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01-24-2003, 05:34 AM

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I Love Winter!!!!

Got up this morning to a brisk 12 degrees outside. My car loved it. I swear, my car felt like it had so much more power. And the throttle response was crisp and it pulled sooo hard going into work. I love winter!!!!

01-24-2003, 06:17 AM

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Re: I Love Winter!!!!

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Originally posted by Whitemax
Got up this morning to a brisk 12 degrees outside. My car loved it. I swear, my car felt like it had so much more power. And the throttle response was crisp and it pulled sooo hard going into work. I love winter!!!!

Sure the car pulls harder in cold weather than 90+ temps, but give me some 50-60 degree temps any day

I don't like it when it's so cold that my hands hurt.

01-24-2003, 06:21 AM

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winter sucks *****!

01-24-2003, 07:11 AM

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I've found my car to be the quickest in 40-50 degree weather vs extreme cold like 10-20 degrees. My motor feels harsh when the weather is very cold and dry. 45 and slightly humid and my car is very happy.

Dave

01-24-2003, 07:13 AM

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Yeah the winters may be awsome for the car but I'd rather be in Summertime already.. It sucks working on the car in 9 degree weather..

01-24-2003, 07:42 AM

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its so cold i need some sort of layer between me and the ebrake to put it down cause its FROZEN solid.

01-24-2003, 08:47 AM

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I love the cold air only for that reason. It's been cold as a b***h up here (getting to -20 degrees).

01-24-2003, 08:51 AM

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I hate winter!!!!! My motor seems to like it...but my tranny doesnt

. For some reason my tranny likes it best when its real humid...?

-Steve

01-24-2003, 09:49 AM

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in general car runs better when it's cold....but no winter for me...rather have spring in the 50-60....perfect weather for anything....too cold during winter to fix your car...

01-24-2003, 10:34 AM

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Re: Re: I Love Winter!!!!

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Originally posted by T-bone

Sure the car pulls harder in cold weather than 90+ temps, but give me some 50-60 degree temps any day

I don't like it when it's so cold that my hands hurt.

same here...especially when you wanna do something to the car. like install MODS and chit, ya know?

and plus at my work it really sucks because I couldn't feel my feeet last night.

01-24-2003, 12:03 PM

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I love the cold air only for that reason. It's been cold as a b***h up here (getting to -20 degrees).

I feel your pain! It was -15 this morning! I could hardly breathe when I walked outside...

01-24-2003, 01:24 PM

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Yea, the car may perform better in the cold I guess, but since we seem to get complementary little tiny snows every 3 days along with the -10 temps, I don't get to enjoy it.

Really at this point, with no snow, I still take it easy on the roads. Only takes one patch of ice/snow/gravel to turn a spirited run into a disaster.

01-24-2003, 01:57 PM

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cold air is great....ice sucks

01-24-2003, 02:06 PM

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whatever you do, try not to take any 90 degree turns when its cold out

your tires will still be cold, three people already lost their new Zs cuz they were stupid. dont let that happen to you.

anyways. its 75 degrees here. :P

what snow?!

01-24-2003, 02:39 PM

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Anyone else with a 5speed feel like there shifter is sliding through thick sludge and not smooth as it should be when its cold out?

01-24-2003, 02:49 PM

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Anyone else with a 5speed feel like there shifter is sliding through thick sludge and not smooth as it should be when its cold out?

01-24-2003, 03:12 PM

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it was 25 degrees today with a wind chill of 10, and i played golf ... what cold

01-24-2003, 03:21 PM

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i hate winter, here in IL. we have had a high of 7 degrees the last week, thats why am going to california

01-24-2003, 03:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Chebosto
whatever you do, try not to take any 90 degree turns when its cold out

your tires will still be cold, three people already lost their new Zs cuz they were stupid. dont let that happen to you.

anyways. its 75 degrees here. :P

what snow?!

01-24-2003, 04:44 PM

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I feel your pain! It was -15 this morning! I could hardly breathe when I walked.....

Where I live right now the outside temp is -32 and the wind chill is -45,,,, I can hardly stand it anymore

Damn Canada

01-24-2003, 04:51 PM

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Sludge

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Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
Anyone else with a 5speed feel like there shifter is sliding through thick sludge and not smooth as it should be when its cold out?

I have a 5-spd in MN and I cant agree more. I will be looking forward to getting back the performance in more moderate temps.

Tous

01-24-2003, 05:10 PM

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do you use more gas in the winter?

01-24-2003, 08:40 PM

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do you use more gas in the winter?

yes you do. it takes a lot of gas to get your car nice and warmed up in the winter, i calculated like 17-19 miles to the gallon, and that about 4 less than what i get in the summer

01-25-2003, 08:17 AM

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Where I live right now the outside temp is -32 and the wind chill is -45,,,, I can hardly stand it anymore Damn Canada

Are you Montreal?

In TO, its around -30 with windchill. Its too damn cold for me, especially since I have to walk outside (no car for me during school!)!

And yeah, I do notice the gear shifter being a ***** in the cold, even after I put in Amsoil syn tranny oil. It hates 2nd and 3rd gear, always grinds unless I give it some throttle while shifting it into place.

01-25-2003, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by Chebosto
whatever you do, try not to take any 90 degree turns when its cold out
three people already lost their new Zs cuz they were stupid.

I here you

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...99_16_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...99_17_full.jpg

I don't know how to put these up without a link, if anyone wants to paste them so you can see the pics feel free.

01-25-2003, 12:32 PM

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I here you

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...99_16_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs...99_17_full.jpg

I don't know how to put these up without a link, if anyone wants to paste them so you can see the pics feel free.

ouch .... i went skiing the other day, it was about 0 degrees and i was going 40 mph or so down the hill .. that shi+ is cold .. brrrrr

01-25-2003, 12:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Chebosto
three people already lost their new Zs cuz they were stupid

01-25-2003, 12:48 PM

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are you Montreal?
In TO, its around -30 with windchill. Its too damn cold for me, especially since I
have to walk outside (no car for me during school!)!

Im In Saskatoon Saskatchewan,,,, Its cold

01-25-2003, 02:37 PM

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It was 80 today and not a cloud in the sky. Jesus, I can't wait for winter to be over. I'm so tired of perfect wash and wax weather

01-25-2003, 03:15 PM

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It was 80 today and not a cloud in the sky. Jesus, I can't wait for winter to be over. I'm so tired of perfect wash and wax weather