Winter sucks

[Speed Racer 007]

Granted, I'm contradicting myself by saying I actually love winter. However, now that the temps are getting much colder and snow is in the forecast, I won't be able to drive my girl that I just received last month. Looking into a winter shoe setup doesn't appear to be the right move considering the towns salt the heck out of my roads. As they say, "it is what it is."

Had to vent as I'm sure others can relate to this.

 

[rdollie]

I can relate! Socked in here in the Seattle suburbs and there's no way I'm getting stuff they treat the roads (brine?) in my undercarriage. 5BW is now a garage queen until the snow and slush are gone and we've had some rain to clean the salt (?) off the roads. (I otherwise have no concerns driving it in the rain other than getting tired of hand-cleaning this black beauty.)

 

[Speed Racer 007]

I can relate! Socked in here in the Seattle suburbs and there's no way I'm getting stuff they treat the roads (brine?) in my undercarriage. 5BW is now a garage queen until the snow and slush are gone and we've had some rain to clean the salt (?) off the roads. (I otherwise have no concerns driving it in the rain other than getting tired of hand-cleaning this black beauty.)

They used to pretreat the roads here with brine until it was discovered that undercarriages were rotting out at an alarming rate

 

[rubberduck]

It’s a very brisk 58F here in Southern Arizona.

Merry Christmas.

 

[1Evil55]

They used to pretreat the roads here with brine until it was discovered that undercarriages were rotting out at an alarming rate

Chicago heard that too, laughed, then pushed more of it. Cash for clunkers starts here.

 

[PrimeTime]

OOOfff!

 

[PrimeTime]

Tough weather thru Midwest and Northeast! If you can figure out a breakaway from it, this is coming up end of January! Love to see some of the other BW family there!

 

[Metal4all6]

I know the feeling, I put mine away a few weeks ago even though we've had a few nice days. I don't want to deal with changing the tires and dealing with the salt so I just drive my Yukon or wife's car in the winter.

 

[Deneed4spd]

I had to go from truck trailer straight into garage due to MN snow. I have driven my blackwing probably a 100 ft.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

I had to go from truck trailer straight into garage due to MN snow. I have driven my blackwing probably a 100 ft.

Damn that really puts things in prospective! At least I have 410 miles on the clock.

I may put her up on jack stands so when I start her up over the winter I can go through the gears and at least feel/hear the lovely exhaust. Did this with my other whips.

 

[Matt27]

Am I the only one looking forward to more snow? I want big, stupid, parking lot donuts without having to cook $850 in Michelins.

 

[OldGoat]

I too am looking forward to spring showers to wash any lingering brine/salt remains. I least I had the summer and fall to roll up over 2000 miles. I just underwent shoulder surgery on right side so I'm sidelined. Making the best out of it. So I hang out in the garage and look at it and it makes me smile every time like it's the first time.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

I least I had the summer and fall to roll up over 2000 miles.

Super jealous.

 

[1Evil55]

Am I the only one looking forward to more snow? I want big, stupid, parking lot donuts without having to cook $850 in Michelins.

Nope. Bring on the white stuff!

 

[Snowwolfe]

Had my 5 out for a “spirited” drive yesterday. Even managed to get the temperature of the tires up to normal.

 

[jumpmanjay]

The 5BW doesn't like subzero temps. -2 (-25 with wind chill) and it took an extra few beats to start and when it did, threw a CEL. Not sure if it was because of the exhaust valves... It didn't sound like they opened at first.

 

[Throat Yogurt]

It's just a car. Drive it.

 

[jumpmanjay]

The 5BW doesn't like subzero temps. -2 (-25 with wind chill) and it took an extra few beats to start and when it did, threw a CEL. Not sure if it was because of the exhaust valves... It didn't sound like they opened at first.

Turns out I was right.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

Turns out I was right.
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Nice to know what the cold temps can do!