Don't bypass your AC compressor as it may not work next time you want to use it. Defog on the front runs the AC during winter even though it blows hot air just to keep the bearings, seals lubricated as they will seaze if you don't run AC for a long time. Yes, it consumes some HP when it runs but at least it won't cost you an arm and a leg to fix later...

 

i wouldnt know because i have an Auto i dont think i've seen an autostarter for 5spd's...

 

It's not just to keep the AC working—the compressor really just removes moisture from the air (which makes it feel cooler) and that's what you want to prevent fogging/frosting of windows. So the compressor does have a real function in the winter too.

 

Yup, good point... Thanks... (I would put up the +1 sign but forgot how to :-)

 

One of these days I'll pwnt by my A/C compressor ...

 

You dont see many cause its illegal but that doesnt stop some people.

 

What do you mean, illegal?

I don't see how it would be any more so than for an auto.

 

Perhaps because the car has a chance of moving on its own...

 

Leave your car in first gear and find out.

 

Hehehe

 

Don't forget to stand in front of it

 

I just placed some Contiential ContiExtremes on the car, and i am considering investing in something that i can use so my car can start better below the freezing point.

Oil or a coolant line heater? A hairdryer perhaps? I dunno.

 

Wash
Two more layers of Zaino
Swap wheels/tires to 15" steelies w/ Yokohama Avid Touring All Season ruber
Put snowbrush, ice scraper and emergency jacket/blankets in the trunk
I may add a shovel this year

Midwest winter is supposed to be pretty bad this year.

 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...t/1272401.html

here is an excellent resource.

 

Dude you dont understand what are you talking about, my maxima is 5spd i have autostarter if i leave it in any gear it just wont start becuase when you install it you put bypass valve
And yes its legal

 

Nice article.

 

Dude, I thought up in IL, 2 feet is considered a light dusting, overall great advice for you extreme winter guys...

 

im putting it in my dads garage while i drive one of his jeeps. but i think everything has been said atleast once for winter prep...

 

Usually, on the first weekend in December, I'll throw on steelies w/ Michelin Arctic Ice tires on, store away the 18's till spring, put in trunk extra winter coat, blanket, snow brush/ice scrapper, extra windshield washer, and a snow shovel and hope I will never have to use them

 

i am thinking of buying some undercoating and spray the bottom of my car.

 

My car will be immobile this winter. I need to buy something else because pretty soon it will be in undriveable form.