elxkid Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Well this thread was going to be about how awesome my car did in a snowstorm, right until this afternoon when i was heading home after an awesome powder day at mammoth... I was making a left onto main st from minaret which is the busiest intersection in mammoth. The light was going from yellow to red and there was an unseen pedestrian in the way. Instinctively i tapped the brakes (whoops), started sliding, and realized in terror that i was about slam sideways into the light pole. I released the brake and straightened out as much as i could but i still took a glancing blow off the pole and got redirected into a downslope. I pulled the ebrake, prayed and thankfully didnt tumble any further down the hill on the other side. Then I got to wait by my car in the intersection as countless rubberneckers got a laugh at my poor car's expense. At least I wasn't hurt. Besides the body damage, im guessing 6-7 thousand, the car turned out to be fine. P.S I went to LACR on the way home and ran a 13.5 (adjusted for altitude). The end. ...sporting the hottest Legacy on the westside of my block:icon_bigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elxkid Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 BTW I'm in need of a good bodyshop in West LA. Any suggestions appreciated. thanks. ...sporting the hottest Legacy on the westside of my block:icon_bigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Kumho Ecsta ASX? just guessing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze2 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Sux to hear. Glad you're alright, though. YA RLY!!! Home of +2500 useless posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuned200 Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 at least your ok. wanna trade trunk lids:icon_wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsly Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Better to hit the light pole than pedestrian. Light poles can't sue. Not sure why you raised your wipers off the windshield, there are heaters there to melt any ice if they get frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 That sucks about your accident. Looks like you were having a little bit of fun out there before the accident happened. Got a nice collection of snow in those rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianspi Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Now you learn that you need snow tires if it is snowing. enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elxkid Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 Lesson learned, even if I only need them for a few weeks of the year. ...sporting the hottest Legacy on the westside of my block:icon_bigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sysfailur Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 shit happens man...even snow tires are not invincible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamaxus Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 clearly you weren't ment to have that car and should therefore give the parts away. i call the rims. seriously though, that sucks and sadly i think i would have done the same thing as you and ended up crying. Nice looking car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Kumho Ecsta ASX? just guessing uh....i've got those. reviews seemed pretty good in the snow. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sysfailur Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Side note: PA has gotten ZERO snow so far, not to mention the temps are insanely high. WTF @ winter! I want some snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Kumho Ecsta ASX are good in the snow. Compared to the RE-92s, they are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elxkid Posted December 23, 2006 Author Share Posted December 23, 2006 I have the kumhos and they were much better than the re-92s in similar conditions last year. I hit a spot on the intersection notorious for black ice and i have to take blame for not slowing down enough and downshifting to first. Given what happened, an investment in dedicated snow tires is a pittance compared to the damage i sustained by trying to wing it with the kumhos. What is a good tire that can handle the highway drive on dry pavement but still handles like a champ in the snow? ...sporting the hottest Legacy on the westside of my block:icon_bigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJack Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 50+ in pa today. I had the Sunroof open the whole way home from the mall. Man that sux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 sucks, 50 here too + rain, sucks more for us here in upstate ny. if it was like 20deg colder, wed be in a few feet of snow already. i'll keep that in mind next time when it snows here. brake=bad, gas=good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Sorry to hear about that but... High Performance Tires + Snow = Accident\ Better get yourself some snows or good all season tires for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzed Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 <snip> Not sure why you raised your wipers off the windshield, there are heaters there to melt any ice if they get frozen. That's common practice around my way, keeps the rubber from freezing to the glass. After shutting the car off in the snow, the hot windshield melts the snow as it falls, and then as it cools off again it refreezes the blades to the glass in a big glob of thick ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 wiper deicers could have been tested. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elxkid Posted December 24, 2006 Author Share Posted December 24, 2006 Better to hit the light pole than pedestrian. Light poles can't sue. Not sure why you raised your wipers off the windshield, there are heaters there to melt any ice if they get frozen. well over the course of my ordeal i learned light poles are public property, therefore im liable for the damage i did to it i.e paint marks and scratches on the crossing button thingy that ripped a gaping hole in my car. I hope those arent pricey. ...sporting the hottest Legacy on the westside of my block:icon_bigg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrxdan2002 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 way too warm here in NJ, I always run snow tires in the winter. though I am waiting for it to get cold and snow before I put them on dw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 sorry to hear the damage. I wasnt trying to comment on the tires. just guessing from the tread pattern. also, in new snow, possibly covering ice, doesnt matter what you run, eventually you'll over drive the conditions. Accidents happen, thats what insurance is for. also, I hit a telephone poll once (the wood kind) I think it was $350 to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopy_kat Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 dude, sorry to hear/see that! i too was @ mammoth sat-thursday morning.. i wish you were there so i could see another leggy.. i didn't see any!! tons of ob's!! wish your car the best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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