Salted roads during the winter - solutions??
Why the hell would you buy an Evo and not want to drive it in the snow. I've owned a car in Chicago for 12 years and I've never had an issue with salt damage or rust. Just go get a touchless wash every weekend and make sure you wax it once before the season and once in the middle of the season. Mudflaps and undercoat products help too but I've never used them or needed them. 99 percent of the reason I decided on an Evo was for the snow, I can't wait for the winter.
I'm considering mudflaps.
Why the hell would you buy an Evo and not want to drive it in the snow. I've owned a car in Chicago for 12 years and I've never had an issue with salt damage or rust. Just go get a touchless wash every weekend and make sure you wax it once before the season and once in the middle of the season. Mudflaps and undercoat products help too but I've never used them or needed them. 99 percent of the reason I decided on an Evo was for the snow, I can't wait for the winter.
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Mud flaps have been recommended several times here. Well, there are some bad things about mud flaps.
Mud flaps create another place, between the flap and the car, where dirt can accumulate. And, since the mud flap is right behind the wheel this dirt is going to be wet most of the time. Also, when you drill to mount mud flaps you may be producing a bare metal surface which invites rust.
Mud flaps create another place, between the flap and the car, where dirt can accumulate. And, since the mud flap is right behind the wheel this dirt is going to be wet most of the time. Also, when you drill to mount mud flaps you may be producing a bare metal surface which invites rust.
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i live in vancouver, bc and i cant seriously take my evo in the snow.
i would worry about salt eating up my car but ill do that when the winter is nearby. ill prolly research some more on the undercoating thing. from what ive heard its all bs though..
i would worry about salt eating up my car but ill do that when the winter is nearby. ill prolly research some more on the undercoating thing. from what ive heard its all bs though..
Like some in this thread, I bought my Evo because it is AWD and can drive in the snow. It's a car and is meant to be driven, no car is going to look brand new if you drive it. I think it's a waste of money to buy another car just for the snow.
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Two points. Your Evo is the most capable machines you could ever drive in the snow. Winter cars that live in a heated garage are the most prone to rust. If your living in a real cold climate it is better to park the car in a cold place and do not use a car wash till spring. The more times the salt is released the more rust will occur.
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