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How does your SC run in the snow?

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Old 01-24-05, 08:54 AM
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Default New Yokahamas stood the test!

Only issues are up and down ramps that slope too much...it get's a little sketchy...but other than that my SC4 is much better this year in snow with Yokahama Avid V4s than last year with the crappy Goodyear GT+'s! Like it's been said...slow down, stay in control and don't tweek the steering wheel, gas or breaks too much/drastic and you are fine! But even still, once in a while I get that heart skipping a beat feeling...lol.
Old 01-24-05, 09:25 AM
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Here is California, we're allowed (mandated actually) to use chains if we're not in a 4wd w/snow tires.
I'm planning to head up to some snow for the first time in the SC this Saturday.
My TT rims are coming in tomorrow, so that's what's gonna be on the car when I go.
It hasn't snowed in a little while, so I'm hoping for good road conditions.
Snow+SC+turbo+heavy foot=

Has anyone ever used chains on an SC?
I'm asking because I know almost everyone has their SC dropped about an inch and I dunno if chains would clear.
Anyone?

~Alan
Old 01-24-05, 09:25 AM
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Mine always does ok. With enough wheel spin she always gets going. Plus I always keep a full tank of gas for extra weight over the drive wheels.
Old 01-24-05, 11:45 AM
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Ah the snow... driving in it's not so bad, just dont try to make turns. It's the other drivers that I worry about. I would definantly have to say that the sc is funner in the snow though in comparsion to my mom's town car, It was easier to do donughts in the drive way. hehe. Just the insane ammounts of sand on the road make washing the car completely useless and dings up the paint. Do they really need to lay down a quarter inch of gravel on all the roads up here?
Old 01-25-05, 08:29 AM
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I had a salt spreader drive by me the other day and i thought i was getting shot at cuz the rock salt was being shot out like a cannon by the salt spreader.


Edit:
I've tested the Kuhmo ALL Season tires through this winter storm and they get
Old 01-25-05, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SPORTcoupe
Here is California, we're allowed (mandated actually) to use chains if we're not in a 4wd w/snow tires.
I'm planning to head up to some snow for the first time in the SC this Saturday.
My TT rims are coming in tomorrow, so that's what's gonna be on the car when I go.
It hasn't snowed in a little while, so I'm hoping for good road conditions.
Snow+SC+turbo+heavy foot=

Has anyone ever used chains on an SC?
I'm asking because I know almost everyone has their SC dropped about an inch and I dunno if chains would clear.
Anyone?

~Alan
I myself have never used chains on any car. We also don't have any mandates like that here in Jersey. But, one thing to consider with the SC, if that chain ever came undone..........Goodbye Rear Quarter!!!!!
Old 01-25-05, 08:21 PM
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My SC is out of commission for a few days.

Can you see it?



Closer look.





Damn, it sucks to park on the right side. I had no choice..lol

Ed

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Old 01-25-05, 09:27 PM
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i think it was pretty fun once i got my car out of the snow!!
Old 01-25-05, 09:30 PM
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its nice,,, i love DRIFTING well.. k inda...
Old 01-25-05, 09:37 PM
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sc300es...man they really buried your baby...lol
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I freed it up a little around the doors on sunday. By monday night, that's how it looked.

I'm just gonna let the snow melt a little bit before I break my back.
Old 01-26-05, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sleeper97
I had a salt spreader drive by me the other day and i thought i was getting shot at cuz the rock salt was being shot out like a cannon by the salt spreader.


Edit:
I've tested the Kuhmo ALL Season tires through this winter storm and they get
ECSTA ASX ?

That's what I have now
Old 01-26-05, 06:30 PM
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I'm outside of Cleveland, and we see a lot of snow. Snow tires make all the difference in the world.. I do a lot of driving on backroads and freeways, and while its not great in the snow and ice the car is very competent and I haven't had any "oh sh_ts" like I used to have in my truck .

I'm running Goodyear GW3 snowtires 225/55-16, and a set of 4 is less than my insurance deductible so it was a no-brainer to put them on..

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Old 01-26-05, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Technics
ECSTA ASX ?

That's what I have now

Yup Khuhmo Ecsta ASX
Old 01-26-05, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jag_600
< ...snip!... > a set of 4 is less than my insurance deductible so it was a no-brainer to put them on..
That's a GREAT way to put it!


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