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Last edited by Bozola; 01-31-2011 at 04:44 PM. |  |  | | 12-07-2009, 03:53 AM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,335 |
well atleast you guys get snow, down in carbondale we get ice not snow but ice, occationaly we get snow but mostly ice, you guys in kentucky and st. louis know what i'm talking about __________________ Greg
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95 ti sold but staying in the family.  | | | | | 12-08-2009, 01:24 AM | #18 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD/PA/DC Posts: 1,629 |
Took mine out around the cul-de-sac. New Michelin Pilot Exaltos do very good in the snow. __________________  No more ti. | | | | | 12-08-2009, 02:16 AM | #19 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 315 |
Just ordered some Blizzak WS60s. We had a little snow overnight, about 1/8 inch and the Kumho AST just won't cut it. | | | | | 12-08-2009, 06:12 AM | #20 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: nh Posts: 21 |
car does great in snow. 1995 ti with auto. 15" steelies with 185/60 snows. Car is underpowered and predictable. Just keep an eye for rust on those rear fender wells near bumper. | | | | | 12-08-2009, 06:24 AM | #21 | | Z3 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Usa Posts: 660 |
Just ordered blizzaks ws60. Same concern with the Kumhos. Honest. ________ buy air one vaporizer
Last edited by Bozola; 01-31-2011 at 04:45 PM. | | | | | 12-08-2009, 06:57 AM | #22 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
well we don't get snow down here in SoCal, LA and OC area, just rain.
on that note, it rained all day today here and did alright. spun out on accident cuz forgot the power difference of the S52 has. Had to watch out for ppl and gave space between me and everyone else. Car made it home. parked. __________________ 
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Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 12-08-2009, 07:05 AM | #23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,335 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17  well we don't get snow down here in SoCal, LA and OC area, just rain.
on that note, it rained all day today here and did alright. spun out on accident cuz forgot the power difference of the S52 has. Had to watch out for ppl and gave space between me and everyone else. Car made it home. parked. | marv i forgot u had the S52, no LSD?? __________________ Greg
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95 ti sold but staying in the family. | | | | | 12-08-2009, 07:49 AM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Well, we had snow down to 350ft today here in the SF Bay area, but I still have no ti to drive, so I drove the Miata to work and back and did just fine (it's RWD, too... Does that count?  ) __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 12-08-2009, 09:13 AM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilbert Posts: 621 |
was pouring all day, aside from my stupidity in empty parking lots, the ti did well. real well actually. even with traction off it was very predictable with the rain pouring hard at times. my wipers on the other hand, just did not keep up with the rain. lol __________________
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*IF ITS FAST AND RELIABLE, ITS NOT CHEAP* | | | | | 12-08-2009, 09:02 PM | #26 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by kickass95318ti marv i forgot u had the S52, no LSD?? | no i meant i forgot how powerful and easy it is to spin the tires with the S52 vs. the M44, especially in the rain. I have LSD. I just took it easy with the trottle all day. haha __________________
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Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 12-08-2009, 11:02 PM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,335 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17 no i meant i forgot how powerful and easy it is to spin the tires with the S52 vs. the M44, especially in the rain. I have LSD. I just took it easy with the trottle all day. haha | haha!! what LSD do you have?? 3.38? Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj Well, we had snow down to 350ft today here in the SF Bay area, but I still have no ti to drive, so I drove the Miata to work and back and did just fine (it's RWD, too... Does that count? ) | i don't see why not __________________ Greg
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95 ti sold but staying in the family. | | | | | 12-09-2009, 01:38 PM | #28 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 |
Quote: Originally Posted by adamud My ti is hiding. | Mine is in hiding too, thanks to ~10" of snow and 35-40mph winds. I made it home from work fine on Sunday during the snow (without my sandbags in the car). Made it too work Monday and home Tuesday morning during the snow as well without incident. And I'll agree, with a good set of snow tires (Blizzak WS-60's) and some sand in the back, the car does pretty good, provided the snow isn't too deep. Justin | | | | | 12-10-2009, 06:41 AM | #29 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,335 |
the thing about snow is you can learn a lot about your car, today i learned how to counter steer when the rear end kicks out so you don't hit another car (i'm home from SIUC) and also learned that my ti likes to start moving just above 1100rpm with out sliding, i definitely need to invest in some snow tires and put some heavy things in my trunk __________________ Greg
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95 ti sold but staying in the family. | | | | | 12-10-2009, 07:21 AM | #30 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
Here, from last winter... driving from Boston to NJ in 6 in snow. | | | | | |
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