What do you do when getting your car ready for winter? - Page 3 - SRT Forums

Counterfeiter · 10-28-2012, 08:22 PM

yeah I live in an apartment complex. there aren't trees around but there's no underground etc near me that I can park without getting towed.

back to winter time though, so I might be doing a coolant flush because idk what's in it now since I've only had the car since July.

lVlemphizStylez · 10-29-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by comatoast

Ugh.. you suck..

you guys ever get to 40 degrees???

45 this morning supposed to be 36 tonight

metaliox · 10-31-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by toomuchboost33

put in garage or car port and drive 800 dollar beater lol

LOL exactly!

AWH · 10-31-2012, 03:11 PM

I just put winter tires on it and it IS my winter beater. Goes through anything as long as it doesn't bottom out. Main thing is to keep an eye on the coolant or the heat won't work.

benspilk09 · 10-31-2012, 03:30 PM

My motorcycle is my winter beater for the most part, I drive my truck when its nasty out or going on a long trip.

Its either be on a cold 10 minute motorcycle ride and park right on campus, or drive my truck, park a mile away, and walk 10 minutes in the cold haha.

TheGOO34 · 11-01-2012, 10:51 PM

It's 10* in the mornings here in Anchorage already and warms up to 25* during the day if we are lucky. We got our first snow fall 4 days ago too! Changed the tires and wheels, and did an oil change. I hate the winters in Alaska, I can't wait to PCS from here.

AWH · 11-02-2012, 02:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TheGOO34

It's 10* in the mornings here in Anchorage already and warms up to 25* during the day if we are lucky. ..

That's not that bad...........

......in Celsius!

JeffM · 11-03-2012, 07:35 AM

Put on the winter wheels, spray the coilovers with Boeshield T-9, put my Shiftie on that ice block we call an MPx shift knob, and change the oil.

ACR_Joe · 11-03-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JeffM

Put on the winter wheels, spray the coilovers with Boeshield T-9, put my Shiftie on that ice block we call an MPx shift knob, and change the oil.

What coilovers you got, and does that Boeshield T-9 work out pretty good?
I just installed BCs and I live in SD. I want to keep them working/looking good.

Simon.Starkie · 11-03-2012, 11:05 PM

I turn down DAB to 1 or even 0 if it's raining

atx512 · 11-04-2012, 12:52 PM

I top off my antifreeze... But of course last year in Austin it never got below 35.

digital313 · 11-05-2012, 02:18 PM

make cai into shorty.

JeffM · 11-05-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ACR_Joe

What coilovers you got, and does that Boeshield T-9 work out pretty good?
I just installed BCs and I live in SD. I want to keep them working/looking good.

I have BC's too. Boeshield works great. You just clean the coilover and spray the T-9 on them. It lasts for about 6 months with minimal care.

burks · 11-05-2012, 05:58 PM

I'll be putting on my extra set of wheels with junk tires so if I get a flat spot, big deal.

Will be cleaning the gas tank out, scrubbing it down well. Doing a return line and Bosch 044 so I might as well clean the tank too.

The rest.....eh.......

Just got my 1993 Ford F150 with 281k miles up and running again. Parents gave it to me if I could get it running again. Fuel pump, alternator, power steering line, starter. Less than $300 in it and she runs fine. Love Rockauto.

Nschultz0124 · 11-07-2012, 11:41 AM

Throwing winter tires on (pirelli snowsports on 15 inch rims) and changing the oil. Did a Cylinder head swap not too long ago so everything else should be ready to go. The heater in my car should have a hell setting with how hot it blows now....

10-29-2012, 08:16 AM	#32 (permalink)
lVlemphizStylez SRTforums Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Member Number: 51111 Location: Miami/Tally Posts: 4,621	Quote: Originally Posted by comatoast Ugh.. you suck.. you guys ever get to 40 degrees??? 45 this morning supposed to be 36 tonight __________________ go ahead...change yours too now; again

10-31-2012, 12:12 PM	#33 (permalink)
metaliox SRTforums Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Member Number: 73777 Location: New York Posts: 359	Quote: Originally Posted by toomuchboost33 put in garage or car port and drive 800 dollar beater lol LOL exactly! __________________ The SRT4. Loved by those who knew them. Hated by those who could'nt catch up. Thank you PVO.

10-31-2012, 03:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
AWH SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Member Number: 45591 Location: Mid'town Posts: 1,260	I just put winter tires on it and it IS my winter beater. Goes through anything as long as it doesn't bottom out. Main thing is to keep an eye on the coolant or the heat won't work. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by lVlemphizStylez If you only knew how formally educated I am... I apologize for calling MemphizStylez a retard... ... and I hope retards everywhere will accept my apology!

10-31-2012, 03:30 PM	#35 (permalink)
benspilk09 SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Member Number: 88421 Location: Missouri Posts: 583	My motorcycle is my winter beater for the most part, I drive my truck when its nasty out or going on a long trip. Its either be on a cold 10 minute motorcycle ride and park right on campus, or drive my truck, park a mile away, and walk 10 minutes in the cold haha. __________________

11-01-2012, 10:51 PM	#36 (permalink)
TheGOO34 SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Member Number: 62119 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 361	It's 10* in the mornings here in Anchorage already and warms up to 25* during the day if we are lucky. We got our first snow fall 4 days ago too! Changed the tires and wheels, and did an oil change. I hate the winters in Alaska, I can't wait to PCS from here. __________________ 3" TBE, Meth injection, dsp, 3bar, cc, walbro 255, fp rewire, solid mm's, wideband

10-28-2012, 08:22 PM	#31 (permalink)
Counterfeiter SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Member Number: 89621 Location: Northern VA Posts: 43	yeah I live in an apartment complex. there aren't trees around but there's no underground etc near me that I can park without getting towed. back to winter time though, so I might be doing a coolant flush because idk what's in it now since I've only had the car since July.

11-02-2012, 02:43 AM	#37 (permalink)
AWH SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Member Number: 45591 Location: Mid'town Posts: 1,260	Quote: Originally Posted by TheGOO34 It's 10* in the mornings here in Anchorage already and warms up to 25* during the day if we are lucky. .. That's not that bad........... ......in Celsius! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by lVlemphizStylez If you only knew how formally educated I am... I apologize for calling MemphizStylez a retard... ... and I hope retards everywhere will accept my apology!

11-03-2012, 07:35 AM	#38 (permalink)
JeffM SRTforums Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Member Number: 82680 Location: Vermont Posts: 465	Put on the winter wheels, spray the coilovers with Boeshield T-9, put my Shiftie on that ice block we call an MPx shift knob, and change the oil. __________________

11-03-2012, 09:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
ACR_Joe SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Member Number: 83398 Location: Sioux Falls Posts: 161	Quote: Originally Posted by JeffM Put on the winter wheels, spray the coilovers with Boeshield T-9, put my Shiftie on that ice block we call an MPx shift knob, and change the oil. What coilovers you got, and does that Boeshield T-9 work out pretty good? I just installed BCs and I live in SD. I want to keep them working/looking good. __________________ Mods: DSP 93 tune, AEM Wideband, AEM SRI, PTP 55mm TB, Magnecore Wires, Catch Can, Check Valve, 3" Catless DP, Hawk HPS pads, NGK Iridium plugs, Mopar STS, Booger Bushings, Prothane MM Inserts, BC Coilovers, Prothane LCA bushings, DC Sports Strut Braces (F & R), Hankook RS3s & Rocking the ACR/BBS wheels again!!.

11-03-2012, 11:05 PM	#40 (permalink)
Simon.Starkie SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1564 Location: . Posts: 2,797	I turn down DAB to 1 or even 0 if it's raining __________________ It's all about the dogs!

11-04-2012, 12:52 PM	#41 (permalink)
atx512 SRTforums Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Member Number: 90174 Location: Austin Posts: 68	I top off my antifreeze... But of course last year in Austin it never got below 35. __________________ SOLD: Black 03 SRT-4 with the following mods: S1, AGP WGA, MGW Short Throw, 3" Needswings DP (manual), Tein S-Tech's, Mopar Intake, Tial BOV, FMIC (but I'm looking for a new one!) NOW: Velocity Red MS6 GT - one fast mofo.

11-05-2012, 02:18 PM	#42 (permalink)
digital313 SRTforums Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Member Number: 91130 Location: MKE, WI Posts: 13	make cai into shorty.

11-05-2012, 05:42 PM	#43 (permalink)
JeffM SRTforums Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Member Number: 82680 Location: Vermont Posts: 465	Quote: Originally Posted by ACR_Joe What coilovers you got, and does that Boeshield T-9 work out pretty good? I just installed BCs and I live in SD. I want to keep them working/looking good. I have BC's too. Boeshield works great. You just clean the coilover and spray the T-9 on them. It lasts for about 6 months with minimal care. __________________

11-05-2012, 05:58 PM	#44 (permalink)
burks SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 18423 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,084	I'll be putting on my extra set of wheels with junk tires so if I get a flat spot, big deal. Will be cleaning the gas tank out, scrubbing it down well. Doing a return line and Bosch 044 so I might as well clean the tank too. The rest.....eh....... Just got my 1993 Ford F150 with 281k miles up and running again. Parents gave it to me if I could get it running again. Fuel pump, alternator, power steering line, starter. Less than $300 in it and she runs fine. Love Rockauto.

11-07-2012, 11:41 AM	#45 (permalink)
Nschultz0124 SRTforums Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Member Number: 85655 Location: Plano, il Posts: 247	Throwing winter tires on (pirelli snowsports on 15 inch rims) and changing the oil. Did a Cylinder head swap not too long ago so everything else should be ready to go. The heater in my car should have a hell setting with how hot it blows now.... __________________ 2005 OB SRT4 ACR HKS BOV Exhaust Depot Lower Hardpipe Injen Cold Air Intake Full 3" exhaust AEM Uego Wideband Fresh Cylinder head Last edited by Nschultz0124; 11-07-2012 at 01:03 PM.

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