JayInVA Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Not sure if a thread like this has been started but was just interested: What are you guys planning on doing to "winterize" your Legacies this year? Do you guys do anything special to prep for the winter? Not much planned on my part (I'm in VA with very moderate winters). Probably all new brake pads (routine maintenance mostly, but I obviously want to do it now before the winter [and it gets too cold to work w/out a garage]), new wiper blades and winter formula wiper fluid, and a good wash and wax. I was kind of thinking about wrapping or plastidipping the car as well. I wanted to pick up a set of steelies and winter tires but I don't think I can justify it for the one or two days of snow I'll have to drive (and considering I just bought new DWS a month ago). Any winterization plans? Anyone getting tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 With the new DWS's you'll be fine. My SPec B run's them year round. I'm not big fan of plasticdipping. But it can't hurt. Sounds like you have all the right thought's. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I live in the Salt Belt, so I've been thinking about picking up a few cans of Fluid Film to spray down the underside of the car and the suspension components. Also, I gave it one last good detail (including polish, seal, and wax) to help protect the exterior. You already have good A/S tires, which should be plenty for VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 WD40 into all door latches, hinges etc. is a good idea. Don't forget to spray the outside door latches. Lift the handle up and spray the "bearings" Saves a lot of grief and possibly prevents a broken latch if the latch freezes. A broken latch is big bucks and they are not robust. Make sure battery terminals are clean and grease them. "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayInVA Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 WD40 into all door latches, hinges etc. is a good idea. Don't forget to spray the outside door latches. Lift the handle up and spray the "bearings" Saves a lot of grief and possibly prevents a broken latch if the latch freezes. A broken latch is big bucks and they are not robust. Make sure battery terminals are clean and grease them. I actually broke my door handle last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I actually broke my door handle last winter. Not uncommon with a 2005. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted November 6, 2014 I Donated Too Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm not a huge fan of WD40 for any type of 'protection' - it can cure a squeeky door and can remove crayon from a wall but otherwise it tends to clean all grease and leave a silicone which vanishes quickly - leaving metal exposed. The other thing it tends to do is collect dust/crap/muck and then vanishes. Makes a neat flame though if you light it on fire while spraying. Stinks a bit mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travrach Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Have your battery and antifreeze tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 LGT Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Fellow Virginian here - I'll switch the Pilot Super Sports off for the Pirelli Sottozero 3's (fantastic performance winter tire, BTW) probably in another month or so, and try to get a good wash and wax in before the end of the month. Otherwise, I'm good to go. Also, somewhat on topic - climatological signs are pointing towards a below normal/cold (although not as consistently cold as last year's record setting levels), very snowy winter for the east coast. Frequent arctic cold snaps, and a significantly greater chance than normal for large snowfalls from the southern mid-Atlantic into the northeast. A close comparison year for current signals is the winter of 2009-2010, for reference. Being a Subie owner and snowboarder, I already can't wait to see what happens, as that season was phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 How about wiper blades ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 A good polish, seal, and wax will take care of the exterior. make sure your fluids are topped off and keep a quart or two in your trunk just in case. I also carry a blanket, work gloves, and small tool bag. Tire pressure is crucial come winter, underinflated will leave you feeling squirly and over inflated will leave you with no bite into inclement weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayInVA Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 A good polish, seal, and wax will take care of the exterior. make sure your fluids are topped off and keep a quart or two in your trunk just in case. I also carry a blanket, work gloves, and small tool bag. Tire pressure is crucial come winter, underinflated will leave you feeling squirly and over inflated will leave you with no bite into inclement weather. Ah, yes, I forgot I should create/carry a winter emergency kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Snow set, rally armor flaps, fluid at least checked, antifreeze washer, check cold weather emergency kit for clothes, fluids, tools, extra wipers, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3OhBro Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm doing custom skid plates from road signs to keep the rust at bay, I live in CT and we got like 10-15 feet of snow last year :// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm doing custom skid plates from road signs to keep the rust at bay, I live in CT and we got like 10-15 feet of snow last year :// Wish I had that last year, about the 50th driveway plow across pile I drove through must have had big icechunk, shredded my undertray and cracked my radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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