I Donated Too laff79 Posted October 30, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted October 30, 2012 I enjoy not crashing my car in inclement weather. Call me crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotated_Scoobie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Putting my hakapelitas on soon. Very pumped for the snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted October 30, 2012 I Donated Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'll see how long my eagle rs-a's last, and probably end up buying some nokian wrg2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Got our first snow on Saturday morning. I set up an appointment to get my WS-70s and my winter wheels mounted on Thursday after work. I'm hoping we get record amounts of snow this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehRicer Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I enjoy not crashing my car in inclement weather. Call me crazy I'll drive the truck then roar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Oops, still on my summer tires http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag1/Shotokan1509/LGT%20Suspension/BC87A13A-773F-412C-BCC5-3E7E5AB164D1-1792-000002F4ADB308BC_zpsb00bde07.jpg http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag1/Shotokan1509/LGT%20Suspension/24BE7448-651D-41DF-8843-078882954049-1792-000002F4B78AF525_zps3330a1de.jpg Bigger oops, my summer car isnt in storage http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag1/Shotokan1509/365/4EB72C22-3839-401A-9E1E-EB44AA810DCA-1792-00000301E37CD968_zps6934b549.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I don't like sharp edges on a big mountain ski. On the race course, they were must. I'm just going to drip some hot wax on them and flat file the edges slightly What would be the reason behind not liking sharp edges on a big mountain ski? The only drawback I see is a slightly increased chance of catching an edge. If you're skiing in NE though, I would assume the ice control on a fresh tune outweighs all other considerations. Genuinely curious as to the thinking behind that opinion. At any rate. Threw the blizzaks on today. Blech. OEM rims. Snows ftw though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Left work today and I had some snow on my car. Didn't have time to change to my snows after work, but we're not supposed to get snow tomorrow so I don't feel bad. Tomorrow after work I'll be switching to winters on my car and the fiancee's car too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehjhey Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/536692_10151237910633648_455587677_n.jpg All we've had so far as of this morning in Toronto Canada -,- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fysics Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 still working on getting ready, need to pick up some Conti DWSs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 We've been over this before, knowing your background, I can't believe that. I still kill it. I don't like sharp edges on a big mountain ski. On the race course, they were must. I'm just going to drip some hot wax on them and flat file the edges slightly What would be the reason behind not liking sharp edges on a big mountain ski? The only drawback I see is a slightly increased chance of catching an edge. If you're skiing in NE though, I would assume the ice control on a fresh tune outweighs all other considerations. Genuinely curious as to the thinking behind that opinion. At any rate. Threw the blizzaks on today. Blech. OEM rims. Snows ftw though. Some people say you don't need shape edges because the snow is so soft. I still had shape edges when I skied the Blow Hole at Blackcomb, 58* pitch. I'm waiting till after Thanksgiving to put the snows on. 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...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted November 13, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted November 13, 2012 What would be the reason behind not liking sharp edges on a big mountain ski? The only drawback I see is a slightly increased chance of catching an edge. If you're skiing in NE though, I would assume the ice control on a fresh tune outweighs all other considerations. Genuinely curious as to the thinking behind that opinion. At any rate. Threw the blizzaks on today. Blech. OEM rims. Snows ftw though. Specifically catching edges as I'm not used to sharp edges anymore. You really don't need much edge if there is decent snow, and I rarely ski when its crappy and a sheet of ice. I'd rather be doing other things. I'd love to throw a pair of race skis one with razor sharp edges again. I'd probably end up killing myself though. "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...
Dujo Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Ah, I see. You want the nice day lazy man's skiing experience. I can dig that. I admit we definitely don't ski if it's too cold or too rainy/slushy and there are a lot of days that I would have been out when I was younger that we just don't have the drive to go when the weather is less than stellar. But I contest that you can experience crappy snow any day of the winter in New England. It's like all wheel drive. You don't need it all the time, but when conditions are less than ideal, it's worth all the other drawbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roche Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have all season Dunlops...not the best but I love driving in the snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jav2.5 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Changed to my Nokians, but put my all seasons back on, no snow in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Specifically catching edges as I'm not used to sharp edges anymore. You really don't need much edge if there is decent snow, and I rarely ski when its crappy and a sheet of ice. I'd rather be doing other things. I'd love to throw a pair of race skis one with razor sharp edges again. I'd probably end up killing myself though. Ah, I see. You want the nice day lazy man's skiing experience. I can dig that. I admit we definitely don't ski if it's too cold or too rainy/slushy and there are a lot of days that I would have been out when I was younger that we just don't have the drive to go when the weather is less than stellar. But I contest that you can experience crappy snow any day of the winter in New England. It's like all wheel drive. You don't need it all the time, but when conditions are less than ideal, it's worth all the other drawbacks. Light weight's....LOL, paintpollz knows some of the conditions I've skied in. I was on snow the day we had -75F wind chill, also skied the Salomon Demo day when it was -29F temp about 11 years ago. Remember the race weekend, Pico warm and had high winds, Mark was cutting brush out of the race course. Next day Middlebury windy and cold. Frozen solid. 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...
angeltalin Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Mount and balanced my blizzaks today for winter time, got lame army training for the next 30 days so no snowboarding for me StageIII Cryotune-Kinugawa STS TD06H-20GTX 9 blade turbine, ID1000, DW65c, 73mm MegaMAF , GS EWG up-pipe, Downpipe and EBCS, FMS FMIC, TGV Delete, Brembo swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Crossing my fingers Yokohama Avid Envigor all-seasons are not crap. Wife pick after she got an unrepairable flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeltalin Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 i think thats what i just took off for winter... they did me fine in a mild winter StageIII Cryotune-Kinugawa STS TD06H-20GTX 9 blade turbine, ID1000, DW65c, 73mm MegaMAF , GS EWG up-pipe, Downpipe and EBCS, FMS FMIC, TGV Delete, Brembo swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted November 13, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 13, 2012 Picked up my Nexen Winguard 231's from a friend who was mounting them for free (friend used to work in a tire shop and is still allowed to do stuff there ftw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'll muddle through with my Michelin ultra high perf,all season radials. ps they ain't cheep:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 No I'm not ready.. I hate snow (except for the couple hours worth of snowboarding I do)! I'm delaying putting on the snow tires after the wasted rubber last winter. Add one-touch operation (and more) to your stock sunroof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipapotimus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 i think thats what i just took off for winter... they did me fine in a mild winter That is what i have on also. Lets hope they do good I really don't feel like driving that damn Civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 That is what i have on also. Lets hope they do good I really don't feel like driving that damn Civic. Civic, my old 1992Si in my avatar did great in the snow for the 10 years before it became a race car. Never had snow tires, we never missed making it to the ski races when my son was racing. So it saw lots of winter driving. 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...
Flipapotimus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Civic, my old 1992Si in my avatar did great in the snow for the 10 years before it became a race car. Never had snow tires, we never missed making it to the ski races when my son was racing. So it saw lots of winter driving. Mine is 95 DX and it has snow tires on all 4 corners. It goes wonderfully in the snow and it was my main winter vehicle before the LGT. I trust that thing in the snow like no other vehicle, BUT the clutch is wearing thin and it is so rusted it takes forever for the cabin to get warm. I do not start to get warm until I am almost at work. I would guess it has almost 230k miles on it as the odometer quit working at 130k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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