‘Tis the season to be thinking about retiring our
cars from the road until spring. Apparently. I’ve never been one to subscribe
to this idea. Granted, I don’t want to take my 911 out in inclement weather
unless I really have to, but I’ve never withdrawn the car from use for long
periods. Well, not unless it’s a forced state of suspended animation due to
ongoing maintenance or repair work, such as you’ll read about later in this
magazine. Granted, there’s merit in spending the cold snap taking care of myriad
jobs and servicing in advance of supposed good weather, but in truth, seasons
are less pronounced than ever, with summers punctuated by torrential rainfall
and winters boasting cool air and blazing sunshine.
The upshot is amazing driving conditions year-round, though I admit they’re
not as easy to predict during winter. The takeaway from these ramblings is
this: your Porsche will not dissolve if it gets wet. Worried about road salt?
Hose down the underside of the car after use on streets you suspect are
covered in the stuff. Porsches don’t like being left motionless. Airflow, not
to mention circulation of lubricants, is of vital importance in ensuring your
car stays fresh. With this in mind, don’t be afraid to use it, whatever the
weather. |
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