drdrank

Cold in ny and dc

Edgy01

Yuck!!

Tcc1999

My condolences. Speaking for me and perhaps my spectral brother ^, that's one of the reasons why we live where we do (and pay dearly for it).

spourreza

Same here in nj but car in garage!!!

997_rich

I went out this morning in Jersey City for groceries and coffee. The roads were totally clear although we had about 5" in the driveway.

I think I've decided that Bridgestone all-seasons are not going to be "all season" tires for me. I've got dedicated Alpina snow tires on order now. The bridgestone all seasons were all right in 1" of snow but I had to make a few runs at the garage in 1" of compacted snow (~4" of wet uncompacted snow) to get in the garage.

winkingchef

What is that white stuff and how did it get on your car?
I pray to God you didn't drive in it - must be terrible for the wax job.



(move to California)

TommyV44

C'mon Dan....you California guys just love to rub it in! I'm heading to Florida tomorrow!

Tom

TommyV44

California is overrated

Tom

W211

But I buy the 997 for that kind of winter!

Para82

Porsche of Arlington (VA) - mentioned that during the winter they get plenty of busted up porsches from people driving them in snow...

Mbiondo

I live in NJ and I’m not concerned about the snow. I am more concerned with the number of branches and trees on the road. This snowfall was early in the season, while most trees are still full of leaves. The weight of the wet snow on the leaves caused many trees and branches to topple. The roads by me are littered. I’d hate to have a good size branch get caught underneath and dragged for miles. Just think what that would do to that tree limb.

Minok

That little bit. Not worth a worry. Whats all the complaining about.
Slap winter tires on that bad buy, turn on the heated seats and keep having fun.

drdrank

ha...yea she said the white stuff is usually only good when you're wearing a hat.

Shipping the RS down to Florida this year to do Sebring over the winter

maybe next winter I'll give Cali a shot

jason74

I honestly don't know why people fear driving these things in the snow so much. If you have multiple cars, I get it. But, I love driving ANYTHING in the snow. It allows practice of car control without beating up the tires, suspension, driver and everything. I feel like Colin McCrae in a rally stage!

When I was growing up on the farm, I'd take the snowplow and make a course in the field. I'd then spend hours in the 1982 3/4 ton rear drive Chevy diesel farm truck hammering around on it, doing, what I now know, are called Scandanavian flicks. I can't wait to practice in the 911! You guys are missing out in CA and FL!

Now the idiot drivers out there aren't really that fun to deal with, but life has compromises...

kisik

Welcome to Boston!
Don't worry to much. Put 235/265s snows on 18"s (not Chinese knock offs ) and drive. The weight is on the back where your traction is. Yes, at the end of the winter roads will get worse. So even if you bent a wheel it takes $120 to fix it. There will be a few days kind bad in terms of accumulation so wait a few hours to get it cleared.
I love snow!! Be smoooth! When you go downhill just keep it on the 1st to slowly roll it.
Master your skills so when you drive on the rainy track day you will be a champion.


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