Anyone else kind of freaked out that its 61°F and raining? What the hex0rz is up with this weath0rz?

at least its nice enough for the sunroof to be open... but the rain kinda dampens my spirits on that one. :smile:

Alaska here i come!! (in 7 days) ... finally a dose of snow!

 

Dude, you're about to get dumped on.....

.....by 5 inches of snow! I hope everyone enjoyed the weather like I did!

 

>>Anyone else kind of freaked out that its 61°F and raining? What the hex0rz is up with this weath0rz?
Sounds like Hawaii not chicago.

>>at least its nice enough for the sunroof to be open... but the rain kinda dampens my spirits on that one. :smile:
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>>Alaska here i come!! (in 7 days) ... finally a dose of snow!

When you go to Alaska keep an eye or two out for MINIs and let us know if you spot any.

 

I agree... This is the first winter my MCS has seen. I'll feel better once I know how it handles in the snow. Nothing like first hand experience.

 

Mmmm.....snow. And 6-inches of it. And 3 days ago it was over 60 degrees out!?! Talk about weird weather. My MCS had her second snow experience yesterday, and she is much happier with this set of snow boots on. She now handles the snow like a completely different car. I can look forward to fun in the snow as opposed to dreading it now.

 

Anyone else with stories in the snow? I'm really curious to hear how the MC handles in Chicago snow. Thanks!

 

I have a story... The car handles like a charm in the snow, even though I have Runflats:p

However, I couldnt get my windows down at all for a 45 minute drive with the heat on full blast, managed to get the sun roof open after defrosting for a while, but even when I got home I still couldnt get drivers side window down, managed to get the passenger window down....

stupid 6°F weather !!!$@%^@$^

(i like to drive in the winter with the heat full blast and the windows and sunroof open, dont ask)

 

>>I have a story... The car handles like a charm in the snow, even though I have Runflats:p
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>>However, I couldnt get my windows down at all for a 45 minute drive with the heat on full blast, managed to get the sun roof open after defrosting for a while, but even when I got home I still couldnt get drivers side window down, managed to get the passenger window down....
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>>stupid 6°F weather !!!$@%^@$^
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>>(i like to drive in the winter with the heat full blast and the windows and sunroof open, dont ask)

hmmm...you're not one of those guys who walks around in kahki shorts in 15F weather?

I have a garage in Chicago proper. And although the alleys were not shoveled, my Bella, with run flats and all season tires, did beautifully!

 

How about the cold now! On my drive into work, the MINI was displaying -6 on the temperature gauge, the picture is here...

http://homepage.mac.com/sdiver/mini

Cheers!
--
Steve

 

i had -4 today...

and i can't wait to wash my car!

sunday is supposed to be 31 degrees,
so i think i'm going to risk it.

there's a touchless car wash i'm thinking of trying.


cheers,
S-

 

You are not kidding about a good car wash. My MINI is in the worst shape I have ever let her get into, it hurts just to look at. It would be nice to have some temps that water didn't freeze the second it hit the car.

 

I cant wait to wash it:(

When I go move my car i'll take a few pics. And then we'll see who has the dirtiest car!

 

>>i had -4 today...
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>>and i can't wait to wash my car!
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>>sunday is supposed to be 31 degrees,

I was Wonderin' if some fellow Chicago popsicles would chime in about the cold! I must be nuts, planning to chauffeur the Brownie troop to the United Center tonight... Too late to chicken out now hehehe -

Reading the posts, I caught DotScott's Car's name, and I just love it!

thanks, now get back to work it's only 3:15,
Tatt

 

>>I was Wonderin' if some fellow Chicago popsicles would chime in about the cold! I must be nuts, planning to chauffeur the Brownie troop to the United Center tonight... Too late to chicken out now hehehe -


All I have to say is thermal underwear, layers, and Kleenex. Maybe some hot chocolate for the walk to the car afterward.

 

>>>>I was Wonderin' if some fellow Chicago popsicles would chime in about the cold! I must be nuts, planning to chauffeur the Brownie troop to the United Center tonight... Too late to chicken out now hehehe -
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>>All I have to say is thermal underwear, layers, and Kleenex. Maybe some hot chocolate for the walk to the car afterward.

Off to see Monsters Inc on Ice,
Tatt

 

I am definitely going to be taking some pictures of my dirty MINI tomorrow, it is is just too gross. The boot is no longer Indi Blue, it is now a shade of salty white, and there is crust forming around the edges of the black fender trim.

Just thinking about it gets me feeling bad for poor Norah. She deserves a bath...

 

i'm wearing more layers than i can count and i'm still freezing my azz off!
i love living walking distance from my job, but this weather is just stupid!
keep warm my chi-town people!

 

I live 30 minutes from work but I no longer worry about driving in the snow. I love the cooper in the snow. Better than my last car, a Grand Am.

But I must say I look forward to the spring so I can actually keep my car clean.