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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:54 AM
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It was rain/snow mix this weekend here in Portland; nothing stuck. Last year I got stuck in dead-lock traffic on I-84 into downtown Portland. Took me three hours to get to I-5 when I finally said, "screw this" and turned around; I was driving a 1991 Acura Integra at the time. I don't think I'll, even, attempt to drive the Z in the snow.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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Found some pics... These two pics were taken less than 1000 feet from each other...

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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People over there suck at snow driving. I mean come on, if you want to drive 30mph get out of the dman fast lane. I cant tell you how many times I have driven over there and the slow lane is the fast lane in the winter LOL
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MaRbLe
People over there suck at snow driving. I mean come on, if you want to drive 30mph get out of the dman fast lane. I cant tell you how many times I have driven over there and the slow lane is the fast lane in the winter LOL
People, here, can't even drive in the rain. You'd be a fool to think that they could drive in the snow. Besides, everyone was caught off guard because the weather people didn't forecast it. After-all, where would the excitement be if everyone stayed home and no one got into car accidents? People taking out light poles and parked cars > children making snow angles at the local park.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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people in Seattle can't drive period...in any weather, any conditions. We need a subway system so that we can all use it. And anyone who drives has to undergo rigorous testing and the roads would be free all the time for my350z.com and g35driver.com members to go driving

....ok I'm dreaming but anyway glad the snow melted by Sunday for the meet
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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^ +1

That's the problem over here, there isn't any reliable means of public transportation so everyone has to drive. And given the population of an area like the Seattle and Portland metro areas, there are A LOT of people that can't drive.

Heck, I'd support a tax increase for a subway system if it'll keep the bad drivers off the road (and is not a scam ).
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Good guess! V8 Grand Cherokee. I'm planning a 2-3" lift, new wheels, and big tires. Need to do some research to figure out the right sizes though.
What year is yours?
BTW i have a lifted Grand Cherokee....
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
people in Seattle can't drive period...in any weather, any conditions. We need a subway system so that we can all use it. And anyone who drives has to undergo rigorous testing and the roads would be free all the time for my350z.com and g35driver.com members to go driving

....ok I'm dreaming but anyway glad the snow melted by Sunday for the meet
This coming from a guy that went onto a curb last night and keep slamming on his brakes in the rain.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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^^ Hit a curb?!

Anyways, you'd think people in seattle have never seen rain in their lives seeing the way they drive... 50mph on wet roads WITHOUT any rainfall... gotta be fricken kidding me, the traffic on 520E yesterday didn't make any sense
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Well the Basketball game just ended and then the winds on 520 was pretty bad.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by flyinglumpia
This coming from a guy that went onto a curb last night and keep slamming on his brakes in the rain.
What?! lol I didn't hit any curbs, I think you're on crack dude

I slammed on my brakes when I was getting into Redmond because the light just turned YELLOW and if I ran it I would have left you as well as Steve and Scott behind. The other time was when we were in the right lane heading towards 520 and there was flooding water...you wanna hydroplaned or something? Actually the flooding got worse today...that whole right lane is undriveable now

I'm pretty sure I didn't hit any curbs or else I'd see/know it already and you probly wouldn't hear the end of it.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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You went up on a curb at Redmond Town Center right when we turn right to go onto the street where the parking garage was. I saw it. As for the running of the red light, you could have because I know where we were going.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by flyinglumpia
You went up on a curb at Redmond Town Center right when we turn right to go onto the street where the parking garage was. I saw it. As for the running of the red light, you could have because I know where we were going.
Are you sure Ernie? I mean you are of age Haha jk. I dunno but either way I don't see any rashes on my wheels Btw I didn't know you knew where it was. You should lead next time then, it's not easy to drive and at the same time make sure everyone can follow and get to the same location.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
What year is yours?
BTW i have a lifted Grand Cherokee....
'98 V8 ZJ. Gonna go detail the interior now. Vasiliy, I might even use the stuff you gave me!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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^^ Its supposed to be the best stuff... I bought myself that stuff too cuz I kept reading about it heh
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Well I already have some Meguiar's interior detailing spray. It works great b/c it doesn't leave any oily residue on the plastic. I've been using Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner up until now.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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La Ftw!!!!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Well I already have some Meguiar's interior detailing spray. It works great b/c it doesn't leave any oily residue on the plastic. I've been using Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner up until now.
I see I see. Well, the high tech fabric guard should be good to help keep the carpets & such clean.
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That sounds good, considering I'll be tracking snow and stuff inside. Sort of like Scotchgard.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Well I already have some Meguiar's interior detailing spray. It works great b/c it doesn't leave any oily residue on the plastic. I've been using Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner up until now.
303>* . You can even use it on your seats, no need for leather conditioner on coated leather seats
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