AWD_Rules3830 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I have an 05 legacy GT 5 mt. for those of you who don't know. We finally got a some nice snow in nebraska that i could have some decent fun in . I decided to take the car out to a parking lot for some fresh powder snow cookies. . I got the slight tint of burning oil (figured its the diff) maybe and i figured i should quit; the roads are fun anyway as i can get the car to kick out on a turn and such. My question is, realistically, can the diffs be put under this type of pressure and have long term survivability? Am i doing anything that would hurt them. I see Subaru's all the time doing s**t like this but i want to put unnecessary pressure on the car. On a side note ... SUBARU FTW!!! It doesn't matter how high the snowbank is, even with the 92's underfoot you just plow right through like it isn't there lol. I just love passing SUV's on the interstate, and some took special notice to the altima that was having trouble. I was basically able to sustain 55 to 65 mph is heavy snow with a slightly snow caped road. I slow down to about 45 for the corners because i don't trust the lateral grip of the 92's quite frankly. I cant wait to see what kind of snow fighting this machine turns into once i get rid of the "bunny killers" (i don't really believe that, but i will def. be getting a better tire when the time comes). Pics to come. EDIT - you BMW owners who think your hot s**t? You ain't got crap on me, i would like to see your little "german engineered" cars do the stuff my car can do with EASE!!. SUBARU FTMFW!!!!!! I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo2nr Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I think we have weak power steering pumps....get overheated playing in the snow at low speeds and tonz of fast turning. Otherwise, have fun and be safe. I'm jealous! Little tap on the brakes will put more weight on the front to pivot, instead of sliding?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 the LGT power oversteers quite well in the snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm, what about the clunk i hear from the rearend under extremely hard/fast shifting? and no, i'm not missin the gear, thankfully! my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 the LGT power oversteers quite well in the snow... Oh i notice that!!! I love that little feature, when not driving crazy i just have to watch in a turn lol. Stay out of boost. Well if ya'll are saying i should be ok then i will go for it. I just finally got some good snow (powder) that is great for cookies and such. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcp Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 hmm, what about the clunk i hear from the rearend under extremely hard/fast shifting? and no, i'm not missin the gear, thankfully! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 You guys can't shift a manual without getting a clunk from the rear end? Try training your clutch feet! Let me know what your clunking cost$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 ok, but seriously, am i just being too hard on it? i don't flat foot shift but under hard acceleration i just let the clutch pedal spring back. you actually think i should shift slower?? my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstablementaly Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Well if ya'll are saying i should be ok then i will go for it. I just finally got some good snow (powder) that is great for cookies and such. if these cars are anything remotely close to my series of 82 wagons a few years ago, YOU'RE GONNA PISS YOURSELF WITH JOY!!!!! my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dread Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I live in Jamaica so don't know the 1st thing about snow/icy driving. Is it safe to drive at 40-50 mph in snow/ice conditions?? I would imagine that it is difficult to stop in case of unexpected behaviour by other drivers or other obstacles. In such situations I figure there is no assistance from Subaru AWD - just tyres, ABS & prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 don't blow the power steering motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 so the power steering motor is basically what i have to worry about? I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 i just leave it in 1st gear for stuff like this and watch my rpm's. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 cookies? http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo2nr Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 The often loud "thump" on the floor is the rear diff support smacking the floor on a hard shift. A whiteline kit bolts the diff support to the car, and has stiffer bushings to replace the floppy rubber bushings in the front mounting points for the diff support. That eliminated the sound and provides a different feel in the rear. WRXs do the same thing. No harm. I believe the drivetrain slack/flop is good, and keeps other parts from braking? Kinda like too strong of a clutch is bad. The whole diff can move a little....when you do a hard shift, the whole deal rotates on a horizontal axis untill the frontward extending arms smack against the floor. rubber mounted stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 mm cookies?? what kind? I need something to stop the wheel hop on my car when at the dragstrip.. something is causing something to bang against something but I dont know what it is. One guy told me it might be my tranny hitting against something cause of the crappy tranny mount. But I dont know.. I just know I need to find out what it is and try to prevent it from happening. When I drop the clutch it like goes.. thud-thud-thud really quick then my tires just hook up and away i go.. Thats why I wanted to get an STI.. There built much tougher.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo2nr Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Wheel-hop is bad.....pull out! Abort mission! Lower your rear tire pressure. Launch harder! A little front wheel spin is GOOD! Too stiff of a rear suspension will also cause that. Drag suspension is different than street/track suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 cookies? I was wondering that too. Donuts? Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I was wondering that too. Donuts? i think that is what he meant. cookies must be a widwest thing. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tide Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 not sure, but i've read about people going and doing donuts non-stop and blowing the ps motor, not really meant to be locked in one direction for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockerGT Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 More like for 5 minutes or so. STi owners have the same problems with the PS if they do donuts at full lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Seems to me that turning to full lock and keeping torque on the steering wheel means stalling the PS pump, which just can't be good. Hitting full lock and then backing off just a hair would probably be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD_Rules3830 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 I usually don't do a full lock, i like to throw the car out with the steering a bit (no where near full lock) and some gas to throw the back end around then just use the engine and back wheels to drift or do some ... well i call them cookies anyway, most people call them donuts. With fresh snow you dont really need much of steering to get the car around, the engine can do that for you. Once it hardens a bit that is a different story. (i hate that stuff anyway). I just smelled a VERY light smell of burning oil and i figured i should just back off. It could have been some exhaust fumes, IDK. I did have outside air on. I love my car ... basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 cookies http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 In the 80s, the terms 'cookies' and 'donuts' were used interchangeably (for hooliganism, not baked goods). Use of the term 'cookies' has tapered off since then, but it's not dead yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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