Cold Weather driving.

[Vreracing]

Any recommendations for cold weather driving? Its been like in the teens around here. Its been bone dry so the roads are really clear.

The things I've noticed:

1) The Viper seems to have an incredible increase in power. More than I would have anticipated from the charts I've read.

2) The Z rated tires are pretty darn slick when they're cold. I thought I was going to get pulled over since I was weaving through a parking lot to "warm up" the tires.

3) Shifting is a little stiff at first.

Any other things I should be aware of?

 

[JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R]

Hi. I do a lot of cold weather driving here in Montana. With the Viper, rule #1 is use your God given common sense.(Of course, this applies in all seasons). If you feel uneasy about taking the snake out DON'T. If you have driven any appreciable miles in the beast, you know the limits. Why take the chance? On the other hand, when you just gotta go out, take it easy when it's cold. It's doubtful the tires will ever get grippy enough to trust them if you push it,and snow tires aren't an option. Then of course there is the road conditions to consider, not to mention the possibility of gravel & other traction aids when applied to the road pulverizing your paint & glass etc.. Your observation about the cold air and power increase is accurate.(Lots of FUN). The engine loves cold dense air. The tires don't! The shifting eases up as the lubricant in the tranny warms up, and this can only be accomplished with the car moving. Make sure your antifreeze is O.K. and you might want to use the recommended viscosity oil for the temperature you are driving in. But most of all, try to avoid driving the snake in the snow. Dry roads ONLY in the cold winter. If you do get caught in the white stuff, be VERY careful. Any little drift over 4 or 5 inches could plug your front end and send you into the ditch. That's it. When driving in the cold you have a obligation to worry!!!! It's your snake. Be safe. Have Fun.......