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Old 12-19-09, 09:04 AM
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wow..........that is a lot of snow, I am glad that my car is in the garage for the winter.
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Old 12-19-09, 09:33 AM
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just for future reference....how will my A/S Dunlop run-flats do in snow/ice? Luckily* I have the AWD...but was curious as to how these garbage tires will hold up.

Feel for all the Northeasterners this weekend...snow sucks. We were supposed to get 3-4"....as usual the weather honks got it wrong...got 1/2"....not that I'm complaining.
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Old 12-19-09, 03:58 PM
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this snow sucks ****!!!
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Old 12-19-09, 04:12 PM
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Yeah, I was on 77 and 81. Made it to Crozet where I'm staying with my cousin until I can get to my folks place.

Video of coming down the east side of Afton Mtn on I-64 E.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVdnICJ9vFU
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Old 12-19-09, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexzam
Proper winter tires are really the only safe option on snow or ice. IMHO without winter tires it's too risky. They make a huge difference compared to all seasons.
I completely agree on true winter tires and was caught flat footed on this trip. If I had known it was going to be this bad when I left, I would have driven the Jeep or postponed the trip. The car had no business doing as well as it did and I was very impressed at how well it managed given the circumstances. There were times that the snow was deep enough to drag the bottom of the car as i was driving. I rarely saw the TRAC kick in as long as I was light on the throttle and brakes. Pretty sure the combination of TRAC, Snow ECT, ABS & VDIM saved me along the way. Looking forward to some clear pavement on the trip home.
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Old 12-19-09, 06:53 PM
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I'm curious how my gs do in this snow. Given that I need new tires. LOL
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Old 12-19-09, 08:49 PM
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This snow storm i drove my gs into the drive way. This pic is from last snow storm.
so it snows in florida now? lol where do u live.
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Old 12-20-09, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
We are expecting 10 - 12 inches of snow in NY. Tomorrow I will put my RWD with snow tires to a test should be fun.
how'd it go SNiiP3R? i just learned first hand how important snow tires are on a RWD car... i need to put on my winters asap. i'm in NYC as well..
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Old 12-20-09, 12:47 PM
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My friend Colin sent me a picture of his GS430 stuck because of the useless plows:

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Old 12-20-09, 12:55 PM
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We had some snow as well... I only took photos, when arriving home....
Attached Thumbnails snow-photo-2-.jpg   snow-photo-1-.jpg   snow-photo.jpg  
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Old 12-21-09, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by twylie
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. I did try the snow mode which helps on starts, uphill and forward driving. It was the downhill sections that required me to take it out of gear.

I did have to turn off TRAC to allow me to spin the tires and get off the shoulder once I ended up off the road.

I got to use all kinds of buttons/toys on the trip so far!

Still snowing where I am and not expected to stop for another couple of hours.
Driving in a snow strom with a RWD in summer tires, you are lucky to make it to your destination in one piece.
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Old 12-21-09, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vuiskool
so it snows in florida now? lol where do u live.
haha.. MD

Here's an update.

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haha.. MD

Here's an update.

lol classic
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Old 12-21-09, 12:23 PM
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ugg I need a garage.....





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Old 12-21-09, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chancellor
ugg I need a garage.....
You've made a very nice job with cleaning the snow from your car...

Could you send me some pics of your car?? I have the same colour, but no tinted windows! Just want to see how it looks....

Thanks!!!
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