Snow Sticks to this car or it sticks to snow...

utcadman · 11-14-2011, 12:37 AM

So got some real winter driving in with the Blizzaks. Love them.

The car was predictable in snow. When I did induce a slide with control on and off the car did exactly what I thought it would... Which is way important.

The only thing is that the headlights are not throwing enough heat off to keep the snow from sticking to the headlight covers. I wonder is there is something that I could apply to prevent this.

A pleasure in the snow for sure....

sard · 11-14-2011, 01:05 AM

Lookin fun!! Thanks for sharing =)

Nahoa · 11-14-2011, 04:41 AM

Looks like you had some fun! Zaino Z-8 might help with the headlights.

Polar_Bimmer · 11-14-2011, 07:59 AM

Maybe something like "Rain-X" can help ... Since we have a lot of snow in Quebec, I'll try that. And the foglights ?

BIMMER UK 76 · 11-14-2011, 01:04 PM

Looking forward to the snow here with my first awd

nonagon · 11-14-2011, 02:21 PM

Headlight washers not too effective at clearing off that snow I assume?

BIMMER UK 76 · 11-14-2011, 02:28 PM

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Headlight washers not too effective at clearing off that snow I assume?

On my test drive last year they were frozen out

sfax · 11-14-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Looking forward to the snow here with my first awd

+1 Bring on the snow!!

Cue continuation of the mildest UK winter ever!

BIMMER UK 76 · 11-14-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

+1 Bring on the snow!!

Cue continuation of the mildest UK winter ever!

It is guaranteed to be mild

sfax · 11-14-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

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Originally Posted by sfax

1 Bring on the snow!!

Cue continuation of the mildest UK winter ever!

It is guaranteed to be mild

I might hedge and put some money on a record breaking mild winter. Help recoup some of the winter tyre and wheel cost

wb47 · 11-14-2011, 08:05 PM

To OP:

Have you had your X3 for a while? If not maybe it is because the water-based paint hasn't fully dried as water has an adhesive property? Just my 2 cents.

Toecutter · 11-14-2011, 08:13 PM

More snow pics please!!!

utcadman · 11-14-2011, 09:43 PM

Decent storm rolling through this coming weekend. I am sure I will find some fun and grab a few pics...

The washers not too effective and I am using a deicer...

02420X3 · 11-14-2011, 09:48 PM

Which size Blizzaks and which wheels did you go with? Studded or not on the Blizzaks?

utcadman · 11-16-2011, 06:48 AM

I went with the Blizzak LM60. Not an RTF but it has a higher speed rating than the ws70 and came in the OEM 19" size.

I think it is a great snow tire.

cooldude00 · 11-16-2011, 07:23 AM

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I might hedge and put some money on a record breaking mild winter. Help recoup some of the winter tyre and wheel cost

haha.. mine are going on this friday... current weather forecast 12 deg c... fantastic

OFT - any ideas where to get storage bags for the spare tyres?

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