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MR.Sarge · 02-09-2012, 08:39 PM

For those of you in the Alberta Region, mainly Calgary. I'm going to be moving to Calgary to start my new job and was wondering if any of you drive your Camaro as a Daily Drive even throughout the winter?

Don't know how harsh the winter's are up there as I am from Ontario, but I'm curious as to if winter tires would do the trick, or would a beater car be needed?

mjrracing97 · 02-09-2012, 09:33 PM

Talk to MeltdownAverted she drives her SS year round, so do a few others.

wbdinger · 02-09-2012, 10:29 PM

Ours is parked all winter but all you should need are good winter tires, preferably on not so nice rims.

hot ss · 02-09-2012, 10:47 PM

yup, it can be done with a good set of winters....
then again i dont use mine as a snow plow. there could be a few bust stop days.

Meltdownaverted · 02-09-2012, 10:57 PM

yep just some winter tires, I've never had a day when I couldn't drive yet and almost 2 winters now. There's a few other SS in Calgary that also drive year round so no worries nothing better than out cruising in the Camaro on a Chinook day. Welcome to Alberta!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR.Sarge · 02-10-2012, 12:34 AM

All right, if it's just winter tires and rims I need, that can be accomplished easily. Thanks a tonne guys, and thank you Meltdownaverted, glad to know it's do-able.

One more quick question. Should I also go out and buy a block heater too? LOL not needed in Ontario, but don't know if I need one in Alberta.

Ravirn · 02-10-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

For those of you in the Alberta Region, mainly Calgary. I'm going to be moving to Calgary to start my new job and was wondering if any of you drive your Camaro as a Daily Drive even throughout the winter?

Don't know how harsh the winter's are up there as I am from Ontario, but I'm curious as to if winter tires would do the trick, or would a beater car be needed?

I commute daily into Calgary for work, and I don't drive my SS when there's snow on the ground... for a couple reasons.

Gravel. As in... ALL OVER the roads when it snows. My winter beater takes a beating from the sand/rock/gravel flying up from trucks. No way I'm subjecting my Camaro to that abuse.

My mods pushed my rwhp from 362 stock to over 450. Waaay too much torque to be safe on ice.

Welcome to Calgary!!!

Meltdownaverted · 02-10-2012, 08:30 AM

I went 3M for the rock\gravel issue and haven't had any issues yet although my windshield does look rather sandblasted lol

mjrracing97 · 02-10-2012, 08:52 AM

When will you be moving out? We have a couple of cruises set up for the summer that you might want to check out, love to have you along! And welcome to Alberta!

Meltdownaverted · 02-10-2012, 03:17 PM

Oh as per the block heater I'm not sure if you'll need one, I park in a heated garage at night but during the day I park outside and I've never had a hard time starting but I sure let her warm up a while on those cold days

fshog · 02-10-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mjrracing97

When will you be moving out? We have a couple of cruises set up for the summer that you might want to check out, love to have you along! And welcome to Alberta!

Well I might as well throw in the fact I've got a house for sale close to Calgary too!!!!......Camaro not included though!!....well ok....for the right price, anything's for sale!! LOL!!

dragon22 · 02-10-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

All right, if it's just winter tires and rims I need, that can be accomplished easily. Thanks a tonne guys, and thank you Meltdownaverted, glad to know it's do-able.

One more quick question. Should I also go out and buy a block heater too? LOL not needed in Ontario, but don't know if I need one in Alberta.

I'm another one who drives his SS all year long and I have to say it is probably the best vehicle I have ever driven on ice and snow. Snow tires are a must though.

Block heater...I have mine in an unheated garage and it starts fine. I just let her warm up like Meltdownaverted does. And 3M if you can afford it. That is a must as far as I'm concerned. They lay down gravel they call sand on the roads out here. If you're concerned about lines, they can do full hood and fenders for you as well as the front. The "A" pillars and front part of the roof would be a good idea as well as the gill area in the rear 1/4's.

You're going to love it out here. Especially when the Chinooks roll in in the winter time!

Inmate3030 · 02-24-2012, 09:04 PM

I have a 2011 ss vert and I put 245-45-20 Blizzaks all around. I can tell you that they are awesome in the snow. No issues here

hot ss · 02-25-2012, 10:24 AM

you need a block heater.
just cause your car CAN start, doesnt mean it should be.....
so if you have to start up in -40, your engine wont cry.
you need to talk to your car and listen back on cold days.

02-09-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
MR.Sarge Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 511 View My Garage	Question for those in Alberta.. For those of you in the Alberta Region, mainly Calgary. I'm going to be moving to Calgary to start my new job and was wondering if any of you drive your Camaro as a Daily Drive even throughout the winter? Don't know how harsh the winter's are up there as I am from Ontario, but I'm curious as to if winter tires would do the trick, or would a beater car be needed?

02-09-2012, 10:29 PM	#3
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Ours is parked all winter but all you should need are good winter tires, preferably on not so nice rims. __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

02-09-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	yup, it can be done with a good set of winters.... then again i dont use mine as a snow plow. there could be a few bust stop days. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

02-25-2012, 10:24 AM	#14
hot ss Drives: aqua 2ss l99 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,215	you need a block heater. just cause your car CAN start, doesnt mean it should be..... so if you have to start up in -40, your engine wont cry. you need to talk to your car and listen back on cold days. __________________ May your exhaust note, sing in harmony with your blower.

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02-09-2012, 09:33 PM	#2
mjrracing97 Bumblebee1961 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Edition Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Czar, Alberta Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Talk to MeltdownAverted she drives her SS year round, so do a few others.

02-09-2012, 10:57 PM	#5
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	yep just some winter tires, I've never had a day when I couldn't drive yet and almost 2 winters now. There's a few other SS in Calgary that also drive year round so no worries nothing better than out cruising in the Camaro on a Chinook day. Welcome to Alberta!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-10-2012, 12:34 AM	#6
MR.Sarge Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 511 View My Garage	All right, if it's just winter tires and rims I need, that can be accomplished easily. Thanks a tonne guys, and thank you Meltdownaverted, glad to know it's do-able. One more quick question. Should I also go out and buy a block heater too? LOL not needed in Ontario, but don't know if I need one in Alberta.

02-10-2012, 08:30 AM	#8
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	I went 3M for the rock\gravel issue and haven't had any issues yet although my windshield does look rather sandblasted lol

02-10-2012, 08:52 AM	#9
mjrracing97 Bumblebee1961 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Edition Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Czar, Alberta Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	When will you be moving out? We have a couple of cruises set up for the summer that you might want to check out, love to have you along! And welcome to Alberta!

02-10-2012, 03:17 PM	#10
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	Oh as per the block heater I'm not sure if you'll need one, I park in a heated garage at night but during the day I park outside and I've never had a hard time starting but I sure let her warm up a while on those cold days

02-24-2012, 09:04 PM	#13
Inmate3030 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible, L99 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 3	I have a 2011 ss vert and I put 245-45-20 Blizzaks all around. I can tell you that they are awesome in the snow. No issues here