Saskatchewan Thread

[Avi0304]

Originally Posted by R2

I always found myself using 2nd gear because the 1-2 shift is usually impossible when the transmission is cold. Also, yes, there enough torque to get going in 2nd, more than enough for frosty pavement let alone ice and snow. Plus, you're already in the right gear for hooning around with then.


Regarding the weight in the trunk question, I found a bit of weight helps (~80lbs is what I used) but only in the scenario when you are on sheer ice at an intersection and pointing uphill (RWD's Achilles heel), and then only slightly. I didn't bother last winter and it didn't hold me back. I found that once you get a bit of acceleration the weight transfer allows more acceleration, etc. With this you'll find that after the first ten feet from an icy intersection you will be able to out accelerate almost all FWD vehicles - the same weight transfer hurts them.


In my experience the key to winter driving in this car is 2nd gear, keep the wheel slip to a minimum, and traction/stability control OFF. Also key is top tier winter tires, don't cheap out on these. This will be my fourth winter in the car and I'm looking forward to it.

Wouldn't it be risky to turn off trc and stability control while braking and turning? yeah I was thinking about one or two sand bags but will see once I get it and start driving around. Hey how to start in 2nd gear if am using an automatic? Could the gear be changed in an automatic with the help of paddle shifters?

Regarding the tires I was thinking nokian or blizzak or hankook icept. Which one do u guys recommend?

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by Avi0304

Wouldn't it be risky to turn off trc and stability control while braking and turning? yeah I was thinking about one or two sand bags but will see once I get it and start driving around. Hey how to start in 2nd gear if am using an automatic? Could the gear be changed in an automatic with the help of paddle shifters?

Regarding the tires I was thinking nokian or blizzak or hankook icept. Which one do u guys recommend?

Any of those tires would honestly be fine.

And the car has a VERY aggressive traction control, any slip and it cuts throttle. Having it at least in the half off, so that sport, whatever mode it is called, is better than fully on. If you have it on, and you register slip, you will not go anywhere. You could always turn it back on once youre free moving (like on a highway)

[SkAsphalt]

PS. a lot of this might be moot if you are not buying an manual transmission

[TB]

Don't the automatics have a SNOW button in the middle between Sport and TCS? I believe in snow mode the car automatically starts in second gear to lessen wheel spin. (Don't take my word for it though, I have a manual)

[TB]

Snow Mode information: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8976

[Avi0304]

yes the automatic does come with a snow mode. i guess that answers my question. i just didnt know it did. thanks guys,. now am sure am getting one. will probably put an order next month.

cheers!!!!

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[SkAsphalt]

Cold weather starts have come upon us this week. Don't wake everybody up

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Cold weather starts have come upon us this week. Don't wake everybody up

Yeah I thought I could yours starting all the way over here
Mine is louder the last few days to

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