cj1 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Excuse my lack of knowledge, but I keep seeing people mention that their car is in "winter-mode", and I can't help but wonder, what actually is this?I've got the impression that everyone worries that winter is going to destroy their car, but surely it rains in the summer as well, so should this "mode" not be in place all the time, incase of some rain pouring down? Just a tad confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 For winter, I've installed heated seats so my ass remains toasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggled Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Salt on the roads is the cause for concern for some. Not just rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Expensive and polished wheels off and cheaper alternatives on. Some people also raise their coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanncfc Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Winter mode for me:Starlite wheels off so i don't damage them if its icy and i slide into a curbWinter wheels on with winter tires for better gripCoilovers up and longer rear springs in so the car doesn't hit the mounds of snow/ice in the middle of the roadWinter antifreeze mix in to stop the engine freezingWinter screen wash in to stop it freezing in the tank and screen wash pipes routed around top radiator pipe to get some heat in the screen washCar waxed and paintwork sealedSpare battery and jump leads in the boot in case the cold kills the batteryHaving said that i live in a tiny village miles from anywhere so i take extra care of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Winter mode for me:Starlite wheels off so i don't damage them if its icy and i slide into a curbWinter wheels on with winter tires for better gripCoilovers up and longer rear springs in so the car doesn't hit the mounds of snow/ice in the middle of the roadWinter antifreeze mix in to stop the engine freezingWinter screen wash in to stop it freezing in the tank and screen wash pipes routed around top radiator pipe to get some heat in the screen washCar waxed and paintwork sealedSpare battery and jump leads in the boot in case the cold kills the batteryHaving said that i live in a tiny village miles from anywhere so i take extra care of the car.Expensive and polished wheels off and cheaper alternatives on. Some people also raise their coilovers.Salt on the roads is the cause for concern for some. Not just rain.Ahh makes sense. Sorry haha I just couldn't figure out what was so different, but now i see why its important if you've spent alot on wheels etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenses Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Winter mode for me is same as all year round... I like to look good in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 winter mode for me is sat on the drive with a ****ed camblet, no chance of it getting damaged if it cant leave home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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