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Old 11-25-2014 | 01:19 PM
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Hard top is installed. Winter wheels/Blizzaks are mounted. 3"-6" inches of snow is on the way. Can't wait.

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Old 11-25-2014 | 01:38 PM
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How do you mean "I can't wait"? Mine stays in doors when the snow comes. I don't have snow tires. Even if I did, it would still be in the garage. It's not 'how your car deals with the snow'. It's the other road users you have to be wary of when they drift into your lane from the other direction or into your lane from a side road because they could not stop in the snow. Then there are the drivers who THINK they have the time to get across your road, only to find their wheels spinning as they block your lane side on. It's not the snow so much that bothers me, it's the icy tarmac under the snow that can become a big problem. Anyway I say Good Luck to you. you will most certainly need it driving in Jersey the 'fender bender capital of the States'. lol..
Old 11-25-2014 | 01:44 PM
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Have a great time Zachs Dad! Sounds like a ton of fun.
Old 11-25-2014 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hurdigurdiman
How do you mean "I can't wait"? Mine stays in doors when the snow comes. I don't have snow tires. Even if I did, it would still be in the garage. It's not 'how your car deals with the snow'. It's the other road users you have to be wary of when they drift into your lane from the other direction or into your lane from a side road because they could not stop in the snow. Then there are the drivers who THINK they have the time to get across your road, only to find their wheels spinning as they block your lane side on. It's not the snow so much that bothers me, it's the icy tarmac under the snow that can become a big problem. Anyway I say Good Luck to you. you will most certainly need it driving in Jersey the 'fender bender capital of the States'. lol..
This one's for you hurdi. AWD, with continental winters ! It's a car, drive it as such! and replace it when it's broke.


Old 11-25-2014 | 03:38 PM
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I hope we get some snow as well.
Old 11-25-2014 | 09:00 PM
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We have already had snow and more is on the way. I love getting my Porsche out in the snow.
Old 11-25-2014 | 10:25 PM
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you've inspired me to throw some winters on and maybe get a hardtop too.

Lost a couple ebay auctions on wheels/tires from people. Are those 17's with the blizzaks? LM-25's?
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Those are Moda Rims with Blizzak LM-60s. They are 18s. There are deals out there. I picked the set off Craigslist for $300. They were used one season.
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And as for my hardtop, I also found that online. I bought it cheap only to realize it is a different shade of blue. Can only tell in certain light.

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