Do most G37 owners drive in their G winter or go the winter beater route?
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Do most G37 owners drive in their G winter or go the winter beater route?
Just wondering how many CDN G37 owners drive their G's in winter or drive a winter beater? Ottawa had a record snowfall last winter and the City is notorious for over salting the streets...
Personally, I'm toying with the idea of a winter beater vs. winter tires. Here is my Beater vs. Tires list...
PRO Winter Beater:
- Keeps the kms off my G37
- G37 doesn't have to see salt
- Don't have to spend $10 a car wash every snowfall (or more)
- Rear wheel drive without weight in the back isn't conducive to slippery roads
- Better re-sale value for G if/when I go to sell
PRO Winter Tires:
- I get to drive my dream car every day
- Added insurance due to 2nd vehicle
Would anyone care to share their winter beater of choice? (ie. Subaru AWD)
Personally, I'm toying with the idea of a winter beater vs. winter tires. Here is my Beater vs. Tires list...
PRO Winter Beater:
- Keeps the kms off my G37
- G37 doesn't have to see salt
- Don't have to spend $10 a car wash every snowfall (or more)
- Rear wheel drive without weight in the back isn't conducive to slippery roads
- Better re-sale value for G if/when I go to sell
PRO Winter Tires:
- I get to drive my dream car every day
- Added insurance due to 2nd vehicle
Would anyone care to share their winter beater of choice? (ie. Subaru AWD)
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Rock chips are the worst though, but like Shumby said, this isn't a lambo.
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okay, rock chips i worry the least, the salt rocks are a pain and random garbage on the highways are annoying, ripped up tires all over the place from 18-wheelers.
it's a known fact that Quebec uses the most salt on the roads, which results in pavement cracking and breaking. then pieces of the road can hit you, and pot holes are a night mare. I dodge the big pot holes and end up hitting other pot holes.
it's a known fact that Quebec uses the most salt on the roads, which results in pavement cracking and breaking. then pieces of the road can hit you, and pot holes are a night mare. I dodge the big pot holes and end up hitting other pot holes.
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okay, rock chips i worry the least, the salt rocks are a pain and random garbage on the highways are annoying, ripped up tires all over the place from 18-wheelers.
it's a known fact that Quebec uses the most salt on the roads, which results in pavement cracking and breaking. then pieces of the road can hit you, and pot holes are a night mare. I dodge the big pot holes and end up hitting other pot holes.
it's a known fact that Quebec uses the most salt on the roads, which results in pavement cracking and breaking. then pieces of the road can hit you, and pot holes are a night mare. I dodge the big pot holes and end up hitting other pot holes.
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pieces of road is scary and pot holes from hell are even worse, the loud bang leaves ppl nervous. it's very common for cars to break suspension parts in the spring time.
but i think salt is still worse because some of it melts and gets thrown on the cars, which leads to faster rusting.
but i think salt is still worse because some of it melts and gets thrown on the cars, which leads to faster rusting.
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So does anyone put extra weight in the trunk in the winter? Like bags of sand or maybe a 50lb. barbell in the spare tire area...? Or not needed? Further to that - does anyone use those rust inhibitors - or not worth it?
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chemical rust proofing really does work. it's good if u wanna keep the car for a long time. I got a car from my dad, he rust proof since he bought the car in 89 and it's still here today.
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Yes, I have heard the conventional chemical spray-on rust (underneath the car) is good - but I was actually wondering if anyone had any experience with the electronic ones that deliver a high-frequency charge to the metal framework all over the car.. or is it a bunch of hogwash...?