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MPowerKai · 12-07-2005, 03:09 PM

I'll start

TehWagon · 12-07-2005, 03:11 PM

black stocker club represent!

**TROLL** · 12-07-2005, 03:11 PM

haha when i read winter warrior i was not expecting to see an M3...
i'll take some pics of mine although its not in full uniform yet...
bryan
edit: ash your ninja posts are too quick for me, you snuck that one in. so let me add... i'm really digging the black on black for the winter.

DropTopChevy · 12-07-2005, 03:11 PM

OT I got those wheels in 19's. Had them on the camaro but they arent my winter wheels. I was talking about the BMW, i type slow on crummy macs.

07BlackSS · 12-07-2005, 03:12 PM

Awww I Love M3's....I will be getting either that or a r34 Skyline next after my civic project. Anyway I will just be sportin' the stock well and steelies on my civic for the winter

WhiteXFire · 12-07-2005, 06:43 PM

My winter warrior is....

SURPRISE, the Crossfire...

However, when there's snow I throw the transmission into "winter/wet" mode, which starts the car in 2nd gear and shifts at lower rpm's. I also leave the ESP on, which does a really good job of keeping that sucker straight, even if it's sliding instead of rolling. Controlled drifting through turns, woohoo! I'm also hoping that these new Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires will do a good job, but that remains untested.

Raven18940 · 12-07-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

I'm also hoping that these new Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires will do a good job, but that remains untested.

I have those, they're rubbish. I pray for your safety.

I'll post pics of my new snow tires when they arrive, should be tomorrow. My car is gonna look sick with 16's in front and 17's in back.

WhiteXFire · 12-07-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

I have those, they're rubbish. I pray for your safety.

I'll post pics of my new snow tires when they arrive, should be tomorrow. My car is gonna look sick with 16's in front and 17's in back.

Well, they've been good so far...excellent cornering in dry and traction in wet. I don't expect them to be "great" in the snow, but better than if I had gotten regular Pilot Sports...plus any tire that's 255/35R19 isn't going to like the snow. Hopefully we'll see Thursday night!

Raven18940 · 12-08-2005, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

Well, they've been good so far...excellent cornering in dry and traction in wet. I don't expect them to be "great" in the snow, but better than if I had gotten regular Pilot Sports...plus any tire that's 255/35R19 isn't going to like the snow. Hopefully we'll see Thursday night!

Oh yeah, dry and wet they're good enough (though I think they could be better for $200 a shot, but that's a discussion for another time and place), but they are terrible in the snow. And keep in mind this is coming from a guy who drives a FWD with 225/45/17 tires and 60% of the weight over the driving wheels. They're better than summer tires.......just, but only all-termperature, not really "all-season." Just want you to be fully aware of what you're getting into, that's all.

MPowerKai · 12-08-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Greddy2000Civic

Awww I Love M3's....I will be getting either that or a r34 Skyline next after my civic project. Anyway I will just be sportin' the stock well and steelies on my civic for the winter

I can tell by your avatar

If its the R34 Skyline or the M3 I'd say go for the M3. Its extremely comfortable with a great suspension and 50/50 weight distribution. you can find a 2002 M3 now around 40-50k for mid to high 30's. Parts are readily available and its making 333hp and 269lbs of torque NA. The R34 Skyline is around 95k right now, no warranty, parts will not come that readily 2xxhp I-6 twin turbo. The M3 will also not break as easily as the skykline because its N/A

olmytsi · 12-07-2005, 08:20 PM

I drive my car year around

Silverfc88 · 12-07-2005, 08:42 PM

Same here. Except if its REALLY bad out. Then I take the Stro

Adam496 · 12-07-2005, 09:03 PM

I drive the eclipse with some blizzaks. Also the truck in the back ground i do some snowplowing with.

92talonTSI · 12-07-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam496

I drive the eclipse with some blizzaks. Also the truck in the back ground i do some snowplowing with.

and damn does that thing stick to the road.

Adam496 · 12-07-2005, 09:09 PM

I was suprised the first time in the snow and now know why they are rated one of the best.

92talonTSI · 12-07-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam496

I was suprised the first time in the snow and now know why they are rated one of the best.

so was i you couldnt even spin that thing out when you were trying

FFG · 12-07-2005, 10:18 PM

Here is my winter beater......

CarbonIS · 12-07-2005, 10:29 PM

here's mine!!!!!!

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!

MPowerKai · 12-08-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CarbonIS

here's mine!!!!!!

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!

Thats hot!

Prototype240 · 12-08-2005, 01:42 AM

I post my beater jetta, but I hate it and I may just drive it into a brick wall to end its miserable existence.

I miss my S14

Even with the snow. Sliding around in it was fun!

12-07-2005, 03:11 PM	#4
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	OT I got those wheels in 19's. Had them on the camaro but they arent my winter wheels. I was talking about the BMW, i type slow on crummy macs. __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

12-07-2005, 03:12 PM	#5
07BlackSS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Swarthmore, PA Member #852 iTrader: (0)	Awww I Love M3's....I will be getting either that or a r34 Skyline next after my civic project. Anyway I will just be sportin' the stock well and steelies on my civic for the winter __________________ NEW Project: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-07-2005, 06:43 PM	#6
WhiteXFire Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #305 My Ride: 2007 Infiniti G35x, 2008 MB SLK55 AMG iTrader: (0)	My winter warrior is.... SURPRISE, the Crossfire... However, when there's snow I throw the transmission into "winter/wet" mode, which starts the car in 2nd gear and shifts at lower rpm's. I also leave the ESP on, which does a really good job of keeping that sucker straight, even if it's sliding instead of rolling. Controlled drifting through turns, woohoo! I'm also hoping that these new Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires will do a good job, but that remains untested. __________________ Just enjoying the ride. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Gone 2007 Infiniti G35x Sedan - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-07-2005, 08:42 PM	#12
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	Same here. Except if its REALLY bad out. Then I take the Stro __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

12-08-2005, 01:42 AM	#20
Prototype240 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #162 iTrader: (0)	I post my beater jetta, but I hate it and I may just drive it into a brick wall to end its miserable existence. I miss my S14 Even with the snow. Sliding around in it was fun! __________________ Chris DiMarco 95 240SX

12-07-2005, 08:20 PM	#11
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	I drive my car year around

12-07-2005, 09:09 PM	#15
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	I was suprised the first time in the snow and now know why they are rated one of the best.

12-07-2005, 10:18 PM	#17
FFG Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Member #936 iTrader: (0)	Here is my winter beater......

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