are you ready for the blizzard?

32valves · 01-22-2016, 08:22 AM

got my diesel fleet on standby for the blizzard...

Twilight1 · 01-22-2016, 09:13 AM

Love those Passat wagons!

32valves · 01-22-2016, 09:17 AM

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Love those Passat wagons!

thanks, blue one is for sale, so I can fix my rabbit caddy. I got into fender bender with a f-150.

32valves · 01-22-2016, 10:37 AM

I need to dust off the welder.

Mark M · 01-22-2016, 11:41 AM

Yup....I've got the Panzer Tank shod in Blizzaks ready to go! Bring It!!

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GaryE30 · 01-22-2016, 11:42 AM

Ouch! When did that happen?

32valves · 01-22-2016, 12:01 PM

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Ouch! When did that happen?

last month on the way to work.
I basically went under his truck.

Got_Diesel · 01-22-2016, 12:05 PM

Yeah the 335d is in the garage, the Audi Q5 TDI comes out! Ground clearance is nice

Q5 has pirelli scorpion ice and snow. Good to go!

Hoooper · 01-22-2016, 01:16 PM

I die a little bit inside every time the news talks about it being "life or death". 30" in 3 days barely even counts as a dusting. Here in sunny CA we manage to survive when it snows 50" overnight. I think last weekend the forecast was for 5-10 feet, but no mention of impending death

I drive this road several dozen times per year in the winter, usually when its snowed 24+ inches in the last day.

32valves · 01-22-2016, 01:41 PM

damn that's snow

Fundguy1 · 01-22-2016, 01:48 PM

Beer. Check. Toilet paper check. I'm good.

Pierre Louis · 01-22-2016, 02:40 PM

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p27rpy · 01-22-2016, 02:54 PM

Blizzard? Huh?

Just kidding, be safe out there, guys!

BEWWWM · 01-23-2016, 09:10 AM

Working down in miami, I think I will stop by DQ to get a reese's blizzard and dump some on the ground for our diesel friends in the north.

32valves · 01-23-2016, 09:30 AM

10" and 12 more hours to go.

32valves · 01-23-2016, 09:31 AM

10" and counting

NC335d · 01-23-2016, 10:05 AM

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10" and counting

Dang!! Nice snow infrastructure!!

32valves · 01-23-2016, 10:08 AM

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10" and counting

Dang!! Nice snow infrastructure!!

trying to block that wind...

Persian Whisperjet · 01-23-2016, 10:48 AM

The Persian Whisperjet has ordinary tires that are probably a bit over-inflated come to think of it since I have been road tripping lately. It will not be going anywhere this weekend. In any case I have gin and plenty of limes.

335dFan · 01-23-2016, 01:50 PM

Although we haven't had this year, or generally get at all, much snow other than going up to ski, I put Blizzak LM-25 RFT winter tires on the car during the months where it gets under 40 degrees F. They don't handle as well, but are acceptable.

Now am thinking about a little winter road trip in about 10 days. Portland to SLC via I-84. Attending a genealogy conference (RootsTech 2016) at the Salt Palace in SLC. After that head to Sacramento via I-80. Then down I-5 to L.A. to see my brother near LAX. Then back to Portland via I-5 again. Each of those legs has potential for snowy/icy surfaces over the passes, depending on the weather timing. So I'm praying for good timing so I don't have to use my winter driving skills. With the Blizzaks the traction is pretty good. It's just that the car is low enough that I don't want to aid the state with snow plowing services of my own. Occasionally chains are needed, specifically over Donner Pass on I-80 and Siskiyou pass on I-5. I have looked at the Quality Chain Cable-type EZ Fit model and it looks like it might work. But I hate to spend the money ($59) and not need them. More than the money I worry about the tight clearances in the rear wheel well and how much a hassle they will be to put on. Any experience with this, forum members?

The last trip to California over the Siskiyou pass and near Mt Shasta city the Forester had the duty, and with the Michelin X-Ice3 winters it was no problem. BTW, those are really great tires IMO.

32valves · 01-23-2016, 03:41 PM

been outside for 3 1/2 hours but you can't tell...

WreckerX5d · 01-23-2016, 03:41 PM

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The Persian Whisperjet has ordinary tires that are probably a bit over-inflated come to think of it since I have been road tripping lately. It will not be going anywhere this weekend. In any case I have gin and plenty of limes.

If it's Bombay or Hendricks I'll head over there lol

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Mark M Major 245 Rep 1,294 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Yup....I've got the Panzer Tank shod in Blizzaks ready to go! Bring It!! [IMG][/IMG] __________________
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Got_Diesel Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Yeah the 335d is in the garage, the Audi Q5 TDI comes out! Ground clearance is nice Q5 has pirelli scorpion ice and snow. Good to go! __________________
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Hoooper Colonel 213 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Petaluma, CA iTrader: (0)	I die a little bit inside every time the news talks about it being "life or death". 30" in 3 days barely even counts as a dusting. Here in sunny CA we manage to survive when it snows 50" overnight. I think last weekend the forecast was for 5-10 feet, but no mention of impending death I drive this road several dozen times per year in the winter, usually when its snowed 24+ inches in the last day.
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32valves Captain 114 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2011 335d sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	damn that's snow
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BEWWWM I like to party 45 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	Working down in miami, I think I will stop by DQ to get a reese's blizzard and dump some on the ground for our diesel friends in the north.
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32valves Captain 114 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2011 335d sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	2016 blizzard (DC area) 10" and 12 more hours to go.
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Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 171 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	The Persian Whisperjet has ordinary tires that are probably a bit over-inflated come to think of it since I have been road tripping lately. It will not be going anywhere this weekend. In any case I have gin and plenty of limes.
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335dFan Jumping Jack Flash 330 Rep 1,692 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: California (east of Sacramento) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Prius [0.00]	Although we haven't had this year, or generally get at all, much snow other than going up to ski, I put Blizzak LM-25 RFT winter tires on the car during the months where it gets under 40 degrees F. They don't handle as well, but are acceptable. Now am thinking about a little winter road trip in about 10 days. Portland to SLC via I-84. Attending a genealogy conference (RootsTech 2016) at the Salt Palace in SLC. After that head to Sacramento via I-80. Then down I-5 to L.A. to see my brother near LAX. Then back to Portland via I-5 again. Each of those legs has potential for snowy/icy surfaces over the passes, depending on the weather timing. So I'm praying for good timing so I don't have to use my winter driving skills. With the Blizzaks the traction is pretty good. It's just that the car is low enough that I don't want to aid the state with snow plowing services of my own. Occasionally chains are needed, specifically over Donner Pass on I-80 and Siskiyou pass on I-5. I have looked at the Quality Chain Cable-type EZ Fit model and it looks like it might work. But I hate to spend the money ($59) and not need them. More than the money I worry about the tight clearances in the rear wheel well and how much a hassle they will be to put on. Any experience with this, forum members? The last trip to California over the Siskiyou pass and near Mt Shasta city the Forester had the duty, and with the Michelin X-Ice3 winters it was no problem. BTW, those are really great tires IMO. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i: M Sport Differential, Adaptive M Suspension. Previous BMWs: 1971 BMW 2002, 1973 BMW R75/5, and 2011 BMW 335d Previous Other Vehicles: '67 Cougar, '70 911e, '86 Jetta Diesel, '05 and '12 Foresters, et al.
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