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DJCarbine · 01-19-2015, 06:33 PM

My main issue was with taking off from a stop during heavy snow. If the road had any crown on it, the back would slide to the low side and cause some issues. Turning and stopping was never a problem, but moving from a dead stop in snow could be painful. Last winter I had enough problems with some villages not plowing enough or at all to make me not want to drive the frs

G_Ride · 01-20-2015, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream20b

I have shitty winter tires and i'm fine.

Experience driving in the snow probably played a part too

Dream20b · 01-20-2015, 01:22 PM

yep, definitely.

Shark_Bait88 · 01-21-2015, 06:23 PM

I have recently come across a Notchback Fox body frame on Craiglist that I'd like to turn into a rally project.

Here's the ad if you're curious: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4843106001.html

Now that seems like a pretty good deal, even without the hood, doors, and front fenders. Especially considering that my buddy, with whom I've been discussing building a Fox body rally car, has a complete 2.3L drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc. for it.

My dilemma is finding affordable storage, where I can wrench on the car too. I know a lot of places specify storage only. So I'm looking for your guys' advice on the best place/way to find affordable (I'm talking a max of $100/mo) storage that will also allow me to work on the vehicle there. Is Craigslist the best route? Shady storage lot that doesn't car, or finding someone renting out a private on-unused garage? Is it even feasible for me to find storage like this? I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and would be willing to travel about 30-40min or so in any direction for storage.

Any help is appreciated!

sickmint79 · 01-22-2015, 03:16 PM

come drive

https://www.facebook.com/events/607581449343098/?ref=22

DJCarbine · 02-01-2015, 12:08 PM

The amount of people not cleaning the snow from the tops of their cars is too damn high

Dream20b · 02-01-2015, 03:09 PM

*guilty* hahahahaha.

cjd · 02-01-2015, 03:56 PM

I wouldn't even be able to get out of the alley I think. Not goin' anywhere today though!

whee?

C

Shark_Bait88 · 02-02-2015, 10:24 AM

Drove around all yesterday in the blizzard and didn't get stuck once. Watched plenty of people get stuck in their AWD crossovers/4WD SUVs with all-seasons.

Apparently the car for conquering the polar vortex is a low RWD sports car on blizzaks! haha

Guff · 02-02-2015, 12:17 PM

Guys! I'm gonna be at P&L tomorrow getting my car tuned! I picked an awesome day right? Plus I'm on Pilot Super Sports and I need to drive from Urbana to get there! So, if I survive the drive there, then I'll have to survive the drive back with 3x the horsepower!

Guff · 02-02-2015, 10:24 PM

Well, Jr's flight got cancelled so, now I'm pushed back to the 12th. Perhaps I'll remain alive for a few more days yet...

FT_86_SM_GP · 02-05-2015, 08:31 PM

Anyone been to the Chicago Auto Show last year? Anything good to look forward to ? Scion FRS? Hot Women? Boobs? ....I read up that the Toyota-FT1 will be featured...

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

SportInjected · 02-05-2015, 11:26 PM

It's not bad, and if you happen to be in chicago I would definitely visit. Just don't go on the opening weekend, it's way too crowded.

The ft-1 was there last year. Apparently Nissan is bringing their gt-r LeMans racer this year.

rinnamon · 02-06-2015, 12:37 PM

Just moved to S Bend a couple of months ago. This weather :~0
Just saying hello

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01-19-2015, 06:33 PM	#1891
DJCarbine Thupercharged Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: La Grange Park, IL. Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 116 Thanked 751 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My main issue was with taking off from a stop during heavy snow. If the road had any crown on it, the back would slide to the low side and cause some issues. Turning and stopping was never a problem, but moving from a dead stop in snow could be painful. Last winter I had enough problems with some villages not plowing enough or at all to make me not want to drive the frs __________________ 2013 FRS Vortech V3 11psi Revworks UEL - PLM Overpipe - MOTIV catted frontpipe - Invidia Q300 2019 Series.Grey STI - Stage1+ SF

01-20-2015, 01:22 PM	#1893
Dream20b Y u do dis? Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 465 Thanks: 832 Thanked 194 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yep, definitely. __________________ Dat Hot Lava Doe Clearly you have no clue what you are talking about. Everything you said was completely and utterly the ramblings of a babbling idiot regurgitating garbage from his mouth. Everyone here is now dumber from reading your post. Please die now.

01-21-2015, 06:23 PM	#1894
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,674 Thanked 865 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have recently come across a Notchback Fox body frame on Craiglist that I'd like to turn into a rally project. Here's the ad if you're curious: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4843106001.html Now that seems like a pretty good deal, even without the hood, doors, and front fenders. Especially considering that my buddy, with whom I've been discussing building a Fox body rally car, has a complete 2.3L drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc. for it. My dilemma is finding affordable storage, where I can wrench on the car too. I know a lot of places specify storage only. So I'm looking for your guys' advice on the best place/way to find affordable (I'm talking a max of $100/mo) storage that will also allow me to work on the vehicle there. Is Craigslist the best route? Shady storage lot that doesn't car, or finding someone renting out a private on-unused garage? Is it even feasible for me to find storage like this? I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and would be willing to travel about 30-40min or so in any direction for storage. Any help is appreciated! __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

02-01-2015, 12:08 PM	#1896
DJCarbine Thupercharged Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: La Grange Park, IL. Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 116 Thanked 751 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The amount of people not cleaning the snow from the tops of their cars is too damn high __________________ 2013 FRS Vortech V3 11psi Revworks UEL - PLM Overpipe - MOTIV catted frontpipe - Invidia Q300 2019 Series.Grey STI - Stage1+ SF

02-01-2015, 03:09 PM	#1897
Dream20b Y u do dis? Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 465 Thanks: 832 Thanked 194 Times in 107 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	guilty hahahahaha. __________________ Dat Hot Lava Doe Clearly you have no clue what you are talking about. Everything you said was completely and utterly the ramblings of a babbling idiot regurgitating garbage from his mouth. Everyone here is now dumber from reading your post. Please die now.

01-22-2015, 03:16 PM	#1895
sickmint79 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: bmw Location: grayslake, il Posts: 393 Thanks: 16 Thanked 142 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	come drive https://www.facebook.com/events/607581449343098/?ref=22

02-02-2015, 10:24 AM	#1899
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,674 Thanked 865 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Drove around all yesterday in the blizzard and didn't get stuck once. Watched plenty of people get stuck in their AWD crossovers/4WD SUVs with all-seasons. Apparently the car for conquering the polar vortex is a low RWD sports car on blizzaks! haha __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

02-05-2015, 08:31 PM	#1902
FT_86_SM_GP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Lawn moweR Location: Gauteng, South Africa Posts: 549 Thanks: 690 Thanked 370 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone been to the Chicago Auto Show last year? Anything good to look forward to ? Scion FRS? Hot Women? Boobs? ....I read up that the Toyota-FT1 will be featured... http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

02-06-2015, 12:37 PM	#1904
rinnamon Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyo Location: Midwest Posts: 57 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just moved to S Bend a couple of months ago. This weather :~0 Just saying hello Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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