winter driving techniques

alanchan · 05-13-2009, 12:19 PM

For those who live in Vancouver probably suffer from the heavy snow driving conditions last winter.
I am wondering how people manage to drive in the snow with E90 non Xi models?
any special techniques you can share?
look like I am going to stick with my E90 for another winter.....

BMW Newbie · 05-13-2009, 12:34 PM

Just drive slowly with a set good snow tires during winter. LOL

Tonybest · 05-13-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Newbie

Just drive slowly with a set good snow tires during winter. LOL

Exactly... do as your parents and grandparents used to do.

In my case, I never go cheap on winter tires, and then I keep all traction controls on. And then take my sweet time when changing lanes on highways. Smooth driving is the key. No problem whatsoever.

Xsalfior · 05-13-2009, 12:47 PM

look where you want to go not where your car is ending up. If you look at the ditch or the pole your hands will naturally turn towards them. In other words look at your solution (the road or the open space between telephone poles) and not the problem.

who's ur daddy? · 05-13-2009, 01:26 PM

why the fook are you guys talkin about this stuff now...

SGxi · 05-13-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by who's ur daddy?

why the fook are you guys talkin about this stuff now...

Caz they don't have a 323xi like you do. Or should I say 323i xDrive?

Vacek · 05-13-2009, 01:48 PM

Snow's gone, thread FAIL ! Please let us Canadians get over it, until next year

also, how much snow do you really get in Vancouver? My understanding is a "dusting" once and a while .. What about us in the maritimes, ontario and the prairies ... now thats SNOW !

MRQturbo · 05-13-2009, 01:52 PM

get a good set of snow tires and learn how to drive.....thats all you need....

Vacek · 05-13-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MRQturbo

get a good set of snow tires and learn how to drive.....thats all you need....

Nice MR2 !!! That was one of my all time favorite cars .. When I had one, when they first came out, everyone thought it was a ferrari !

Those were the days.

E90PWR · 05-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Vacek · 05-13-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by E90PWR

Where is the snow?

Like I said, Dusting !

This is a blizzard like most Canadians see ...

BvZiJpX_E90 · 05-13-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by E90PWR

Well...we learn from other people's mistakes. Apparently, this person had his summer wheels on. For your own safety, you definitly need a set of WINTERS on!!

alanchan · 05-13-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Caz they don't have a 323xi like you do. Or should I say 323i xDrive?

Our 323i never equip with all wheel drive option.

SGxi · 05-13-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

Our 323i never equip with all wheel drive option.

Who's ur daddy has one, or so he claims...

(It's an inside joke, sorry for the confusion)

who's ur daddy? · 05-13-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Who's ur daddy has one, or so he claims...

Your jealousy's gonna get you nowhere fast man. 323xi FTW.

KkSc · 05-13-2009, 02:37 PM

drive your parents SUV!!lol

ho_grayson · 05-13-2009, 03:23 PM

i saw a guy driving m3 last winter in calgary; 2 wheels spinning somehow he still in control. that was really amazing

KkSc · 05-13-2009, 04:35 PM

i saw a guy with a E92 335i last winter, he was driving crazy fast in the snow storm at north van!!

A.Kon · 05-13-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E90PWR

OMG I can't believe that's Canada and people are really having trouble. That's definitely not snow.

xi is good for winter but definitely not necessary - especially for most urban cities in Canada. just a good set of winter tires is plenty enough to keep you tracking on the roads.

That picture is ridiculous.

JHFW89225 · 05-13-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Kon

OMG I can't believe that's Canada and people are really having trouble. That's definitely not snow.

xi is good for winter but definitely not necessary - especially for most urban cities in Canada. just a good set of winter tires is plenty enough to keep you tracking on the roads.

That picture is ridiculous.

yes, theres 3 bmw 3 series looking apparently in trouble lol... all in just 1 pic~!

the 1st n 2nd car looks like they are posing for the pic in the snow!

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