SCHM1AN Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Gotta get my WS-70s mounted to my winter wheels before I can put them on the car. We're getting frost in the mornings here, and if I take a corner a little too fast on my way to work the car gets a little loose. I also bought a set of 16" wheels and Dunlop winter tires for the fiancee's Subaru (she's from TX and doesn't know how to drive in the snow with all-season tires as last year proved). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Getting closer - actually snowed lightly this morning and a couple days ago with no accumulation on the ground which is good since i"m still on my summer wheel and tire setup. Painted the wings on my OEM grill, painting my backup CF front lip this weekend, as well as removing the CF fog bezels and license plate relocation for the winter months. Been shopping winter tires as well since mine are due for replacement. Already got the all weather mats in and tossed the ice scraper in just in case. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Regarding snow and ice-- if you don't want your doors to freeze, I would recommend putting some carmex on the tops of your windows. The first winter I got my LGT my doors froze once a week. Last winter I put carmex on the windows and they never froze once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I hope so ! Im running Continental DWS A/S have these for the summer. put them on last spring then we got a little dusting...wasn't overly impressed by them. glad i had decided to put generals on my oem wheels! could plow through 8 inches no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted October 24, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted October 24, 2012 No, the snow tires for both cars are still in the shed, the skis are still here in CT. I'll move the skis to house in VT in a few weeks. Then it can snow. likewise. except i only have one lgt. thinking about tuning the skis for the first time since i bought them in 04 "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 ^ Get the ski tune. You won't believe the improvement, especially on the ice. You'll be faster and more in control at the same time. I get mine tuned once a year. As far as winter setup, I was thinking about plastidipping my oem wheels with snows on them, which I haven't done yet. Plus I have a fence in my backyard that needs to go in before the ground freezes. So um, I'm not ready for winter at all. No snow next week spc. Seriously. That would not go well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty9 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 not ready for snow at all. still 88 and sunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconnierider Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hankook Icebears ready to roll. Drift City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 25, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted October 25, 2012 First video is real informative. But theres like a 2-3min video on youtube about subaru symmetrical awd that really tells you why subaru awd is the best. too bad you're only 2WD OT: After getting no snow last year, I'm definitely looking forward to some white stuff. Just not too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I'm definitely looking forward to some white stuff. Just not too much. Then I suggest no longer being the star of those bukkake films Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 25, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted October 25, 2012 Then I suggest no longer being the star of those bukkake films but I get so much attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 but I get so much attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 25, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted October 25, 2012 I hope so ! Im running Continental DWS A/S Theres a potential Noreaster that could possibly hit the east cost early next week. If its cold enough it will be like the big snow storm we had last year the day before Halloween. First video is real informative. But theres like a 2-3min video on youtube about subaru symmetrical awd that really tells you why subaru awd is the best. :attention: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 likewise. except i only have one lgt. thinking about tuning the skis for the first time since i bought them in 04 We've been over this before, knowing your background, I can't believe that. ^ Get the ski tune. You won't believe the improvement, especially on the ice. You'll be faster and more in control at the same time. I get mine tuned once a year. QUOTE] To bring you up to speed, he and my son used to be on the Okemo's race team for 6 years. They know what a tuned ski can do. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 North east should be more concerned about getting their snorkels hooked up if this hurricane ends up coming this way. Damn if a cat3 his long island...gunna be at least a month with no power Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 We've been over this before, knowing your background, I can't believe that. ^ Get the ski tune. You won't believe the improvement, especially on the ice. You'll be faster and more in control at the same time. I get mine tuned once a year. QUOTE] To bring you up to speed, he and my son used to be on the Okemo's race team for 6 years. They know what a tuned ski can do. Have you at least waxed them in eight years? Your bases might be garbage Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck686 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 very ready. winters are on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fysics Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 likewise. except i only have one lgt. thinking about tuning the skis for the first time since i bought them in 04 wondering if having the Leggy is going to help me bust out the skis for the first time in 3 seasons. the gf is supposedly into skiing too but I'll believe it when I see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRicer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Edit: Snowed today in New Ulm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT612 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Im looking forward to the snow as well, got a little bit here in MN this morning (up North). Dont meant to jack a thread, but does anybody want to chime in on snow tire usage? Ive always driven diesel trucks and never had snow tires. Being an automotive tech, I would say I should get some, but Im really loving this AWD! Thanks and sorry in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted October 25, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted October 25, 2012 Im looking forward to the snow as well, got a little bit here in MN this morning (up North). Dont meant to jack a thread, but does anybody want to chime in on snow tire usage? Ive always driven diesel trucks and never had snow tires. Being an automotive tech, I would say I should get some, but Im really loving this AWD! Thanks and sorry in advance... the difference between all seasons and snow tires is immense. If you are planning on keeping the car for another 60,000 miles I would spend the dough and buy dedicated tires for winter and summer. Hankook V12s for the summer WS70s for the winter Both are the best for the money IMO. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 ^^^ This. I have the same summer and winter tires and they both make a world of difference. AWD won't help you stop any better than FWD or RWD. Especially if you're in MN, you may want to get some snows. Subaru really does have a nice AWD system, but with some lousy all-season tires you won't get anywhere in slush. Last year I had 6/32" left on my Kumho Ecsta ASTs, and in the 1-mile it took to get to my fiancee's apartment, I nearly hit 3 different curbs going 5-10mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 You should really get some performance winter tires over a true winter/traction tire You will drive on more plowed roads than unplowed roads if you do live in Minneapolis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 North east should be more concerned about getting their snorkels hooked up if this hurricane ends up coming this way. Damn if a cat3 his long island...gunna be at least a month with no power Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 I'm ready; Generator, gas cans & cars are full. It's ironic that Today I drove the roadster with the top down too work & back. 58*F at 4am. 68*F at 4pm. Tomorrow will be the same. Then by Tues. we could see flooding or feet of snow or a little of both:spin::spin: Well at least if my hill I live on turns into a island , like Sept.2011. I have a 2 acre pond full of fish (catfish,bass & sunies) & acres of woods full of game. That likes using my pond as a watering hole:rolleyes: ,nothing like have you food come to you;). I'll run out gas about 10days, but at least I won't be hungry:spin:. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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