Share some Winter Driving Pics and experience (it won't melt)

[ChitownStang]

Lets see some pics of those who aren't scared to drive their beauty's in the Winter.
I don't have to go out in the snow or slop but if it's dry, why not enjoy the car I got year round for my mental wellness. Keeping it in the garage would depress me. 3rd Mustang in 11 years that I drive year round in Chicago. I've learned a good fat all-season setup for winter is perfect if you aren't in the snow. and still want good handling.
And a nice Flex tune lets me switch to 93 for winter cold if it does sit a week or 2 in the garage.
Lets see some Pics!

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[fishinrich]

If I get some snow I'll take a picture.

At trade in or sell time you get the same amount whether you drove it in snow, ice and salt so why not?

 

[GrabThatBlue]

 

[ChitownStang]

Great Pic! One day I will live in the mountains

 

[ValhallaNitePony]

I should have snapped a pic of my car the other day after I drove in our first snow of the year. The dried salt/road scum was so thick on it afterwards that my car was grey and it took two washes and some additional hand cleaning to get it clean.

I daily drove my S197 through five winters and I just made sure to wash it religiously every time the temps were warm enough and I never had any issues with rust. As far as winter driving, I never really had issues with that either but there were a few times where nobody in any car including me had any traction. One particular pucker moment, on the way to work one morning on snow/ice, I came over the top of a steep hill and saw a few cars ahead of me sliding down the hill out of control. I slowed down to a crawl but the same happened to me, the car slid halfway down the hill on ice with zero control until I managed to regain traction on snow and slow down before I crashed. Let me tell you, a few seconds of your car being totally out of control sliding down a hill towards an intersection with buildings on the other side wakes you up at 7:30am. I’m sure by the end of rush hour that morning there had to have been a few crashes in that spot.

 

[first Mustang]

December in Arizona.

 

[ChitownStang]

December in Arizona.

Looks rough out there. lol
We just got 5 more inches last night

 

[TheACN]

Take a look at your steering knuckle when you are able to, see if it has started rusting already.

 

[ChitownStang]

Take a look at your steering knuckle when you are able to, see if it has started rusting already.

6 winters driving with my 15 gt
4 winters with Mach 1
No issues. I can rinse off bottom and wash in my work garage.
The key to salt is not driving in the wet salt

 

[TheACN]

6 winters driving with my 15 gt
4 winters with Mach 1
No issues. I can rinse off bottom and wash in my work garage.
The key to salt is not driving in the wet salt

I’m sure the body is fine, but steering components like the spring, knuckle, and lower control arm are all painted steel. Knuckle is the easiest one to see, I highly recommend looking at it next time you can. Mine has surface rust on all those with 1000 miles on the clock, and I have not driven it on any snow or salt. They’re all replaceable parts but it goes to show the coating really is not that robust. My 2019 Miata uses painted steel too and that one I drive on slushy roads and it’s still spotless.

 

[ChitownStang]

I’m sure the body is fine, but steering components like the spring, knuckle, and lower control arm are all painted steel. Knuckle is the easiest one to see, I highly recommend looking at it next time you can. Mine has surface rust on all those with 1000 miles on the clock, and I have not driven it on any snow or salt. They’re all replaceable parts but it goes to show the coating really is not that robust. My 2019 Miata uses painted steel too and that one I drive on slushy roads and it’s still spotless.

I agree, no matter what you’re going to get corrosion in certain areas of the underbody. I mean just look at your rotors after a car wash.
To me it’s just not a big deal, it’s a depreciating car that I’m going to probably trade in less than 6 years . And if I don’t for some reason then I’ll upgraded suspension and exhaust by then. Lol

 

[glenng6]

December in Arizona.

Great pic! That looks like Summer where I live! Glenn

 

[Cavedog]

Honda Ridgeline AWD and retired. If I have to go in the snow I'll use the Honda. The Mustang stays parked. 480hp and rear wheel drive, you would have to be insane.

 

[wesg79]

RWD isnt much of a problem in the snow with good tires, 486hp in the snow is a bit different but the snow mode helps.

for me its all about the salt, and the lake effect snow here we dont see many dry days in the winter and the salt usage in Ontario is insane. I have a winter beater that paid for.. might as well use that.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

Driving a RWD in the snow is hardly a problem with good snow tires.

With the older mustangs that have a solid rear, the biggest risk was uneven bumps or off cambered corners/roads that upset the rear suspension. Just one unanticipated bump hitting a single rear wheel could lead to the rear end stepping out completely unexpectedly.

Not an issue with the newer mustangs with IRS. keep TCS off under 40 mph and you're fine. Horsepower really has nothing to do with it.

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