cold as ice in germany [Archive] - RS6.com

Mr Balsen

January 3rd, 2009, 08:42

-11,5? C'mon... Comparing to where I'm going tommorow (Norway to go skiing.) that is like summer. ;)

You know how are those chicken in Germany !!!!

Frederic

Erik

January 3rd, 2009, 09:36

-11 is nothing!

Daniel

January 3rd, 2009, 09:53

we are in germany spoilt by temperatures !

we are not in the north ;-)

the liter are 13,1...bad pic !!

Leadfoot

January 3rd, 2009, 12:33

My former beast had to survive -38C in the far north of Sweden a few years ago. -11C is like summer compared to that. :)

The wife's brother when in the Navy did artic training in Norway and talked about being as cold as -40C, I thought he was bull shitting but maybe he was telling the truth after all.

snoopra

January 3rd, 2009, 16:19

We're experiencing our winter temps as well, 67F.:D...........at night.

vangelis

January 3rd, 2009, 16:29

OMGG .. -11!!!!! ,, the coldest temp I ever seen was 9c one day here in UAE,, and in my home country egypt was 13c :D ,, never seens that subzero temperatures!!

Bigglezworth

January 3rd, 2009, 16:46

I should have taken a pic of the -44C we had a couple of weeks ago. It's -27 (-36 with the wind chill) right now and only expected to get up to -17 this afternoon. We've been under an arctic disturbance for the past 3.5 weeks here and setting records for cold temperatures and quantity of snow. I'm looking forward to things getting back to average with the minus teen temperatures at night and single minus digits during the day.

Erik

January 3rd, 2009, 17:34

The wife's brother when in the Navy did artic training in Norway and talked about being as cold as -40C, I thought he was bull shitting but maybe he was telling the truth after all.

I used to be an arctic ranger for the cumpulsory military training, 10 months in Arvidsjaur. :snow:

I didn't become a member in the "CLUB -50C", i.e. being outside at that temperature over night, but it was close.

Slept in a tent a close -50C for a night, needless to say we didn't have a guard outside that night...

I prefer :cool2:

A lot of cars are tested in Arvidsjaur, on the frozen lakes.

Mr Balsen

January 3rd, 2009, 18:48

Do you special thinks on your cars to drive at such low temperature ?
I suppose they are stored in heated garage ?

Frederic

Ruergard

January 3rd, 2009, 22:32

Do you special thinks on your cars to drive at such low temperature ?
I suppose they are stored in heated garage ?

Frederic

I guess it's mostly heated garages that's being used up there. But I guess also engine-heaters plugged into the wall is common.

That's what we use when going up in the north.

Bigglezworth

January 3rd, 2009, 22:37

Do you special thinks on your cars to drive at such low temperature ?
I suppose they are stored in heated garage ?

FredericMany utilize engine block heaters to aid in the easy start of their automobiles. That said I purchased my RS6 this past summer and as ironic as this sounds - don't know if the car came with a block heater or not. I will have to go and look to see if there is a cord somewhere near the front under the hood. Even with teh -40 temperatures, I've been able to start the car reliably and after a 15-20 minute warm up drive away just fine. Synthetic oil helps alot as it remains viscus as very cold temperatures. That and a good high amperage battery to ensure the starter cranks over well, a glycol coolant mixture that is good to -60+ and you're set. :)

peiserg

January 4th, 2009, 06:12

damn you lucky bastards. Your rs6's must be fast as hell with temps that low. Coldest i've seen this year is 45F in phoenix. What is that.. maybe 7-10C?

I'm still using my aquamist intercooler spray! I'm even having my tech fit another nozzle next week!

vangelis

January 4th, 2009, 06:22

same here ,, the temp reach 45c and sometimes over 50c ,, but when its cold like the car become a real beast,, that cold was not less 10c.

The RS6

January 4th, 2009, 09:24

Yesterday evening in Croatia...it was at -11 but I wasn't able to take a picture of it...

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8766/902j0013ho5.jpg

Leadfoot

January 4th, 2009, 13:31

I used to be an arctic ranger for the cumpulsory military training, 10 months in Arvidsjaur. :snow:

I didn't become a member in the "CLUB -50C", i.e. being outside at that temperature over night, but it was close.

Slept in a tent a close -50C for a night, needless to say we didn't have a guard outside that night...

I prefer :cool2:

A lot of cars are tested in Arvidsjaur, on the frozen lakes.

What about the 'MILE HIGH' club, are you a member of that yet Erik? :hihi:

Boosted-Bora

January 4th, 2009, 18:49

damn im soo jelouse your car must run like a bat out of hell I know here in MD where it is getting to be 15-25° and my car is running great just ate up a few cars this week.

Bad news is My turbo and trans is about to blow so upgrade time it is

Bigglezworth

January 4th, 2009, 19:31

All of my FI rides run strong through the winter months. When the roads are dry and clear I pull out the Buick and Acura and blast them for a few km's down the main freeway to keep everything lubbed up and the battery charged. Regardless of how nice of an intercooler system you have on the car, the winter temps are unbeatable. Wish I could mimic them during the warmer summer months. :)

Mr Balsen

January 4th, 2009, 19:47

Bad news is My turbo and trans is about to blow so upgrade time it is

Out of curiosity, what are the signs of dying transmission ?

Frederic

Ruergard

January 9th, 2009, 17:32

Just wanted to flick in with something, no pics I'm afraid.

But when we reached Hemsedal in Norway last Sunday the old Audi 80 2.6 had to stand with -25 celcius. Wen't one like a clock! :thumb:

cata4

January 9th, 2009, 17:38

-11 is nothing!
:))
-22 - Romania , Brasov - last night

JavierNuvolari

January 9th, 2009, 17:54

Hahaha...you guys are freezing your **ses haha...
Over here I'm cooking myself @ 32°C

Bigglezworth

December 7th, 2009, 00:03

Resurecting this thread. Have NOT located a power cord to plug the engines block heater in. -30C here tonight and not eager to keep relying on just a strong battery and synthetic to get things going in the morning. Anyone living in cold areas that have "true" winters, can you please chime in and let me know what you do for cold weather starts?

Tim

Benman

December 8th, 2009, 22:04

-11 is nothing!

Tell me about it! This week in Temecula, it got to 38 degrees F in the morning! Buuuuuuuurrrrrrr. ;) :D :applause:

Ben:addict:

bruce

December 8th, 2009, 22:14

This all sure sounds like Global Warming to me.....not.

:vgrumpy:

DHall1

December 9th, 2009, 02:29

Bruce,

Did you hear?

C02 is "dangerous" to your health and must be regulated.

:nono:

We will never see another RS6 on this soil.

Enjoy your new ride.

This all sure sounds like Global Warming to me.....not.

:vgrumpy:

RS6NZ

December 9th, 2009, 06:57

same here ,, the temp reach 45c and sometimes over 50c ,, but when its cold like the car become a real beast,, that cold was not less 10c.

Well for you northern hemisphere continentals, us Antipodeans are (as I write this) sitting on the deck in the evening SUMMER sun, sipping a nice glass of red in a balmy 23C, contemplating what to go on the barbie :lovl::lovl::lovl:

ben916

December 9th, 2009, 07:50

Tell me about it! This week in Temecula, it got to 38 degrees F in the morning! Buuuuuuuurrrrrrr. ;) :D :applause:

Ben:addict:

same here...
I called my folks this week and they said the high was 25F in Seattle... PERFECT '6 weather!

Daniel

February 13th, 2010, 15:39

thats the way...when you need new whisky at friday night :rs6kiss:

http://www.rs-quattro.de/forumupload/Forumbilder/pluswinter20101.jpg

http://www.rs-quattro.de/forumupload/Forumbilder/pluswinter20102.jpg

http://www.rs-quattro.de/forumupload/Forumbilder/pluswinter20103.jpg

http://www.rs-quattro.de/forumupload/Forumbilder/pluswinter20104.jpg

Ruergard

February 13th, 2010, 16:12

That is cool! :D

I see my last post in this thread was just after I visited Norway last year. Was there two weeks ago as well, but only -22 this time. :D

MaxRS6

February 13th, 2010, 16:28

^+1 Nice pics and awesome stallion you have there sir!

DHall1

February 13th, 2010, 17:33

let me try this

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DHall1

February 13th, 2010, 17:37

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test test test IT WORKS. Thanks Max!!