ltc

Garage queens need their beauty rest in the winter ...

Makmov

It's bloody amazing.... heat... like right now.

DanQ

Salt is the main reason to store, but be aware that summer performance tires get hard as stone and become very slippery in cold weather.

dryadsdad

I'm very aware of that. My main form of transport are motorcycles. The grip just goes away when the pavement is very cold. Not fun at all especially concrete.

ble2011

I would'nt think of putting it through one of our Wisconsin winters. It's very hard on my DD, let alone, on my pride and joy!

Cactus

Four wheel drifts are fun in the cold on summer tires!

Makmov

As someone from Wisconsin. I agree, winters are brutal on cars there.

I wouldn't think of it either.

JDHertz11

Winter is when I drive my cars. Summer is too hot...

richardew

If your car is a C4 or has LSD, it will be great in a little snow if you are running with winter tires (Blizzak, etc.) The "summer" high performance tires are brittle in the cold and don't grip well. Winter tires are much better even in the dry because the compound they use is more pliable when cold.

Hey, the 60's ended 50 years ago. There is absolutely no effect on your 993 from salt. The metal is treated and painted and is impervious to salt. It's not a '65 Beetle. I drive my car all seasons in all weather except for deep snow. The only thing that salt and sand might do is cause some road rash. WTF. It's a car. Drive it. If you need something pretty to look at go on the internet and google it!

Remember, some of the best experiences that you will ever have with your clothes on is driving your 911. Don't die and leave your relatives a pristine 993. That would be tragic.

swmic

The biggest thing you have to worry about in ABQ in the winter is the black ice from runoff. I remember it can get pretty bad.

Rich - love your perspective!

kjr914

Just keep in mind those sticky Z-rated tires aren't so good in the cold.

Driving a Porsche in the snow is how I learned to counter steer in a skid! Doing doughnuts in the cul-de-sacs near the house on purpose when I was a kid was great driver training and the 914 seemed happy as a clam playing in the snow!

That is a quote to save!
Rich, for your 1-owner 265kmi+ 993, you have my utmost respect and awe!

Flying Finn

The problem is not the temperature, it's not the snow (ton of fun!!), it's not the ice (also ton of fun!!) but the friggin'
SALT!

certz

The 993 is fantastic in the snow. I am in Chicago and drive all year round. You have to have winter tires, though, for all the reasons stated above - below about 50 those summer tires start to go away and by freezing they are hockey pucks (even if it is dry). I have driven in 4 inches of snow with no problems. In fact, I have driven right by pickup trucks and SUV's that are supposed to be good in the winter.

I agree on the heater as well. Instant on heat.

Coleman

pussies.. a little salt is good for ya! Just throw some coppaslip on the exposed bolts and have a blast!

95 C4 993

There has to be another forum for the squirrls and chipmunks on this topic of discussion.