Winter mode, when are you switching? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mspeed_1 · 10-08-2012, 07:28 PM

Hey guys, don't want to say it, but it's getting closer to those dreading days, anyone switching to winter mode anytime soon? I'm thinking to do it by end of this month (take off front bumper, put original bumper on, and swapping wheels and tires). I hope the temperature won't drop to that low but who knows, maybe we'll get a warm up late this year.

nitehawk · 10-08-2012, 07:36 PM

Probably mid November, considering there should be no snowfall until at least November end

Dr. G · 10-08-2012, 07:52 PM

Mid December probably.

GreekboyD · 10-08-2012, 07:58 PM

Saturday November 3rd for me and then I have to dial up my coil overs.

jim.e. · 10-08-2012, 08:20 PM

since I'm on all seasons right now, not until I see snow or the temp below 0

abhishriv · 10-08-2012, 11:30 PM

probably mid nov for me also..just need to swap the winter rims and tires and dial up the coils. im looking to do one more proper wash within the next couple weeks and put a couple layers of sealant on my car.

abhishriv · 10-08-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekboyD

Saturday November 3rd for me and then I have to dial up my coil overs.

what do you do to protect your coils over winter? do you apply some type of protectant/anti-seize on the exposed treads?

StyleBimma · 10-08-2012, 11:43 PM

mid-to-late November for me. still have to buy some new rubber.

GreekboyD · 10-09-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

what do you do to protect your coils over winter? do you apply some type of protectant/anti-seize on the exposed treads?

I put my coils on this sring but I'm looking to apply something for sure before the winter starts.

itrocks4u · 10-13-2012, 06:23 PM

So mid-nov for most of you????

Mspeed_1 · 10-13-2012, 07:20 PM

for me it's as early as end of this month, or mid to end of november latest

dassub · 10-14-2012, 09:04 PM

I might do it this week! Seems to be getting pretty cold out there..

///Mandy · 10-15-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by StyleBimma

mid-to-late November for me. still have to buy some new rubber.

Same here, I need to buy some winter rubber as well..

Laguna3 · 10-15-2012, 08:01 AM

I try to go as far into December as possible.

maf330xi · 10-15-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Laguna3

I try to go as far into December as possible.

+ 1

drevil2k2 · 10-15-2012, 10:19 PM

Early November. Would like to wait until late November, but have summers one now.

Ordering my snow shoes now... Should be at the shop Friday I hope.

slenfe · 10-30-2012, 07:09 PM

Just did it, I figured temp is getting low and I did not want to be caught in snow or ice with my summer tires on...

abhishriv · 10-30-2012, 08:21 PM

im gonna have to do it this weekend i think... was on the 407 tonight and almost spun out because my stupid rear tires are past the minimum tread point.. they were sliding/twitching all over the place when the rain got heavy.

SuperBmw · 10-30-2012, 09:36 PM

probably the last week of December

335BBS · 10-31-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mspeed_1

Hey guys, don't want to say it, but it's getting closer to those dreading days, anyone switching to winter mode anytime soon? I'm thinking to do it by end of this month (take off front bumper, put original bumper on, and swapping wheels and tires). I hope the temperature won't drop to that low but who knows, maybe we'll get a warm up late this year.

You really swap BUMPERS? Why?

///Mandy · 10-31-2012, 11:19 AM

Swapping on Monday....

e9012345 · 10-31-2012, 11:44 AM

Looking at the 14 day trend. It looks like there is still a lot of 10-15 degree weather awaiting us mid November.

So I'm going to switch over at the first sign of possible snow in the forecast.

10-08-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
Mspeed_1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA Posts: 290 iTrader: (7)	Winter mode, when are you switching? Hey guys, don't want to say it, but it's getting closer to those dreading days, anyone switching to winter mode anytime soon? I'm thinking to do it by end of this month (take off front bumper, put original bumper on, and swapping wheels and tires). I hope the temperature won't drop to that low but who knows, maybe we'll get a warm up late this year.
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10-08-2012, 07:52 PM	#3
Dr. G Brigadier General Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 4,615 iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [4.30]	Mid December probably. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / LED SideMarkers / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators

10-08-2012, 11:43 PM	#8
StyleBimma Driven by passion. Fueled by dreams. Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: somewhere in the GTA Posts: 314 iTrader: (1) Garage List E90 BMW 330i ZSP [4.67]	mid-to-late November for me. still have to buy some new rubber. __________________ Driven by passion. Fueled by dreams. www.voladodesign.com

10-15-2012, 10:19 PM	#16
drevil2k2 First Lieutenant Drives: '11 E90 335 Xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: GTA Posts: 318 iTrader: (2)	Early November. Would like to wait until late November, but have summers one now. Ordering my snow shoes now... Should be at the shop Friday I hope. __________________ Organized crime is alive and well: It's called auto insurance Last edited by drevil2k2; 10-15-2012 at 10:19 PM. Reason: Grammar

10-31-2012, 11:19 AM	#21
///Mandy N54 <3 Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here. Posts: 1,549 iTrader: (1)	Swapping on Monday.... __________________ E90 335xi\|Nav pkg\|Sport pkg\|Dakota leather\|Brushed aluminum trim\|MTech kit

10-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
nitehawk Major Drives: AM e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,362 iTrader: (14)	Probably mid November, considering there should be no snowfall until at least November end

10-08-2012, 07:58 PM	#4
GreekboyD Major Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,381 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [3.75]	Saturday November 3rd for me and then I have to dial up my coil overs.

10-08-2012, 08:20 PM	#5
jim.e. Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brampton//Markham Posts: 486 iTrader: (3)	since I'm on all seasons right now, not until I see snow or the temp below 0

10-08-2012, 11:30 PM	#6
abhishriv Major Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	probably mid nov for me also..just need to swap the winter rims and tires and dial up the coils. im looking to do one more proper wash within the next couple weeks and put a couple layers of sealant on my car.

10-13-2012, 06:23 PM	#10
itrocks4u Captain Drives: 2011 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 803 iTrader: (2)	So mid-nov for most of you????

10-13-2012, 07:20 PM	#11
Mspeed_1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA Posts: 290 iTrader: (7)	for me it's as early as end of this month, or mid to end of november latest

10-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#12
dassub Lieutenant Drives: '06 325i 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 561 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 E90 BMW 325i [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	I might do it this week! Seems to be getting pretty cold out there..

10-15-2012, 08:01 AM	#14
Laguna3 E90 NOOB Drives: N55 E92 Msport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 905 Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	I try to go as far into December as possible.

10-30-2012, 07:09 PM	#17
slenfe Private Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	Just did it, I figured temp is getting low and I did not want to be caught in snow or ice with my summer tires on...

10-30-2012, 08:21 PM	#18
abhishriv Major Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	im gonna have to do it this weekend i think... was on the 407 tonight and almost spun out because my stupid rear tires are past the minimum tread point.. they were sliding/twitching all over the place when the rain got heavy.

10-30-2012, 09:36 PM	#19
SuperBmw Lieutenant Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 422 iTrader: (5)	probably the last week of December

10-31-2012, 11:44 AM	#22
e9012345 First Lieutenant Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North York Posts: 359 iTrader: (0)	Looking at the 14 day trend. It looks like there is still a lot of 10-15 degree weather awaiting us mid November. So I'm going to switch over at the first sign of possible snow in the forecast.

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