CousinLarry Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 What did you coat the underside with?? I was wondering about some sort of rust inhibitor.. And I need snow tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 you guys got hammered up there from the storm, all the roads fixed? For the most part. Main roads are good. Some side roads are still down. Bridge is out on my normal commute route. If you are coming up here to ski, all of those roads are good to go, just might have some patched pavement here or there. Road crews have done an amazing job repairing stuff short term. More detailed fixes will start in the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock2534 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Last year was my first season. I had driven AWD and 4x4 in snow before, but coming from a FWD full size car to my Legacy last winter was great. Last year was also the first year I bought snow tires instead of running all seasons year round. I loved every minute of it! Instead of only going out if I absolutely needed to I went out just for fun! So much better/funner with good tires. I ran my first winter with the LGT with the stockers and was very let down, my previous fwd car with snows was much better. I replaced the stockers with nokians and loved driving in the snow. So much traction combined with having a manual making it super easy to stop by using the brakes and engine together made it a blast to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well it just started snowing i didn't think it was going to snow yet. Guess I wont be driving my car till I can get the starspecs off. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Looks like Boston and the cape are going to get hit with a weekend snow event. Looks like it will be coastal, so even though Boston will get hit, we'll get nothing up here in Vermont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copenhagen6123 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Love playing around in the snow, but hate all the salt they put down on the roads here in St. Louis. It is killer on the undercarriage and it ate my lifted Tacoma up last year. I'm hoping to get out and play before the road crews ruin the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Undercoating&rust protection is a science of it's own, and over here they are pretty good at it. Extract from a rust protection scheme: http://www.bedug.com/pics/behandlingbil.jpg Light Blue - Thin Wax type. Dark Blue - Thick Wax type. And the thin wax goes on the inside - even on wishbone arms and a lot of spots that you never figured were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 But what good would rust protection do on a car that already has surface rust on the underchassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachilles Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 But what good would rust protection do on a car that already has surface rust on the underchassis? If you cut off exposure to oxygen, then the process of rust can't continue. You just need to make sure you are covering both sides of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 coin-op spray & wash once a week is my rust inhibitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 But what good would rust protection do on a car that already has surface rust on the underchassis? Very much - it will halt the process for a few years - provided it's done right. Wash thoroughly, dry thoroughly and then spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Guy in classies here selling OEM LGT wheels with Blizzaks for $600. Downside, they're purple and green LOL. Do you have a template for the skid plates? Or are you just gonna fab and go? Ha i'm just going to make a cardboard copy, cut out the PC, and run with it. I just called dibs on those wheels and tires if he wants to ship them-- they're getting painted black tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Ha i'm just going to make a cardboard copy, cut out the PC, and run with it. I just called dibs on those wheels and tires if he wants to ship them-- they're getting painted black tho! I'd like to see how your skid plate turns out. I looked at aluminum sheets to make my own, but they were over $100 plus shipping so I figured $250 for the Primitive one wasn't so bad after all. Just got a call my snow tires are all ready to go! I'll pick them up and put them on tonight after work. I parked my car yesterday as it snowed and we had some nice ice this morning... I didn't think my starspecs would make good icy road tires. LOL Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted October 28, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted October 28, 2011 joe blow can you post some pics of the car after you adjust the coils plz? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'd like to see how your skid plate turns out. I looked at aluminum sheets to make my own, but they were over $100 plus shipping so I figured $250 for the Primitive one wasn't so bad after all. Yeah I'm a bit more frugal than others-- if I can make it by myself for cheaper, I will certainly try. I'm hoping this weekend I can get a layout and hopefully before it snows I can get it cutout and installed on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Ha i'm just going to make a cardboard copy, cut out the PC, and run with it. I just called dibs on those wheels and tires if he wants to ship them-- they're getting painted black tho! Don't hold your breath.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Don't hold your breath.... I'm truly not expecting anything to come from it. You're close to him so at least you can pick them up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm truly not expecting anything to come from it. You're close to him so at least you can pick them up! That's why I said that. I'm picking them up tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 That's why I said that. I'm picking them up tonight Nice! haha I guess I haven't checked that FS thread since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 WTF way to totally avoid Long Island you damn noreaster, im about to drive to PA to find the snowsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Not ready at all. My car is sitting in the driveway with summer tires on. Looks like I won't be driving today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 It's 1:25PM, 35.7 F and big snow flakes coming down. The old snow blower is ready to go. Just bought a new one, I'll pick it up next week. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Time is 19:31, Nokian Hakka 7 on the car, 8 degrees, no rain, it's dark, my neighbors are fighting and I'm not wearing sunglasses. I suppose it's time to get out for a ride... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f5/BluesBrothers.jpg/220px-BluesBrothers.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Cute... Update, it's now 1:49PM 33.8F the snow is sticking to the lawn. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landark Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I just got back from a drive in the middle of it. I went about 50 miles over a mountain and back. I thought I bought it at one point, but it caught traction and pulled back in line. The dealer I bought from put on Sumitomo all seasons and they are just terrible in the snow. I wasn't prepared to put my Conti DWSs on this early. I did take my lip off before leaving though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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