My concern, exactly. I don't own snow tires, parka, appropriate boots - nothing for winter, let alone an Arctic Circle winter. As much as I'd like to join ya'll, I'll probably need to defer to a slightly warmer season. Yeah, I know....wusss
Paul
I just sent Blake an email. Yep, somebody would have to lend y'all some snow tires. I'm not sure the parka is absolutely necessary, since the layers of Goretex & fleece work just as well. Gloves, & some kind of boots you'd need to bring, at least to have in the car.
Correctomente! The proper way to dress is in layers, especially if you will be spending days in the car.
Snow tires would be a problem. I will probably drop the extra bucks and get chains for my snows, and I imagine they would work as well on all weather tires.
However, I wouldn't chance the run flats up that a way because if they DO blow, MINI road service is days away
Yeah I am thinking of replacing my Dunlop M3 Winter Sports with M2 Winter Sports (non-runflat version) on my 16" rims. I am also thinking of getting another rim as well with a spare tire just in case. I would recommend as well as good winter outfit. http://www.llbean.com will give you a good start on your winter wear. Super Quality and very good warrenty on their goods.
I wouldn't worry too much about the cold, after this past winter of subzero days here in the northeast, my car started with no issues. I would however make sure you running the latest firmware for your car (currently 38.x) as it fixes the cold start stumble and stalling.
Winslow
1996 Discovery Series 1 SD - 2" lift
2005 Discovery Series 3 (LR3) SE V8
Hey your no wuss, you live in a climate where I have a hard time when it is 90+ and 95% humidity. I couldn't imagine living in GA in the summer time. Besides this is not like we are 1000 miles from nowhere. There are motorist call boxes on this road and we are no more than 225 miles from a gas station. So get a cheap snow tire package, and some winter duds, come on up.
Winslow
1996 Discovery Series 1 SD - 2" lift
2005 Discovery Series 3 (LR3) SE V8
I froze my a** off on Cadillac Mountain at dawn, so I shudder to think about northern Canada in winter. But, I really like the idea of doing this trip!
Paul
I used to do some ice climbing. Cold weather and me are two peas in a pod. I figure I can always get warm. Getting cool, on a sweltering day, sucks.
And, I drive all winter with the windows open. Maybe I have a thyroid problem... (or whatever that is that makes you warm in cold weather)
Generally, as mentioned earlier, layers work great. I also picked up last winter a surplus N3B parka (actually, a few of them, for the family!) on eBay. I paid as cheap as $10! These puppies are warm. They are what's issued to the Air Force people in remote hinterlands.
I called Prestige MINI today and asked about cold weather prep. Augie said he would be happy top look into it. Apparently there is some program MINI has in Norway that the use for their cold weather stuff. I would imagine reprogramming would be a good thing too...
I also emailed BMWNA, but we'll see what becomes of that. I am less hopeful for a reply from them. I'm jaded
Well you can co-pilot with me, as I got the bun warmers in my car. So it will just get cold but not freeze...but remember it has two settings, hot and Atomic Fire Ball. You have been warmed...er...warned.
Winslow
1996 Discovery Series 1 SD - 2" lift
2005 Discovery Series 3 (LR3) SE V8
The biggest thing I can think about is the weight of the Oil used in the car. I know summer climates are different than winter ones. But a cold weather prep can be good too.
Winslow
1996 Discovery Series 1 SD - 2" lift
2005 Discovery Series 3 (LR3) SE V8
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