?You winter drive shots compared to mine are like beauty and the beast!
I admire your beast D! It's being used as it should be.
Oh, with regards to the detailing super product.... it doesn't come in a bottle, its an affliction, Clean Car Syndrome!
#56
12-30-2012 | 06:50 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,171
From: California
Rep Power: 103
. But yes, you are right, it is perfect with the ducktail - ha ha ha
#57
12-30-2012 | 06:56 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,171
From: California
Rep Power: 103
My guess is those are the 'before' shots. He pushed the car into position and took some pictures. If he post some 'after' pics, they would look similar to yours. It looks amazingly clean.
#58
12-30-2012 | 08:45 PM
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 15
From: OH/PA
Rep Power: 0
I am also committed. I mean, to using it as a DD. I will have to upload the picture I took of the car with $500 worth of groceries in it. Front seat, back seat and trunk filled. Normally I would have taken the bigger car but the nanny got to it first 
I would not worry about 2-3 inches. The snow I was running around in was 3-4 with some ice. Going up and down hills and steep driveway. Much more than that and you are going to have a clearance issue before you have a traction issue. Modern day snow tires are amazing. A couple of years ago I drove an S4 Audi with snows through 2.5 feet of snow. The car had issues with all of the intakes filling with snow before it even came close to s=getting stuck.
M
I would not worry about 2-3 inches. The snow I was running around in was 3-4 with some ice. Going up and down hills and steep driveway. Much more than that and you are going to have a clearance issue before you have a traction issue. Modern day snow tires are amazing. A couple of years ago I drove an S4 Audi with snows through 2.5 feet of snow. The car had issues with all of the intakes filling with snow before it even came close to s=getting stuck.
M
#59
12-30-2012 | 11:26 PM
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,171
From: California
Rep Power: 103
I'm with you. I bought mine to drive and enjoy every day. While it has been great on the dry days, being able to drive it in the snow has added another dimension to it. And I've had it full Christmas shopping and taking kids to school, etc. Don't care if other people look at me funny. I'm not driving a minivan!
#60
12-31-2012 | 12:15 AM
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 267
From: Seattle, WA
Rep Power: 43
+1 based on haku's pic, i'm headed for 2nd set of rims for winter tires--20-inch carrera s wheels with platinum finish is a phenomenal look! anyone know if dealer or suncoast will do michelin alpins on 20 inch carrera plat finish?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LiquidElephant
Automobiles For Sale
3
08-27-2015 07:17 PM
