Who else drives their SC in the SNOW?
02-02-11, 07:50 PM
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We are having a little ice problem here in Dallas this week. I drive a '96 SC400 (no traction control) on stock size Yoko AS530's with good tread. I can't get enough traction to even make it over the speed bumps in my parking lot. It just sits there and spins the tires, even at idle.
I'm considering adding a few 50 pound bags of sand to the trunk. Anyone have any thoughts if that will help and how many I should try?
I'm considering adding a few 50 pound bags of sand to the trunk. Anyone have any thoughts if that will help and how many I should try?
02-02-11, 08:28 PM
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We are having a little ice problem here in Dallas this week. I drive a '96 SC400 (no traction control) on stock size Yoko AS530's with good tread. I can't get enough traction to even make it over the speed bumps in my parking lot. It just sits there and spins the tires, even at idle.
I'm considering adding a few 50 pound bags of sand to the trunk. Anyone have any thoughts if that will help and how many I should try?
I'm considering adding a few 50 pound bags of sand to the trunk. Anyone have any thoughts if that will help and how many I should try?
The trick to getting over speed bumps is to get a running start and keep the momentum going. If the ice is so solid that you can't even get your car moving from a stop, nothing will help unless you're willing to go to studded tires. Take it from me; I drive my SC with Bridgestone Blizzak WS-series tires which are pretty much the best possible winter tires you can get without going to studs. Just last winter I got stuck at a friend's house because their driveway iced over. The problem is with ice, its solid so you need to be able to bite into the ice to get a grip.
02-02-11, 08:45 PM
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Its my first winter with my sc and its been a real winter here in Ky. More snow this year than we have had in two or three years. I have pretty crappy all seasons that came on it and it does pretty good. Could definitely use some snow tires. I agree about the LSD. I had a turbo civic that i drove through last winter and got limited slip about half way through and it made a huge difference. I have a friend with a mustang gt that, before be bought some snow tires he couldn't go anywhere if it snowed more than 1 inch. Now he said he can drive in whatever and even start on hills.
02-02-11, 10:27 PM
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I live in Central Jersey and boy has it been hecktick this year with snow storm after snow storm. my SC300 hasnt failed me yet. I jus put brand new all season tires on in November so that prolly has something to do with it
02-02-11, 11:41 PM
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I drive my 94 sc300 every day here in Boston and everyone knows how much snow we are getting, every other day its like 10 inches. I have two blizzaks up front and two winterforce one the rear (1 size up so i dont get stuck in snowbanks) I also throw a 60lb tube sand in the trunk when it snows. I drift the 
otta it every where....its a blast and with the snows the sand and my type r sub in the back its extremely controllable. Just go into a parking and practice when there is 2 inches or so, it will save your life if you do plan on snow driving.
otta it every where....its a blast and with the snows the sand and my type r sub in the back its extremely controllable. Just go into a parking and practice when there is 2 inches or so, it will save your life if you do plan on snow driving.
02-04-11, 11:55 AM
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I'm in North Dallas near the Tollway and Bush.
I have been rolling around with 240 pounds of concrete in my trunk for the last couple days (Home Depot was out of sand). My stock suspension SC rides like a vegetable truck now. Much better traction up inclines and over bumps, but the back end will slide out if I even look at it funny. Big trade off, but I figure it beats getting stuck at the bottom of a hill somewhere.
I must say though, it sits a lot nicer with the 3 inch drop in the rear... maybe i should add another 240 pounds to the front. Just joking.
I have been rolling around with 240 pounds of concrete in my trunk for the last couple days (Home Depot was out of sand). My stock suspension SC rides like a vegetable truck now. Much better traction up inclines and over bumps, but the back end will slide out if I even look at it funny. Big trade off, but I figure it beats getting stuck at the bottom of a hill somewhere.
I must say though, it sits a lot nicer with the 3 inch drop in the rear... maybe i should add another 240 pounds to the front. Just joking.
02-04-11, 02:15 PM
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I pulled off the front bumper and vertex lip and drove in the ice yesterday and snow today here in DFW. Its nothing like up north, but I have 3 inches of ground clearance, no LSD, and too much power.
10-05-11, 05:08 AM
#116
Was searching for Welded Diff, and I came here.
Maine Winter driver here. Only thing worse is Vermont, or Russia.
I am welding the Diff and driving on All seasons. It makes a Man out of you, and teaches Instinctive driving like no instructor can.
^I feel bad for whoever has to Operate that barge no matter what the weather, which can't be too, too bad since it's only NC and you guys barely get snow ever.
Maine Winter driver here. Only thing worse is Vermont, or Russia.
I am welding the Diff and driving on All seasons. It makes a Man out of you, and teaches Instinctive driving like no instructor can.
^I feel bad for whoever has to Operate that barge no matter what the weather, which can't be too, too bad since it's only NC and you guys barely get snow ever.
10-05-11, 01:35 PM
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This does not make you a man. This will only make you a man holding a bus ticket to work thats all when you drive into the first thing you see. I have a hard time driving in regular summer cond with a welded diff.
Your crazy and or stupid sir!
Your crazy and or stupid sir!
Was searching for Welded Diff, and I came here.
Maine Winter driver here. Only thing worse is Vermont, or Russia.
I am welding the Diff and driving on All seasons. It makes a Man out of you, and teaches Instinctive driving like no instructor can.
^I feel bad for whoever has to Operate that barge no matter what the weather, which can't be too, too bad since it's only NC and you guys barely get snow ever.
Maine Winter driver here. Only thing worse is Vermont, or Russia.
I am welding the Diff and driving on All seasons. It makes a Man out of you, and teaches Instinctive driving like no instructor can.
^I feel bad for whoever has to Operate that barge no matter what the weather, which can't be too, too bad since it's only NC and you guys barely get snow ever.
10-05-11, 02:29 PM
#120
Oh that's cute, you live in VA and have never seen snow in your life. We get 5-6 storms that drop a Foot or more each year.
That's cool, come up here to Team O'neil in VT and learn how to drive in the Snow. Best Driving school in the World for car control, arguably.
For the rest of us NewEnglanders, it's just another day at the office. Don't be scared!
That's cool, come up here to Team O'neil in VT and learn how to drive in the Snow. Best Driving school in the World for car control, arguably.
For the rest of us NewEnglanders, it's just another day at the office. Don't be scared!