prepping for winter

[whaap]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I enjoy a good drive when it is snowing out.

You may not like them, but MUDFLAPS. They will keep a lot of salt off the side of your car.

In all fairness it's not salt on the side of your car that causes the problems. It's the salt under your car and in all the impossible places to get to that it does its evil work.

[whateatsrabbits]

I put my cars up on a lift and throughly power wash the undercarriage a couple times a winter.

[Celica00]

Haha whateatsrabbits I love that you put your car up on a lift but your sig says never lift! anyways as far as salt corrosion goes, just a thorough once a month cleaning of the under carriage will be good?

[Leonardo]

I have had several sets of winter tires. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is my favorite I've had. Comes in our size. I like that it gives amazing grip in ice and snow while being very quiet. (compared to other studded tires I've had) My $0.02...

[yormaX]

Take the bus to work and school if you have to!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by Celica00

Unfortunately, the FRS is my DD and only car so sadly, its gonna have to last this winter. What can i do to minimize salt damage or steps to take to make RWD less ridiculous in the snow. wider wheels? chains? idk

make sure you flush the car with lots of water especially underneath! try to find a car wash that DOESN'T use recycled water! use "dedicated
snow tires and you should be fine!

Originally Posted by WolfsFang

Am I the only one with a frs that is excited about winter?

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me too! have to drive in the s**t! it's a dd,but actually looking forward to it!
now when was that "shrink" appointment i made the other day?

Originally Posted by whateatsrabbits

I put my cars up on a lift and throughly power wash the undercarriage a couple times a winter.

not frequent enough! i make sure i do that every week! just sayin'

Originally Posted by Celica00

Haha whateatsrabbits I love that you put your car up on a lift but your sig says never lift! anyways as far as salt corrosion goes, just a thorough once a month cleaning of the under carriage will be good?

no! not thorough enough! ya need to do it every week! i run mine through "touch-free!"

[Bristecom]

If you are planning to drive it through snow fairly often, I would recommend 205/55/16 Michelin X-Ice 3 tires. You could even try importing the 86/BRZ 16 inch wheels. But keep in mind that it will make the car a lot less responsive on tarmac.

[DjDATZ]

I'm planning on probably using mine in the winter, but not as a DD.

Unfortunately, mine is going to be stored outside so I'd prefer being able to use a car cover. Anyone know where I might be able to find one for my baby?

[whitefrs]

Originally Posted by DjDATZ

I'm planning on probably using mine in the winter, but not as a DD.

Unfortunately, mine is going to be stored outside so I'd prefer being able to use a car cover. Anyone know where I might be able to find one for my baby?

Subarupartsonline.com

You can get the OEM one

[Double4Free]

Will the OEM rims be alright in the wintertime? I was thinking of using those in the winter and throwing on some nicer ones for the summer. What do you all think?

[crazyfrenchbiker]

Originally Posted by Double4Free

Will the OEM rims be alright in the wintertime? I was thinking of using those in the winter and throwing on some nicer ones for the summer. What do you all think?

That is my plan. They will be fine.