I think it would do fairly well in the winter. Huge tires - and the wheels are located at the extreme edges of the car... both a bonus if you are looking for traction and control (I used to live in Minnesota, so I'm used to the snow).recko said:Im in southern ontario canada, and was wondering what the odds are of being able to drive this thing in the winter is. Obviously not talking insane snowstorms or anything, but a regular day driver in normal snow conditions.
Thoughts?
I'm not sure exactly where you are, but, the winters are mild here in Toronto and I'd say you could drive it year round if you had to. I drove a Solstice a few weeks back. I wouldn't want to drive it in a big snow storm but it would be doable.recko said:Im in southern ontario canada, and was wondering what the odds are of being able to drive this thing in the winter is. Obviously not talking insane snowstorms or anything, but a regular day driver in normal snow conditions.
Thoughts?
My fiero went well in the snow, as long as it was less than 3 or 4 inches, i got caught out one time in it and from the time i left work till i got within a mile of home it went from nothing to 5 inches of snow... needless to say I had to park it about a mile from the house and get my wife to come pick me up in our Blazer....KappaMan said:The quick answer: YES. Don't try to use it to plow snow, but 1"-2" is fine, and plowed roads are definitely OK.
Don't try to make it home in weather you'd question a 4X4 in, though. It's not perfect, but I've seen them around MI all winter long.
In fact, a stock SKY or Solstice will OUTDRIVE a Miata/MX-5, the MR2, definitely the S2000 AND the Z4 in 1-1/2" of snow. Absolutely no doubt about that.rick112 said:If you'd drive a Miata or even a 350Z in the weather in your area then I'd think you can drive a Solstice or Sky in the same weather.
recko said:Im in southern ontario canada, and was wondering what the odds are of being able to drive this thing in the winter is. Obviously not talking insane snowstorms or anything, but a regular day driver in normal snow conditions.
Thoughts?
I have only driven rear wheel drive in the Snow when I lived in PA.Spag said:I think it would do fairly well in the winter. Huge tires - and the wheels are located at the extreme edges of the car... both a bonus if you are looking for traction and control (I used to live in Minnesota, so I'm used to the snow).
but remember - it is a rear wheel drive car, so that takes getting used to in the winter if you haven't driven it before.
I am looking forward do puting a couple of bodies in the back of my Sky.:jester:KappaMan said:the driver of this car doesn't seem to have a problem :lol:
http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34396&postcount=1
Here, here.... I agree. Lets have him whipped as well.:thumbs:her sky said:from ottawa canada. drive this baby in the winter? you should have your licence revoked. poo poo poo, no never. i'll give you a winter car.just kidding, but you really should'nt.