Mustangs & Snow

MissBlondie · 12-02-2002, 04:28 PM

So this morning I was in a hurry, rush rush around, and did not have a chance to watch the weather. Then I'm only about 15 minutes from work so I didn't have a chance to listen to it on the radio either. It's been cold here in the Chicago area and we've had some random snow (pretty light). Well wasn't I in for a suprise when about 9:30am I looked out the window behind me and it was snowing like crazy. Ahhh

Well I decided to go out at lunch and get something, to see how the roads were, and yeap slick and snowy. I was fishtailing everywhere. haha So much for that whole traction control thing. So now I'm looking outside wishin someone was coming to pick me up after work

So how do the rest of you handle this weather? Do you have beater cars you drive in the winter??? I have a truck that I pull out when the snow flies, but this morning I was having a blonde moment. Thanks for listening to me complain

I feel better, well untill 5pm.

~Jill

Kamaro Killer · 12-02-2002, 04:33 PM

I mean, all the choices, which shorts to wear, which track to go to, which sunglasses to wear, lol. Just messin' with you. I don't know how anyone can deal with snow all the time, I would hate it. Not that it doesn't snow here though, just not at the beach

. I think we got about 4-8 feet of fresh powder snow up on the mountains here (about 1 1/2 hours away) this last weekend. Too bad you're in IL, I'd pick you up. Ok, enough leghumping, lol. Hopefully, you get home safely, take care, Keith

bigred90gt · 12-02-2002, 04:34 PM

I wish I could help you, but, down here in the armpit of Texas, it never gets cold enough for even a jacket!! I haven't seen snow since I was about 8, and it was like 2" at best. By the way, the "armpit of Texas" is around Houston.

Caymon

The Deuce · 12-02-2002, 05:07 PM

What's snow?

Seriously though, I'd offer my services if I was in the area. Is the 02 an auto? If so you're outta luck, but if you roll from 2nd with a 5speed you should be ok. Oh, get gas ASAP, any little bit helps.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 12-02-2002, 05:10 PM

Good tires
Easy on the throttle
Lots of room behind the car in front of you
Easy on the brakes
Pucker-up!

ultraflo · 12-02-2002, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissBlondie
So how do the rest of you handle this weather? Do you have beater cars you drive in the winter??? ~Jill

'00 Z71 Silverado 4x4

I used to drive my 'stang in the winter when it was still close to stock... not a good time, lol.

Get that damned pick 'em up truck of yours out and start driving it to work, Blondie! You never know when a few inches of snow are going to fall around here, this time of year... I don't put much faith into what's forecasted by those schmucks that are usually wrong 99.9% of the time.

*thinks to self* "Chicago... a few hours away... hmmm"

Sorry, can't help ya!

Later,
-Ryan

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-02-2002, 05:44 PM

Winter? Snow? What are these things?

oh btw im wearing shorts and a t-shirt today

Tod · 12-02-2002, 05:50 PM

when it comes to snow over here don't even think about the stang. nightmare on wheels. just take care and put something in the trunk and keep that gas tank full. a great set of snow tires during the winter months shouldn't hurt either, stay safe now.

btw, anyone can have trouble when it's slick..............

1969Mach1 · 12-02-2002, 07:19 PM

Damn you people who don't know what winter is. lol
It's supposed to get to -20 tonight with the windchill of -28, this is celcius so I'm not sure what it is in pherinhite (sp?). But it's damn cold! We havn't had to much snow, it was pretty icy on Saturday and I was doing e-brake turns in my moms van for the hell of it. I drive my moms van in the winter, the Pace Car is up for sale/stored for the winter.

§am.

WADS56 · 12-02-2002, 07:27 PM

I was at work when it started so I had to drive home in it. I drive my 93lx in it all the time.

This is my list stuff I have with me in the winter

-Tool box (not some little plastic box, I mean a real toolbox)
-shovel
-jumper cables
-spare battery
-blanket
-gloves
-heavy coat
-bag of road salt

This keeps allot of weight in the rear, and also keeps me ready for anything.

Wade

VeNuM · 12-02-2002, 08:12 PM

Yeah, I live a couple minutes from Miss Blondie and weather is bad here. Some ********* in a Durango cut me off while I was going 10 and it was so bad it put my front end in a ditch, thought I ripped reverse out of the tranny trying to get out. I have 2 big sandbags in the back with a set of big block chevy heads (only thing they're good for, dead weight) and I still slide around like mad. I have brand new BFG Radial T/A's too. ~Brian

PKRWUD · 12-02-2002, 08:59 PM

I heard Buffalo got over 7 feet of snow since last night.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

whew, that's funny.

Take care,
~Chris

12-02-2002, 09:07 PM

Thanks Sam..That really helped Jill....You and your funny money and you even need engine block heaters and stuff there in the Great Northwest Eh?

Jill....I had a 1970 Ford Maverick (she wasn't pretty). I used to throw the free weights in the back. Looks mighty stupid lowered on the back axel that way, but who cares as long as your not past max weight....if it increases traction. What happened to your 3 bags of cat sand? Took them out, huh? Chicago Girl....You live there.... I was wondering how well the Fancy TC system on the car was going to pan out. LOL It's a Mustang....Nature of the beast, I don't even like hearing "IT" in the same sentence with Mustang, unless there is a switch where JENN can turn it off. Better yet....Option. Leave it as an option. Sorry it didn't work. Well, it probably worked. Just isn't a 4x4..

Good set of tires...even better to have a whole set (w/wheels) for winter....I find the new (no teasing guys) Goodyear Aquatread 3 to be a nice inexpensive tire.. Good rain/dry comp. Great dry traction too! Weeeeeee.....Can't really burn them well in my car. OD off and a mightly stomp can send them skipping a bit. Don't have the engine....Boo Whooo. Probably better. Not a race car tire for sure, but he grabs.

FULL tank of gas. Easy does it! LOTS AND LOTS of Space Cushion.

By the way...Girl..You own a F-150....Lots and Lots of weight....LOL

Take the truck tomorrow....Jenn

DAN-MAN · 12-02-2002, 09:29 PM

I've got a 4x4 pickup, but it hasn't been running right for 2-3 years now so the 'stang will be my vehicle for the winter!

Well, if I can ever get a new wiring harness in it then maybe I can drive it.

Daniel.

88workcar · 12-02-2002, 09:46 PM

If you don't mind skeeters, I can move the wife into the spare bedroom. Bring the bikini.....

jj_jonathon · 12-02-2002, 10:28 PM

it pisses me off how its been so damn cold in florida this past while and we dont get to even see snow out of it! ...its gunna drop to the low 30s tonight! all the freakin snow birds came down for thanksgiving and opened all their trunks letting out all the cold air! sheesh...im sick and freezing my arse off....

MissBlondie · 12-02-2002, 10:34 PM

Well I made it home! heehee I drove about 10mph, but I got home.. lol... Venum I hear ya it's nasty out there, saw lots of cars off the side of the road (hopefully none were you)... They said over 100 accidents due to weather in the city today... supposed to all freeze and ice tonight and then snow again in the early morning

Man, anyone got a room where it's warm that I can come stay in??

I cook and clean! JENNNNN I'm comin to Cali, this snow is for the penguins.. lol I moved 2 months ago so the kitty litter was sittin in my garage, but I put the stang away for the winter.. lol... but the kitty litter is in there now, ya know in case I get the urge to go do donuts in the snow.. haha... Seriously all I have to say is what the heck is traction control for??? haha I have it and it's on and I feel my tires, but I just keep sliiiiiiiiiidin... haha

I was wavin' at my driveway as I slid by

12-02-2002, 10:45 PM

Hey Girlie....You don't like tabbogining past your driveway in your brand new car....Bad sport...Oh Yeah...Come to Cali! Got a beautiful townhome, 2 car garage..extra bedroom. Son usually stays with his PaPa....LOL....You can come at least 'till it stops snowing (or we run out of frineds

). Was a nice clear sunny 65ish today. Everyone's cars all shiney. I'm so glad you made it home OK. I can't lose my MW tag team partner....

Oooo OOO Hey...here is a funny little story. After work (3:30pm) I was walking to my silly little Mustang that I love so much and was looking at the absured specticle of vehicles parked in the business lot. 2 Mercedes M class. 3 Jags of variable years and style. 2 BMW 535/745i and a Hummer2. My mind did a quick calculation and HOLY CRAP! There is way too much $ sitting in this lot. Allow me to get the hell out of here before I get into an accident and max out my $500,000.00 per accident Insurance coverage...ROFL... Please God...I would not want Snow ANYWHERE around these people who drive those cars. LOL....Outta Here!!!

Jenn

12-02-2002, 10:48 PM

Jill,

I look like that remark! LOL....Two peas in a pod. Eh...(specially by the ladies....insecurity issue I think...ROFL)...

Jenn

MissBlondie · 12-02-2002, 11:06 PM

wow sounds nice girl! move over, i'm movin in

i'm comin to Cali to tear it up...

hey you know what, i'm gonna box some snow up and ship it to all you people who dont know what snow is... haha... how much ya want??? oh i'm crackin myself up tonight...

12-02-2002, 04:33 PM	#2
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	It's hard here in the winter I mean, all the choices, which shorts to wear, which track to go to, which sunglasses to wear, lol. Just messin' with you. I don't know how anyone can deal with snow all the time, I would hate it. Not that it doesn't snow here though, just not at the beach . I think we got about 4-8 feet of fresh powder snow up on the mountains here (about 1 1/2 hours away) this last weekend. Too bad you're in IL, I'd pick you up. Ok, enough leghumping, lol. Hopefully, you get home safely, take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

12-02-2002, 04:34 PM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I wish I could help you, but, down here in the armpit of Texas, it never gets cold enough for even a jacket!! I haven't seen snow since I was about 8, and it was like 2" at best. By the way, the "armpit of Texas" is around Houston. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-02-2002, 05:07 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	What's snow? Seriously though, I'd offer my services if I was in the area. Is the 02 an auto? If so you're outta luck, but if you roll from 2nd with a 5speed you should be ok. Oh, get gas ASAP, any little bit helps. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-02-2002, 05:10 PM	#5
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Good tires Easy on the throttle Lots of room behind the car in front of you Easy on the brakes Pucker-up! __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

12-02-2002, 05:44 PM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Winter? Snow? What are these things? oh btw im wearing shorts and a t-shirt today __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-02-2002, 07:19 PM	#9
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Damn you people who don't know what winter is. lol It's supposed to get to -20 tonight with the windchill of -28, this is celcius so I'm not sure what it is in pherinhite (sp?). But it's damn cold! We havn't had to much snow, it was pretty icy on Saturday and I was doing e-brake turns in my moms van for the hell of it. I drive my moms van in the winter, the Pace Car is up for sale/stored for the winter. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

12-02-2002, 07:27 PM	#10
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I was at work when it started so I had to drive home in it. I drive my 93lx in it all the time. This is my list stuff I have with me in the winter -Tool box (not some little plastic box, I mean a real toolbox) -shovel -jumper cables -spare battery -blanket -gloves -heavy coat -bag of road salt This keeps allot of weight in the rear, and also keeps me ready for anything. Wade __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

12-02-2002, 08:12 PM	#11
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Yeah, I live a couple minutes from Miss Blondie and weather is bad here. Some ********* in a Durango cut me off while I was going 10 and it was so bad it put my front end in a ditch, thought I ripped reverse out of the tranny trying to get out. I have 2 big sandbags in the back with a set of big block chevy heads (only thing they're good for, dead weight) and I still slide around like mad. I have brand new BFG Radial T/A's too. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

12-02-2002, 08:59 PM	#12
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I heard Buffalo got over 7 feet of snow since last night. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA whew, that's funny. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-02-2002, 09:07 PM	#13
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	Sam = Engine Block Heater Thanks Sam..That really helped Jill....You and your funny money and you even need engine block heaters and stuff there in the Great Northwest Eh? Jill....I had a 1970 Ford Maverick (she wasn't pretty). I used to throw the free weights in the back. Looks mighty stupid lowered on the back axel that way, but who cares as long as your not past max weight....if it increases traction. What happened to your 3 bags of cat sand? Took them out, huh? Chicago Girl....You live there.... I was wondering how well the Fancy TC system on the car was going to pan out. LOL It's a Mustang....Nature of the beast, I don't even like hearing "IT" in the same sentence with Mustang, unless there is a switch where JENN can turn it off. Better yet....Option. Leave it as an option. Sorry it didn't work. Well, it probably worked. Just isn't a 4x4.. Good set of tires...even better to have a whole set (w/wheels) for winter....I find the new (no teasing guys) Goodyear Aquatread 3 to be a nice inexpensive tire.. Good rain/dry comp. Great dry traction too! Weeeeeee.....Can't really burn them well in my car. OD off and a mightly stomp can send them skipping a bit. Don't have the engine....Boo Whooo. Probably better. Not a race car tire for sure, but he grabs. FULL tank of gas. Easy does it! LOTS AND LOTS of Space Cushion. By the way...Girl..You own a F-150....Lots and Lots of weight....LOL Take the truck tomorrow....Jenn

12-02-2002, 09:29 PM	#14
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	I've got a 4x4 pickup, but it hasn't been running right for 2-3 years now so the 'stang will be my vehicle for the winter! Well, if I can ever get a new wiring harness in it then maybe I can drive it. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

12-02-2002, 09:46 PM	#15
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	If you don't mind skeeters, I can move the wife into the spare bedroom. Bring the bikini..... __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

12-02-2002, 10:28 PM	#16
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	it pisses me off how its been so damn cold in florida this past while and we dont get to even see snow out of it! ...its gunna drop to the low 30s tonight! all the freakin snow birds came down for thanksgiving and opened all their trunks letting out all the cold air! sheesh...im sick and freezing my arse off.... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

12-02-2002, 10:34 PM	#17
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	Well I made it home! heehee I drove about 10mph, but I got home.. lol... Venum I hear ya it's nasty out there, saw lots of cars off the side of the road (hopefully none were you)... They said over 100 accidents due to weather in the city today... supposed to all freeze and ice tonight and then snow again in the early morning Man, anyone got a room where it's warm that I can come stay in?? I cook and clean! JENNNNN I'm comin to Cali, this snow is for the penguins.. lol I moved 2 months ago so the kitty litter was sittin in my garage, but I put the stang away for the winter.. lol... but the kitty litter is in there now, ya know in case I get the urge to go do donuts in the snow.. haha... Seriously all I have to say is what the heck is traction control for??? haha I have it and it's on and I feel my tires, but I just keep sliiiiiiiiiidin... haha I was wavin' at my driveway as I slid by __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

12-02-2002, 10:45 PM	#18
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	ROFL..Glad you OK Friend! Hey Girlie....You don't like tabbogining past your driveway in your brand new car....Bad sport...Oh Yeah...Come to Cali! Got a beautiful townhome, 2 car garage..extra bedroom. Son usually stays with his PaPa....LOL....You can come at least 'till it stops snowing (or we run out of frineds ). Was a nice clear sunny 65ish today. Everyone's cars all shiney. I'm so glad you made it home OK. I can't lose my MW tag team partner.... Oooo OOO Hey...here is a funny little story. After work (3:30pm) I was walking to my silly little Mustang that I love so much and was looking at the absured specticle of vehicles parked in the business lot. 2 Mercedes M class. 3 Jags of variable years and style. 2 BMW 535/745i and a Hummer2. My mind did a quick calculation and HOLY CRAP! There is way too much $ sitting in this lot. Allow me to get the hell out of here before I get into an accident and max out my $500,000.00 per accident Insurance coverage...ROFL... Please God...I would not want Snow ANYWHERE around these people who drive those cars. LOL....Outta Here!!! Jenn

12-02-2002, 10:48 PM	#19
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	"Loved by many...hated by Most" Jill, I look like that remark! LOL....Two peas in a pod. Eh...(specially by the ladies....insecurity issue I think...ROFL)... Jenn

12-02-2002, 11:06 PM	#20
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	Jenn~ wow sounds nice girl! move over, i'm movin in i'm comin to Cali to tear it up... hey you know what, i'm gonna box some snow up and ship it to all you people who dont know what snow is... haha... how much ya want??? oh i'm crackin myself up tonight... __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

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