997TT - Practical In The Snow?
#31
12-16-2010, 08:51 AM
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Nope, because the 997TT can be practical too.
#32
12-16-2010, 09:02 AM
I use my 996 turbo cab with snow tires as my winter vehicle, works unbelievable as long as the snow isn't too deep which is never a problem cause they plow it by that time anyways. We also throw on some perrelli sottozero tires on our C63, not as good as the turbo but it does the job. Its all about the TIRES.
#34
12-16-2010, 09:34 AM
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I drove a 996C2 with snow tires on 17" wheels through 3 winters.
My main comment is with winter shoes, jacket and gloves on the fun factor becomes low, so whats the point?
The other issue is the car is low and an SUV with iced up windows is not likely to notice you're already in the lane that they're headed for.
If you ever get on truly glare ice, the rear engine becomes that pendulum which you don't notice when there is even the smallest traction available.
Let me tell you THAT is an experience you don't want.
My main comment is with winter shoes, jacket and gloves on the fun factor becomes low, so whats the point?
The other issue is the car is low and an SUV with iced up windows is not likely to notice you're already in the lane that they're headed for.
If you ever get on truly glare ice, the rear engine becomes that pendulum which you don't notice when there is even the smallest traction available.
Let me tell you THAT is an experience you don't want.
I'm assuming you don't drive you Turbo in the snow even with AWD...
#35
12-16-2010, 09:39 AM
In general if cars get rinsed off from the salty soaked snow it's fine. Unless it's American cars. in Canada after a couple of winters with an American car you see rust form on parts that aren't even suppose to be able to physically rust.
#37
12-16-2010, 12:11 PM
yea I noticed salt was much more a factor on older vehicles, however i do occasionally see newer vehicles(imports and domestics) rusting quickly, and is most likely salt related.
#38
12-16-2010, 01:17 PM
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Here's practical for ya; I bought a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 as a winter beater.
The theory here is its a 35K car with some fun available, has lots of torque and an automatic for easy driving winter with boots, hats, coats and all. I'd rather put winter miles on a cheap car like this than bring snow to the turbo. If it gets hit, no big deal, its a Mustang. With snow tires and posi-traction it'll be ok for most days. I have a Lexus RX350 and a V8 4Runner for heavy snow days.
The 996C2 had PSM but like I said on truly slick ice it can't defy physics. I've driven snow for nearly 45 years but I have to say on glare ice when that *** end swings around I wondered what the heck I was doing.
The turbo is put way for the winter, it's lowered, our roads buckle and heave in the cold so the ride gets pretty flinty.
If you have bare roads and are up in the mountains I can see where there is still lots of fun available, you're lucky. Here in the big city its just slush, muck, salt with brain-dead drivers everywhere.
Here's practical for ya; I bought a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 as a winter beater.
The theory here is its a 35K car with some fun available, has lots of torque and an automatic for easy driving winter with boots, hats, coats and all. I'd rather put winter miles on a cheap car like this than bring snow to the turbo. If it gets hit, no big deal, its a Mustang. With snow tires and posi-traction it'll be ok for most days. I have a Lexus RX350 and a V8 4Runner for heavy snow days.
The 996C2 had PSM but like I said on truly slick ice it can't defy physics. I've driven snow for nearly 45 years but I have to say on glare ice when that *** end swings around I wondered what the heck I was doing.
The turbo is put way for the winter, it's lowered, our roads buckle and heave in the cold so the ride gets pretty flinty.
If you have bare roads and are up in the mountains I can see where there is still lots of fun available, you're lucky. Here in the big city its just slush, muck, salt with brain-dead drivers everywhere.
#40
12-17-2010, 05:19 AM
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The AWD and motor would work well...the ground clearance would not.
And it would be most hazardous on the beauty aesthetics...
And it would be most hazardous on the beauty aesthetics...
#41
12-17-2010, 07:06 AM
I live in an area that gets over 300 inches of snow per year. As a result everyone drives SUVs or pickup trucks. Form follows function.
The concept of driving a $100,000, 500hp car with very little ground clearance in the snow is just plain wrong. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Winter driving will trash a Turbo.
The concept of driving a $100,000, 500hp car with very little ground clearance in the snow is just plain wrong. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Winter driving will trash a Turbo.
#44
12-17-2010, 11:50 AM
I live in full on ski country - Salt Lake City - and am driving daily. Did with my C4S before and my Audi RS6 before that. Old Expedition for deep days. As said by many, tires are the key!!! These cars are made to be driven - I think in Europe folks would laugh at this thread as it is just expected to drive these great cars year round!
