>Based on my limited experience with the P600's (there was a set on my >car when I bought it), your best bet is to do just that. Let it sit. >2nd gear starts will help somewhat, since it will drag the engine >really far down on its torque curve, but braking will still stink. >Ditto for handling. Being as gentle with your control inputs as >possible is the key from an operator's standpoint. > >If ya really wanna go in the snow, you need snow tires. Some swear by >Blizzaks (I'm in that camp), but there are any number of other good >ones.
I'd definately consider buying a set of so-so snow tires. I don't think there's need for something as serious as Blizzaks in DC, as 99% of the time you'll be miserable because of the eraser-tip ride on dry roads. If you were in the northeast, midwest or rockies, I'd go for it though...although I'd probably go for some studded hakkas if they were legal where I live. Basically, as the temperature drops, summer tires' rubber compound gets pretty hard and you lose a lot of grip. In fact, I find my D40M2's to be pretty unsafe at temperatures below about 30 degrees. Below that and my snows have more cornering traction. I'm using Pirelli P210's right now, and after a couple of good snowstorms in michigan and here in boston, I'm pretty darn happy with them. They're definately not quite as good in snow as my blizzaks were, but they're close, and they're still great on dry roads. Anyone have any cold weather startup tips? We're in a particularly cold snap here in boston, and I have to start the car about four times a day from dead cold. It definately doesn't like it. At this point, changing the mobil 1 15w50 out isn't an option as I'd freeze to death before the new oil went in, and the weather CAN'T stay this cold much longer. Block heaters would be nice, but I don't have a power hookup out to the car. However, I did try pouring some 15w50 mobil 1 at 4 degrees F (MFA) this morning and it actually poured pretty darned well! Much better than a dino oil in 10w30 or 5w30! Neat. I always feel so guilty asking the car to start on cold mornings. It's so loyal and trustworthy that I feel abusive. _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
