Snow on the NE
12-16-2004, 09:20 AM
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Snow on the NE
I dont know about all states on the NE, but is everyone ready for our snow this weekend in the NJ/PA area? I for one am not looking forward to any kind of snow...however it will be a blast with teh new snow tires. Anyone else venturing out with their 8?
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12-16-2004, 10:14 AM
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locked and loaded, im anxious for snow, i wanna see how these tires handle, today was freaking cold, which is doing a lot for getting me in the mood for some winter.
12-16-2004, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
locked and loaded, im anxious for snow, i wanna see how these tires handle, today was freaking cold, which is doing a lot for getting me in the mood for some winter.
12-16-2004, 06:21 PM
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Hi, Wayne. I'll be out there all winter, it is my daily driver. Though new, I tested it on ice in upstate NY about 1 month ago and was fine. But I have the all seasons on it. Salt is what scares me actually.
Cheers!
Cheers!
12-16-2004, 07:37 PM
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I am anxious and not at the same time about snow. Never driven a RWD w/ snow tires on snow....want to see how fun that will be. Its ok in a FWD car (esp. when it only has brakes in the front and nothing else :p) But like most say, the salt is what scares me.....the nightmare of having to wash it off before it starts eating everything!! 
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12-17-2004, 07:30 AM
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Screw gas mileage
I'm wondering if anything is gonna be worse than my gf's celica....damn drivin that thing was scary, it weighs practially nothing and the back end fishtails like crazy
12-17-2004, 12:16 PM
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I'll try it in the snow just to see how it does. But the primary snow vehicle will still be the old standby Celica. Front wheel drive, and at 14 years old, who gives a rip what happens to it!
12-17-2004, 02:50 PM
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Its great if you do have an old beater or second car to play with during the winter. I would of gone for that option, however I just dont like the idea of paying extra in my insurance. That 'extra' goes towards toys on the RX-8! I cant take that away
Wayne
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12-17-2004, 08:35 PM
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if your not 1st your last
Im in the process of changing my wheels now ( 8:35pm) lol
but im 100% positive that my toyo tires will drive better than the stock tires.
but im afraid to crack a wheel in cold weather so off they go.
but i have a second car a civic that i plan on driving as a daily driver even in the summer
cheap gas
but im 100% positive that my toyo tires will drive better than the stock tires.
but im afraid to crack a wheel in cold weather so off they go.
but i have a second car a civic that i plan on driving as a daily driver even in the summer
cheap gas
12-18-2004, 07:24 AM
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until the day I die
Had my new tires (Pirelli Winter 240 SnowSports) put on last Sat. Looking forward to trying them in the snow. Of course, now the forecast is down to an inch or less!
12-18-2004, 09:17 PM
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I sold my Chrysler Sebring Convertible a month ago to my mechanic. I was actually going to keep it as my snow car but he wanted it for his wifes b'day gift. So I bought blizzak LM22's on ASA KA3 rims. Now I'm ready for snow. And it looks cool too. By the way, I love snow days (yes I'm a teacher).
12-19-2004, 01:07 AM
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this is my first winter with the 8 and i care too much about it to let the evil salt ruin that pretty face of it! whats the best way to keep it looking good without putting a protective cover on it? you say wash it, but with what? a hose? just sponge/soap/water? its wayy to cold out to wash that thing everytime theres salt on it isnt it hahah
12-19-2004, 03:50 PM
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No winter tires. The 8 stays in for most of the winter. It stays in not because of fear of winter handling but to avoid the destruction of salt and sand on the roads. I don't know about everyone else, but I think I would cringe(maybe cry) if while driving down the road a salt spreader comes by and sand blasts the side of my car. This happens all the time in the winter. I'll drve my 92 Lumina until it costs me more to maintain than it's worth.
12-19-2004, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by salituro64
No winter tires. The 8 stays in for most of the winter. It stays in not because of fear of winter handling but to avoid the destruction of salt and sand on the roads. I don't know about everyone else, but I think I would cringe(maybe cry) if while driving down the road a salt spreader comes by and sand blasts the side of my car. This happens all the time in the winter. I'll drve my 92 Lumina until it costs me more to maintain than it's worth.
only cost me $500
To whoever drives thier $30,000 rwd on the Snow Goodluck and drive SAFE.
HEY! WAYNE you should round up the guys for a Snowboarding/ski TRIP down to the POCONO's this January, tell me what ya think
i think that should be FUn 
12-19-2004, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DukeGG1
Had my new tires (Pirelli Winter 240 SnowSports) put on last Sat. Looking forward to trying them in the snow. Of course, now the forecast is down to an inch or less!
