RAYZ-Ace

I would never store mine in winter, don't want too and never felt like it
jks. Sorry couldn't help myself

FluKy15

Pictures ray! PICTURES!

jcbarnard

This is really not related to most winter driven s2000s. You went ot on summer tires which is stupid, and you ran out of talent.

Glad you are ok and learned a lesson though.

jcbarnard

I dont drive mine because a) it's boosted and it's tough to control on bad surfaces even with careful throttle control and b) I work on my own car and it's 1000 x nicer when it's not subjected to salt, my car is an 04 and all the bolts, clamps and hoses are perfect, this is my#1 reason. For me personally, it's not about money because it would be cheaper just to drive it.

zenairdave

I have been pondering this winter beater thing for a while and think I have the solution. Get a winter beater S2000 with 200,000 kms and snow tires. (hard top would be a bonus) and a Cherry low km S2000 for the summer. But after this week I think the Ford F150 4x4 needs to stick around too, gotta get the boat to the lake somehow. LOL

DallasDz

I'm posting in this ancient thread, and quoting the OP, because it's still relevant. We couldn't afford a beater when I got the S2000, so I agreed to daily-drive it in all conditions, and OP's post was one of the key motivating factors. Of course, I've had plenty of experience driving in snow. Even though we have a beater now (plus a lifted FJ Cruiser with offroad tires), I'm STILL driving the S2K. It will wear out faster as a result, but part of our plan is to eventually replace/repair/repaint as needed.

Many people are deathly afraid of RWD in Winter, but that's only because they've learned to be afraid, instead of learning how to drive well. The S2000 does require more skill and attention than the average FWD car, on snow and slush, but it's definitely manageable. Just don't take risks, and use gentle inputs; common sense. Pay attention to front vs. rear traction, balance and prioritize them with steering and throttle. It's normal stuff that most people these days have no clue about, but which will make you a better driver.

A lot of people I've known would get a sports car such as an S2K, except for Winter safety. If Winter is what's holding you back, get out there and try it before you rule it out.

zeroptzero

I wouldn't want to experience black ice or any icy conditions with the S2000, you know it would end up in a donut situation regardless of tires. Snow wouldn't bother me but ice certainly would. Bombing around in city driving isn't too bad, but I would never drive an S2000 at highway speeds where icy conditions could exist.

I drive about 1,000 kms per week through all kinds of weather imaginable and never had a winter accident in 35 years of driving, and I've only owned winter tires for 2 of those 35 years. I've always done well with FWD vehicles in winter even with all seasons, my current AWD Honda seems quite good. I've had RWD vehicles in winter over many years and it isn't my preference particularly in highway conditions where you might encounter unexpected ice conditions, the rear end wobble can be unnerving. On the 401 stretch of highway that I drive regularly in heavy snow conditions, I might see 10 vehicles in the centre median ditch on my 2 hour drive some days, on average 6 of those vehicles would usually be RWD, 3 might be 4WD, and onlym1 might be a FWD compact if any at all. My current AWD Honda seems quite stable, but some of the older 4WD systems I've owned that transferred power between the front and rear wheels under slip conditions would get squirrely in icy conditions as the power transferred back and forth. Driving skills and driving habits are a big factor in winter accidents, but sometimes having the wrong vehicle in the wrong road conditions can bite you too.