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cody 2007-12-07 04:25 PM

snap over-steer, nothing seasoned autoX veterans like ourselves can't handle.:~:

Dean 2007-12-07 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cody (Post 111386)
Yeah, slush isn't a true challenge (although we got 6 inches or so in Stead). We'll see how they do on ice. Should be good if the reviews are any indication.

It will be tonight as it freezes into sheet ice and ice curbs. I shoveled 3" of teh heavy crap out of my driveway this AM. 2.5 hours to clear the whole thing. needless to say, i don't have to get on the Nordic Track today..

Dean 2007-12-07 07:54 PM

Setup info for snow...

1. Soften your rear bar. Front too if you can.

2. Soften your shocks to caddy like ride if you can. (Not autocross full hard)

3. Lower your tire pressure a bit. The sipes need to be able to open and close, so the 35-40PSI you run in the summer for sidewall stiffness is too much. Not so much that the tire really bulges and has a much larger footprint. Lower in the rear will also help avoid oversteer.

tysonK 2007-12-07 08:17 PM

I thought about shoveling my driveway when I got home.

I ended up only thinking about it.

Nick Koan 2007-12-07 08:37 PM

Man, I was really sick today, after I called in sick, what's the first thing I do? Yeah, I try to see how difficult it is to shovel snow off of pavers.

Thankfully, its not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

cody 2007-12-07 10:33 PM

I never bother shoveling my driveway. Well, we'll see...haven't had to since I moved here a few years ago.

Just went for a drive to pickup pizza and did pretty well on the ice rink...er roads. The only time I seem to lose traction is a bit of power oversteer if I get silly.

moose 2007-12-08 11:36 AM

So friday, I had to drive myself to school on my summer tires that arent even all seasons. Only because Bob cant fix my Re92. Bur even with the Kuhmos, My car didn't lose traction until I made it.

tysonK 2007-12-08 01:16 PM

Bitches ain't shit...
 
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did that sucker today. freakin' hungry now.:eek: Time to watch some V8 Supercars.

MattR 2007-12-25 07:55 PM

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Snow Donkeys are no longer an issue...Enter Toyota FJ with physics exemption. I actually went S.D hunting today and they were all busy hiding behind trees. Icy slopes, treacherous ditches and frozen water crossings were no match... hahaha.

Dean 2007-12-25 10:33 PM

Where did you go? Looks kinda like up by Boca/Stampede...

sperry 2007-12-25 11:05 PM

Damn, looks fun!

MattR 2007-12-25 11:36 PM

Yeah, I went up Dog Valley from Verdi, towards Boca/ Stampede. Normally pretty simple trails until they have snow and ice on them...Good times indeed.

tysonK 2007-12-26 07:44 AM

the back shot of the FJ looks like TOYOTA ad!

100_Percent_Juice 2007-12-26 08:01 AM

Matt I saw a silver FJ driving through town that blew my mind. It looked a prerunner version with a lot of the crappy plastic bumper parts taken off and it looked badass. I thought it had fiberglass fenders on it but after long web searching I couldn't find any. Keep your eyes out for it.

MattR 2007-12-26 10:41 AM

Sweet, yeah, a bunch of guys are going the prerunner route with the FJ, they look sick. I'll keep my eye out.

Bob Danger 2007-12-26 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by moose (Post 111441)
So friday, I had to drive myself to school on my summer tires that arent even all seasons. Only because Bob cant fix my Re92. Bur even with the Kuhmos, My car didn't lose traction until I made it.

I could've I'm just lazy.

moose 2007-12-27 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger (Post 112015)
I could've I'm just lazy.

Thanks Bob, now I know I can always count on you to do something for me.

Bob Danger 2007-12-27 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by moose (Post 112043)
Thanks Bob, now I know I can always count on you to do something for me.

I'm kind of useless, unless you want me to pushing every button inside of your car, or put the wrong wheel weights on after I balance your tires.

MattR 2007-12-27 10:02 PM

Holy Shit, the Snow Donkeys are out in effect tonight...I was having dinner at my friends house in Virginia city...To exit his house, there is a 150 yard climb at a 8% grade or greater, covered in snow and ice. My freind said "Just gun it and you'll make it" Well I pussy footed it up and spun out out teh top, slid down the hill all the way to the bottom. Then, I straightened out, got a huge terrifying 45 mph run at this bitch and flew to the top...good times. ANd that just gets you back out to the highway!!! haha Anyway,passed many struggling motorists all the way back to north reno...

moose 2007-12-28 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger (Post 112086)
I'm kind of useless, unless you want me to pushing every button inside of your car, or put the wrong wheel weights on after I balance your tires.

Or when I want you to change my oil.:D

Kevin M 2007-12-28 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR (Post 112090)
Holy Shit, the Snow Donkeys are out in effect tonight...I was having dinner at my friends house in Virginia city...To exit his house, there is a 150 yard climb at a 8% grade or greater, covered in snow and ice. My freind said "Just gun it and you'll make it" Well I pussy footed it up and spun out out teh top, slid down the hill all the way to the bottom. Then, I straightened out, got a huge terrifying 45 mph run at this bitch and flew to the top...good times. ANd that just gets you back out to the highway!!! haha Anyway,passed many struggling motorists all the way back to north reno...

I did a slow-mo 360 down the WalMart driveway on Pyramid last night. :lol:

knucklesplitter 2008-01-04 09:09 AM

Watch out! They're ba-ack...
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/7...sinsnowrj0.jpg

MPREZIV 2008-01-04 09:46 AM

OH NOES!! Attack of the Red X!!!!11ONE!1

Dean 2008-01-04 10:04 AM

Soggy Donkeys are probably as bad as snow donkeys, and probably smell worse.

Be careful out there. While snow/ice causes you to slide, water can do that and worse. Standing water can grab your tires, wrench the wheel out of your hands and slam your car into things.

sperry 2008-01-04 10:09 AM

WTF is a "soggy donkey"? The danger in the rain is the furious water weasel. Wet donkeys are just pathetic, not dangerous.


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