zeitgeist57 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 GFY, snow.:gtfo: EAD and DIAF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Eric Posted this on Facebook last night, http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/07/egetase5.jpg Most would melt on contact and this model is wacko. LOL I can dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Haven't seen snow deep enough to even slow down (slower than it's usual crawl) my winter beater for many many years. I love snow. Bring it. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=778&pictureid=6819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/xYtlCwv.gif AWD owners unite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/xYtlCwv.gif AWD owners unite! Snow tires > AWD. Although I will concede AWD + Snow Tires > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/xYtlCwv.gif AWD owners unite! I spit my sushi out.. :fuuuu: Im excited to see our little puppy in snow for the first time.. I think she will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Snow tires > AWD. Although I will concede 4x4 > * FTFY. Ground clearance is key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Snow tires > AWD. Although I will concede AWD + Snow Tires > * Snow tires AND awd > just snow tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Snow tires AND awd > just snow tires Snow tires > AWD. Although I will concede AWD + Snow Tires > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 We had a good inch here at least. Course, most of that is gone now and there was no real way to enjoy it without tearing up my backyard. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Snow tires > AWD. Although I will concede AWD + Snow Tires > * That was a car without full time AWD, they even say it in the test. Try that test again with a Subaru and a decent set of all seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 That was a car without full time AWD, they even say it in the test. Try that test again with a Subaru and a decent set of all seasons. No disagreement here. Besides Audi, Subaru is the best AWD you can get. I still will always say that the overall cost of gas mileage + maintenance + sale price premium for AWD isn't cost effective when compared to an equivalent 2WD car + cost of snow tires and wheels. At least in central Ohio. I still have yet to find a "hill" in OH (that isn't someone's driveway) that I had trouble with in 2WD + snows. EDIT: I'll let you know how the Focus handles Vermont when I'm there around Thanksgiving. My folks' house there has a pretty nasty driveway that my old Exploder 4WD had trouble with on all-seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 No disagreement here. Besides Audi, Subaru is the best AWD you can get. I still will always say that the overall cost of gas mileage + maintenance + sale price premium for AWD isn't cost effective when compared to an equivalent 2WD car + cost of snow tires and wheels. At least in central Ohio. I still have yet to find a "hill" in OH (that isn't someone's driveway) that I had trouble with in 2WD + snows. EDIT: I'll let you know how the Focus handles Vermont when I'm there around Thanksgiving. My folks' house there has a pretty nasty driveway that my old Exploder 4WD had trouble with on all-seasons. Powell road hill. Where at in VT? Were headed to ludlow at the end of Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Powell road hill. Where at in VT? Were headed to ludlow at the end of Jan. Ahh heading to Okemo huh? Parent's house is in Peru, just outside of Londonderry and about 5 minutes from Bromley, 20 minutes from Stratton, maybe 30 minutes from Okemo depending on traffic. Okemo is where I learned to snowboard, many fond memories there. Also love Jackson Gore. EDIT is that the hill around 315? Been there done that in a '95 M3 with Blizzaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ahh heading to Okemo huh? Parent's house is in Peru, just outside of Londonderry and about 5 minutes from Bromley, 20 minutes from Stratton, maybe 30 minutes from Okemo depending on traffic. Okemo is where I learned to snowboard, many fond memories there. Also love Jackson Gore. EDIT is that the hill around 315? Been there done that in a '95 M3 with Blizzaks. Yep, Okemo. Got our tickets and room booked for the last week of January.Going to be a long drive but should be worth it for 3 days of epic riding. They open tomorrow. Any hidden gems or secrets we should know about there? Id like to get into some ungroomed back country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'll be up in Vermont for the week of Thanksgiving too. A little further North though, in St. Albans. If you get the chance, try to get to Jay Peak to snowboard. Tons of terrain and long runs. I came here to post the same vid you did. Interesting watch; plus all of what you guys have already said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yep, Okemo. Got our tickets and room booked for the last week of January.Going to be a long drive but should be worth it for 3 days of epic riding. They open tomorrow. Any hidden gems or secrets we should know about there? Id like to get into some ungroomed back country. Mad River Glen. 85% natural snow, almost always ungroomed, it's among the toughest in the country. They don't allow snowboarding due to the minimal amount of snow. Bromley is a very easy for the most part. There are some very tough trails but not worth the drive from Okemo. I don't know how it's managed (if your passes will work), but Jackson Gore is on the backside of Okemo and has some very challenging trails and is very steep. I think you'd like that. Also the South Face of Okemo is tough due to the sunny exposure and altitude. If you like terrain parks, take a day and go to Stratton. It's awesome. EDIT: And I agree with Mojoe, if you have the opportunity to get to Jay Peak, it's among the best in New England. EDIT2: Another thing. Follow the Google maps directions. I-80 is usually a clusterfuck and despite the tolls on I-90, you will find it a much easier drive. If you have a day that's raining/you're not on the slopes, VT's route 30 is among my favorite driving roads in the entire country. Manchester is a nice town and if your gf likes buying shit, there's some high-end outlets there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Mad River Glen. 85% natural snow, almost always ungroomed, it's among the toughest in the country. They don't allow snowboarding due to the minimal amount of snow. Bromley is a very easy for the most part. There are some very tough trails but not worth the drive from Okemo. I don't know how it's managed (if your passes will work), but Jackson Gore is on the backside of Okemo and has some very challenging trails and is very steep. I think you'd like that. Also the South Face of Okemo is tough due to the sunny exposure and altitude. If you like terrain parks, take a day and go to Stratton. It's awesome. EDIT: And I agree with Mojoe, if you have the opportunity to get to Jay Peak, it's among the best in New England. EDIT2: Another thing. Follow the Google maps directions. I-80 is usually a clusterfuck and despite the tolls on I-90, you will find it a much easier drive. If you have a day that's raining/you're not on the slopes, VT's route 30 is among my favorite driving roads in the entire country. Manchester is a nice town and if your gf likes buying shit, there's some high-end outlets there. Awesome info. Jackson gore is part of the main mountain i believe. There is a trail that crosses over to jackson gore and visa versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Powell road hill. I had to go up that hill last winter in my T/A, and even on all seasons and with 200lbs of sand in the back I was struggling for grip, that hill is very New England-y, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I wish this incoming storm was snow. That would be crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I wish this incoming storm was snow. That would be crazy. Would be epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I wish this incoming storm was snow. That would be crazy. impossibru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have real issues with the new Watch vs Warning System. A tornado WATCH is what we should be under, a WARNING tells me i should be in my basement/bathroom under a matress. It bugs me greatly that we are under a tornado warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I saw where the storm has spawned like 62 tornadoes so far in IL and IN, but I agree with a warning means I am about to be sucked up and off to kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I have real issues with the new Watch vs Warning System. A tornado WATCH is what we should be under, a WARNING tells me i should be in my basement/bathroom under a matress. It bugs me greatly that we are under a tornado warning. you are in Marion county? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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