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Winter Whoes, Winter driving, Really? |
Gunn1 |
Feb 27 2016, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None |
Knowing that back in the 70's when 914's were being sold and driven as daily drivers, I am sure there were those that drove them in the snow and ice during the winter months.
That being said ......is there anyone out there that used/drove the 914 in the Snow and snirt? Curious as to what they handled like and if they were a good winter car. I have owned a few older beetles and Corvairs, these cars were very good in the snow and with a gas heater option you would never have to worry about being cold. Never have had the opportunity to try a 914 in the snow, bur I bet it would be quite a rush.... |
RARE 6 |
Mar 1 2016, 06:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 18-January 15 From: Grand Junction CO Member No.: 18,337 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Not much experience in the -4 we bought new in 1970 as we were living in AZ at the time. But once we moved the replacement -6 back to Colorado in 1972 (and got it started after draining the straight 40W out of it) if was a daily driver for five or six years. 185x14 recapped snow tires were the ticket when we lived at 7600' west of Denver, especially on our ski trips and drives over the mountain passes to visit family on the Western Slope.
I've also done those trips in a Corvair Spyder and a VW bug. No appreciable differences noted in handling the snow. Did manage to wreck both an early Bronco and a Landcruiser in the snow through. |
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