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12-19-2008, 06:30 AM
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SNOW IN OREGON!!! Even in the Valley.... Here's what my Z thought of the weather...
The RE050's don't do ANYTHING in snow. I had to put on the chains to get out of my driveway. It sits in the garage at night, so no snow build up on top. Makes me kinda sick to think of what all the serious temperature changes do to the paint having snow sitting on it :-/ I would leave it in the garage all winter, but I've yet to reach the point where I can afford two cars. Some day.....
The RE050's don't do ANYTHING in snow. I had to put on the chains to get out of my driveway. It sits in the garage at night, so no snow build up on top. Makes me kinda sick to think of what all the serious temperature changes do to the paint having snow sitting on it :-/ I would leave it in the garage all winter, but I've yet to reach the point where I can afford two cars. Some day.....
The Z is chained up and ready to drive , Car looking good man!
12-19-2008, 06:50 AM
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my first thought was "I need some of those!!"
I got stuck on this hill trying to leave my friends house last week with 4-5 inches of snow...took me about 15-20 runs at it. Finally I made it to the crest...sideways, did a three point turn on the road at the top and got out a there.
I got stuck on this hill trying to leave my friends house last week with 4-5 inches of snow...took me about 15-20 runs at it. Finally I made it to the crest...sideways, did a three point turn on the road at the top and got out a there.
12-19-2008, 07:19 AM
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Ya the weather gets so bad here I just put the Z car in storage, PROPERLY.. shes tucked bundled away in the corner with a dose of sta-bil. you guys with leavin them out and drivin them im the winter are nuts!.. LOL the CHAINS are jokes tho, reminds me of that movie. hahahaha we get dumped on huge in the winter, so now I brought out the beast, a 99 grand am lol the red dragon sleighs through the snow !
12-19-2008, 09:23 AM
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SNOW IN OREGON!!! Even in the Valley.... Here's what my Z thought of the weather...
The RE050's don't do ANYTHING in snow. I had to put on the chains to get out of my driveway. It sits in the garage at night, so no snow build up on top. Makes me kinda sick to think of what all the serious temperature changes do to the paint having snow sitting on it :-/ I would leave it in the garage all winter, but I've yet to reach the point where I can afford two cars. Some day.....
The RE050's don't do ANYTHING in snow. I had to put on the chains to get out of my driveway. It sits in the garage at night, so no snow build up on top. Makes me kinda sick to think of what all the serious temperature changes do to the paint having snow sitting on it :-/ I would leave it in the garage all winter, but I've yet to reach the point where I can afford two cars. Some day.....
12-19-2008, 11:43 AM
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What a time for snow in the Portland area. I drove from Bend to West Linn last night in the Z. 3 hour drive took 8.... Now I'm pissed! I cant drive anywhere and my test pipes and y pipe that were going to come via ups are delayed.
12-19-2008, 12:07 PM
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What movie and what are you talking about the chains being a joke? My car won't move without them...
Anyway, I went out with a buddy last night at 2 in the morning so that there wouldn't be any cars out for some snow driving practice...
I don't mean to thread jack OP, haha. But I had to share these. The chains perform amazingly. Even while doing a little bit of drifting in snow packed parking lots....
Anyway, I went out with a buddy last night at 2 in the morning so that there wouldn't be any cars out for some snow driving practice...
I don't mean to thread jack OP, haha. But I had to share these. The chains perform amazingly. Even while doing a little bit of drifting in snow packed parking lots....
12-19-2008, 05:27 PM
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Didnt he say its his only car?? What else is he supposed to drive if he only has one car and can only afford 1 car? I mean I guess he could get a dog sled.. but.. eh..
12-19-2008, 05:38 PM
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Nice! I think chains are illegal here but more power to you. My only worry would be one breaking and then whipping the car, but as long as you inspect them you'll be fine, and take it slow on the freeway I guess... I have other ways to get around and now that the garage is cleared out I can tuck it away for big storms but some people think thier car is a Ferrari or something, I see no sin or wrongdoing driving or leaving it out in the snow, these are 'relatively' cheap cars so just drive it!
12-19-2008, 05:42 PM
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luckly i've got the FX............even though with the 20's it realyl isnt the best in the snow....woot winter wheels! (18"stocks painted black w/blizzaks)
12-19-2008, 06:58 PM
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I love how in the first pictures the car is spotless like it was just washed and there's snow everywhere. It's just gave me this weird thought like the Z is just daring the snow to land on it. lol
12-19-2008, 07:43 PM
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12-19-2008, 08:23 PM
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Wow! impressive with the chains! Where'd you pick those up? I tried looking for chains a year ago and couldn't find any that fit the tires on the Z. I ended up buying a new set of wheels and tires for winter instead...
Good on ya to slap on those chains and drive the car in those conditions! The fresh white snow complements the redline quite nicely!
Good on ya to slap on those chains and drive the car in those conditions! The fresh white snow complements the redline quite nicely!
12-19-2008, 08:34 PM
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They're actually "cables" that fit the "S" Criteria listed in our owners manual as required for use with ONLY the 245 rear tires (basically to make sure that they're not going to expand under the centrifugal force and catch the wheel well of the car). If you have anything bigger it's not recommended. However, they are EXTREMELY easy to put on as chains go and only take about a minute or two to take back off once the conditions are good again. My buddy that works at the local Napa hooked me up with them, just got my friend a set for her Corolla that has 225/45/R17s on it. They run about $33. I'm not sure if they're available everywhere, they're made by a company in Clackamas, Oregon. But I would think they would be sold anywhere chains were legal and Napa existed.
12-20-2008, 10:20 AM
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It definitely is ONLY a car. Again, not everyone has the luxury of putting their cars in the garage or in storage. Some people use their cars as daily drivers. So show the man some props (referring to everyone hating on him for using chains) for actually taking his car out in this type of weather and yes with chains. I am waiting for my chains, but I highly doubt i'll get the chance to use them. I have not driven my Z in a week.
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