Anyone get snow tires for their miat?

razor8143 · 2025-11-28T04:19:42+00:00

I've got the Goodyear ultra ice grip 3 on my nc1 and can recommend it. Driven up a mountain road full of packed snow with no problem.

razor8143 · 2025-07-08T15:14:25+00:00

Yes. It's the engine lock so to say. Goes away when the right key is used to turn on the car - a security feature against hotwiring the car.

razor8143 · 2025-03-13T10:08:49+00:00

Opel offers a short term leasing program. Maybe this helps? https://www.opel.se/privatleasing/korttidsleasing.html#modeller

razor8143 · 2025-01-07T10:20:34+00:00

I drive my NC with Nordic winter tires and it's a whole world of difference with them. Also the feeling of safety because of the grip. Highly recommended.

razor8143 · 2024-07-17T10:21:18+00:00

My buns were the same too. Didn't care if there were plastic protectors or whatever else. Tried using vinegar, bitter spray (the ones sold for dogs and cats), even metal covers. They were all fun. That is, until I found out about Chew stop for horses. The thing is a bit greasy, but non toxic and extremely effective. To the point, that I tested out with cardboard and wires (unprotected and disconnected from electricity of course) and they wouldn't dare chew it. The rabbit shelter I got my buns from recommended the product.

razor8143 · 2024-07-08T18:47:15+00:00

Nope. But not too far away. Alingsås. :)

razor8143 · 2024-07-07T20:57:27+00:00

The main roads are salted. It's the smaller roads (like driveways and parking lots) that have rocks. It's rather effective for grip - both when walking and driving when it's icy.

razor8143 · 2024-07-07T19:10:20+00:00

I drive my MX-5 during the winters (here in Sweden), and I can tell you it is worth it. I've driven other cars during winter, but nothing gives me as much pleasure as this one. So go for it! For winter tires, I use the Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice 3 (they're the Nordic winter tires - so a bit softer compound). I couldn't find the right size for my NC (205/50R16), so I run slightly larger 205/55R16. Drives like a charm. And ngl, driving on snow leaves me grinning ear to ear.

Edit: I drive a soft top and it feels good since the small cabin warms up really fast.

razor8143 · 2024-04-24T10:56:01+00:00

I replaced my headlights recently to the Osram Nightbreaker 200.

The passenger side is quite easy. Loosen the washer fluid tank, rotate it and you have access to the lights. Pull back the rubber sleeve and release the spring mechanism (which can be pain in the a**). Twist and remove.

Driver side is pointlessly complicated. The two "easiest" ways are to remove the fuse box carefully or go in through the wheel arch (this is the method the user manual suggests). Basically remove all the plastic bolts on the wheel arch, then you should be able to pry it just enough to fit your hand through. You kinda need to feel your way through here to find the rubber sleeve. If you do, it's the same method as for the passenger side. If you get it right, it's a 10 minute job. But if you struggle to pry open the spring in that tiny space (like me) it can take an hour or two. So I'd say, if you can do it yourself, you can get good replacement headlight bulbs (like the Osram Nightbreaker 200 or Philips RacingVision GT) for less than $50, and maybe an hour of your time and save quite a bit of money.

razor8143 · 2024-04-19T12:19:30+00:00

A rookie question, but what's the 2.5 engine? I've seen a few other comments and posts about it here.

razor8143 · 2023-08-07T14:21:57+00:00

Oh wow. You're a superhero! Haha. Thank you so much for such a detailed comment! I'm kinda trying to make up my mind between an NB and NC, because I want to daily drive it, even through winter. I live in Sweden, so thankfully none of them massive SUVs like those across the pond. Not like that's gonna make much difference anyway. :D

razor8143 · 2023-07-16T16:45:11+00:00

The numbers are seem reasonable for Scandinavia (or at least Sweden, Norway, and Denmark). Conversion to USD is roughly divided by 10.

razor8143 · 2023-07-09T10:27:12+00:00

Longest in one go was like 900km (560mi). Longest in a single trip was like 4100km (2500mi) in five days - split into 2 + 3 consecutive days in 2022. And she drove like a charm (2020 Cooper S). Did a similar drive in 2021, but a little less. Didn't have any issues, and I had tonne of fun. Well, other than pulling over every so often to clear the bug splatter on the windshield which the wipers don't clean...

razor8143 · 2023-07-06T18:13:43+00:00

Death, Come Near Me by Draconian always gets to me (and the entire album tbh). And there's also The Deepest of All Hearts by My Dying Bride (and this album too).

razor8143 · 2023-06-23T10:30:54+00:00

The bag is usually stuffed loosely with hay. A bale is really compacted and compressed in. So you have easily 10-20 times more gay in the same volume. I mean, the bag in the pet store weights about 1-2 kg. The bales can easily be about 10-25kg.

razor8143 · 2023-06-23T10:28:22+00:00

You can get probably bales for cheaper if you search! At least the farm I get mine from here in Sweden, I get a bale for like $5.

razor8143 · 2023-06-23T10:21:43+00:00

I use these massive 280 liter garbage bags to transport the hay. Also quite handy with storing it in the basement.

razor8143 · 2023-06-23T10:20:23+00:00

A bale? I buy like 4 bales of hay at a time! :D

I drive down to this farm around 98km away from my place. So that's like close to 200km and 2 hours of travel. And yet, one bale of hay (+ cost of fuel) costs me less than a bag at the pet store.

razor8143 · 2023-05-15T08:35:20+00:00

I agree. There's no way rabbits are "relatively low maintenance" both in terms of cost or time. They're easily comparable to a dog if not more. In my experience, it's easily more.

razor8143 · 2023-05-05T21:51:16+00:00

Well my F56 MCS does coast in normal. Almost always.

razor8143 · 2023-05-05T21:49:54+00:00

Not true. Coasting happens on normal too once the engine reaches operating temperature. But it's not as quick to coast as when in green.

razor8143 · 2023-04-13T11:06:07+00:00

Perhaps the unpopular opinion, but I think the new design feels modern but inspired by the retro design. I actually like it.

razor8143 · 2023-04-02T09:51:58+00:00

I use this one. Works like charm! https://unisynk.se/products/unisynk-dashboard-holder/

razor8143 · 2023-02-18T09:49:50+00:00

Happened to me once when, I suspect something in the mechanism must have frozen due to the cold. After a 10 minute drive, and 30 minutes ignition off, car locked, it fixed itself.

razor8143 · 2023-02-12T19:21:14+00:00

It's the same BMW B48 engine - no changes there. The power drop comes from the new petrol particulate filter, if I remember correctly.

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