M3/M4 Owners in Alberta

[azn_fcuk]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Everyone still driving their cars? Was a pretty chilly weekend here in Edmonton.

Hey buddy I remember ya from the old V8less days.

I just got my Blizzaks LM-32 gonna mount them next weekend, went 255-40-19 on the stock M wheel.

Ran these same tires on a 435 best snow/ice tire money can buy, these are great for when we get chinooks/warmer weather and dont eat away like the softer ice tires such at the X-Ice which are excellent but get you a season and a half.

Friend of mine drove his F82 with these tires last winter and also said no problems as long as you werent sitting black ice at a stand still other wise your good to go.

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Everyone still driving their cars? Was a pretty chilly weekend here in Edmonton.

Put my winters on on Wednesday and drove to medicine hat today

(Car said -4.5 as I drove through ice fog at 8 am and up to like +15 by this afternoon.......bloody Alberta fall weather)

[shaunmic]

Lethbridge...
Had our M4 since April. Getting door dings and seat emblems replaced in Calgary.
Hope to have it back by mid week.
No intention of driving it this winter, Lethbridge drivers are terrible!!!
I really hope the weather holds for a few more weeks...

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by azn_fcuk

Hey buddy I remember ya from the old V8less days.

I just got my Blizzaks LM-32 gonna mount them next weekend, went 255-40-19 on the stock M wheel.

Ran these same tires on a 435 best snow/ice tire money can buy, these are great for when we get chinooks/warmer weather and dont eat away like the softer ice tires such at the X-Ice which are excellent but get you a season and a half.

Friend of mine drove his F82 with these tires last winter and also said no problems as long as you werent sitting black ice at a stand still other wise your good to go.

What did you drive back in then? That was so long ago haha

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by shaunmic

had ours since April. Getting door dings and seat emblems replaced in Calgary.
Hope to have it back by mid week.
No intention of driving it this winter, Lethbridge drivers are terrible!!!
Ireally hope the weather holds for a few more weeks...

I dont blame you. I parked mine (well I have insurance until the end of Oct). But I just picked up a White 4runner for winter.

Looks just like this. Bring it on winter!

[azn_fcuk]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

What did you drive back in then? That was so long ago haha

red 95 prelude srv, was the first to swap in the H22a1 motor at the time.

you had a supra if I recall?

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by azn_fcuk

red 95 prelude srv, was the first to swap in the H22a1 motor at the time.

you had a supra if I recall?

Still do Put some new shoes on her last year.

[azn_fcuk]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Still do Put some new shoes on her last year.

I remember that bad boy haha still looking like new!

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by azn_fcuk

I remember that bad boy haha still looking like new!

Thats because it rarely leaves the garage... lol

Put about 6000 KM on the M4 this year though. haha

[///M Boss]

I recently had the lithium ion battery replaced under warranty by BMW. These batteries cost approximately 1300$. If you fellas are planning to store your M3/4 in the winter it would be a good idea to buy a lit ion battery charger....that being said is it too early to start buying parts for next year ?

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by ///M Boss

I recently had the lithium ion battery replaced under warranty by BMW. These batteries cost approximately 1300$. If you fellas are planning to store your M3/4 in the winter it would be a good idea to buy a lit ion battery charger....that being said is it too early to start buying parts for next year ?

Dont they already come with the lithium one now?

My '11 X5 had the old battery and I was having issues. They replaced it with the new Lithium one under warranty and said they are moving to having the lithium in all cars moving forward, and this was a year and a bit ago now.

[///M Boss]

So I bought a Li-Lon battery charger for winter storage. My question is it better to leave the battery in the car and charge it over the winter or take it out. I bought it from crappy tire while it was on sale for $62. Sure beats ordering that Ctek one off Amazon for 120$ USD. [IMG][/IMG]

[ryan1685]

I am from Edmonton and I am looking to drive my M4 in the winter. Any suggestions on a good set of winter tires for the M4?

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by ryan1685

I am from Edmonton and I am looking to drive my M4 in the winter. Any suggestions on a good set of winter tires for the M4?

Lots of suggestions....

all comes down to whether you want performance bias or snow/ice grip bias.

I am in Calgary where (due to general mildness and Chinooks) most of the time the roads I am on are either bare or wet pavement as opposed to packed snow and ice. so I have performance bias winters, specifically Michelin PA4 (mounted on BBS RS 18"). Got through tunerworks here, who are great.

.....Edmonton, though, you might have more packed snow/ice so you might want a bit more grip. There are lots of people who like Hakkas or Nokians or, in between, I think Blizzak LMs or Michelin X-Ice

[ryan1685]

Thanks for the help. I am trying to stop myself from buying another car. I really want a 2016 Golf R as a winter beater, but in the same breathe I am just trying to convince myself to buy a good set of winter tires for the M4. Its a recession, but I keep on spending money like it is 2013.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by ///M Boss

So I bought a Li-Lon battery charger for winter storage. My question is it better to leave the battery in the car and charge it over the winter or take it out. I bought it from crappy tire while it was on sale for $62. Sure beats ordering that Ctek one off Amazon for 120$ USD. [IMG][/IMG]

Its likely better to keep the batter in the car because then your presets wont reset over winter.

I was told by my SA (they gave me a maintenance charger with the M) that if I let the battery fully die over winter the car resets to a pre-delivery setting and Id have to take to dealership to clear it. They told me to leave it plugged in all winter.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by ryan1685

Thanks for the help. I am trying to stop myself from buying another car. I really want a 2016 Golf R as a winter beater, but in the same breathe I am just trying to convince myself to buy a good set of winter tires for the M4. Its a recession, but I keep on spending money like it is 2013.

Im with you. That being said, the winters are so hard on a car that I decided to park it. Bought a 4runner instead

As for winter tires, I had Blizzak LM on my 335i in Edmonton and they were incredible. would strongly recommend.

[E92LNGCGY]

Originally Posted by ryan1685

Thanks for the help. I am trying to stop myself from buying another car. I really want a 2016 Golf R as a winter beater, but in the same breathe I am just trying to convince myself to buy a good set of winter tires for the M4. Its a recession, but I keep on spending money like it is 2013.

Get the Golf R. That is a great car. Who knows you may even get a pretty good deal. I heard they are putting manual tranny for 2016.

[azn_fcuk]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Im with you. That being said, the winters are so hard on a car that I decided to park it. Bought a 4runner instead

As for winter tires, I had Blizzak LM on my 335i in Edmonton and they were incredible. would strongly recommend.

I put the LM-32 on the M4 and so far so good, we've had limited snow and warm temps so obviously I havent really put them to the test but the few snow falls we had they stood up quite well.

[Fwang]

Blizzaks performing extremely well so far. Enjoy driving F80 in the winter now

[2HIGH~PSI]

Edmonton? We got a bit of snow today so the roads will be a bit fun

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by ///M Boss

So I bought a Li-Lon battery charger for winter storage. My question is it better to leave the battery in the car and charge it over the winter or take it out. I bought it from crappy tire while it was on sale for $62. Sure beats ordering that Ctek one off Amazon for 120$ USD. [IMG][/IMG]

Out of curiosity, why arent you using the BMW provided charger?

Mine was included in my sale.