View Full Version : Preparations this winter.
Dante
10-14-2009, 12:11 AM
As we all know, sadly winter is coming and we all need to prepare in advance. PLEASE, last year was a mess and lost a bunch of members cars. Lets try to avoid that this year, be safe. Put your snow tires on, dont go out if you dont have to ( EG: Mcdonalds Run) Sand bags in the trunk to give it some weight. Dont go fast, Take trips in advanced.. wake up earlier..
Dont be rushing as if it were summer, I'm not trying to be pushy with this topic but safety is first and we would like to try and avoid most of the accidents compared to last year.
If you have anything to add please do, winter preparations related to safety as well as proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Rock on :headbang
jaimie08mazda3
10-14-2009, 12:17 AM
I wish this was facebook cuz i could like this LOL. but i agree... ive already called my parents to put on my snow tires for when i get back... luckily it wasnt my car i wrote off... but i agree with you 100000% BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR CARS.... WATCH IT... today i saw snow in october... although i am in northern ontario... but still be careful yall i dun wanna see some of these rides get hurt.
Sand bags in the trunk to give it some weight.
Putting sand bags in the trunk of a front wheel drive car would be stupid
Soyabean
10-14-2009, 12:40 AM
dont forget to top off all your fluids espectially windshield washer and make sure the reseviour isn't clogged
jonjon72
10-14-2009, 12:44 AM
Jumped the gun and threw on the winters this past weekend. :headbang
Soyabean
10-14-2009, 12:46 AM
realy? Im waiting til mid nov, but im scared its gonna snow soon.....
RBoy8
10-14-2009, 12:49 AM
For all of those who park outside, remember to wipe all the snow off your car! :)
jaimie08mazda3
10-14-2009, 12:53 AM
ugh my car is gonna look like a ball of snow when i come home
Jumped the gun and threw on the winters this past weekend. :headbang
so did i..didn't want to put them on so early but i blow one of my summer tires:flaming
jonjon72
10-14-2009, 01:03 AM
realy? Im waiting til mid nov, but im scared its gonna snow soon.....
yup, I go to newmarket to see the family and they get snow sooner than we do. Plus I saw the temperature this week was going to be in the single digits so figured why take a chance.
Soyabean
10-14-2009, 01:07 AM
if i can recall correctly, i recall allen saying something about once the temp is below 15 degrees, it is ok to run winters
jonjon72
10-14-2009, 01:15 AM
so did i..didn't want to put them on so early but i blow one of my summer tires:flaming
Thats right....sorry to hear about the tire problem.
if i can recall correctly, i recall allen saying something about once the temp is below 15 degrees, it is ok to run winters
Yup, I heard that a few years ago and I'm not too worried. Plus I worry when the temp at night has been dropping along with rain and have the summers on. Better to be on the safe side.
laksman91
10-14-2009, 01:27 AM
Putting sand bags in the trunk of a front wheel drive car would be stupid
In Dante's case it would be fine, he has a RWD Genesis
RBoy8
10-14-2009, 01:33 AM
Putting sand bags in the trunk of a front wheel drive car would be stupid
Which means we should put sandbags in our engine bays. *duh*
fatsock
10-14-2009, 02:15 AM
It snowed today, and it's snowing tonight...I love Calgary, but I'm still not buying winter tires...luckily my commute is all main roads.
dentinger
10-14-2009, 08:31 AM
good call dante. i remember that like, 20 of us got into some sort of accident last year.
winter tires are a must (im glad i made the switch!)
keep a shovel or something in the trunk
and my favourite tool: those snow track things (that you put under the tire to get grip).
it saved my ass so many times last year.
Junior
10-14-2009, 10:24 AM
Sand bags? wtf.
Soyabean
10-14-2009, 10:32 AM
Sand bags? wtf.
Bags of salt are more practical. You can use it too if u get stuck
crystal8484
10-14-2009, 11:10 AM
Sand bags? wtf.
ya you know what sand bags are... ohhh ya!!
Junior
10-14-2009, 11:13 AM
I usually carry sand bags with me when I go to the beach.
Thrizzl3
10-14-2009, 11:17 AM
I usually carry sand bags with me when I go to the beach.
lmao wtf?? not even a bucket and shovel..:chuckle
Junior
10-14-2009, 11:18 AM
Negative. All my buddies warn me about bringing sand to the beach and that I shouldn't do it, but they're just being cautious.
Sandcastles ftw! /threadcrap
Sorry to the original topic of the thread. For winter prep, I usually top up my washer fluid, change up other fluids in the car, make sure the heaters working, throw on the winter tires and toss a portable shovel in the trunk.
It's all fun after that. Getting stuck is part of the experience of winter driving.
jaimie08mazda3
10-14-2009, 12:28 PM
hmmm time to help people get outta the ditches again this year... last year it was fun. untill it was me with the rental car haha... but no snow tires so fail
Default User
10-14-2009, 12:44 PM
Fresh winter blades
top up fluids (especially washer fluid)
winter rim & tires
battery warmer / solar charger
ice & snow brush
Winter mats (F the all seasons)
salt bags in the trunk to keep the ass down Weight is weight - sure as he'll not keeping it on the hood of the car)
and emergency kit in the trunk including blanket candles and matches
I also keep a bottle of lock driver in my desk at work and 1 at home (no idea why people leave it in their car)
Dante
10-14-2009, 02:36 PM
Sand bags are heavy enough to keep my rear down as I do have RWD, Altough I remember rear weight does help so your car does not slip and slide. Just keepin the peace peoples, i want you all alive :D
Hives
10-14-2009, 03:13 PM
Two more winter tires, and trying not to break my front lip
fatsock
10-16-2009, 02:38 AM
I've got a pair of winter gloves, a snow brush, an extra bottle of washer fluid and a beach towel and shorts when the Chinooks roll in. :)
sp3GT
10-16-2009, 02:59 AM
realy? Im waiting til mid nov, but im scared its gonna snow soon.....
It's cold early this year, snowing in London right now. Well wet snow but still..
kramr
10-16-2009, 09:14 AM
Well, it stopped snowing in London, it stopped around 3 or 4 this morning. Had to scrape my damn car when I got off of work at 7. This isn't supposed to happen in Oct, it it??
:bang
:bang
jaimie08mazda3
10-16-2009, 10:13 AM
just be glad your not in the north... well im glad I dont have my car here... every morning for the past week its like -10C like wow cold
Fuman
10-16-2009, 12:25 PM
Halloween is gonna be cold this year =(
Changing my family's cars to snow tires tmr @ Jimmys
miss_jess
10-16-2009, 12:46 PM
For all of those who park outside, remember to wipe all the snow off your car! :)
underground parking ftw!
but yes... people seriously need to learn to wipe off the snow off their car. It is such a big pet peeve of mine... people who don't clean the car off the roof or trunk and just let the wind take it off... or the people who get into their car and use the windshield wipers take it off the window and then start driving
I'm putting my snows on mid-november
be safe everyone!! :)
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