Just trying to decide if I should drive the s2000(when I get it) in the winter/snow..
live in toronto Canada so weather is pretty harsh..
Will driving in thw winter damage the car in any way? If I do decide to drive during the winter what would I have to do to maintain the S in best conditions etc...
Any suggestion?... Thanks!

 

If you get an 06+ for the VSA and put winter tires on it you should be fine. If they salt the roads where you are at you'll want to wash the car frequently.

 

I just throw on some snow tire and it's good to go. They don't salt the roads here in Oregon but they do cover roads with small gravel bits. I just hose off the snow/sludge before parking her in the garage. Main problem for me is clearance with car only inches off the ground a foot of heavy snow can be problematic

 

Mine is my DD and I'll be using it through the northeast winter. I just bought AP1 wheels for my cold setup. Planning on Blizzak WS60s soon. First time RWD in snow for me.

But it was either use it year-round or don't buy it so here we go...

 

Just got some 16 in wheels with snow tires. Worked wonders last year. Going to soften up the suspension, raise it and get an alignment. Wash every 3 days or so and you will be fine.

 

I wouldn't might as well invest that $500-700 you would spend on snow tires and get a cheap beater for the snow...salt puts a beating on cars around here

 

how about the soft top will it get damaged from snow fall?
thanks greg might consider that too..

 

I’m in the same predicament.
I’ve made it through many winters here with rwd cars and it’s really not that bad.


So do I want to spend $ on winter wheels and tires or spend $ on a winter beater?
Do I really want to subject my s2k to the abuse a car takes in the aftermath of a snowfall?

Currently leaning towards a beater.

 

Im also in the same position.
I even bought another set of Ap1 wheels to put snow tires on. Now i have 3 sets of rims man...
But it gets pretty bad in Colorado.

Im also leaning towards beater, although ive talked to many people who daily their S with Blizzaks and do fine.

 

Get your Blizzaks early and break them in BEFORE the snows hit.

My $0.02.