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BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 03:51 AM
It seems classes are going to be cancelled tommorrow due to snow. I didn't want to drive my mp5 in the snow the last couple of times since it was still so new and sparkly, it still is, but I dont wanna be stuck in my dorm tommorrow. Does anyone know how this car handles in the snow? Any tips for staying in safe limits? I've got the autostick. Also, the roads here have a lot of twisties, as well and uphills and downhills.

Any tips for driving in these conditions? Or should I just stay in and be bored out of my mind and maybe pick up drugs again?
Dexter
02-18-2004, 03:57 AM
go to a parking lot
get high/wasted
drive into pole
escape existance
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 04:09 AM
go to a parking lot
get high/wasted
drive into pole
escape existance
sounds like fun, but i stay out of the driver seat when substances are involved.
snowman4us
02-18-2004, 04:10 AM
if there is snow on the ground my P5 stays inside...my.02

FWD and snow dont mix...
Dexter
02-18-2004, 04:12 AM
car drives fine in snow

"FWD and snow don't mix"

yeah...right....ok
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 04:12 AM
if there is snow on the ground my P5 stays inside...my.02

FWD and snow dont mix...
well I'm not at home anymore, where my p5 is always garaged. So it's going to be outside anyway.
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 04:14 AM
car drives fine in snow


so you say, but how does it fare in snowy twisties with uphills and downhills?
Dexter
02-18-2004, 04:14 AM
i dont know why dont you go find out
snowman4us
02-18-2004, 04:16 AM
i live is Salt lake city...and there are allot of hills around hear... so if u have to go up and down hils i sugest not driving...
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 04:17 AM
i dont know why dont you go find out
I'm one of those bastards that prefer someone else to try something stupid, before I do.

ie: A lot of cops in ny drive taxi cabs. So when I see one on the highway, I slow down to speed limit, then wait for some ricer to weave and speed past it. If he gets pulled I drive by slower and laff, if not I say f*ck it, and speed.
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 04:18 AM
i live is Salt lake city...and there are allot of hills around hear... so if u have to go up and down hils i sugest not driving...
*sniff* stuck inside once again... That's why this country has a drug problem i swear.
Captain KRM P5
02-18-2004, 04:26 AM
FWD and snow dont mix...
this is so blatantly incorrect i cannot even begin to comment.
Captain KRM P5
02-18-2004, 04:29 AM
so you say, but how does it fare in snowy twisties with uphills and downhills?
i drove in the colorado rockies under full boost in sleets of rain and slick ice on well worn tires. as long as you drive within the limits of conditions this car has proven to me to be a capable performer.
Dexter
02-18-2004, 04:29 AM
*sniff* stuck inside once again... That's why this country has a drug problem i swear.

the country has a drug problem because of snow? i know that was a joke, but it was really...uh..yeh...
Coqui258
02-18-2004, 09:31 AM
FWD in snow is the best compared to RWD and snow! You should be fine, just don't go crazy! Allow more stopping time than your usual, and don't cut turns fast at all...

I LOVE THE SNOW, but we didn't get CRAP here in philly!
PeaB0dy
02-18-2004, 09:36 AM
If you get lots of snow, invest is snow tires, the cost will offset the possible increase of insurance if something were to happen.

If you are in the city, and get a little snow, then just take it easy.

This car handles very well in the snow..
mcstark
02-18-2004, 10:18 AM
And avoid the mistakes of other members...shift out of first at 2000 rpm -- if the wheels still spin, try starting in second gear. Then shift at 3000 rpm after that. You want to keep the revs low to stay out of the power band -- the point is to get where you're going, not set a world speed record.
iLisa
02-18-2004, 11:12 AM
the point is to get where you're going, not set a world speed record.

Agreed. Very good point.
I've never had any problems with my car in the snow.. just be a smart driver and you shouldn't have any problems either.
BiGx5MurF
02-18-2004, 02:41 PM
the country has a drug problem because of snow? i know that was a joke, but it was really...uh..yeh...
Well the weather man lied, and I still got classes, so no drugs anyway.
SedanMan
02-18-2004, 02:57 PM
FWD and snow dont mix...
That's just wrong.
snowman4us
02-18-2004, 04:17 PM
this is so blatantly incorrect i cannot even begin to comment.
i used to have a scooby so im used to that...thats why i say it.
and when u live in SLC and there is +1ft of snow on the ground the only cars that are out have AWD/4WD...if ppl have FWD or RWD they dont even bother driving there cars becouse they dont want to get stuck.


my .02