driving bmw in winter?

[RamRod E28]

ok guys ive decided to run my e46 in the snow this year just looking for any tips for driving a bimmer in the snow...

[jc43089]

FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

[Narcosis]

Same as driving any other car in the snow, wouldn't you think?  Be cautious when there's snow on the ground, use the correct tires, and then FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!  

[B C]

Wow, dont listen to those trolls. 

Make sure to remove the snow and ice accumulations from the windows and front + rear lights,

Check all your fluids to make sure they are at the proper levels

and then FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

[240sxguy]

Winter tires. Go practice in a parking lot, things happen differently on snow vs. rain or regular asphalt.

[KaiserRolls]

jc43089 said:

FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

Narcosis said:

FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!  

snap (*_*) said:

 FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING!

this is fantastic.

[Jeff]

I must say I love the FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING! Suggestions

[M318]

THREE QUARTER THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING ..... if in an M vehicle.

[patsbimmer1]

Snow tires snow tires snow tires!!!!! It's like night and day!!!!

[B C]

yes, a good set of snow tires makes driving in the snow more like driving in the rain....  if you catch my FULL THROTTLE RAGE drift.

[I love my E39]

I say dont drive it in the snow and buy a rusty bucket for the price of a set of snow tires problem solved.

[Narcosis]

On a more serious note, I've never owned a set of snow tires.  My cars have always been on good all season radials, and while snows would have provided more control, I know how to drive well enough that it's not an issue.

With that said, get a good set of snow tires and drive in a sane manner.

[YoungCR]

Narcosis said:

On a more serious note, I've never owned a set of snow tires.  My cars have always been on good all season radials, and while snows would have provided more control, I know how to drive well enough that it's not an issue.

With that said, get a good set of snow tires and drive in a sane manner.

Same here, never had an issue. Driven e28/e36/e39s daily in the snow but I knew the cars and roads well. You can pick up good snow tires used too if you don't wanna invest in new ones.

[IMiXman]

4 good snow tires and practice by ice racing

[rampelsauce]

Drive your car.  /thread

Also, FULL THROTTLE RAGE DRIFTING.

[6670charger]

Aside from all of the Rage Drifting, the main keys are good winter tires, good driving techniques, and keeping your lights and wheel openings clear of snow. Good winter tires can be either actual snow tires, or good quality all season tires. Either way, with a RWD car, you're best off with a set of four. Beyond that, drive at reasonable speeds where you can keep control of the car. My E30 is a beast in the snow, and drives almost like my wife's AWD. I have to watch myself to make sure I don't get over confident.

[jawa]

I love my E39 said:

I say dont drive it in the snow and buy a rusty bucket for the price of a set of snow tires problem solved.

its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

[REKIII]

jawa said:

its a car, a car that can be driven in winter ,  so what if it gets a little rusty, its going to happen sooner or later

So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

A blanket statement like that is stupid.  Some of us don;t want our cars to get rusty, ever and will do what we need to, to avoid it.  If someone has the means to be able to preserve the car they love then so be it.

[rampelsauce]

REKIII said:

So, if you had a bugatti veyron, you'd tool around all winter in the salt and watch it get rusty?

You know I would drive it in winter Reeeekeeee.

[I love my E39]

Please insert video here of Audi R8 driving to get groceries in snow storm here. [Would be me] >>>>>