sad day

[lkchris]

When I was younger and the 356 was current, many of the adverts showed them with ski racks at the ski resort. Continued with 911s for a while, too.

I've got snow tires. And perhaps I agree there's more salt these days. Something about the mayor of Chicago, maybe.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by lkchris

When I was younger and the 356 was current, many of the adverts showed them with ski racks at the ski resort. Continued with 911s for a while, too.



I've got snow tires. And perhaps I agree there's more salt these days. Something about the mayor of Chicago, maybe.

Due to a scheduling conflict I ended up taking forensics instead of physics.

Wouldn't a rear engined early 911 or 356 on thin tires be fairly unwise in the snow?

[mikefocke]

Back in the '60s, rear engine VWs with narrow tires were the car of choice in snow.

I commuted across the DC city to high school through the snow for maybe 2 years in a '30 Ford Model A 2-door that not only had no defroster but also had mechanical brakes and very narrow tires. The tires had no treads running across them. Yet we always made it.

Narrow tires are an advantage. As is weight over the driven wheels.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

Due to a scheduling conflict I ended up taking forensics instead of physics.

Wouldn't a rear engined early 911 or 356 on thin tires be fairly unwise in the snow?

You did indeed.

Narrow tires are much better in snow than wide tires. Check out world rally sometime. Snow is "aqua," too and wide tires aquaplane more.

Note that your Boxster owners manual calls for winter tires narrower than summer tires. That's not just for chains clearance.

In the day at least, most thought rear engine cars the best on snow. Granted, there weren't very many front-drive cars then.

[jdraupp]

Originally Posted by lkchris

You did indeed.

Narrow tires are much better in snow than wide tires. Check out world rally sometime. Snow is "aqua," too and wide tires aquaplane more.

Note that your Boxster owners manual calls for winter tires narrower than summer tires. That's not just for chains clearance.

In the day at least, most thought rear engine cars the best on snow. Granted, there weren't very many front-drive cars then.

All that weight on the drive wheels? That's the way to go.

[Bald Eagle]

I've got ten days before my 2000 S goes into hibernation until the end of March. I used to have a sailboat on Lake Michigan - in the water the end of April, out of the water the end of October with good memories during the cold, dark winter. I think that the times without either the Boxster or the sailboat makes the time with them even more precious.

Today I had the top down enjoying a beautiful day, trees ablaze with fall colors and savoring the drive.

You guys in warm climes get the extreme weather - hurricanes, mudslides, forest fires, earthquakes, drought... you can have them all. I'll take a few days of brutal cold and a couple snowdrifted driveways any time over that.

The other cars - Volvo xc70 (4 wheel drive) and Acura CL-S (with snow tires) are fine in snow while I wait for Spring and the joy of Boxstering again.

Larry (the Bald Eagle)

[pony13ca]

Originally Posted by Bald Eagle

I've got ten days before my 2000 S goes into hibernation until the end of March. I used to have a sailboat on Lake Michigan - in the water the end of April, out of the water the end of October with good memories during the cold, dark winter. I think that the times without either the Boxster or the sailboat makes the time with them even more precious.

Today I had the top down enjoying a beautiful day, trees ablaze with fall colors and savoring the drive.

Larry (the Bald Eagle)

+1 I put mine away on the same dates. Took an extra long weekend this past weekend, and took her on a nice road trip. Drove down to West Virginia on Friday. Stayed with some friends, and drove some great roads. Spent some time at Hawks Nest, and checked out Bridge Day. Got to take a Polaris Slingshot for a spin. Left Sunday, and drove to Canton Ohio. Went to the NFL hall of fame Monday, and then came back to Toronto. Top down the entire time. Nice way to end the summer, before she goes to bed.