I have been waiting to get the moneys in order to drop my dub, but I am wondering about others who live in snowy climates. I got stuck in the snow on roads last winter at stock height! Anyone have problems getting stuck in the snow while low?
Gonin' low in the snow?
acdelco
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I have been waiting to get the moneys in order to drop my dub, but I am wondering about others who live in snowy climates. I got stuck in the snow on roads last winter at stock height! Anyone have problems getting stuck in the snow while low?
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (acdelco)
Don't go drive unless the roads are plowed.
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You would have had to drive in snow 8"+ to get stuck at stock ride height.
Don't go drive unless the roads are plowed.
You would have had to drive in snow 8"+ to get stuck at stock ride height.
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (acdelco)
Wait for spring man. No sense in putting them through a year of salt if you don't have to.
Wait for spring man. No sense in putting them through a year of salt if you don't have to.
Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (acdelco)
Snowplow stylz.
I'm going to run my Koni's all the way down this winter, since I just put them on about a month ago. But I made sure to lube them up in case I want to put it back up after a bit, and I have a heated garage to do it all in. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Snowplow stylz.
I'm going to run my Koni's all the way down this winter, since I just put them on about a month ago. But I made sure to lube them up in case I want to put it back up after a bit, and I have a heated garage to do it all in. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (acdelco)
There are no performance gains, your ride will be ****tier, you're going go damage your valences, increase your chances of getting stuck, waste you money and regret ever even thinking about it. Just don't.
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There are no performance gains, your ride will be ****tier, you're going go damage your valences, increase your chances of getting stuck, waste you money and regret ever even thinking about it. Just don't.
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I always do, I used to live in Central NY, and went to college for 4 years in NW PA. I live for snow 
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (SoEuroS4)
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Here in MT we are lucky to have the roads plowed at all. I-90 is sometimes done by 5pm rush...
We don't salt or use chemicals either.
Anyway - my DD is lowered 1.5" all around and I haven't had any issues, but I pay attention and use the same roads all the time. If it snowed a lot we will take the family truckster instead.
I know guys in my club in Bozeman, MT who drive in worse conditions and I don't think they have any issues either.
If your roads are good in the summer, they will be the same with snow - and snow is easily pushed around
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| Quote, originally posted by SoEuroS4 » |
| Don't go drive unless the roads are plowed.
You would have had to drive in snow 8"+ to get stuck at stock ride height. |
We don't salt or use chemicals either.
Anyway - my DD is lowered 1.5" all around and I haven't had any issues, but I pay attention and use the same roads all the time. If it snowed a lot we will take the family truckster instead.
I know guys in my club in Bozeman, MT who drive in worse conditions and I don't think they have any issues either.
If your roads are good in the summer, they will be the same with snow - and snow is easily pushed around
Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (allmotor6)
Yeah, kinda like whatever I hit in the road this morning, cleared the lip, but not the subframe/oilpan, luckily it was smallish
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I'm gonna love Ohio, land of no salt. NY was a killer on my cars before, unless you can wash them once a week.
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| I don't really think the lower ride height effects anything, except for hitting big chunks maybe. Avoiding the salt is a good idea though. |
Yeah, kinda like whatever I hit in the road this morning, cleared the lip, but not the subframe/oilpan, luckily it was smallish
I'm gonna love Ohio, land of no salt. NY was a killer on my cars before, unless you can wash them once a week.
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (MidNightDrift)
Well being on springs has its disadvantages...so I take my front lip off in the winter
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Well being on springs has its disadvantages...so I take my front lip off in the winter
Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (gruh fee tee)
I live in Minnesota and for the most part during winter the Norther part of Minnesota.... I know what you're talking about getting stuck at stock ride height, did it all last winter as well http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif And now this winter is gonna be worse because I lowered my car but to counter that I got some Longbeaches with snow tires this year though http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif I guess we'll have to see how this plays out Cotton
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I live in Minnesota and for the most part during winter the Norther part of Minnesota.... I know what you're talking about getting stuck at stock ride height, did it all last winter as well http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif And now this winter is gonna be worse because I lowered my car but to counter that I got some Longbeaches with snow tires this year though http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif I guess we'll have to see how this plays out Cotton
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (gt[I])
i've got a 2.4 inch drop and i've gotten by fine, even through a couple big storms MN got last winter...i do have snow tires though
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not to mention its fun seeing the path the oil pan leaves in the snow lol
Modified by hairy_sex_beast at 3:09 PM 11-7-2007
i've got a 2.4 inch drop and i've gotten by fine, even through a couple big storms MN got last winter...i do have snow tires though
not to mention its fun seeing the path the oil pan leaves in the snow lol
Modified by hairy_sex_beast at 3:09 PM 11-7-2007
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Re: Gonin' low in the snow? (DFdub Vdub)
I was gonna go low to but decided i'd wait till spring. IT doesnt seem worth it to have them when it snows with getting stuck and putting them through needless salt exposure
I was gonna go low to but decided i'd wait till spring. IT doesnt seem worth it to have them when it snows with getting stuck and putting them through needless salt exposure
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I'm not worried about the snow. Not a single bit.
The problem in MD is, once it's finished snowing, it melts, and then freezes solid. That's what's going to rip my oil pan off unless I crank up the coils a bit. And I don't want to scuff up my freshly painted valance.
The problem in MD is, once it's finished snowing, it melts, and then freezes solid. That's what's going to rip my oil pan off unless I crank up the coils a bit. And I don't want to scuff up my freshly painted valance.
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