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Old 11-30-08 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
Its snowing pretty good by me finally get to test out the GS and the snow tires?!?!?
Me 2!!!!!! Although, the snow hasn't been sticking to the road up here

It's funny. I haven't been this excited about snow since I was a kid. I want a good 4 inches of snow
Old 11-30-08 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by VikH
Me 2!!!!!! Although, the snow hasn't been sticking to the road up here

It's funny. I haven't been this excited about snow since I was a kid. I want a good 4 inches of snow
according to weather.com - this snow storm warning extends to 12 Noon Monday morning. its flurrying now in Lake County, IL.
Old 11-30-08 | 03:00 PM
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I just got back from 20 mins test drive of my new winter tires (last summer I had the stock summer tires), and to sum it all up, I am sold on winter tires. I had my doubts, so I drove all of our cars (which included AWD S60, TL) with all season tires, and I was very impressed how the IS350 (snow mode) handled/accelerated/stopped.

edit: I dont know how much snow is out there, its been snowing for about good three-four hours now.

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Old 11-30-08 | 03:26 PM
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I just got back but i cheated and took the SH-AWD Acura lol...it makes for a better grocery getter and less worried about something happening to it
Old 11-30-08 | 07:01 PM
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My GS sucks in snow like a chick would for meth.

My SC handled better...These are the times when I wish I had AWD!
Old 11-30-08 | 07:40 PM
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Got back from a ride with my buddy in his "cobb'd" sti..

mm... fun. I love those cars.
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Old 11-30-08 | 08:57 PM
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Yay. I bet the commute to work will be bad.
Old 11-30-08 | 09:58 PM
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Yay. I bet the commute to work will be bad.
I'll be thinking of you as I walk down the stairs!

Seriously though, if the weather continues to deteriorate be careful out there.
Old 12-01-08 | 04:14 AM
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We got a good amount of snow up here. Finally I will be able to test out the tires. Be careful out there guys!
Old 12-01-08 | 05:17 AM
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What Vik said.
Be careful walking out of the house too. I nearly fell on my butt when I walked out the door to shovel the snow.
I think I broke the snowblower somehow.. engine runs but wont engage after using it for a few minutes.. cable's tight too.. hmm..
Old 12-01-08 | 06:33 AM
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impressed with the GS in the snow with the snow tires so far. Feels like it bites more then the IS did probably due to the car being heavier? But this is a mild snow storm so will give it some time. The IS I would have to go up/down the driveway a few times. This am I just went straight up after ruining to the gas station. My Driveway was the ONLY spot I ever had trouble with in the IS even with snow tires due to the incline.

Hope everyone is safe out there!
Old 12-06-08 | 06:52 AM
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its accumulating out side today and supposed to snow all day....just took care of the driveway.
Old 12-06-08 | 07:49 AM
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You guys are all lucky to be indoors. Waking up at 4:00 this morning and carving my way out of my driveway...

And then getting off work at 2pm..

sheesh...
Old 12-06-08 | 08:37 AM
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Drove home at 3 AM. Car handled well at 60 mph with about 2 inches of snow on the highway.
Old 12-06-08 | 08:47 AM
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i was just out and it was funny to see a FWD spinning its tires at the light and I took off

Vik are you coming in your car or the RX tomorrow? If you are in the SUV I may see if you can help me take the Desk to Urmil with me since I can only fit one piece in the Acura.


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