Twill be my first winter driving a lowered car (~2.5") and driving a manual car. It's difficult enough in the summer avoiding pot holes, road obstructions, curbs, etc. Do you guys that live in snowy climates dread driving in the winter?

 

raise that motherfucker up! lol

 

That's too much work! Maybe if I was on coils.

I realllllllly need to have an exhaust shop adjust the exhaust flange where it meets the catback. That's my lowest point. I could see some big problems with that in the winter.

The LSD should be a big help this winter!

 

solution= MDX

 

Quality winter tires will make the biggest difference. Also if there's any snow on the ground I usually launch in 2nd gear or you'll just be spinning tires. Being low won't make too much of a difference but just be careful of what's on the roads, you don't want to hit ice, snow bank or winter road debris and rip off your front bumper! (happened to me)

 

Get a truck for the winter. That was my solution. Or at least an all around beater (old civic or something).

 

Better yet get a Honda CR-V 5MT 4WD and raise it! Would make a sick winter vehicle.

 

Yeah I would have gotten something along the lines of a subaru or something but I ultimately got the truck to plow with and I put the tl up for the winter. Iv since sold it tho.

 

I drove an Accord that was lowered a fair bit for several years, and this area can get quite a bit of snow. The first two years I raised it up for winter, but eventually I gave up, left the lip on and drove it at the same height year round. The last year I lowered it more and it wasn't a problem, but I don't see any winter pics from then. This was on 'high performance' summer tires that were typically balding by winter, and replaced in summer. If the snow was deep enough, it would rub on the underbody, especially in the rear, and cause the rear to be really loose. Usually not a big deal. However, USUALLY the streets get cleared fairly quickly so the typical inch or two is totally fine. I drove it daily, typically 50-80 miles.

That said, my TL is a bit more picky in the snow. The LSD makes things a bit complicated unless you want to go straight. The manual isn't a big problem, except I have stalled the vehicle once or twice with the pedal to the floor. Apparently the traction can be a bit aggressive under some conditions. Usually it works great and I leave it on. If you stop on an incline with a manual, turn it off.

 

^^

Syracuse?

 

I <3 snow. Farmers Almanac is predicting a long, cold winter with very heavy snowfall. So the LSD actually hurts you in the winter? I figured it would help.

 

The button I turn off when there is snow...I learned that quick last winter
The 6 speed your better off with, than an auto. You can control the gear/rpm's easier- obvi
The lowering may screw you up in the deep stuff
Tires are your best friend though. Perhaps consider a winter wheel set up. Much cheaper than another car/insurance.

 

I had worn down blizzaks on my 5AT 07 TL-s and it was great. I'm thinking that next winter I will get a fully dedicated winter set up.

 

^^ I had those once too for my 6spd maxima. Awesome tires

 

I was going to get coils than hurriicane sandy happend, so im forever scared of going low.

 

I dread driving in snow, period.

The Farmer's Almanac says it's going to be an early Winter too........

 

Howcome it doesn't snow here?! Over here we're lucky if it rains. Also when it does rain everyone gets all scared because they aren't used to driving in anything but sunny dry weather

 

Your fears will disappear if you invest (yes i said invest) in ANY SNOW TIRES. The difference in start / stopping is night and day.

That is my .02cents x a million.

 

oh, didnt know you were on springs

 

Couldnt agree more. Snow tires make all the difference. Im lowered and have never had an issue in the snow.

 

Get blizzaks. I'll try to find some pics but I used to drive my slammed SRT-4 with 511whp in the snow all the time. It's all about tires and not being stupid. Just be cautious that's all

 

What springs drop 2.5"? lol

 

seriously thought he was on coils.

 

Knowing how to drive in the snow also helps. Have to write my late husband was great at it even without snow tires. Ice is not a good thing. We lived in the Pocono mountains for 11 years.

 

Fine I will bite, was your late husband driving an Acura TL?

 

I'm really considering getting another set of Blizzak WS-60s. They were great, confidence inspiring tires in the winter.

I'm on HR Sport Springs for a base TL, Koni Yellow Shocks on the lowest perch, and 255/40 tires. Between the combination of the three, I'm dropped about 2.5".

 

Should keep both tl one for the summer and the other for winter beater.

 

No but over the years, numerous fwd, fwd, awd, 4wd vehicles. Some of them were volvos, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, list goes on

 

For what it's worth I drove a Ford Taurus (FWD/96 year flavor) for many years and drove in many winters.. Never needed snow tires in any of them and I had 100% confidence on the road. In the TL+winter - it was a serious turd..

My point is winter driving and the type of car used plays a significant roll in terms of handling and confidence.

My current winter tires are cooper weathermaster st/2's (if you Google for it you will see my 2videos in real life testing scenarios)

Make sure you get 225/235's if and when you buy snow tires. Less rubber contact to the road is king!

 

yeah, I will likely be going with 235s so I still have some rim protection. I was looking at the Nokian Hakkapeliitta although they may be overkill.

 

Check Craigslist, but bring your guns and friends with guns! I've seen sets going for 200bux on a consistent basis.. You want to look for the people who just sold their car's and need to get rid of their 2nd set of tires.

 

I just bought a brand new set of blizzak ws70's 235/45/17's off craigslist. They have 11/32nds tread left so basically new 12/32nds is new. I payed $300 for them, if you sort through the crazies there will be some good deals on there.

 

In my numerous travels in the snow, the majority of accidents are SUVs. Just because you own one does not make it accident proof when it snows. Slow down, there always can be icy spots or black ice

 

I used to plow snow in my accord and civic, they were pretty much never raised up for winter and without winter tires. My TL last year was only raised up to where there was no wheel gap, no traction whatsoever without the winter tires, did fine plowing through snow with a good set of winter tires after though, only had 2 front only too and got them for $80 off Craigslist. Also as long as your alignment is good, you should be fine.

 

Just buy proper snow tires. Done.

You're going to push some snow. It's inevitable when lowered.

 

Unless you're slammed you'll do fine on normal snowy roads. Just don't be a hero and try to drive unplowed roads.

 

I considered winter wheels and tires for my 07 6mt Type S, but I just ended up buying a $5,000 dollar grand cherokee overland. Thing is super comfy, tons if power from the 4.7 HO engine, and has a surprising amount of luxury options. I almost can't wait to try it out in the snow. The TL will get to stay all cozy indoors.

 

Hell, you're telling me. It SNOWED last Thursday here where I'm at. And that's saying something, since it snows here nonstop November 1st through May.

 

I'm hoping for a winter wonderland, I love the snow. Driving in it isn't so much fun unless you've got a fun vehicle for it.

 

I was kinda hoping ebelp would have chimed in this thread since hes so low and in upstate NY lol.

We don't get much snow here so I've never had a problem. But I dread driving my car in the snow if its 1" or 10."