Im wondering why you just dont drive the car over the winter. Beaters suck and I really miss just driving a fun car year round. Most of the year here in MN is winter so its even that more painful waiting for spring to come.
Also since its not modded alot with a FMIC and bodykit etc why not play with it in the snow? Get some cheap steelies with snow tires and play in it. Just undercoat the car and winterize it.
Then when you want to change it up and get a real dsm (awd)
then make it your summer car and build it up..