GT or Me? (Winter/Wet driving)

WhizzBomb · 01-24-2003, 02:27 PM

Hi Folks,

So I'm in MD and with this wonderful winter we're getting a fun amount of snow. I'm finding that my 2002 GT is VERY hard to drive in the snow as well as wet weather. The back wheels slide out and the traction control engages very often under these conditions.

My question is this just how GTs are or am I just not driving right? When I say right, I mean a car with this power (previous cars are an Accord 4cyl and a Neon).

All info always appreciated =)

Happy Friday,

Joe

jj_jonathon · 01-24-2003, 02:44 PM

go down to home depot and buy a bunch of cynderblocks or cement bags...put about 200lbs worth in your trunk...should help some...thats what we used to do with our foxbody stang...helped alot...

FordFan02GT · 01-26-2003, 02:56 AM

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Cant help but laugh

I got a 02 Gt too, and here in SC we got a freak storm dumped about 10 inches of snow. I am having same problem, but for some reason the harder i push that pedal the more i slide

Ease up a little, you will be okay. Just keep in mind, you got alot of power, so its easy to get crooked.

MC20GT · 02-07-2003, 02:54 PM

I invested in a set of Bridgestone snowtires last winter, as I live in CT and would never survive the winter with my 2001gt as a daily driver (took me 20 min to get out of the driveway one day with 275 nitto555's in the rear, with only like an inch or 2 of snow).

I doubt you get anywhere near the amount of snow we do...weight in the trunk is certainly the economical way to go. If you have the means i highly recomend the bridgestones, available at tirerack. I was passing suv's on the highway last night, not to mention several imports in ditches. It was quite hysterical.

Of course I could still be in 3rd gear idling at a grand, gas it and plant a beautiful snow-donut, but the option is mine as long as im careful.

95mustanggt · 02-08-2003, 05:41 AM

In a Mustang, you'll be fine as long as you do a couple things:

1. Add more weight over the rear tires. 200 lbs, is a good number.

2. Good Snow Tires are a MUST. Go buy your self a good set, don't be cheap! If you are trying to use summer tires, forget it! You'l NEVER get traction

3. You are going to have to change your driving style. Even with the best snow tires and weight in your truck, a quick shot on the throttle and you'll break loose. You are just going to have to be more patient.

The traction control really helps. I drove my 95 for a couple winters in northern Canada and we're driving the 2002 now, and the traction control makes a big difference.

01-24-2003, 02:27 PM	#1
WhizzBomb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MD Posts: 16	GT or Me? (Winter/Wet driving) Hi Folks, So I'm in MD and with this wonderful winter we're getting a fun amount of snow. I'm finding that my 2002 GT is VERY hard to drive in the snow as well as wet weather. The back wheels slide out and the traction control engages very often under these conditions. My question is this just how GTs are or am I just not driving right? When I say right, I mean a car with this power (previous cars are an Accord 4cyl and a Neon). All info always appreciated =) Happy Friday, Joe __________________ Proline 5.0, Air Intake silencer removed, K&N filter. Working on exhaust

01-24-2003, 02:44 PM	#2
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	go down to home depot and buy a bunch of cynderblocks or cement bags...put about 200lbs worth in your trunk...should help some...thats what we used to do with our foxbody stang...helped alot... __________________ 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/

01-26-2003, 02:56 AM	#3
FordFan02GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5	HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Cant help but laugh I got a 02 Gt too, and here in SC we got a freak storm dumped about 10 inches of snow. I am having same problem, but for some reason the harder i push that pedal the more i slide Ease up a little, you will be okay. Just keep in mind, you got alot of power, so its easy to get crooked. __________________ Real cars light up the REAR tires ----------------------------------------------- 02 Torch Red GT Brought home 1/21/03 with 4 miles Fully loaded with leather On the way: 1/2 intake spacer, 85 MM MAF, Alum. Underdrive pullys, Long tube headers, off-road H pipe, 70 MM T/B, 3.73 gears Soon: My wife is gonna kill me One day: A intercooled super charger of my very own

02-08-2003, 05:41 AM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	In a Mustang, you'll be fine as long as you do a couple things: 1. Add more weight over the rear tires. 200 lbs, is a good number. 2. Good Snow Tires are a MUST. Go buy your self a good set, don't be cheap! If you are trying to use summer tires, forget it! You'l NEVER get traction 3. You are going to have to change your driving style. Even with the best snow tires and weight in your truck, a quick shot on the throttle and you'll break loose. You are just going to have to be more patient. The traction control really helps. I drove my 95 for a couple winters in northern Canada and we're driving the 2002 now, and the traction control makes a big difference. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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02-07-2003, 02:54 PM	#4
MC20GT Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Hamden, CT 06518 Posts: 11	I invested in a set of Bridgestone snowtires last winter, as I live in CT and would never survive the winter with my 2001gt as a daily driver (took me 20 min to get out of the driveway one day with 275 nitto555's in the rear, with only like an inch or 2 of snow). I doubt you get anywhere near the amount of snow we do...weight in the trunk is certainly the economical way to go. If you have the means i highly recomend the bridgestones, available at tirerack. I was passing suv's on the highway last night, not to mention several imports in ditches. It was quite hysterical. Of course I could still be in 3rd gear idling at a grand, gas it and plant a beautiful snow-donut, but the option is mine as long as im careful.