Mustangs in snow, almost bit it

Rice Hunter · 12-06-2002, 08:37 PM

I realize this may be the most obvious thing in the world, but I almost bit it four times last night cause Mustangs don't handle AT ALL in snow. I had to drive to a very important interview at Hershey and I only have the Stang (crap). This whole area got about 8" of snow. I just want to tell you guys that fish tailing at 60 mph because some ******* trucker doesn't see you (Mustangs are invisible to trucks/suvs apparently) is quite possibly one of the scariest things you can do. I held on, but I almost pissed myself. The lack of respect some truckers have for smaller/coup cars is really starting to get on my nerves. Some truckers are great and curteous, but others just want to go, around or through you. Ugh. Interview went great though!!

12-06-2002, 08:59 PM

Yeah I heard you guys got alotta snow in PA, my mother lives in Pittsburgh.

Stangs can get alilttle outta control in the rain ,snow is even worse

Maroon 5.0 LX · 12-06-2002, 09:30 PM

60 mph in a Mustang in the snow and blaming it on the truck drivers?

You better place the blame where it belongs, the loose nut behind the wheel.

We'll be reading about you someday.

Rice Hunter · 12-06-2002, 09:44 PM

Ah, well, that is a little misleading. That was not where the snow was, it was an extension of the story. I was going slower than everyone but a Taurus in front of me. The truck cut me off and I went on to the shoulder, where there was snow. But I appreciate your vote of confidence. I know you thought all the facts were presented, and that is my fault, but slam someone else. You'll be reading about me alright, but for other reasons. Will I be reading about you?

Maroon 5.0 LX · 12-06-2002, 10:44 PM

Maybe I didn't have all the facts, I went by what you said in the above post, if it were true, I stand by my statement. I can only respond to what I see.

Hopefully we will read about you sometime about something positive, and not in the obituaries.

tireburner163 · 12-07-2002, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maroon 5.0 LX
60 mph in a Mustang in the snow and blaming it on the truck drivers?

You better place the blame where it belongs, the loose nut behind the wheel.

We'll be reading about you someday.

Kell? Is that you???

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-07-2002, 02:27 AM

Snow? What is this dangerous snow stuff you speak of?

12-07-2002, 02:35 AM

60mph in the snow, damn its well over 80km/h no wonder you almost bit it a few times. i gotta drive my stang every winter and i wouldn't even bother taking it up to 60mph in the snow thats just asking to write it off.

Dark_5.0 · 12-07-2002, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
Kell? Is that you???

I thought the exact same thing

MissBlondie · 12-07-2002, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rice Hunter
Ah, well, that is a little misleading. That was not where the snow was, it was an extension of the story. I was going slower than everyone but a Taurus in front of me. The truck cut me off and I went on to the shoulder, where there was snow. But I appreciate your vote of confidence. I know you thought all the facts were presented, and that is my fault, but slam someone else. You'll be reading about me alright, but for other reasons. Will I be reading about you?

Woaaa relax!!! I thought the exact same thing as he did. Driving 60mph in snow?? We just had a lot of snow and ice here a week ago and I got caught in it driving home, and I don't think I took the stang over 10/20 mph the entire way. Glad to hear you made it okay, and your interview went well!!

~Jill

The Deuce · 12-07-2002, 03:43 PM

So would this be the appropriate place to brag that we are drag racing still in LA?

1969Mach1 · 12-07-2002, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by The Deuce
So would this be the appropriate place to brag that we are drag racing still in LA?

Deuce I'm starting to get sick and tired of your bullsh*t man.... If I wanted to hear how warm it was over there and not how cold it is here I would ask. lol I'm kiddin' with you bud. lol I wish I could even see my yellow grass right now. =( hehehe...

§am.

0h n0 5.0 · 12-07-2002, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rice Hunter
I realize this may be the most obvious thing in the world, but I almost bit it four times last night cause Mustangs don't handle AT ALL in snow. I had to drive to a very important interview at Hershey and I only have the Stang (crap). This whole area got about 8" of snow. I just want to tell you guys that fish tailing at 60 mph because some ******* trucker doesn't see you (Mustangs are invisible to trucks/suvs apparently) is quite possibly one of the scariest things you can do. I held on, but I almost pissed myself. The lack of respect some truckers have for smaller/coup cars is really starting to get on my nerves. Some truckers are great and curteous, but others just want to go, around or through you. Ugh. Interview went great though!!

whew.. take it slow bro, down here in al, we might get an 1/2inch of snow or ice, but i tell you what.. i crawl when it does...(old incident wth a crown vic..sticky brakes..freezing weather.)

jeesh i thought the sheer sound of 400 horses was enough for some jack *** to be aware of your presence..

remember:Loud Pipes Save Lives

oh, also props for all the stangers for drivin yer stang in adverse conditions.. you're all hardcore..

The Deuce · 12-07-2002, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1969Mach1
Deuce I'm starting to get sick and tired of your bullsh*t man.... If I wanted to hear how warm it was over there and not how cold it is here I would ask. lol I'm kiddin' with you bud. lol I wish I could even see my yellow grass right now. =( hehehe...

§am.

Call me crazy, but I miss the snow. There's nothing more troubling than playing golf on Christmas eve. I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, but that's all we can do. It screws up the people out here, they have no appreciation for the summer.

HellRaiser92 · 12-07-2002, 05:29 PM

lol I know how Mustangs are in the snow. I would suggest you invest in some sand bags and throw them in the trunk!

Also delflate your tires a couple psi.

BLACK85GT · 12-07-2002, 05:45 PM

they should make front wheel drive mustangs for the snow. lol.

tireburner163 · 12-07-2002, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BLACK85GT
they should make front wheel drive mustangs for the snow. lol.

One more comment like that and I'm gonna ***** slap you

Rice Hunter · 12-07-2002, 10:26 PM

I'm sorry if it seemed like I got pissed. It just seems like people talk about racing on the street, and everyone is says, "nice kill". Not "that is too dangerous, I'll be reading about your untimely demise". You see where I'm coming from? I think that comments about reading about my death are uncalled for. Street racing is dangerous, drag racing is dangerous, but no one says they will read about them in the god damn obituaries, so why jump on me???

gofastmercury · 12-08-2002, 02:25 AM

I like driving in snow. I learnt how to drive in the winter, and I love it. Yes I drive my mustang, but I get good snow tires for it. I can ussualy out drive those 2 ton SUVs with there 4 wheel drive. Nothing better than a 4 wheel drift at 80mph to get the blood flowing on those early drives to work!

JRowlette · 12-08-2002, 08:10 PM

Yep I know the feeling. We got a pretty good ice storm here last week. I was pulling out from the street my apartment is on onto the main road, which is slightly uphill. To make it short, traffic was backing up behind me and I wasn't at a stoplight!!! I just sat there and spun for a good 15-20 seconds waiting for my tires to melt through ice.

:D

Just a tad late to work that morning.

12-06-2002, 08:37 PM	#1
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Mustangs in snow, almost bit it I realize this may be the most obvious thing in the world, but I almost bit it four times last night cause Mustangs don't handle AT ALL in snow. I had to drive to a very important interview at Hershey and I only have the Stang (crap). This whole area got about 8" of snow. I just want to tell you guys that fish tailing at 60 mph because some ******* trucker doesn't see you (Mustangs are invisible to trucks/suvs apparently) is quite possibly one of the scariest things you can do. I held on, but I almost pissed myself. The lack of respect some truckers have for smaller/coup cars is really starting to get on my nerves. Some truckers are great and curteous, but others just want to go, around or through you. Ugh. Interview went great though!! __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

12-06-2002, 09:30 PM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	60 mph in a Mustang in the snow and blaming it on the truck drivers? You better place the blame where it belongs, the loose nut behind the wheel. We'll be reading about you someday. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

12-06-2002, 09:44 PM	#4
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Ah, well, that is a little misleading. That was not where the snow was, it was an extension of the story. I was going slower than everyone but a Taurus in front of me. The truck cut me off and I went on to the shoulder, where there was snow. But I appreciate your vote of confidence. I know you thought all the facts were presented, and that is my fault, but slam someone else. You'll be reading about me alright, but for other reasons. Will I be reading about you? __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

12-06-2002, 10:44 PM	#5
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Maybe I didn't have all the facts, I went by what you said in the above post, if it were true, I stand by my statement. I can only respond to what I see. Hopefully we will read about you sometime about something positive, and not in the obituaries. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

12-07-2002, 02:27 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Snow? What is this dangerous snow stuff you speak of? __________________ 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

12-06-2002, 08:59 PM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah I heard you guys got alotta snow in PA, my mother lives in Pittsburgh. Stangs can get alilttle outta control in the rain ,snow is even worse

12-07-2002, 02:35 AM	#8
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	60mph in the snow, damn its well over 80km/h no wonder you almost bit it a few times. i gotta drive my stang every winter and i wouldn't even bother taking it up to 60mph in the snow thats just asking to write it off.

12-07-2002, 03:43 PM	#11
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	So would this be the appropriate place to brag that we are drag racing still in LA? __________________ 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

12-07-2002, 05:29 PM	#15
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	lol I know how Mustangs are in the snow. I would suggest you invest in some sand bags and throw them in the trunk! Also delflate your tires a couple psi. __________________ 92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe

12-07-2002, 05:45 PM	#16
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	they should make front wheel drive mustangs for the snow. lol. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

12-07-2002, 10:26 PM	#18
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	I'm sorry if it seemed like I got pissed. It just seems like people talk about racing on the street, and everyone is says, "nice kill". Not "that is too dangerous, I'll be reading about your untimely demise". You see where I'm coming from? I think that comments about reading about my death are uncalled for. Street racing is dangerous, drag racing is dangerous, but no one says they will read about them in the god damn obituaries, so why jump on me??? __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

12-08-2002, 02:25 AM	#19
gofastmercury Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 366	I like driving in snow. I learnt how to drive in the winter, and I love it. Yes I drive my mustang, but I get good snow tires for it. I can ussualy out drive those 2 ton SUVs with there 4 wheel drive. Nothing better than a 4 wheel drift at 80mph to get the blood flowing on those early drives to work! __________________ 93LXcopcarSOLD14.3@96 @ 4500ft 2.02 60ft on street tires. my 67 ranchero NOT A 390 ANY MORE! 460! 3.70's cast manifolds, comp cams 262H, performer, 750DP 100K out of 79 F250 NEW(oct20/02)14.58@95mph 2.3 60 ft corrects to:13.86@100 66 merc comet351w, isky roller 600 lift 268/260@.050, vic jr. 700DP, 5000stall, 4.56's c-4, 3400lbs with driver 12.3@110 @ 4000ft 1.69 60 ft corrects to:11.69@115

12-08-2002, 08:10 PM	#20
JRowlette Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 95	Yep I know the feeling. We got a pretty good ice storm here last week. I was pulling out from the street my apartment is on onto the main road, which is slightly uphill. To make it short, traffic was backing up behind me and I wasn't at a stoplight!!! I just sat there and spun for a good 15-20 seconds waiting for my tires to melt through ice. :D Just a tad late to work that morning. __________________ '90 Black Notch: TFS TW heads, Stage 1 Cam, Street Intake, FMS 1.6 rockers, Kirban AFPR, 24# injectors, C&L 76mm MAF, 70mm Accufab TB/EGR, Tremec 3550, SPEC Stage 2 & Billet Flywheel, Alum DS, 4.10's w/ 31 Spline Eaton, Full MAC exhaust, etc. 286.7 RWHP @ 5100rpm, 313.7 TQ w/stock MAF, Inj, TB, and no tune Race weight : 3090 # w/ driver New Best - 12.82@107.9 w/1.74 60'

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