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DJ ATOMIX · 10-20-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

i will be driving mine. check out this thread, i just installed my winter rims/tires

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47939

Hey guy,

How are you handling the window indexing with all the ice and snow we've been getting over the past two weeks? My car this morning was completely frozen up. Not only was the windows frozen which prevents the windows from dropping down but the door handle actually iced up! I was 20 minutes late for work than usual.

The only way out for me was to run hot water in the bathtub into a 5 gallon bucket then I took the bucket and chuck the hot water on the completely frozen door.

Geez, the window indexing thing is just scary when the car is parked outside and rain freezes like it did last night.

Shaun

Main · 10-21-2009, 01:10 AM

Remote start, let it run. I had the indexed windows on my G6 coupe, I had some pretty brutal freezeups a few times..

It is a pain. I imagine worse where you are then here in the GTA.

I would be really careful with the boiling water on frozen window.. couldn't the window break?

camarorick · 10-21-2009, 09:38 AM

First snow fall, or November 30 ( plate expires ), Whichever comes first

Then I'm left to driving my '89 Grand Prix with all it's holes and rust, well at least it a "Classic" now

TJ91 · 10-21-2009, 03:41 PM

mines already in

and soo the depression begins, im sure shes all depressed too......
Since my insurance is now 50 a month as opposed to the usual 600 a month.......let the mods begin

............but i got to start working again first

These cars would be fine in the winter. I would just get some blizzaks and good rust proofing and definitly a 3M clear bra if its going to do any winter driving. These cars were also tested in the snow. Brothers mustang does great in the snow! Good Luck guys but ill be keeping my baby in the garage away from the elements! Too bad we dont get year round weather like Cali

ppphfwhatever · 10-21-2009, 03:54 PM

so wait what happens with the window indexing when its freezing out and you don't have the remote start to warm the car up?

DJ ATOMIX · 10-21-2009, 09:58 PM

My issue was, I just happenned to not have the heater turned on (fan) so remote start really didnt do justice to the windows (MY BAD) but honestly, I didnt expect the whole side of the car to look like a slate piece of ice.

But in the future, I will take Main's advice and remote start and I just need to remember the heater on and heater on side windows button turned on.

Shaun

Main · 10-22-2009, 12:44 AM

Yeah.. It's a pain that the car follows the way you had it set last. My wife's 06' Impala would adjust according to temperature outside - works MUCH better. I always have the heat turned down or off by the time I get home. You will get in the routine tho.. especially if it is crummy outside. For the record, I only ever had an issue 2 or 3 times in the 4 years I had the G6... And these windows seem to be better at indexing.

A scraper works too.. focus on the ice along the bottom edge of the window.. crack it up.

multiSS · 10-30-2009, 06:04 AM

Stored inside for winter. 4x4 for winter is the only way to go.

tededfred · 10-30-2009, 05:29 PM

What are you guys planning on doing for extra weight in the back?

I was thinking of putting a couple bags of road salt back there... One, for the extra weight and, two, if i ever get in a REAL bind, crack open a bag and salt down what ever snow/ice it is you're stuck in.

Anyone have any other good ideas? I'm going from a 4x4 truck to a RWD Camaro, so I figure I can use any advantage I can get, lol. Winter tires are already ordered/ready to install.

RCLapCar · 10-30-2009, 08:12 PM

Someone somewhere mentioned getting a pack or two of roof shingles. They're pretty heavy and if needed could be used for traction (one or two under each rear wheel). They're also won't shift or spill in the trunk like a bag of something might.

GPGuy · 10-30-2009, 10:00 PM

Be sure to let us know how your cars handle in the snow as my mom has been considering buying one but is unsure of how it will handle in the snow.

boreas · 10-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCLapCar

Someone somewhere mentioned getting a pack or two of roof shingles. They're pretty heavy and if needed could be used for traction (one or two under each rear wheel). They're also won't shift or spill in the trunk like a bag of something might.

I was planning on getting 25 or 40 pounds weights from a fitness store. They are compact and mess free... Not sure about whether to get the 25s or 40s...

Phil

kroache · 11-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Mine goes back to the dealers on Tuesday to install new snowshoes. I ordered the Hertitage steel rims and Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires (and of course the tire pressure monitor system..too bad they can't disable this feature for winter use). The dealer will store my summer tires for free so that make it a little easier to manage. I'll post some pics when it's done (if anyone's interested).

Kevin

len56 · 11-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boreas

I was planning on getting 25 or 40 pounds weights from a fitness store. They are compact and mess free... Not sure about whether to get the 25s or 40s...

Phil

does putting weights in the trunk help your traction?

10-21-2009, 01:10 AM	#58
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Remote start, let it run. I had the indexed windows on my G6 coupe, I had some pretty brutal freezeups a few times.. It is a pain. I imagine worse where you are then here in the GTA. I would be really careful with the boiling water on frozen window.. couldn't the window break? __________________ 2010 2LT - IBM w/Beige Interior - Ordered May 21, 2009 Delivered home September 17, 2009. Thank you Oshawa GM Employees!

10-21-2009, 09:58 PM	#62
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	My issue was, I just happenned to not have the heater turned on (fan) so remote start really didnt do justice to the windows (MY BAD) but honestly, I didnt expect the whole side of the car to look like a slate piece of ice. But in the future, I will take Main's advice and remote start and I just need to remember the heater on and heater on side windows button turned on. Shaun __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

10-22-2009, 12:44 AM	#63
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Yeah.. It's a pain that the car follows the way you had it set last. My wife's 06' Impala would adjust according to temperature outside - works MUCH better. I always have the heat turned down or off by the time I get home. You will get in the routine tho.. especially if it is crummy outside. For the record, I only ever had an issue 2 or 3 times in the 4 years I had the G6... And these windows seem to be better at indexing. A scraper works too.. focus on the ice along the bottom edge of the window.. crack it up. __________________ 2010 2LT - IBM w/Beige Interior - Ordered May 21, 2009 Delivered home September 17, 2009. Thank you Oshawa GM Employees!

10-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#66
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	Someone somewhere mentioned getting a pack or two of roof shingles. They're pretty heavy and if needed could be used for traction (one or two under each rear wheel). They're also won't shift or spill in the trunk like a bag of something might. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

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10-21-2009, 09:38 AM	#59
camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	First snow fall, or November 30 ( plate expires ), Whichever comes first Then I'm left to driving my '89 Grand Prix with all it's holes and rust, well at least it a "Classic" now

10-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#60
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	mines already in and soo the depression begins, im sure shes all depressed too...... Since my insurance is now 50 a month as opposed to the usual 600 a month.......let the mods begin ............but i got to start working again first These cars would be fine in the winter. I would just get some blizzaks and good rust proofing and definitly a 3M clear bra if its going to do any winter driving. These cars were also tested in the snow. Brothers mustang does great in the snow! Good Luck guys but ill be keeping my baby in the garage away from the elements! Too bad we dont get year round weather like Cali

10-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#61
ppphfwhatever Drives: car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 17	so wait what happens with the window indexing when its freezing out and you don't have the remote start to warm the car up?

10-30-2009, 06:04 AM	#64
multiSS Drives: 69 SS396 chevelle 2010 2ssrs camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 71	Stored inside for winter. 4x4 for winter is the only way to go.

10-30-2009, 05:29 PM	#65
tededfred Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 143	What are you guys planning on doing for extra weight in the back? I was thinking of putting a couple bags of road salt back there... One, for the extra weight and, two, if i ever get in a REAL bind, crack open a bag and salt down what ever snow/ice it is you're stuck in. Anyone have any other good ideas? I'm going from a 4x4 truck to a RWD Camaro, so I figure I can use any advantage I can get, lol. Winter tires are already ordered/ready to install.

10-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#67
GPGuy Drives: Grand Prix & Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 52	Be sure to let us know how your cars handle in the snow as my mom has been considering buying one but is unsure of how it will handle in the snow.

11-01-2009, 09:11 PM	#69
kroache Drives: IBM Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bolton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 128	Mine goes back to the dealers on Tuesday to install new snowshoes. I ordered the Hertitage steel rims and Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires (and of course the tire pressure monitor system..too bad they can't disable this feature for winter use). The dealer will store my summer tires for free so that make it a little easier to manage. I'll post some pics when it's done (if anyone's interested). Kevin