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Title: just remember
Post by: jcassity on December 20, 2004, 08:54:20 PM
just remember how light the tail end of these cars are when you hit some ice or snow,,,
everyone in winter land (s)  be very careful this winter.

ive spun my fair share and wish no more on myself or anyone else.
Title: Re: just remember
Post by: t0x1k on December 20, 2004, 09:21:41 PM
Yes, already experience fish tailing on wet roads and old tires doesn't help either. I avoided the cars on the oncoming lane buthit a sign, no damage to my car except for a few scratches, better than a whole front end.
Title: Re: just remember
Post by: Jeremy in Indy on December 21, 2004, 04:18:29 PM
Good reminder.

I usually run something like 20-40 lbs ballast at the most aft station to keep the rear planted better.  Which is usually just a decent sized toolbox.  It works for me, and you're always ready to freeze your ass off to help somebody or yourself.
Title: Re: just remember
Post by: oldraven on December 21, 2004, 05:02:32 PM
I kicked the arse out in my truck countless times last night just trying to get home. It happened a few times just trying to get up a very gradual hill on the freeway. I wasn't even trying to accellerate, just continue at the same speed, of about 50kph. Time to break out the sand bags.