It about that time for me to put away the Rx8 for the winter. With the experience I had last year ... i'm not willing to take anymore chances.

This year I picked up a little 1995 Civic hatchback. Slapped on some winters. I like the fact that I won't have any worries about anything happening to the 8 this time around.

Anyone else putting their 8 away? If so , what are you driving for the winter time.

Cheers
Pete

 

I am putting my 8 away for the winter as well. Currently looking at a storage place. I drive a '98 Honda CR-V. What happened to you last winter?

 

I put my baby away this weekend....back to my dependable, bulletproof 01'Camry.

 

I can't wait to drive the 8 in the winter. Especially with my Dunlop M3's

 

I'm driving her til mid december.... weather permitting. that means that extra weeks after the first snowfall melts. Then it's the 3 through till end of March

 

ahhhh.. miild wintered vancouver. hehe

 

RWD are so much fun to drive during winter! That's half the reason why I wanted one! The other half of the reason is to drive it in summer!

 

I didn't buy a $40K car to park it in the winter I can't wait to drive in the winter either. I got Michelin Alpin PA2s on 17" Mazda 3 wheels.

 

Ya i've been contimplating on whether storing it or just putting on Dunlops with Rims. I have a corolla 4wd (with winter tires) I use just for work. Might be a PITA to run the 8 in winter. With my hard cold startups already.

 

Im running mine in the winter, half considering getting a clear bra solely for the winter though, as Im lowered with INGS front and sides... and we all know how rough salt and sand can be from the roads.

What do you guys think?

I have enough rock chips down there already to justify a painting, but If I can stop any more damage they hey, why not right?

Im definately driving it in the winter, I just need a method of futher paint protection!

 

if you don't have the 3M protection on your hood, defintely consider it! I argued with my dad to get it on his new car (back in '04) and he didn't. Now he regrets it and pushed me to get the clear coat. It's around $100 I'm guessing to get the clear coat on?

 

Well, my rock chips are on the bottom lip of my front bumper.

hmmmm

How to protect it!

 

My 8 goes into hibernation in a week or so. I have a '90 Talon AWD for winter.

Chris...

 

Put 50 coats of wax on it and then reinforce it with Kevlar JK .. I don't think there's much you can do except get it repainted!

Cheers,

Zoomby_U

 

Put my 8 away on the weekend.
I picked up a 93 Suzuki swift. Talk about small
But hey. It's still a 1.3L And my gas mileage just doubled.

 

Why is everyone so affraid of winter and snow?

 

I don't think you will drive an RX-8 here in Newfoundland winters when the snow reach about as tall as your house.

 

Good one.....HAHAHAHA 100 % RIGHT !!

 

Well, for me, its not so much a question of fear..I have had plenty of experience driving in Alberta's worst winters...its just that you can't really account for what other road users do during winter...and with my 8...don't really wanna take that chance..hehe..

 

I'm not looking forward to driving it this winter. I had parked it the two previous winters but my wife if finally getting her license and will drive the 90 Camry (previously my winter beater). Anyhoo, I got it Krowned under spray and slapped on the winters last weekend.

Like many people have stated, I'm not shy to drive in the snow, it's just the other people I have to look out for (sorta like riding a motorbike in the summer).

I did notice when I was switching my winter tires that the stock potenza's were showing their age, so I have to add summer tires to my wish list this xmas.

 

I said the same thing last year. 10,000 dollars later I changed my mind.

Not one of the accidents were my fault. It's not how you drive in the winter. I'm sure your a great winter driver, and you take the percusions by buying winters. I respect that.

But remember that a lot of people don't buy winters, and drive like they have them .

For me it was worth to buy a winter car, slap on some winters and let my baby rest

 

Lets start ....

1. Last april. Parked my car at the side of the road and went to work . Came back and the back end was smashed in

2. Driving on the 400 North and a giant hook fly’s off a car transport truck going straight threw the front of my car.

3. Purchase winters

4. Driving on the 400 south and a rock hits my windshield causing a big crack.
New windshield needed

5. Driving on the 400 N and I hit a pot hole, damaged tire , alignment

6. Hit a pole after wiping on black ice

7. Rock hits windshield again, small chip.

8. New summer tires.


1. 1700 dollars.
2. 800 dollars
3. 900 dollars
4. 700 dollars
5. 400 dollars
6. 4000 dollars
7. 40 dollars
8. 1100 dollars

total .....
9640 dollars in less then a year.

 

not including the headache of installing the new kit, shipped the wrong parts, and lost money on shipping and handeling becasue people can't do business properly.

 

I feel so sorry for u? Just one question i want to ask. How the Hankook tire on snow?

 

ouch..Pete, that sucks dude. Like I said before, even though I have had experience driving in winter, you can never plan for other drivers thats why my 8 is tucked away safe and sound..good luck this winter!!!