Winter is Here

[Indiana]

Well, it is happening. It is starting to snow with a storm on its way. The truck will not see daylight until April – May.

[fatts]

that sucks.

[s10rodder]

that\'s why it\'s nice to have a winter toy as well - my new subaru WRX. Just ordered my H-rated snow tires. I still haven\'t gotten a chance to try it out in the white stuff yet, but I\'m looking forward to it.



My truck is out of commission anyway. Will be back next spring with a fresh 383.

[wild85]

You got a WRX Rodder? What year. Those are cool cars.

[s10rodder]

It\'s a 2002 and I absolutely LOVE it.



I bought it used with 35K on it and the previous owner had already installed a TEIN (one of the best on the market) full adjustable coilover kit (ride height, camber/caster & damping) and a set of 18\" wheels/tires.



I also got the stock rims/tires (which I\'ll be mounting the snow tires on) and the original suspension so I can go back to stock if I want. I got all that for $500 under blue book! I just put a brake kit on it too. It\'ll hang with vettes in the twisties, and pretty much destroy anything in the rain, but still seems too slow - it\'d be perfect with a V8 under the hood ha ha. Actually, the little intercooled turbo 4 banger is pretty impressive when matched with the manual trans. The only mods I\'m gonna add are full exhaust and engine management - manufacturer\'s claim (Cobb Tuning) their customers see an average of 285 flywheel hp (55hp increase) and mid-high 13s in the 1/4 with only those two mods. Then I\'m done - it\'s gotta be reliable for my every day commute.

[afghanimobilerawks]

yeah.... it was snowing this am here..... last i checked it was freezing rain.... but i know its gonna snow later tonite...

[Indiana]

I think you are going to get what we have right now. It is moving your way. We have 4 inches on the ground now.

[Scotty_S-15]

On 2004-11-24 13:56, s10rodder wrote:

that\'s why it\'s nice to have a winter toy as well - my new subaru WRX. Just ordered my H-rated snow tires. I still haven\'t gotten a chance to try it out in the white stuff yet, but I\'m looking forward to it.



My truck is out of commission anyway. Will be back next spring with a fresh 383.



Oh GREAT... I guess we\'re gonna be hearing this all winter... How Andy\'s wonderful little Friggin\' WRX just flies up & down the \"mountains\" of New Jersey in sleet and snow... while I\'m slipping and sliding in my 2WD \'94 stepside.... http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif Hell, I\'ve been known to get stuck in the A&P parking lot.... after it\'s been plowed! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_mad.gif http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

.......... It\'s tough to beat AWD in shitty weather... in fact, pretty tough to beat AWD just about anywhere, INCLUDING the dragstrip! And I guess Subaru did write the book on AWD......

......... I can\'t wait for the first robin to appear in the spring... http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

[afghanimobilerawks]

<sarcasm>i LOVE winter</sarcasm>

im with you on the robin there scotty. wish i were a bear so i could jsut sleep for the winter....

[spacecadet]

Yes, I would agree, Winter is now HERE!!!!



I would say Yahooooo, but I won\'t. I too hate the white sit! I do like to make a couple bucks pushing it around, but can\'t stand cold weather. My truck was actually built for use during the cold weather.



For those who turn wrenchs for a living, you\'ll agree if you live in the snow belt, I understand why the POW-MIA soldiers hated water torture. It really does sux when you lift a snow covered car to do a service and you have road salt snow balls droping on your head. And the salty water running down your forehead burning the hell out of your eyes!http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif



I hate to be cold that much, that I start my truck 20 min before I go to work in the winter so it is nice and warm for my 9 1/2 minute ride to work. Yes, my truck seems to average 8 mpg during the winter.

[s10rodder]

Oh GREAT... I guess we\'re gonna be hearing this all winter... How Andy\'s wonderful little Friggin\' WRX just flies up & down the \"mountains\" of New Jersey in sleet and snow... while I\'m slipping and sliding in my 2WD \'94 stepside



I could just send you PMs about it if you like. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

[BrandOmatic]

yeah man down in Jackson, i was at work working for about an hour, then the power went out. They eventually sent us home. took me about 30 minutes to get home going about 25mph. Then when i got home, the power went out here too. Now it\'s back as of about 12:30am. yahoo. Happy Thanksgiving.

[afghanimobilerawks]

well, it didnt snow here..... too much.... it was more of an ice storm...... course north of the snow belt around Arthur area.... they didn get snow. maybe an inch worth

[s10maniac24]

winter\'s almost here too. might get snow tonight, should have new heater hoses in for tomorrow. gonna drive mine all winter! assuming it works.