Anyone excited about driving in the snow?

bavarian19 · 12-08-2005, 03:11 PM

Im somewhat anticipating the snowstorm we are getting tonight here in the DC area. Where I am, they are calling for 3-6 inches. What I am excited for is getting into an enclosed lot (with no one around) and having some fun in the car. Not spending hours upon end, but just a little fun.

I have AS performance tires, and did not have trouble getting around in the ice/snow earlier this week.

... hoping for a snow day tomorrow

dkizerian · 12-08-2005, 03:14 PM

it snowed about 3 inches here on tuesday and i found a large empty lot and played a little bit just to get a feel for what the car would do in snow. With the 205/55/16 blizzaks it was awesome.

bimmer4me · 12-08-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

... hoping for a snow day tomorrow

Me too!

ON325i · 12-08-2005, 03:57 PM

I am waiting for it to snow again.... not too much, just enough to be pretty and had some fun xD

bavarian19 · 12-08-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

Me too!

Teacher as well?

bavarian19 · 12-08-2005, 04:32 PM

Im an idiot... can I get a moderator to move this to the general forum... thanks

bimmer4me · 12-08-2005, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Teacher as well?

LOL! No, I just enjoy seeing the limits of my snow tires.

bavarian19 · 12-08-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

LOL! No, I just enjoy seeing the limits of my snow tires.

Ha... gotcha... Well, Ill enjoy no students and a day to play in the snow

Petercat · 12-08-2005, 09:01 PM

My first winter with a Bimmer, coming from an a4 and c4. No all wheel drive for the first time in many years. My 325 seems to handle very well. I was amazed by the great performance of my all season Turanza's. I am very happy.

mds82 · 12-08-2005, 09:28 PM

i cant wait! X-Drive here i come!!! 4-7 inches in CT expected!

Mark · 12-08-2005, 09:35 PM

Well, I just read that a plane slid off a runway tonght, so becareful out there tommorow fellas, lol

scottz5 · 12-08-2005, 09:46 PM

NO

ON325i · 12-09-2005, 04:51 AM

10cm tonight. 1 hour of pure joy in empty parking lot....

bavarian19 · 12-09-2005, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Well, I just read that a plane slid off a runway tonght, so becareful out there tommorow fellas, lol

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/12/08/chi...ane/index.html

Didnt have the winter tire setup from tirerack

rs1985 · 12-09-2005, 05:27 AM

don't want it to come again
my car
as some of you guys know is like out for a week
is so dirty
snow mix with mud and shit
and as i drive it started to jump on my car and now is so diry

Upstairs · 12-09-2005, 07:04 AM

I was hoping for the gov to close...hahaha, but we just got a 2 hour delay. I was looking forward to driving around in the snow. So far everything is good.....I still have the original performance tires on the car...

LEDZEP · 12-09-2005, 07:21 AM

Not at all excited to drive in the snow. Maybe if I just bought a new Hummer I would be...

natalia · 12-09-2005, 07:22 AM

We had a wintry mix last night. I was worried about the road conditions and if I'd be able to make it into work. I haven't driven an rwd in along time and I'm coming from an MDX. I just got my my car Wednesday and it still has the stock performance tires on it.

I woke up this morning and walked outside to check the conditions. The lot was covered in an icy/snowy layer. After scrapping off all the ice off my windshields, I decided to test her out around the apt. lot. It wasn't too bad. But when I tried to go up a hill, my warning light came on and I could feel the rear slipping. So I reversed back down. However, I was able to get into work ok. I took the major roads, instead of the usual back roads. I did get the warning light a couple of times but really didn't feel too much slipping. I did keep it under/around 35 though.

LEDZEP · 12-09-2005, 07:27 AM

Sensible driving is the biggest key! Nice job natalia. It's amazing how many SUVs and 4x4 trucks you see flying around like their vehicle is magic. It makes my day when I see one in the ditch!!

ase2dais · 12-09-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4me

LOL! No, I just enjoy seeing the limits of my snow tires.

me too!

Im going to find the biggest snow bank and try to plow my E90 in it

after which, I'll drive into the iciest patch at the fastest speed possible

and hope I dont pick up a nail, I dont have runflats

wish me luck

bimmerwannerbie · 12-09-2005, 07:31 AM

Am I the only one that not look forwarding to drive in the snow?

rs1985 · 12-09-2005, 07:34 AM

i hate snowing
just thinking about the black ice already scares me

12-08-2005, 03:11 PM	#1
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Anyone excited about driving in the snow? Im somewhat anticipating the snowstorm we are getting tonight here in the DC area. Where I am, they are calling for 3-6 inches. What I am excited for is getting into an enclosed lot (with no one around) and having some fun in the car. Not spending hours upon end, but just a little fun. I have AS performance tires, and did not have trouble getting around in the ice/snow earlier this week. ... hoping for a snow day tomorrow
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12-08-2005, 03:14 PM	#2
dkizerian Digital Ruler 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 325i AW/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Riverton Utah iTrader: (0)	it snowed about 3 inches here on tuesday and i found a large empty lot and played a little bit just to get a feel for what the car would do in snow. With the 205/55/16 blizzaks it was awesome.
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12-08-2005, 03:57 PM	#4
ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	I am waiting for it to snow again.... not too much, just enough to be pretty and had some fun xD __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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12-08-2005, 04:32 PM	#6
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Im an idiot... can I get a moderator to move this to the general forum... thanks
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Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	My first winter with a Bimmer, coming from an a4 and c4. No all wheel drive for the first time in many years. My 325 seems to handle very well. I was amazed by the great performance of my all season Turanza's. I am very happy. __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	i cant wait! X-Drive here i come!!! 4-7 inches in CT expected!
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12-09-2005, 04:51 AM	#13
ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	10cm tonight. 1 hour of pure joy in empty parking lot.... __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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rs1985 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW325i MB ML500 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	don't want it to come again my car as some of you guys know is like out for a week is so dirty snow mix with mud and shit and as i drive it started to jump on my car and now is so diry __________________ Canada's Game!! Vancouver's Canucks!!
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Upstairs Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	I was hoping for the gov to close...hahaha, but we just got a 2 hour delay. I was looking forward to driving around in the snow. So far everything is good.....I still have the original performance tires on the car...
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12-09-2005, 07:22 AM	#18
natalia Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	We had a wintry mix last night. I was worried about the road conditions and if I'd be able to make it into work. I haven't driven an rwd in along time and I'm coming from an MDX. I just got my my car Wednesday and it still has the stock performance tires on it. I woke up this morning and walked outside to check the conditions. The lot was covered in an icy/snowy layer. After scrapping off all the ice off my windshields, I decided to test her out around the apt. lot. It wasn't too bad. But when I tried to go up a hill, my warning light came on and I could feel the rear slipping. So I reversed back down. However, I was able to get into work ok. I took the major roads, instead of the usual back roads. I did get the warning light a couple of times but really didn't feel too much slipping. I did keep it under/around 35 though.
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rs1985 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW325i MB ML500 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	i hate snowing just thinking about the black ice already scares me __________________ Canada's Game!! Vancouver's Canucks!!
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