psucaptainkickass Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The LGT has too much power to the ground. Check out who is laughing when the snow is off the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 RSA's couldn't get you out of a paper bag. RSA's aren't the greatest tire, but I'd take them over RE92's anyday. Had them on my Grand Am, they were pretty good in the snow for being V-rated. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Drove out of a 3' snow bank after the plow buried my car in the airport parking lot, no problems at all. Viking winter tyres may not be the best, but hell I was impressed. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah the subaru AWD that actually powers all the wheels vs something like volvo or honda that kinda tries if it feels like it and then gives up.. yeah let's all blame the subaru AWD. 4 inches? Seriously.. I've done donuts and power drifts in deeper snow. You can think about blaming the subaru AWD when one or two wheels are spinning and you aren't moving.. Otherwise it's most likely your fault. Yeah 4 friggen inches. I was to say the least fairly pissed off. Especially considering the wife's car with all seasons literally drove right through the same area, same depth, same temp etc. I drove both cars, using the same steady throttle using momentum to keep me going through the snow. The Subaru got stuck, the Scion didn't. I have continued to be disapointed with the car's tractive ability since moving to South Dakota, where it seems to snow every damn day recently. Her car stops better, and corners better. I don't know why, that is just what I have observed. Perhaps a dedicated set of winter tires would make a huge difference, but why is it that my AWD car with all seasons is not as capable as a FWD car with all seasons that are no better than what the Suby is wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianspi Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ...Her car stops better, and corners better. I don't know why... tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires An LGT with good rubber will never fail you. enough zip ties and duct tape will fix anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uvm_Sam Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just got back from a drive and acutally got stuck in about 6-7 inch heavy snow drift, i got out but now my check engine light is on and the cruise control light keeps flashing???? any ideas thnaks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I have never gotten the LGT stuck. Even on crap tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I love being able to literally plow my way around with winter tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I just got back from a drive and acutally got stuck in about 6-7 inch heavy snow drift, i got out but now my check engine light is on and the cruise control light keeps flashing???? any ideas thnaks alot Disconnect the battery, wait five minutes. Reconnect battery, start car; lights should be off and cruise control function should be restored. How do I know? Because I had to do the same thing after getting the car stuck trying to drive down to the house from the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires tires An LGT with good rubber will never fail you. I would normally agree, but the tires on the wife's car are really no better than the ones on the Suby. Maybe I need to get winter tires, but I live in an appartment right now:icon_mad: , and have no place to put them once they come off in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I love Penguin like a duck, but he is a drama queen. You can tell by his avatar. Cruise control light started flashing after I stalled trying to get out of a slippery spot in 2nd gear. I turned off the motor for ten minutes when I dropped my kid off at school and the cruise light went off and never reappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Even in snow like this my car neer got stuck. This was last year! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I love Penguin like a duck, but he is a drama queen. You can tell by his avatar. Cruise control light started flashing after I stalled trying to get out of a slippery spot in 2nd gear. I turned off the motor for ten minutes when I dropped my kid off at school and the cruise light went off and never reappeared. You know you love me, and it would take a drama queen to know one (how's that for an old playground insult?). I tried letting my car sit to clear the light, but no luck, had to do the battery disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah 4 friggen inches. I was to say the least fairly pissed off. Especially considering the wife's car with all seasons literally drove right through the same area, same depth, same temp etc. I drove both cars, using the same steady throttle using momentum to keep me going through the snow. The Subaru got stuck, the Scion didn't. I have continued to be disapointed with the car's tractive ability since moving to South Dakota, where it seems to snow every damn day recently. Her car stops better, and corners better. I don't know why, that is just what I have observed. Perhaps a dedicated set of winter tires would make a huge difference, but why is it that my AWD car with all seasons is not as capable as a FWD car with all seasons that are no better than what the Suby is wearing? The BYOB stalwart would've used shower caps for traction. YOU may be the founder, but you have abdicated your status. You obviously do not believe in founding principles of the founding drinking fathers. Or Girls Gone Wild. How sad for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You know you love me, and it would take a drama queen to know one (how's that for an old playground insult?). I tried letting my car sit to clear the light, but no luck, had to do the battery disconnect. My wife is regularly in civic theatre. I KNOW drama queens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The BYOB stalwart would've used shower caps for traction. YOU may be the founder, but you have abdicated your status. You obviously do not believe in founding principles of the founding drinking fathers. Or Girls Gone Wild. How sad for you I wouldn't run over a shower cap, I used one to keep the snow off of my turban while digging out the Legacy though! If the Girls Gone Wild had been around, they could have tugged the car out with a tow strap while topless. Just think of the positive affects of cold air on ..... heh heh heh. Anyhow being that they are wild, none could be rounded up for towing duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The OP did say he was on Blizzaks not RE-92s and still got stuck. It just may be easier for the 5eat to regulate traction under these conditions. I have contiextremes on my LGT and did not get stuck in pretty serious blizzard conditions last winter. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to get stuck this winter Lots of torque even with awd means you have to be easy on throttle and clutch with 5mt cars. It's EASY to spin tires in low traction situations, especially if you've added power and torque with mods. That said, I've yet to be stuck. Handbrake turns FTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 2nd gear start FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ibtl Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 http://www.spryracing.com/images/PostedPics/animatedgifs/cruise-animated.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prod Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 My LGT might as well be a snowplow. 5EAT + Dunlop Graspics FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancebenson Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i drove out to csprings out in the black forest by the air force base to my aunts from texas with kumho spt 18s in how much snow not sure but it was more than ive ever seen and i had no problems in my lgt...stupid beemers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 My LGT might as well be a snowplow. 5EAT + Dunlop Graspics FTW. Like the Graspics? Tirerack is sold out, I was thinking of going ahead and getting some winter tires seeing as how it snows here a good little bit. Do you know anyplace else to order these tires in LGT size applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancebenson Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 try discount tire...they usually have everything...use the direct website though... http://www.tires.com and click on the direct website or call them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 i have graspics and love them to death. ground clearance is my problem, i center highed last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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