I am ready for winter!
Pro
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 533
Likes: 5
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Hood ??
Did you winter operation lovers consider the fact that the 991 hood edges are always open inviting in salt, sand and drifting snow? That's how the air gets into the cabin ventilation system, so it has to be exposed to the outside world. Also, the hood and surrounding area is all aluminum construction, and that stuff does not like salt and sand; it will corrode, painted or not.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
I have xpel ultimate clear bra over the whole front of the car. I shouldn't have any problems with corrosion. I don't plant to drive it in the first 72 hours after a snowfall, there by limiting the amount of salt my car will experience. Hope this makes a difference! Everyday, I have to leave my 911 home and drive the X5 makes for along commute.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 533
Likes: 5
From: Saratoga Springs, NY
The clear bra will only help protect the outer hood finish, it won't help underneath. For that I'd suggest washing it under the hood each time you wash the car, and don't for get to lift the plastic panel and reveal the air filter and battery area and clean that as well. Hope this helps.
Race Car
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,862
Likes: 4
From: Colorado
This is a timely thread. Your car looks great on those BBS. It's hard to go wrong with them...
DAMMIT!
So I bought a 2014 Audi S6 and put the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires on my HREs, intending to run one set of wheels for the duration of the lease (and turn in the stockers brand new).
Well... we got our first snow of the season. Not a huge amount (supposed to total 2-3"), but enough to get a taste of the PS A/S 3. A little preface: in the dry and heavy rains, these tires are fantastic. I love them.
Back to the snow. There's about ĵ-½ inch on the ground. No plows, untreated, etc. I took an exploratory drive around my neighborhood. A little judder in the braking as ABS kicked in, but not too horrible. Took it onto a major road... WHOA oversteer. I actually had a lot of fun with it. The fun ended when I came to stop for a stop sign. I braked very early and with careful consideration of pedal pressure. It meant fück all as I just barely stopped in time. Not good.
Long story short, I'm only going to feel confident on these tires when the roads are plowed (and likely slush will be fine too). It's very disappointing, but again proves the maxim that all-season tires are really good for no seasons. I'll deal with it this time since it's a lease, but every other car (including my wife's A3) will have separate winter/summer sets. Ironically, the summer set on my wife's car are BBS CH-Rs with Michelin Super Sports (winters are on stock wheels).
DAMMIT!
So I bought a 2014 Audi S6 and put the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires on my HREs, intending to run one set of wheels for the duration of the lease (and turn in the stockers brand new).
Well... we got our first snow of the season. Not a huge amount (supposed to total 2-3"), but enough to get a taste of the PS A/S 3. A little preface: in the dry and heavy rains, these tires are fantastic. I love them.
Back to the snow. There's about ĵ-½ inch on the ground. No plows, untreated, etc. I took an exploratory drive around my neighborhood. A little judder in the braking as ABS kicked in, but not too horrible. Took it onto a major road... WHOA oversteer. I actually had a lot of fun with it. The fun ended when I came to stop for a stop sign. I braked very early and with careful consideration of pedal pressure. It meant fück all as I just barely stopped in time. Not good.
Long story short, I'm only going to feel confident on these tires when the roads are plowed (and likely slush will be fine too). It's very disappointing, but again proves the maxim that all-season tires are really good for no seasons. I'll deal with it this time since it's a lease, but every other car (including my wife's A3) will have separate winter/summer sets. Ironically, the summer set on my wife's car are BBS CH-Rs with Michelin Super Sports (winters are on stock wheels).
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
I thought about all season tires as well but figured, it would be better to have the winters on during the winter and the summers on during the summer. Based on your experience I am glad I didn't get the all seasons. Thanks for sharing.
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Verdad Gallardo
10 Porsche Colors That Have More Personality Than Most People
Verdad Gallardo
Guntherwerks' Final Speedster Creation Is the Ultimate Porsche Restomod
Verdad Gallardo
10 Reasons I Hate Going to the Porsche Dealership (& the 1 Reason I Stay)
Joe Kucinski
Porsche Shakes Up The Nürburgring Lap Record Table Once Again
Verdad Gallardo
6 Ways the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Redefines Performance
Joe Kucinski
10 Wildest Homologation Specials Porsche Ever Sold
Verdad Gallardo
Super Rare RUF BTR III Comes Out of Hibernation, Looking For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Porsche Opinions That Can Start a Fight
Joe Kucinski
Race Car
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 4,522
Likes: 62
Did you winter operation lovers consider the fact that the 991 hood edges are always open inviting in salt, sand and drifting snow? That's how the air gets into the cabin ventilation system, so it has to be exposed to the outside world. Also, the hood and surrounding area is all aluminum construction, and that stuff does not like salt and sand; it will corrode, painted or not.
Last edited by chuck911; Dec 14, 2013 at 11:12 PM. Reason: edification