winter....

[formeRiceR]

so SNOW + RWD = <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

seriously how bad is driving a 240 in the winter???
I'm in boston and thinking about getting a s14, need to know how drivable the car is....

is there any thing I could do to keep traction???

[Fuzzy Ewok]

It does alright...moreso than some other rwd cars. &nbsp;Putting on a set of good snow tires helps a lot, and is probably the single best thing you can do. &nbsp;I drove last winter here in Omaha, NE with decent all-seasons and 3-4 60lbs sandbags in the back. &nbsp;I think this season I'm just going to cave in and get snow tires since it'll still be my daily driver as it looks right now. &nbsp;In combination with the sandbags, I should be more than fine.

Other than that, just use common sense when driving in slick conditions and you should be fine. &nbsp;If you can manage, you might leave your 240 at home on the really, really bad days and get a ride or take a bus or something. &nbsp;I try hard not to drive mine if the streets are looking extra terrible.

[boosteds14]

i put two cinder blocks in the trunk. one over each wheel and i dont have any problems.

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[240 2NR]

GET GOOD SNOW TIRES!!!

Not the old school knobby ones, but the really badass new compund ones like Blizzaks, arctic alpins, or hakipiletas (sp?) by nokian. &nbsp;These not only work well in snow but also give a level of traction on ice. &nbsp;Seriously, these things are unworldly in snow. &nbsp;If you're still worried, pick up an LSD and start stop light racing 4x4's. &nbsp;If you're still concerned, buy a subaru. &nbsp;Now those are impressive winter mobiles. &nbsp;Drop the clutch at 3 grand and you're gone.

I got some artic alpins last winter (even though it only snowed 5 times) and I think the night we got 10" in milwuakee I was the only car I remember seeing besides cops. &nbsp;Everyonelse was out in trucks. &nbsp;I got stuck driving home with a dusting of snow while sporting my "all season" tires and it was downright scarey the whole way.

[Fuzzy Ewok]

Yeah, luckily the winter here wasn't too bad last time. &nbsp;I didn't like driving my 240 around much, even with four sandbags in the back. &nbsp;It was doable, but a tense drive most of the way. &nbsp;I strongly suggest the snow tires if you can afford a set.

boosteds14, I'm going to try that cinderblock idea this winter and see how I like it! &nbsp;Thanks for the tip on that...hadn't even thought of it.

[240 2NR]

Really you shouldn't need any cinder blocks or sand (maybe just one bag incase you get stuck so you can cut it open and use it for traction). &nbsp;Keep a full tank of gas and the car already has a near 50/50 weight distribution. &nbsp;Under acceleration weight goes back anyway, and you are only adding to the mass you must also deal with when turning and stopping.

[HaLo]

Hey guys!

I had Artic Alpins... I drove in terrible winter conditions up here in Montreal, Canada... And I must say: A 240SX is useless when there is 5 inches of snow or more. &nbsp;Better off taking public transportations. &nbsp;

Also, salt destroys the vehicule. &nbsp;Last winter I nearly got killed on the highway attempting a lane change when the car started fishtailling. &nbsp;

My best recommendation: Buy a winter beater. &nbsp;OR Get very good SNOW tires and drive with extreme caution.

[MorganS13]

i've driven my 240 through 4 winters now and have yet to be stuck (knock on wood). &nbsp;this includes 4-5 inches of FRESH snow on a couple instances. &nbsp; this car was/is my daily driver for the past 4 years if that tells u anything. &nbsp;other than getting a really good feel for your car the next best thing u could do is get snow tires and an extra set of steelies to mount them on. &nbsp;i've lived with all season tires and they barely work in snow, i wouldn't recommend it to anyone (i have an AWD V8 explorer for "other" conditions now <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>)... with all season tires u have to be VERY careful and forget about any emergency maneuvers. &nbsp;after getting used to my 240 after so long i hate driving FWD cars in snow. &nbsp;to me the only benefit of FWD in snow is the traction, and even that hasn't proven itself to be a valid point to me since i've been stuck more times in my familys taurus and grand am than in my car... &nbsp;to sum it up, get snow tires and be real careful. &nbsp;can't f*ck around in the snow unless its a big empty parking lot &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>