zeitgeist57 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yikes. I was going home early, driving Cleetus through UA. After powersliding thru every intersection (2WD) I ended up going only about 10mph. Coming up on the last right hand turn onto a side street by my house... I checked to see if there was a car already at the intersection, because I was afraid if I hit the brakes I would just slide into them. No car, but as soon as I make the turn I started to slide. A little power to swing the rear end around? Nothing...continue to plow...I am now going/sliding straight into a telephone pole and stop sign and nothing is stopping my progress... I ended up jumping the curb and riding UP the ground support line that anchors the last telephone pole and power lines. I ripped the protective plastic sheathing off, and couldn't believe that I didn't rip the pole down. I missed the stop sign to my drivers' side by half a foot. THANK GOD there wasn't anyone at the intersection! The chrome bumper took the cable ride up, with only a little bend to the front right fender. It was rubbing on my 20" Goodyear tire, so I got home and hammered it out from inside the fender well. Problem solved. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! I am amazed by how slippery it is, especially on the side roads. Also, my 2WD truck sucks in the snow...which is fun and terrifying at the same time. Post up if you got into some sort of fender-bender. I hope they are all minimal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Do you put any weight in the back clay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Nope. It's not just the rearend that's dangerous...it's the whole damn truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yeah there are a few slick area's out there, Plows seem to be a bit over run. Just went up/down Bethel/Haden run and had some fun on lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 315S was fun. I was running accords off the road and laughing all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I was up and down sawmill earlier, didn't have any real issues. Mostly people losing control of their FWD econo-boxes, and a few retarded SUV drivers going up over curbs. If we get another 8inches, my transfer case might find itself if 4WD. Other than that, I get the usual initial spin, but nothing I can't control with my big ugly Ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 So if I go home this weekend, will I be able to see the marks you left? I don't want to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I was in my daily 08 accord which seemed decent in the snow, there def is a few slick spots under the snow, I seen a few people on 270 just spin out and hit the center divider with nothing really wrong with the road. I tried to stop to ask the guy if he was ok, he just threw it in reverse and gave me a dirty look and bounced. His left side front end was smashed in decent, he did not even get out to look at it lol. crazy bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 the plows are just making everything worse. first off they're not even laying any sand down, and somehow i had more traction in the untouched snow in my neighborhood than right behind a plow that didn't seem to be moving any snow whatsoever off the road. wtf is wrong with their equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Had fun getting the rug rat after work, did some AWD donuts, and some sideways driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 This is my second winter in the MS3. I'm still not used to such a small car but I like it nonetheless. I'm running Blizzaks which really grip well, but somehow I can't help but feel that while the car is "nimble" on dry pavement it feels "twitchy" and not as heavy or "planted" on snow covered roads. So far no issues though. Plows through snow like a tank. I just have to be careful of hitting boost and shifting. Thankfully traction control and stability control keep me and the car in check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 315S was fun. I was running accords off the road and laughing all the way. when i had my cherokee i was on my way home from pickerington and passed a mercedes and right after i passed them the spun out in the middle of the freeway. And this was when we had a lot of snow on the roads. people were going like 30. i was doing 50 with my xj. i laughed my ass off when i saw them do a 360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 when i had my cherokee i was on my way home from pickerington and passed a mercedes and right after i passed them the spun out in the middle of the freeway. And this was when we had a lot of snow on the roads. people were going like 30. i was doing 50 with my xj. i laughed my ass off when i saw them do a 360 Clarification for the reading impaired: I wish it was u spinning out of control and me laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 If only it was you Do you typically have the urge to brake, and or steer violently when passed in the snow for some reason ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Do you typically have the urge to brake, and or steer violently when passed in the snow for some reason ? Nope and to clarify my statement above if u didn't catch it. I wished it was him spinning out of control and me laughing at him. Not nice to laugh at ppl doing 360's on the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 So far already pulled out on car in the right side of the ditch on 315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Getting ready to make the drive down to campus in the GTP. Not too worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Dublin was fun before they plowed everything. Most streets are still covered. I find it weird that the back end of the Mazda wants to snap oversteer really quickly this year, but the snow tires help keep it pretty straight. Bethel is still a mess though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 the plows are just making everything worse. first off they're not even laying any sand down, and somehow i had more traction in the untouched snow in my neighborhood than right behind a plow that didn't seem to be moving any snow whatsoever off the road. wtf is wrong with their equipment? We had a truck come by an hr ago with his plow up but dropping salt. Why he wasnt moving the snow as well, I dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 meh. 29 mph from Broad to 23N on 270 lol. Dont know how many of those fucking snow-chunks that fall off cars' wheel wells i sliced through with the front lip... FUUUUUUUUCK SNOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yikes. I was going home early, driving Cleetus through UA. After powersliding thru every intersection (2WD) I ended up going only about 10mph. Coming up on the last right hand turn onto a side street by my house... I checked to see if there was a car already at the intersection, because I was afraid if I hit the brakes I would just slide into them. No car, but as soon as I make the turn I started to slide. A little power to swing the rear end around? Nothing...continue to plow...I am now going/sliding straight into a telephone pole and stop sign and nothing is stopping my progress... I ended up jumping the curb and riding UP the ground support line that anchors the last telephone pole and power lines. I ripped the protective plastic sheathing off, and couldn't believe that I didn't rip the pole down. I missed the stop sign to my drivers' side by half a foot. THANK GOD there wasn't anyone at the intersection! The chrome bumper took the cable ride up, with only a little bend to the front right fender. It was rubbing on my 20" Goodyear tire, so I got home and hammered it out from inside the fender well. Problem solved. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! I am amazed by how slippery it is, especially on the side roads. Also, my 2WD truck sucks in the snow...which is fun and terrifying at the same time. Post up if you got into some sort of fender-bender. I hope they are all minimal! Dont feel bad, I hit a guard rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 well, i joined the wrecked car crew ('05 explorer) today. some idiot turned left right in front of me from the oncoming lane this afternoon just as the light turned yellow. i hit the brakes (abs), slid, turned the wheel to try to avoid hitting her, and broadsided her anyways--knocked her into another car as well. surprised my airbag didn't go off---i damaged my front bumper headlights/foglights, driver's side fender, hood, maybe driver's front door--and i spun her 180 degrees into my rear driver's side door. she accused me of being at fault?? said she had the right of way and was already in the intersection when i hit her---moron. at least the car i knocked her into corroborated my story. she got cited, and apparently has insurance, so i should be in the clear. female drivers. thing is, i even slowed down as i approached the intersection because i saw her inch out just a bit--doubt i could have stopped even with dry pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 well, i joined the wrecked car crew ('05 explorer) today. some idiot turned left right in front of me from the oncoming lane this afternoon just as the light turned yellow. i hit the brakes (abs), slid, turned the wheel to try to avoid hitting her, and broadsided her anyways--knocked her into another car as well. surprised my airbag didn't go off---i damaged my front bumper headlights/foglights, driver's side fender, hood, maybe driver's front door--and i spun her 180 degrees into my rear driver's side door. she accused me of being at fault?? said she had the right of way and was already in the intersection when i hit her---moron. at least the car i knocked her into corroborated my story. she got cited, and apparently has insurance, so i should be in the clear. female drivers. thing is, i even slowed down as i approached the intersection because i saw her inch out just a bit--doubt i could have stopped even with dry pavement. you guys have a good amount of snow already and just think you only have 4 more months to go. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 you guys have a good amount of snow already and just think you only have 4 more months to go. lol. no shit. the snow just doesn't melt here at all--it just stays here--they have to remove it with front end loaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 she accused me of being at fault?? said she had the right of way and was already in the intersection when i hit her---moron. at least the car i knocked her into corroborated my story. she got cited, and apparently has insurance, so i should be in the clear. female drivers. thing is, i even slowed down as i approached the intersection because i saw her inch out just a bit--doubt i could have stopped even with dry pavement. Good thing you and Clay are both okay. That's what counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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