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BSeay · 07-19-2004, 12:03 PM

I had BF Goodrich's on last year during some of the snows here in Va...they are pretty decent but like the other guy said...go slow and take your time...i slid my car in a ditch last winter and thought that i was never ever gonna get out....lol...

sciamop · 07-19-2004, 01:30 PM

If you want an all season 240sx:

-- Spare set of stock steelies with some 195/70 junkyard snowtires (or Blizzaks if you hit the lottery).
-- Make sure your suspension is in good shape. Blown shocks are very bad news in the snow.
-- 50lb bag of sand in the trunk. In emergencies, you can tear it open and dump some under your spinning wheels.
-- On the first snowfall, drive S L O W L Y to an empty parking lot and find the limit of the car's handling.
-- Don't panic.
-- Torque is your enemy in the snow.
-- Braking is your enemy in the snow.
-- Keep a large buffer between yourself and any other traffic. Most people do not know how to drive in the snow.

Last winter, I took my Z32TT out and got caught in a snowstorm (2+ inches fell in an hour). Since it had summer sport tires (SP9000), I drove home at a whiteknuckle ~9 miles per hour. Anyhow, I came to a stoplight and a 91+ white 240sx fastback was stopped in front of me. I thought to myself, "Cool, another jackass in a RWD car. We can do the slow caravan together!"

Unfortunately, he accelerated up to about 40 mph and disappeared pretty quickly... 15 minutes later, I was rounding a big downhill curve -- he was about 10 yards off the road and rotated 180 degrees. His car appeared undamaged and someone in a 4WD had already stopped to help so I just waved and continued on.

Todd
90 Coupe

aznpoopy · 07-19-2004, 02:53 PM

pnoy, i had the same concerns as you last winter. 5 months of rwd and first snowfall. key to success:

#1 watch for other idiot drivers
#2 delicate inputs (steering, throttle, braking)
#3 use lower gears then regular (no torque)
#4 avoid hills

in a turn i found myself rotating (very slowly) with the throttle instead of steering... it was much easier and surprisingly more predictable. besides that, take as straight a line as you can, whether you are braking, turning or whatever. straighter = less chance of losing control sideways. i found myself countersteering a tiny bit trying to go straight on some roads... be delicate with throttle and steering and you'll be okay.

i'm from northern NJ right by NYC. sandbags and winter tires / chains help alot if you feel like it. but you can definitely get by with shitty regular tires and good driving habits.

07-19-2004, 12:03 PM	#1
BSeay Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 634 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had BF Goodrich's on last year during some of the snows here in Va...they are pretty decent but like the other guy said...go slow and take your time...i slid my car in a ditch last winter and thought that i was never ever gonna get out....lol... __________________ 1995 240SX SE - Sold

07-19-2004, 01:30 PM	#2
sciamop Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you want an all season 240sx: -- Spare set of stock steelies with some 195/70 junkyard snowtires (or Blizzaks if you hit the lottery). -- Make sure your suspension is in good shape. Blown shocks are very bad news in the snow. -- 50lb bag of sand in the trunk. In emergencies, you can tear it open and dump some under your spinning wheels. -- On the first snowfall, drive S L O W L Y to an empty parking lot and find the limit of the car's handling. -- Don't panic. -- Torque is your enemy in the snow. -- Braking is your enemy in the snow. -- Keep a large buffer between yourself and any other traffic. Most people do not know how to drive in the snow. Last winter, I took my Z32TT out and got caught in a snowstorm (2+ inches fell in an hour). Since it had summer sport tires (SP9000), I drove home at a whiteknuckle ~9 miles per hour. Anyhow, I came to a stoplight and a 91+ white 240sx fastback was stopped in front of me. I thought to myself, "Cool, another jackass in a RWD car. We can do the slow caravan together!" Unfortunately, he accelerated up to about 40 mph and disappeared pretty quickly... 15 minutes later, I was rounding a big downhill curve -- he was about 10 yards off the road and rotated 180 degrees. His car appeared undamaged and someone in a 4WD had already stopped to help so I just waved and continued on. Todd 90 Coupe

07-19-2004, 02:53 PM	#3
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	pnoy, i had the same concerns as you last winter. 5 months of rwd and first snowfall. key to success: #1 watch for other idiot drivers #2 delicate inputs (steering, throttle, braking) #3 use lower gears then regular (no torque) #4 avoid hills in a turn i found myself rotating (very slowly) with the throttle instead of steering... it was much easier and surprisingly more predictable. besides that, take as straight a line as you can, whether you are braking, turning or whatever. straighter = less chance of losing control sideways. i found myself countersteering a tiny bit trying to go straight on some roads... be delicate with throttle and steering and you'll be okay. i'm from northern NJ right by NYC. sandbags and winter tires / chains help alot if you feel like it. but you can definitely get by with shitty regular tires and good driving habits.