Air Suspension + Winter

Seems like the majority of the members hail from SoCal or other warm climates, so I was wondering how many people drive their air-equipped vehicles throughout the winter up North.  I haven't seen any VIP cars here in MN, so I'm curious as to how they handle the cold and winter elements.  I've seen people drive sports cars like M3s, 350Zs, etc throughout the winter with no problems so I'm not really concerned with the ride height since it's obviously adjustable.  More concerned with how the systems hold up in the cold.  You know, cracking of bladders, changing of air density due to cold, etc.  Anyone care to comment?  I refuse to ever own a winter beater, even if I had an S2000, it'd still get Blizzaks and see daily duty.

well my car has a factory air ride system so im not too worried about it up north here... hell im about to throw on a summer set of wheels. we have had 2 days of snow so far this season haha the only thing im not too sure about is not having a block heater since i let my car sit for multiple days at a time

Block heaters are nice.  When I was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska for 2 years, I plugged my Civic in every time I parked it.  Learned the hard way one day when I couldn't find a parking spot at the barracks with an outlet.  Ended up freezing and I had to push my car across the glare ice lot once a spot opened.  Had it plugged in for 2 hours before it started again lol.  Not sure if it was the battery or the block though.  Came in handy, for sure.  We just finally got some crappy weather today, had to do 40mph going home from work this morning cuz I couldn't get shit for traction.  Its funny as hell passing SUVs though, then they speed up after getting passed by a Civic and then end up sliding through the intersection when its time to stop.  Damn idiots with their 4WD don't realize how slick it really is til its time to stop.  I guess I'm looking more towards the aftermarket system, more for the Y34s than anything.

i was gonna ask this too. its winter time and that means snowboarding.

anyone have trouble with air suspension in cold climates? should i worry about lines freezing and should i make sure there is no water in the tank?

remember, big rigs, cars oem air, and alotta buses are on air.. they drive everywhere... if installed and maintained properly, i dont think you should have any issues

just wanted to throw this out htere :)
i fear nothing...not snow nor rain nor cold
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Well that answers that question! :innoutrofl2:

hot shit!!!! (no pun intended ha ha)

My lines freeze up for a good 2-5 minutes usually but I usually let the car heat up for that amount of time reguardless.
 
If you don't want to wait a couple of minutes just don't slam your car when you park and you will be good to go.

Ya air ride is cool in the winter. Try to keep your valves away from the cold though. Depending on the brand of valve they react different to cold and heat. I had older SMC valves on my truck and when they got hot in the summer they wouldn't work worth a crap. 
 
I know they make an antifreeze type additive for the big rigs to run through winter so their valves don't freeze up. If you go to any big rig service counter they will know what you are talking about.  Ask them how much to put in, as I am unsure if there is a certain amount you should use depending on what you're running.
 
I've heard it works great, and in the summer simply drain it out through the drain plug in your tank(s) and you're good to go.
 
Never used it myself as I have always had a winter beater at my disposal.
 
Hope that helped.