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Originally Posted by MrNvgtr
Hey guys. Random question, but it applies to you folks. I'll be moving back to Colorado Springs very soon. My current stable is not the best lineup for the snow (BMW E46 330i, E30 325is, 2002, and the 911SC, lol) and I might need to place my 911 SC on daily driver status for the short term until I can unload two of my other cars. It's complicated, but just go with it for now.
Anyway, besides the obvious (snow/all season tires, thinner motor oil), what else should I be aware/weary of? Should I look into an electrical heater for the engine? I realize it might be like driving a lawn dart backwards. If it's just not possible, at least for this winter, then I can figure something else out.
If it matters, I'm pretty adaptable. I drove a slammed MZ3 Coupe on Toyo T1-R tires year round for a few years last time I was in Colorado. There was like 2 days per winter I had to borrow the wife's truck because the snow was too deep.
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You don't need a C4...
Actually the 911 with Blizzaks works pretty well unless it's deep, C4 doesn't work then either. Drove one year-round with Blizzaks for several years. Traction is good with RWD and the weight in the back (better than a FWD/front engine car). If you're careful with brakes, you're fine. (You can use the handbrake to slow down with the rear wheels and not lock up the fronts). It's a kick.
The E46 with traction control and a bag of sand in the trunk works well too, with winter tires.