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I just got my lisence in april and i got my 94' Firebird in like may and i was wondering how bad its gonna suck to drive in the snow? Will i need winter tires? I live in Massachusetts so it snows alot
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Re: How Bad is it driving F-body in the winter?
I put 2 70 lb sandbags in the rear and I have a set of 4 good snow tires too. I get around just fine.sigpic
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Re: How Bad is it driving F-body in the winter?
Well, since its a 3.4 its kinda torquey down low and there is no limited slip. I had a '93 and its sort of a joke. One wheel doesn't help muchBlack \'94 Trans Am A4- SLP CAI & Loudmouth<br />Red \'93 Firebird A4- Ram Air under the WS6 hood, !cat, exhaust.Comment
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put about 100lbs in the back, dont drive like an idiot and your'll be fine. my brother drove his open diffy 3rd gen in the winter when he had it.1998 bright red camaro ,M5 ,Y87 ,stock<br /><br />Originally posted by Rune:<br />If it smells like a turd and looks like a turd, chances are its probably not a candy bar.Comment
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Just drive responsibly and you will be fine if you posses the ability.Comment
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Drove the wife's Z over in Germany in the winter... it's not that bad. You get used to what you can and can't do quick. Like the DOGG said, you'll be fine if you take it easy.Originally posted by BLLDOGG
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im in RI and ur question should b "how much fun will i have driving my F-body in the winter?" its not to bad...just dont drive like a moron
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Get a spare set of wheels (not pretty ones, just wheels) and a set of real snow tires. Not all seasons, real snow tires, which are marked with a snowflake and a mountain. Bridgestone Blizzaks are the originals, but there are others available now. Dunlop Graspics are pretty inexpensive.
HUGE difference.
215/60 is a good size for these. You don't want them too wide.
I presume ("just got my license") that you live with your parents. I'll bet they'll fund this purchase.2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCsComment
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HAHA I remember trying to drive uphill in the snow one time: max speed: 25 mph. LOL. Get good tires, stopping isn't any more of a problem than in other cars. Acceleration will be your main issue.-Eric<br />2002 Navy Blue Camaro...Striped and Stalled. 35th Anniversary SS wheels <br />Best ET: 15.384 @ 88.32 on street tires<br />Project Whitney: Goal, 14.0 1/4 by summer 2008.Comment
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im owrried about driving myne id cry if i finnally got it outa paint and got wrecked<a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/a371/boyoi/firebird/?sc=1\" target=\"_blank\">My FireBird</a> K&N intake,Gutted cat, glass pack muffler.........Lots more to come...... <br />Getting my exhaust soon :)Rumbler Exhaust w/ Hooker\'s Headers :)Comment
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Wow... how fortuitus is this? I was actually thinking of maybe moving back to MA and was wondering the same question, now i don't have to start a thread on it. When i lived there before i drove a FF car and that was a pain... SGS FTW! :tup:
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I drove mine part of this past winter and like someone stated earlier you find out really quick what you are capable of. 360 degress later I found out, if you can do it in 180 your doing good. Just be smart.Comment
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It's not really a problem actually. I assume 94s have 2nd gear start if you need it.Originally posted by jeffkiernanComment
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they do have i..well myne does anyways<a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/a371/boyoi/firebird/?sc=1\" target=\"_blank\">My FireBird</a> K&N intake,Gutted cat, glass pack muffler.........Lots more to come...... <br />Getting my exhaust soon :)Rumbler Exhaust w/ Hooker\'s Headers :)Comment
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It's pretty rough sometimes here in the winter for me. It gets so cold here that some nights I'm forced to drive with the T-tops on. :omg:I solemnly swear I am up to no good.
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