Winter driving in Canada?

bobbyz · 10-06-2009, 09:25 AM

I used to have a 1994 968 coupe and I drove it through the winters. It was simply the best handeling car I have ever owned hands down. Perfect 50/50 weight distribution and very wide front track. As a track rat, I'm sure Gearhead999 has seen them or even driven them at the track. Amazing track cars.

Gearhead999s · 10-06-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyz

I used to have a 1994 968 coupe and I drove it through the winters. It was simply the best handeling car I have ever owned hands down. Perfect 50/50 weight distribution and very wide front track. As a track rat, I'm sure Gearhead999 has seen them or even driven them at the track. Amazing track cars.

Never drove a 968 on track,but I have driven a 944 Turbo Cup car @ Mosport and I was impressed with the overall balance.I raced against the 968's when I ran a couple of 24 hour races in a Camaro and there were quick cars at that time.

M3 vert · 10-06-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

I am thinking about getting one of these for the winter...

Now thats progressive thinking

frenchM3dreamer · 10-07-2009, 08:54 AM

Hi!
to you guys driving a convertible in the winter, how does the M3 "feel"? i've read above that it's a good car with winter tires, what about the top? being a hardtop, i cant see much of a difference vs. the coupe...
also, something that bothers me in my soft-top right now: can you operate the top below 0 C? it might sound crazy to some of you, but for me there's nothing like a open-air ride on a bright sunny winter day... not talking -20C obviously, but down to -5 or so, it's a great feel... my soft-top does not operate below 0 C (to protect the fabric from cracking), that means it wont open NOR close... (like, you start at +3C and by the time you get home it's - 3C, the top is stuck open!)
any input on that?

Thanks!

SlammedR8 · 10-07-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

Hi!
to you guys driving a convertible in the winter, how does the M3 "feel"? i've read above that it's a good car with winter tires, what about the top? being a hardtop, i cant see much of a difference vs. the coupe...
also, something that bothers me in my soft-top right now: can you operate the top below 0 C? it might sound crazy to some of you, but for me there's nothing like a open-air ride on a bright sunny winter day... not talking -20C obviously, but down to -5 or so, it's a great feel... my soft-top does not operate below 0 C (to protect the fabric from cracking), that means it wont open NOR close... (like, you start at +3C and by the time you get home it's - 3C, the top is stuck open!)
any input on that?

Thanks!

Well, this past winter I tried opening my top at an indoor car wash, it was about -10 outside. I wanted to open it because it makes for a much easier interior detail without the roof over your back. And it wouldn't open, I was down the street from a BMW dealer, and I went in and asked why it doesn't work. A salesman told me the top won't operate if its too cold, to protect the seals and other moving parts of the roof. But I dont know exactly how cold it has to be for it not to work.

Jaypod · 10-07-2009, 09:23 AM

Did not know that about the verts - but makes sense to me

M3 vert · 10-07-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

Did not know that about the verts - but makes sense to me

OK that would make sense, but iam pretty sure i have driven topless in subzero temperature last year

before snow ofcourse

Jaypod · 10-07-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

OK that would make sense, but iam pretty sure i have driven topless in subzero temperature last year

before snow ofcourse

What you do in your own car is up to you - but have you ever driven with the top down on your car?

frenchM3dreamer · 10-07-2009, 09:49 AM

i did too, but then when i got home the top wouldnt close

good thing i had a garage !!! i agree it does make sense, but sometimes it makes me wish that i had a manual top for the winter

Jaypod · 10-07-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

i did too, but then when i got home the top wouldnt close

good thing i had a garage !!! i agree it does make sense, but sometimes it makes me wish that i had a manual top for the winter

Put a heater in your garage - that would probably work

Gearhead999s · 10-07-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

OK that would make sense, but iam pretty sure i have driven topless in subzero temperature last year

before snow ofcourse

I would be a hell of lot more interested in this post if she was the one who entered this post

frenchM3dreamer · 10-07-2009, 09:55 AM

yep, i wanna see her with the top down, in my car with the top down...
i'm sure all of you guys would follow me around

frenchM3dreamer · 10-07-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

Put a heater in your garage - that would probably work

correct, you just have to get the temp sensor above 0C, so a heater, or even a hair dryer right on the sensor should work

SlammedR8 · 10-07-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

correct, you just have to get the temp sensor above 0C, so a heater, or even a hair dryer right on the sensor should work

ya, not sure on exactly how it works. but that should do the job!

markymarc1979 · 10-07-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I would be a hell of lot more interested in this post if she was the one who entered this post

God bless those breasts!!!! Getting back on topic. I wouldn't dream of having my baby touch salt or snow. That's what a beater is for. My reccomendation. Cadillac Escalade!!!!

frenchM3dreamer · 10-07-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by markymarc1979

God bless those breasts!!!! Getting back on topic. I wouldn't dream of having my baby touch salt or snow. That's what a beater is for. My reccomendation. Cadillac Escalade!!!!

unfortunately i cant afford a toy car AND a beater... well, i'm lucky enough to have a truck that's all being paid for for my job, so the car only sees snow on weekends... or in the mountains...

M3 vert · 10-07-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I would be a hell of lot more interested in this post if she was the one who entered this post

Hmmm...thats a good rack...but shes freaking ugly, too much silicone

Maybe that PitGirl of yours, thats coming to Calabogie, now that would be the whole package topless in the m3

M3 vert · 10-07-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frenchM3dreamer

i did too, but then when i got home the top wouldnt close

good thing i had a garage !!! i agree it does make sense, but sometimes it makes me wish that i had a manual top for the winter

Ok this winter just for kicks I`ll roll my car out of my garage and try going topless

revmmm · 10-07-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

Ok this winter just for kicks I`ll roll my car out of my garage and try going topless

I don't ever drive topless, summer or winter.

However, I do regularly drive with the top down in the winter, both with the M3 now and my old soft top. For years I would put down the top at least once every month in the winter, and a few times I have been know to drive with hat, gloves, ski jacket and the heat blasted to full with the heated seats on. I have never had the problem of the roof not opening or closing at any temperature, and for sure I have had it out below zero. I may not have tried it below -10 as I always start and end in a garage, but this is the first I have heard that it will not operate below a certain temperature.

Guess it is time to

frenchM3dreamer · 10-08-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by revmmm

I don't ever drive topless, summer or winter.

However, I do regularly drive with the top down in the winter, both with the M3 now and my old soft top. For years I would put down the top at least once every month in the winter, and a few times I have been know to drive with hat, gloves, ski jacket and the heat blasted to full with the heated seats on. I have never had the problem of the roof not opening or closing at any temperature, and for sure I have had it out below zero. I may not have tried it below -10 as I always start and end in a garage, but this is the first I have heard that it will not operate below a certain temperature.

Guess it is time to

Hey Revmmm you make me feel better! i'm not the only retard drving with the top down with gloves and winter jacket

i love the feeling of it
not sure about the M3, but my top does not open for sure if the temp display anything below 0 C... hell, even 0 C even and you're stuck...
now, going topless with the top down at -10 C might be pushing it...
thanks for your replies guys!

Pat

Jaypod · 10-08-2009, 08:34 AM

Revmmm has the cold climate package

montreal red · 10-09-2009, 10:35 PM

drive my car year round... i am sorry but for those of you that think the m3 is some kind of supercar that has to be stored for winter, i think thats stupid... the reason you buy an m3 is cos it has decent performance with everyday driving capability... i've seen so many people in their S-class mercs and 7 series BMWs drive through winter. and those cars are more expensive than the m3. so i dont understand why you'd need to store it. its not like its a lambo or a ferrari.

here's some pics of my car driving in winter... the awesome thing bout the m3 is that i can go to work with it, track the car, drive it through snow and rain, take long road trips, load a lot of luggage in it and it'll just soak it all up.

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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	Hi! to you guys driving a convertible in the winter, how does the M3 "feel"? i've read above that it's a good car with winter tires, what about the top? being a hardtop, i cant see much of a difference vs. the coupe... also, something that bothers me in my soft-top right now: can you operate the top below 0 C? it might sound crazy to some of you, but for me there's nothing like a open-air ride on a bright sunny winter day... not talking -20C obviously, but down to -5 or so, it's a great feel... my soft-top does not operate below 0 C (to protect the fabric from cracking), that means it wont open NOR close... (like, you start at +3C and by the time you get home it's - 3C, the top is stuck open!) any input on that? Thanks!
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	i did too, but then when i got home the top wouldnt close good thing i had a garage !!! i agree it does make sense, but sometimes it makes me wish that i had a manual top for the winter
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	yep, i wanna see her with the top down, in my car with the top down... i'm sure all of you guys would follow me around
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	Revmmm has the cold climate package
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	drive my car year round... i am sorry but for those of you that think the m3 is some kind of supercar that has to be stored for winter, i think thats stupid... the reason you buy an m3 is cos it has decent performance with everyday driving capability... i've seen so many people in their S-class mercs and 7 series BMWs drive through winter. and those cars are more expensive than the m3. so i dont understand why you'd need to store it. its not like its a lambo or a ferrari. here's some pics of my car driving in winter... the awesome thing bout the m3 is that i can go to work with it, track the car, drive it through snow and rain, take long road trips, load a lot of luggage in it and it'll just soak it all up. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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