Winter Mode = YUCK !!

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:19 am

Well.. here is a couple pics of my Vibe.. All ready to battle, yet, another, winter. Here is it.. all "uglyish" in winter mode. Took these while I was at the airport today for the picture challenge thread.As you can see.. it is still lowered... but got the factory steelies on with some nobby winter tires on. The painted bug deflector is removed to perserve the paint on it. and you cant see it.. but I took my CAI out too. Did I mention I HATE WINTER MODE !!! lolComments or question are always welcome.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:37 pm

Looks bad a$$! I rather like going into winter mode. Only because my black-painted steelies match my Abyss paint.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:55 am

Ready to swap out the wheels myself! Actually I think the vibe looks good even with the steelies when it's been lowered a little bit. This winter came around too quick.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:44 am

This will be my first winter in my Vibe lowered... I have no idea what to expect.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:44 pm

If you've got decent snow tires, you should be ok. Ive been lowered since 2oo7.... I keep my avalanche shovel handy, only had to use it a couple times when Chicago had the blizzard

tribalman · Post by **tribalman** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:48 pm

i'll be throwing my steelies on either tomorrow or next week. i don't know if i want to pull my CAI. last year i left it on and was ok. then again i'm not in Ontario....

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:16 am

I'm keeping an eye out for it. I've been in winter mode for 2 weeks now - steelies and lowered, like yourself. I replaced my original rusty wheel bolts with some shiny new ones - it makes a decent visual improvement, IMO, and I don't feel quite as bad about losing my bolts in my move this summer. Bit of a drag that I can't put screw-on Vibe wheel covers now though (I didn't even think of that until the rims were on).

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:09 am

i hear ya -- I've had my winters on since Halloween. This will be my last year on the Winter Slaloms -- 5 winters later.. :DNot sure what drop you have but I've been on the ProKit (1 1/2inch) for 2 years and haven't had any issues with snow

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:28 am

Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â» This will be my last year on the Winter Slaloms -- 5 winters later..

Me too.. except this will be my 3rd winter, and they were one-winter old when I bought mine.Quote, originally posted by bull77 Â»Not sure what drop you have but I've been on the ProKit (1 1/2inch) for 2 years and haven't had any issues with snow I haven't had any issues either, but that's probably due to staying in the city or on plowed highways during the snowy season, and keeping the car parked in blizzards.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:37 am

haha. im on the tien S-tech springs (2.5 after they settled) soooo... here is hoping I will not be the snow plow around here in Ottawa. Feeling the Vibe -- we should get together sometime... meet for coffee or something.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:50 am

Quote, originally posted by Gekko Â»haha. im on the tien S-tech springs (2.5 after they settled) soooo... here is hoping I will not be the snow plow around here in Ottawa Ha I'm on s-techs too! No worries!

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:39 pm

ahh i remember rockin the steelies on s-techs....it doesnt look too bad though, yea it looks naked with out its spring and summer gear on.

Mariachi · Post by **Mariachi** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:01 am

s-tech's ftw. but im not on steelies though. down where I am at, we only have 2 seasons. Summer and Spring. lol. its still 70 to 80 degrees down here.

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:18 am

You're missing out on all the fun we get to have!!!

Mariachi · Post by **Mariachi** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:22 am

just lookin at the pic... nah. i don't miss the snow. lol. was raised in NE Oregon by the Blue Mountain area so i had plenty of snow as a child. I quit when I turned 17. lol

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:57 pm

Winter Mode = YUM!!

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:44 am

I still haven't encountered any snow yet in Ottawa. I've heard there's been some flurries in the suburbs, but I haven't seen any yet.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 8:04 am

yah. yesterday (thursday) is flurried out here in Barhaven in the late afternoon.. but no feel. monday evening/night they are calling for 1-3cm. eeeew. lol

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:15 am

Full mode engaged. Sig updated for proof!

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 1:34 am

Vibin' in a winter wonderland!Ottawa is gorgeous this morning. I spent 1/2 hour just looking out my windows this morning.I'm once again loving the way my car handles the snow...the tires, rear sway bar, spring set up, etc. I love gently breaking the car loose and getting it back predictably and enjoyably.

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