winter rides...

[justinhustle]

...any of you 240 owners have to roll a beater in the winter?

i used to have a 99 maxima se-l but my sister wrecked it, so this winter i have to either shell out for a piece of shit or drive my baby =/

[xNotoriousGQx]

drove my 97 240 for three winters in heavy snow and with performance tires in 18s here in ny............is all about the drving skillz. you don't need a beater.

[cdigity]

1988 chevy spectrum turbo hatchback
:rawk:

[s13andy]

1988 chevy S10, my money maker with the snow plow

i got the S13 for summer and the S10 for winter

[HaLo]

I drive a 1991 Civic CX hatchback for the simple reason that

snow + salt = rotten 240sx.

[justinhustle]

ive been tosing the idea around on getting an s13 to drive in the winter, and then fix that up too

or im just going to get some big obnoxious suv

[Driftin_240sx]

85 toyota corolla gt-s......... yeh scary.

david

[Evil S14]

1990 Nissan Stanza, i drive KA24 all year long :boink:

[aznpoopy]

the 240sx isn't so bad in the snow... i was worried when we got dumped on in nyc today... drove home and i was slipping everywhere but it was easily controllable. the 240 is very predictable... plus snow driving will make u a better driver! :boink:

[Anubis]

Good thing about SoCal, winter spring, summer..you name it, its always sunny! No rain or snow ever!

[KiDyNomiTe]

Currently driving on some worn out azenis and had some snowfall and ice on the road, what a pain. Couldn't turn at all unless I was moving at under 20. Of course perfect time for a deer to cross the road, luckily it kept running.

Gotta put on the blizzaks soon.

[thelinja]

I only travel in the snow one way, 240SX stylee.

[method2833]

1988 toyota carolla dx oh yea carb powa!!!!

[AceInHole]

truck engine requires truck tires.
http://www.engr.uconn.edu/~corrales/carsIM/crusher.JPG

[Kreator]

1995 ford escort

but i got winter tires for my 240 so fuck it :fawk:

[misnomer]

http://webpages.charter.net/jyurtinus/snowcar1.jpg

Rockin' the 240 all year round :-)

[AutoDestruct]

You can get some cheap Cooper snow tires and mount them on some stock rims. They are half the price of the blizzaks and IMO almost to just as good in the Grip department. Either way the snow tires make a HUGE improvement. Just make sure you get a set of 4. I made the mistake of only getting rears for my first couple of winter drives. I had excellent grip in the back but it was like trying to steer with ski's. I had to plow off the road at low speed before I got the picture. Fortunatly nothing was damaged.
Anyway just get snows and I assure you, you will be very impressed. I live in Central Pennsylvania and we have thee Shi*test roads, and It really snows like a b*tch around here as well. I think I paid 60 bucks for each corner mounted and balanced for cooper non-studded snow tires. They should last you 2 to 3 seasons if you take care of them. I had mine almost all of last winter and they show no real wear.

P.s Look for rubber softness and a tire with Lots (cipes)slats. They look like little razor blade cuts in the tread. Maybe somebody could clear that up. The tire should be relatively narrow as well. This helps it penetrate the layer of snow to get to the road.

240's are fine in the snow, the close to 50/50 weight distrubution and truck motor really make it shine. Personally the most fun I've ever had with my 240 was all last winter. You can fake "drift" all day long. Beater's suck. but I guess that's the point. Study up and make a informed decision. Good luck:D

[Evil S14]

the only reason i wont drive it in the snow is because the 6 puck clutch makes it realllly hard

[AutoDestruct]

Yeah. I guess that would kind of do that.:D

[twitchy]

i agree with whoever said above that it comes down to driving skill. I dont think you could get a front wheel drive car 30 years ago.

My friends always go "how the hell do you drive that thing in the winter"

well

carefully, slowly and taking no risks. I live in northern ontario and our winter driving conditions include temperatures down to 40 below and for example we got almost a foot of snow last night. Roads get plowed at some point and I would rather drive on then when theyre not plowed personally. I just get the oilspray done spring and fall and that solves the rust problems.

[The Dude]

My winter ride is always RWD. What good is snow and ice if you can't have a little fun in it? :cool:

[ridebmx]

1979 chevette 4 door, rwd 68 HP, cream and brown interior to match the outside.

http://www.edsautoparts.com/chevette.JPG

I KNOW U GUYS WANT IT BUT ITS NOT FOR SALE!

[twitchy]

Originally posted by cdigity
1988 chevy spectrum turbo hatchback
:rawk:

I had a 1988 isuzu imark turbo...my first car. same thing right? awesome little buggy that thing!

[whateverjames]

02 Chevy Blazer. I got a factory LSD and had an alarm with autostart put on it. Just turn the defroster on high after I turn off the ignition, then the next day, I have a nice warm defrosted vehicle when I walk out the door.

[the head]

rocking the F-150 4x4 in the winters
it is the truck in the bacground of the photo

[STIwish]

96 Geo Tracker.. well it WAS my beater, now its my daily driver.

[esthirteen]

a 1987 acura integra, first year they made the car, and its pretty fast for the piece of shit it is. Replaced the clutch at 150,00 miles, which was pretty hard to do, and its got some rust, thats all thats wrong with it. Its fun in the winter, and fun to pull e-brake just fucking around in a wet parking lot.

[No Motiv]

94 Toyota Camry LE.......an easy drive
90 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme classic Station Wagon..V8 RWD Heavy......a hader drive

[brage]

Not sure what you guys are talking about.. it's 70 degrees outside right now in AZ ;)

-jeff

[Zemus]

1992 5spd Sentra with Winter tires, rocking 13's all around, its also got a mean exhaust leak, sounds mean :-D

[kuruptR]

its parked :confused:

[nokeone]

1982 VW Rabbit Cabriolet Wolfsburg Edition...ohhh baby!..lol..

http://www.electroauto.com/gallery/graphics/cabrio2.jpg

[bchumley]

I get to use my parents' extra vehicle during the winter. Gotta love rollin the 94 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE. It's not exactly pimp, but it's free transportation, other than insurance. Just for fun I thought it'd crack people up to put some bass in the van, so I hooked up my huge PPI amp to a cerwin vega stroker 15! It sometimes help me forget that I have to drive a minivan for the next 3-4 months.

[KoukiS14]

I drive my 97 240sx year round. . I throw snow tires on it, and it's unstoppable. . I've cleared two foot high snow drifts traveling at over 50 mph in it. . holy crap it's fun in the snow :D

[twitchy]

yep! I have use of a 1997 accord when its snowing out cause its got kickass snow tires on it. THAT thing is unstoppable. Ive been stuck on the 240 on flat ground in the snow many times. Its fun to go parking lot drifting. Theres this new truck stop opening off the highway not too far from here. Right now its just about....half a square mile of pavement with nothing on it. Keep posted for winter drift videos!!!

[KoukiS14]

Originally posted by twitchy
yep! I have use of a 1997 accord when its snowing out cause its got kickass snow tires on it. THAT thing is unstoppable. Ive been stuck on the 240 on flat ground in the snow many times. Its fun to go parking lot drifting. Theres this new truck stop opening off the highway not too far from here. Right now its just about....half a square mile of pavement with nothing on it. Keep posted for winter drift videos!!!

Snow tires are the new Jesus. It's true. :D Seriously. . try them on your 240sx if you can sometime. . if the Accord tires fit, try it lol. . I used to get stuck in parking lots and the like. . and I live at the top of a hill haha. . it was so embarrasing having to ditch my car places. . . snow tires make it feel like it has 4wd. . seriously, I can take off and spin my rear wheels, but the car actually ACCELERATES during that. . if you don't spin them, it takes off at a very impressive rate. . I've beat 4wd pickups in the snow!! haha

I can't wait for it to ACTUALLY snow.

[Dunkee]

Originally posted by AutoDestruct
You can get some cheap Cooper snow tires and mount them on some stock rims. They are half the price of the blizzaks and IMO almost to just as good in the Grip department. Either way the snow tires make a HUGE improvement. Just make sure you get a set of 4. I made the mistake of only getting rears for my first couple of winter drives. I had excellent grip in the back but it was like trying to steer with ski's. I had to plow off the road at low speed before I got the picture. Fortunatly nothing was damaged.
Anyway just get snows and I assure you, you will be very impressed. I live in Central Pennsylvania and we have thee Shi*test roads, and It really snows like a b*tch around here as well. I think I paid 60 bucks for each corner mounted and balanced for cooper non-studded snow tires. They should last you 2 to 3 seasons if you take care of them. I had mine almost all of last winter and they show no real wear.

P.s Look for rubber softness and a tire with Lots (cipes)slats. They look like little razor blade cuts in the tread. Maybe somebody could clear that up. The tire should be relatively narrow as well. This helps it penetrate the layer of snow to get to the road.

240's are fine in the snow, the close to 50/50 weight distrubution and truck motor really make it shine. Personally the most fun I've ever had with my 240 was all last winter. You can fake "drift" all day long. Beater's suck. but I guess that's the point. Study up and make a informed decision. Good luck:D

I made the same mistake...it is the most nerve racking experience. I didn't know what it was till I read this post. Thanks :D

[Silverbullet]

i live on the east coast and we've been hit with snow already. I'm still rocking my bald tires (almost slicks!) in the rear and good tires in the front.

[Fastback180]

I got 144 Liquid Twin w/Burton Freestyle bindings......That's my winter ride. :boink:

[S13FREEAAK]

The Beater:D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid92/p1db4e242cd9a99cf43222a349ab7b1c9/fa531c55.jpg

[Grant]

I had one, but I realize it doesn't snow here during the winter and i can't afford to have second car, so I sold it.

[KoukiS14]

Originally posted by S13FREEAAK
The Beater:D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid92/p1db4e242cd9a99cf43222a349ab7b1c9/fa531c55.jpg

am I seeing not one, but TWO fart cans on that beast? :cool:


I just ordered one up for my car . . first guy in my family to own a fart can :D

[twitchy]

my DAD has a fart can on his Civic

[KoukiS14]

HOLY CRAP!
I wish my dad would stop being old.
g'damn. . he just up and decided to act old one day. . and stop having fun. . it bothers me. . he drives his dead dad's 96 Caprice. . it's depressing. . lol. . I can't even get him to do an LT1 swap. . he thinks his L99 engine is powerful. .

your dad = :cool: :D

[S13FREEAAK]

am I seeing not one, but TWO fart cans on that beast?

Yep, them be Apexi N1 Duals :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid92/paf6a1400109735b11d9e67f9f3fa95cf/fa53172c.jpg