Yes and no, I had no problem with it all winter even during break in. I still don't have any issue with it until I'm stuck in stop and go with the AC on. I would be fine with it if I lived in a cooler/less humid climate. I also realized I don't drive so hard to hit the firewall on a constant basis, or to cause large amounts of wheel hop. I miss the vibe at startup, does make the car feel more alive.