Itching to Drive

nomoracin · 01-16-2019, 10:31 AM

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Stupid winter...I want to go out for a drive!

2PUTT · 01-16-2019, 10:32 AM

Why not drive it??

3tekcorps · 01-16-2019, 02:20 PM

How cold is it? I've been driving mine all the time in the 40s on went roads since I picked it up.

Just use good judgment.

NEfan508 · 01-16-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

How cold is it? I've been driving mine all the time in the 40s on went roads since I picked it up.

Just use good judgment.

Chance of summer tires loosing grip (off-ramps)

taking a chance on a cold night driving isn't something I'm willing to do without winter tires in Massachusetts (under 40 degrees) basically December-March

winter tires are for COLD weather grip as well as some snow traction.

aerokubectl · 01-16-2019, 03:12 PM

lol its raining like hell in SoCal, wish I could drive it too

akkando · 01-16-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spetsnazos

lol its raining like hell in SoCal, wish I could drive it too

Raining here in Bay Area. Drove to work, drove to lunch, will drive home.

aerokubectl · 01-16-2019, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Raining here in Bay Area. Drove to work, drove to lunch, will drive home.

I work 1 mile from work, I just don't feel like washing the car after such a short ride.

3tekcorps · 01-16-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NEfan508

Chance of summer tires loosing grip (off-ramps)

taking a chance on a cold night driving isn't something I'm willing to do without winter tires in Massachusetts (under 40 degrees) basically December-March

winter tires are for COLD weather grip as well as some snow traction.

Yeah.. Under 40 she stays home wearing the PSS tires.

nomoracin · 01-16-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2PUTT

Why not drive it??

I don't like taking the risk of an accident and I hate all the salts and crap on the roads.

infinitekidM2C · 01-16-2019, 04:56 PM

Gonna be clear this weekend so i'm waiting. Getting tint on Friday.

nomoracin · 01-16-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

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Originally Posted by 2PUTT

Why not drive it??

I don't like taking the risk of an accident and I hate all the salts and crap on the roads.

Sorry, I just realized that I didn't mention that we just had a snow storm here.

aerokubectl · 01-16-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Gonna be clear this weekend so i'm waiting. Getting tint on Friday.

yeah, too bad its been freezing ass temps lately.

Can't wait to drive it this weekend for sure. That said, Friday looks like a go for clear weather.

Kothar · 01-16-2019, 07:53 PM

Put some michelin pa4 on ...its a great winter car.

Cadillac · 01-16-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Stupid winter...I want to go out for a drive!

Never a problem down under in the winter

Soulmate · 01-16-2019, 08:56 PM

I bought all season Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Good/decent reviews for light snow or even some ice.

But, turns out my inexpensive mechanic ($100/4 tires) does not have the "no touch" (of the rims) machine to change out the tires. Only the older, pry the tire out, model.

Anybody know what BMW dealer typically charges to change 4 tires?

Robin_NL · 01-17-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Soulmate

I bought all season Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Good/decent reviews for light snow or even some ice.

But, turns out my inexpensive mechanic ($100/4 tires) does not have the "no touch" (of the rims) machine to change out the tires. Only the older, pry the tire out, model.

Anybody know what BMW dealer typically charges to change 4 tires?

My dealership charges about €90 incl taxes, in less than 45 mins.

Cheers
Robin

greasypeanut · 01-17-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by spetsnazos

I work 1 mile from work, I just don't feel like washing the car after such a short ride.

dont wash it then. as long as it was waxed well it wont leave water marks. i say that because my car is not waxed or protected at all, but the water has dried without leaving any sort of marks in my garage. i see every day so far as a free car wash lol.

id be more worried about driving your car to work every day if its only 1 mile away. car never gets a chance to get to operating temperature.

JWMII · 01-17-2019, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

I don't like taking the risk of an accident and I hate all the salts and crap on the roads.

I've been parked since the storm as well but forced to drive it yesterday. Nice day with regard to no precip, but 50 is mess. As you said, "salt and crap." My wife's car was hit a little over a week ago and we've been sharing our 3rd vehicle which has awd. I'll get a rental today when I turn her car in for repairs, so my car will be cleaned and parked until the weather and roads improve. Also, summer tires are simply are dangerous in single digit temps.

pizza240 · 01-17-2019, 06:09 AM

Take it out for a spin if it's dry. With the summer tires this will be the only time you'll feel the car understeer! I drove mine for 3 weeks on summers at temps below freezing... Just keep your distance and check the weather report.

Because YOLO: my car has winters on it and at the moment it's covered in salt and dirt. Looks good on HS.

Beakster · 01-17-2019, 08:40 AM

My commuting rain car...

Polished and sealed the M2 this past Saturday so she is at home all week in the garage while So Cal has this wet crap falling from the sky. Hopefully get to drive the M2 tomorrow

Poochie · 01-17-2019, 10:03 AM

Few nights ago when I had an 'itch' and when out to scratch it at 1am; I instead got kicked in the nuts by highway patrol, who was wearing some hooker-like boots.

Sometimes ignoring the temptation can save you a bunch of money

Cadillac · 01-17-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

Few nights ago when I had an 'itch' and when out to scratch it at 1am; I instead got kicked in the nuts by highway patrol, who was wearing some hooker-like boots.

Sometimes ignoring the temptation can save you a bunch of money

That is 45.06KM over the limit, or in my neck of the woods, licence gone and the car impounded

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