Coldest gauge thread

Citizen Z · 01-17-2009, 09:30 AM

I've noticed that the power steering is pretty unpredictable when its really cold, at least until it gets warmed up. It was horribly bad when I parked it for three weeks over Christmas.

mtla4 · 01-17-2009, 10:22 AM

-39.8F

Rawhide · 01-17-2009, 10:26 AM

First off, you warm weather climate people can bite me.

-5 here the other morning, but I can't say I've noticed any appreciable difference in the car during cold weather. It starts fine and warms up about as quickly as can be expected.

Heated seats are a big plus though. :thumbup:

Also, I've driven it several times in snow/ice conditions with the stock RFTs and it was doable. Really, unless their bald or a high-performance summer setup I think the driver counts for so much more than the tires. Take it slow, use smooth even acceleration, and avoid any sudden direction changes and you'll do fine in most city winter driving conditions with the 1 in it's stock form.

And yes, as soon as I wear the RFTs out I'm getting a 18" setup (already got it picked out).

aintgivingnoname · 01-17-2009, 11:45 AM

-40 F in Montreal yesterday...try to beat that!

Heinzftw · 01-17-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aintgivingnoname

-40 F in Montreal yesterday...try to beat that!

So honestly how cold does that even FEEL? I've been in -10 in Tahoe before, but -40? Throw a cup of water in the air and watch it freeze? :biggrin:

Purgatory · 01-17-2009, 03:15 PM

-40F, Holy Crap, I was in Tuktoyuktuk, North West Territories last week and the coldest it got was about -36F. We have some arctic drilling projects going on up there. Seriously, google map this place if you don't know where it is, it will shock you southerners!

AlBel1214 · 01-17-2009, 05:07 PM

^^^ Insane.. it was 7 degrees in philly last night and I was freezing coming home from the bar....

I could not even imagine -40!

jmunro · 01-17-2009, 10:56 PM

I guess the global warming people are right!

Blacky · 01-19-2009, 09:26 PM

You Give me lows, I give you highs.
Thought you might be interested in the outside temp today :eyebulge:HOT:eyebulge:

Xyloft · 01-20-2009, 05:59 AM

wow 108F is pretty hot.

I could deffinately go for a day like that though.

135i_TT · 01-20-2009, 02:22 PM

100 Degrees hits where i live A LOT, it goes higher at times...

01-17-2009, 09:30 AM	#23
Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	I've noticed that the power steering is pretty unpredictable when its really cold, at least until it gets warmed up. It was horribly bad when I parked it for three weeks over Christmas. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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01-17-2009, 10:26 AM	#25
Rawhide Captain 363 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	First off, you warm weather climate people can bite me. -5 here the other morning, but I can't say I've noticed any appreciable difference in the car during cold weather. It starts fine and warms up about as quickly as can be expected. Heated seats are a big plus though. :thumbup: Also, I've driven it several times in snow/ice conditions with the stock RFTs and it was doable. Really, unless their bald or a high-performance summer setup I think the driver counts for so much more than the tires. Take it slow, use smooth even acceleration, and avoid any sudden direction changes and you'll do fine in most city winter driving conditions with the 1 in it's stock form. And yes, as soon as I wear the RFTs out I'm getting a 18" setup (already got it picked out).
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01-17-2009, 11:45 AM	#26
aintgivingnoname Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal (West Island) iTrader: (0)	-40 F in Montreal yesterday...try to beat that!
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01-17-2009, 03:15 PM	#28
Purgatory Private First Class 5 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 xDrive 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	-40F, Holy Crap, I was in Tuktoyuktuk, North West Territories last week and the coldest it got was about -36F. We have some arctic drilling projects going on up there. Seriously, google map this place if you don't know where it is, it will shock you southerners!
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01-17-2009, 05:07 PM	#29
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^^ Insane.. it was 7 degrees in philly last night and I was freezing coming home from the bar.... I could not even imagine -40! __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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01-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#30
jmunro First Lieutenant 7 Rep 348 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Duluth, MN iTrader: (0)	I guess the global warming people are right!
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01-19-2009, 09:26 PM	#31
Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	You Give me lows, I give you highs. Thought you might be interested in the outside temp today :eyebulge:HOT:eyebulge: Attached Images
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01-20-2009, 05:59 AM	#32
Xyloft Lieutenant 34 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	wow 108F is pretty hot. I could deffinately go for a day like that though.
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01-20-2009, 02:22 PM	#33
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