Winter Whoes, Winter driving, Really? |
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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.... |
911buff |
Mar 1 2016, 08:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 23-May 14 From: Kingsland, GA Member No.: 17,390 Region Association: South East States |
While stationed in Dahlgren, VA (Northern Neck area) my daily driver was a '74 2.0 and rain, snow, sleet nor hail ever stopped it. Had a lot of fun in the snow.
However earlier in my career, while stationed in Indian Head, MD (just a few miles from Dahlgren) a friend of mine and I rationalized that since Porsches are made in Germany and it snows there and I had factory ski racks on my -6, that it would be a good idea to meet his family at the Massanutten Resort to go skiing. Just a few miles outside of Springfield, VA, I swapped ends on a bridge and nailed the guardrail. Destroyed both the front and rear driver's side fenders. However, we were able to drive it back to base. Ended up driving it that way till I finished EOD school several months later. I guess that experience taught me how NOT to drive in snow. Man I wish I still that -6! |
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