It only gets better, starting tomorrow... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2006-12-21, 08:33 AM

...Today (Dec 21) is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. So, starting tomorrow days get longer and longer.

Before long, it'll be spring... considering how cold it's been, spring can't come soon enough.

skimonkey30 · 2006-12-21, 08:44 AM

fuck that I need it to snow

sti deede · 2006-12-21, 08:50 AM

We need more light and snow.

I need to go sledding!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-12-21, 09:04 AM

Yeah more snow, more snow.

sperry · 2006-12-21, 09:13 AM

Here's an idea... FUCK SNOW.

Especially since I've got to drive over the pass for Christmas, and my SVX still doesn't have a working tranny. I'm not taking the truck, and the Saab is FWD... screw chaining up.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-12-21, 09:35 AM

Why no truck?

tysonK · 2006-12-21, 09:35 AM

I hope the Denver Airport is open Sunday, or I am f'd!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-12-21, 09:44 AM

Snow is the shit.

Nick Koan · 2006-12-21, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

I hope the Denver Airport is open Sunday, or I am f'd!

They are pretty good there about snow, so as long as the blizzard dies down (which the forecast says should be today or tomorrow), you should be okay.

I've landed and taken off from Denver before there with a couple of inches of snow/ice on the tarmac and its really no problem. Its not like its a treadmill or something.

sperry · 2006-12-21, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Why no truck?

I don't have the 4000 lbs of sand for the bed that would make it driveable. I tried to back that thing up my driveway that had about 1" of snow on it. I'd say the driveway has about a 1% grade... I got nothing but spun rear wheels. I had to put in in 4x4 to go 12 feet, and with a locked transfer case (versus the electronic LSD I'm used to in the Subarus), it gets all crazy when tires are slipping.

That big heavy truck with no weight over the rear would be far less safe over the pass in the snow in 4x4 mode than the Saab would be FWD w/ no chains. Ideally, I'd take the SVX w/ the snow tires on it... then I'd cruise right past the chain controls, and have plenty of low-stress snow driving.

MikeK · 2006-12-21, 10:05 AM

Sunset started getting later 2 weeks ago, which is all I care about since I am still asleep when the sun comes up

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-12-21, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I had to put in in 4x4 to go 12 feet, and with a locked transfer case (versus the electronic LSD I'm used to in the Subarus), it gets all crazy when tires are slipping.

That's real-man Detroit iron 4x4, son! Not some fancy-pants Soob-a-rew electronithingymajig.

Nick Koan · 2006-12-21, 11:00 AM

Its funny, there is a guy here at work that is firmly a 'big truck' guy. Has a Chevy Z71 currently, previously had F-1 million and 50, etc...

But he keeps a Forester around for when it snows

ScottyS · 2006-12-21, 12:26 PM

Those lifted big truck types always put some huge wide expensive useless tires on them too, mostly for our entertainment come snow season.

MPREZIV · 2006-12-21, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Here's an idea... FUCK SNOW.

+1 million... actually, it's not the snow itself, but the cold that comes with. Makes my hands hurt like a SOM-BITCH! Thus, since they're related, fuck the snow too!

Nick Koan · 2006-12-21, 01:08 PM

Man, I was supposed to drive over the pass tonight.

Just looked at the forecast. Looks like I'm taking a half-day and leaving in the next hour or so.

khail19 · 2006-12-21, 02:44 PM

We looked online about an hour ago, and it was already dumping at Kingvale pretty good. You better leave now.

sperry · 2006-12-21, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

We looked online about an hour ago, and it was already dumping at Kingvale pretty good. You better leave now.

I think I saw him in his car about 10 seconds after that post was made.

Nick Koan · 2006-12-21, 07:28 PM

Yeah, still took me 5 hours to get to my parents (which is usually 2-2.5 hrs).

Normal driving to Truckee. Truckee to Donner Summit took 1.5 hrs, then was about 25mph driving all way to the Yuba Gap. From there it was only raining, so it was back to normal driving.

JC · 2006-12-22, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I don't have the 4000 lbs of sand for the bed that would make it driveable. I tried to back that thing up my driveway that had about 1" of snow on it. I'd say the driveway has about a 1% grade... I got nothing but spun rear wheels. I had to put in in 4x4 to go 12 feet, and with a locked transfer case (versus the electronic LSD I'm used to in the Subarus), it gets all crazy when tires are slipping.

That big heavy truck with no weight over the rear would be far less safe over the pass in the snow in 4x4 mode than the Saab would be FWD w/ no chains. Ideally, I'd take the SVX w/ the snow tires on it... then I'd cruise right past the chain controls, and have plenty of low-stress snow driving.

Our Tundra is pretty damn good in the snow. Having the added weight of the shell in the back probably helps. You might want to consider it.

sperry · 2006-12-22, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

Our Tundra is pretty damn good in the snow. Having the added weight of the shell in the back probably helps. You might want to consider it.

Bricks are a lot cheaper... and much easier to store when I don't want the shell on there (which is pretty much always).

JC · 2006-12-22, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Bricks are a lot cheaper... and much easier to store when I don't want the shell on there (which is pretty much always).

Says the man who refuses to put bricks in the bed. lol What's wrong with a shell? Do you carry a lot of tall shit around?

sperry · 2006-12-22, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

Says the man who refuses to put bricks in the bed. lol What's wrong with a shell? Do you carry a lot of tall shit around?

The truck sucks compared to the SVX... assuming Cory and I ever figure out all the vibration issues since the 4.11 tranny swap...

But yeah, it's a huge PITA at the track to have a shell... pulling tires, fuel cans, tools, the jack, etc in and out of the bed would suck w/ a shell over it. Plus I've already got a nice el-cheapo bed box that's big enough for all the crap I need to keep dry.

Joeyy · 2006-12-22, 04:14 PM

Frame up some 2x6s front and back of your wheel wells. Run two more front to back like an H with two middles. Run up to Truckee, go to Mountain Hardware and pick up some sand that is pre bagged in like a tube shape. Pick up 6-10 of the sand bags and your Ford will handle 100 % better (no bricks needed). In a pinch, you can open up the sand bags and use it under your wheels on pack ice. You can't use bricks for that.

Or kitty litter in the big plastic jugs over your axle. I have moved big rigs with a little kitty litter under the drives. It's like magic.

sperry · 2006-12-22, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeyy

Frame up some 2x6s front and back of your wheel wells. Run two more front to back like an H with two middles. Run up to Truckee, go to Mountain Hardware and pick up some sand that is pre bagged in like a tube shape. Pick up 6-10 of the sand bags and your Ford will handle 100 % better (no bricks needed). In a pinch, you can open up the sand bags and use it under your wheels on pack ice. You can't use bricks for that.

Or kitty litter in the big plastic jugs over your axle. I have moved big rigs with a little kitty litter under the drives. It's like magic.

That sounds like a lot of work... I'll just drive the Saab. If the Scandi's can get by, I'll do alright.

2006-12-21, 08:33 AM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	It only gets better, starting tomorrow... ...Today (Dec 21) is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. So, starting tomorrow days get longer and longer. Before long, it'll be spring... considering how cold it's been, spring can't come soon enough. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-12-21, 08:44 AM	#2
skimonkey30 Mr. Romano Real Name: David Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 932 Car: 2013 F150 Class: Mellow Yellow Rubbin's Racin	fuck that I need it to snow __________________ That would be Mr. Dipshit to you.........sir

2006-12-21, 09:04 AM	#4
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Yeah more snow, more snow. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-12-21, 09:13 AM	#5
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Here's an idea... FUCK SNOW. Especially since I've got to drive over the pass for Christmas, and my SVX still doesn't have a working tranny. I'm not taking the truck, and the Saab is FWD... screw chaining up. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-12-21, 09:35 AM	#6
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Why no truck? __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-12-21, 08:50 AM	#3
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	We need more light and snow. I need to go sledding!

2006-12-21, 09:35 AM	#7
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I hope the Denver Airport is open Sunday, or I am f'd! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2006-12-21, 09:44 AM	#8
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Snow is the shit. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-12-21, 10:05 AM	#11
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Sunset started getting later 2 weeks ago, which is all I care about since I am still asleep when the sun comes up

2006-12-21, 11:00 AM	#13
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Its funny, there is a guy here at work that is firmly a 'big truck' guy. Has a Chevy Z71 currently, previously had F-1 million and 50, etc... But he keeps a Forester around for when it snows __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-12-21, 12:26 PM	#14
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Those lifted big truck types always put some huge wide expensive useless tires on them too, mostly for our entertainment come snow season. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2006-12-21, 01:08 PM	#16
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Man, I was supposed to drive over the pass tonight. Just looked at the forecast. Looks like I'm taking a half-day and leaving in the next hour or so. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-12-21, 02:44 PM	#17
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	We looked online about an hour ago, and it was already dumping at Kingvale pretty good. You better leave now.

2006-12-21, 07:28 PM	#19
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, still took me 5 hours to get to my parents (which is usually 2-2.5 hrs). Normal driving to Truckee. Truckee to Donner Summit took 1.5 hrs, then was about 25mph driving all way to the Yuba Gap. From there it was only raining, so it was back to normal driving. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-12-22, 04:14 PM	#24
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	Frame up some 2x6s front and back of your wheel wells. Run two more front to back like an H with two middles. Run up to Truckee, go to Mountain Hardware and pick up some sand that is pre bagged in like a tube shape. Pick up 6-10 of the sand bags and your Ford will handle 100 % better (no bricks needed). In a pinch, you can open up the sand bags and use it under your wheels on pack ice. You can't use bricks for that. Or kitty litter in the big plastic jugs over your axle. I have moved big rigs with a little kitty litter under the drives. It's like magic.

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