Boatsonthebrain

Hello all,

Has anyone spent much time driving a 911 in the snow? I'm contemplating one as a year-round daily driver here in the northeast and am wondering, with proper snow tires, how feasible this is. LSD would no-doubt be a big help but not that many out there & having a Guard or Quaife installed would be $$$.

Thanks!
'01 Mercedes ML55 AMG - current summer/winter beast - selling for a 911???

84_Carrera

I keep a set of Fuchs with snows on them for my '84, and have gotten caught out in the snow before. Mine takes a long time to get the heat up currently, but other than that, it's ok as long as you take it slow when cornering (on ramps, etc.). Narrower tires, full tank of gas...

I'm in RI / SE Mass also.

Bob S

Probably won't go to badly, but stopping could be a problem... Also the depth of the snow has to be a consideration, too high and you'll have the first Porsche snow plow...

old man neri

I have all seasons and I drive mine from time to time in the snow. It's alright, I mean it's fun to step on the gas and go sideways around corners in your neighbourhood. I wouldn't really trust it on deep snow days. My little civic with winter tires does much better, I don't know if that is a function of the tires or the car.

If it weren't for the salt I would probably just buy winter tires and rock it all year round. If I get posted to someplace like Yellowknife where they don't use salt I may do that.

If you search under my name for posts by me you can probably find pictures of my car in the snow.

Edgy01

I used to drive extensively in the snow with a late 70s era 911. For the most part they do well,--the rear drive over the rear engine weight is everything you need. On the other hand, if it is truly cold out there you may have to artificially run the engine at a higher speed (use a lower gear) to generate enough heat to keep the cockpit liveable. I also found a propensivty for slush, snow and ice to accumulate in the wheel wells (no different than any other car) and it can lead to a problem with steering if you studdenly have to change direction after miles of straightahead driving.

For the most part, a 911 is invinceable in snow. With snowtires it's even better!

Mike Murphy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OekJdxidRMY

newsboy

I live on Cape Cod, drive my 911 all year, but it's a C4. Don't think I would opt for a C2 as a daily driver in our area.

Boatsonthebrain

Thanks for the feedback everyone! Of course, now that I watched the YouTube video I reeeallly want to drive one in the snow

old man neri

Just ask yourself in your daily commute....how often are you doing to be power sliding around every corner in traffic? And that wasn't really deep or thick snow.

Tony Z

Drove my '78 SC all year around in Cheyenne, WY from 2000-2004. I switched to my original 6s and 7s shod with Dunlop D60s and didn't have too much difficulty. Despite being 'raised' on under-steering front-wheel drive Sciroccos and GTIs in New England I quickly adjusted to and now prefer rear-wheel drive.

Hladun1

Drove my 78SC as a daily driver from 2001 to 2006 in Alberta (Canada). Put on Michelin Alpins and added extra heater fans. Car is great on ice and snow...accelerates well and has great braking due to weight distribution. You also get quick heat and I had no problem starting down to –20F. If the snow is too deep for the 911, most other cars won’t make it as well. (I did set the suspension to the recommended NA settings.)

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

A good set of Hakkapeliitta's with an LSD makes a 911 a VERY competent machine in snow and ice.

BTDT and its awesome.

theiceman

get on the Canadian Forum and ask , tonnes of guys driving all year, some C4S and somme 993 C2s

not much of a problem as Matt States.
Mine os only parked because i havetoo many cars and to little time .

Jay Gratton

Also keep in mind if you drive it in the winter you will kill the re-sale value. Also, driving a 20+ year old car year round will make things needing replacement a lot faster. I personally wouldn't do it, but that is just me.

Doug&Julie

What year 911 are we talking about? There's a big difference in driving a 996 in winter and a 3.2 Carrera in winter.

In any instance, winter tires are a must.