Will an E30 work in snow?

[Colby.325e]

lol.

So, I got stuck on the hill to exit the neighborhood. Insanely steep, and the only way out. My dumbass decided to get a running start. When I hit the bottom of the hill head on, it slightly bent my NEW (to me) straight valence, snapped this iS splitter clean in half, and severely cracked the iS lip - which was stitched back up - and tore 4 of the clips off.

Ruined my day. At least I got up the hill? lmao.

[M-technik-3]

Moment of truth today....I had no issues getting home with a one legged hooker coupled to massive power of an M44. Roads were quite slick with frozen mix under the wet snow. Wished I had not been so lazy on Monday and swapped the car over to the snows. Will get to it this weekend when it warms up.

[FredK]

If you're going to be living in NYC, you should have no problem finding a couple of dead hookers to throw in the trunk for ballast.

IIRC Hunt's Point is a great place for this kind of thing.

[SlapDash]

If you're going to be living in NYC, you should have no problem finding a couple of dead hookers to throw in the trunk for ballast.

[tomwas]

Sold my 87e coupe to a guy at work, he mounted 4 snows that came with the car and he loves it in the snow... Takes his front driver off the road and runs the e instead...:p

[BAlbertiX]

NYC is flat, so like the others said a good set of snows, and some weight in the trunk, would be all you'll need.

They're a bit harder to find, and might be overkill for the city, but a 325iX with a set of snows would definitely get the job done. Especially if you like to ski/board and plan on heading north to upstate, VT, NH, you'll be able to tear through the worst conditions. I've driven an iX through the last 3 winters here in CT, back and forth to VT most weekends and never got stuck.

[kway]

Yay! And if its not rusty yet, it will be! :giggle:

[Black325e]

Thank you for the replies, everyone! It's good to know that I will be able to keep my pride and joy in college. I was worried it would be too crazy to bring it up, but I definitely am now! Drive up should be nice next summer, then I can get settled with east coast life. Hopefully there are good driving roads - I will be about 40 minutes out from Manhattan, in Old Westbury :D

[Thehemiman]

With snow tires and an lsd I've never had any problem daily driving an e30 in New England. It gets enough traction and if it does break loose on you it's predictable and easy to correct.

[bobross]

No problem

[tak7]

^agreed with all. Loved my e30 in winter.
However, not sure how NYC treats its roads but beware of road salt, it's hungry stuff. If you must, undercoat and wash frequently.

[M-technik-3]

A lowered stiffly sprung car is going to suck. Normal rate springs and ride height, COMMON SENSE, ie longer braking distance and snow tires.

It's not the car it's the other F----- people on the road that have no clue. LSD makes a bigger difference as well.

Drove a 71 Dodge Dart in New England snow years ago with bias ply snow tires and did not get stuck, key is 4 snow tires and being smooth.

[CorvallisBMW]

^ what they all said. Get a good set of snow tires (no wider than 185 if possible) and add a bit of weight to your trunk.

[luckysnafu]

Good snow tires and weight in the trunk and you'll be good to go. e30's really are great in the snow when properly equipped.

[ndfspd67]

E30s are beastly in the snow. I drove a vert with no heat from Boston to Vt twice a week last winter and never got stuck. Just make sure you have enough weight in the car.