Snow
05-26-2007, 12:25 AM
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Snow
First off I plan on buying a 07 GT. I live in Alaska and have read a few posts about what to get (tires, weight, etc.) and about how well the car performs in the snow. My question is how well does the snow treat the car? Appearance wise and what not.
05-26-2007, 01:03 AM
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RE: Snow
Okay - I've never been to Alaska. But I live in Colorado. You probably get more snow. But I grew up in winter driving conditions where I was raised. There was snow on the ground for at least 6 mos solid at that elevation. So I know how to drive in the snow. In fact, I am d@mn good at driving my 97 6cyl mustang in the snow. But my 06 GT? It SUCKS. It has too much torque and the traction control doesnt work worth a s**t in the snow. My advice is make sure you have a snow car.
As far as how it treats the snow? It never really was allowed to accumulate so I couldnt say. She was garaged most of the winter except two times when curiousity got the better of me and one time an unforecasted storm came in.
As far as how it treats the snow? It never really was allowed to accumulate so I couldnt say. She was garaged most of the winter except two times when curiousity got the better of me and one time an unforecasted storm came in.
05-26-2007, 01:49 AM
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RE: Snow
In NJ we get a little bit of snow during the winter months and my 06GT was better thanI expected but then again i did not expect it to move 
If your making a turn and u ever so gently press the gas pedal in a turn you'll feel it spinning. I wonder how autos handle in the snow would they be easier or harder to control in the snow?
If your making a turn and u ever so gently press the gas pedal in a turn you'll feel it spinning. I wonder how autos handle in the snow would they be easier or harder to control in the snow?
05-26-2007, 01:49 AM
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RE: Snow
+1 on that, and +1 on living in Colorado. Snow and ice are treacherous with wide tires and posi-traction. If ya gotta have a stang and drive it daily under those conditions, your gonna need some studded tires.
05-26-2007, 09:56 AM
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RE: Snow
Having lived in both of those places, I can say that we definitely get more snow in the Leadville area than we ever got in Alaska. Alaska is all about COLD people. Witch tit cold. The limited slip will help in the snow. You will just need to feather the throttle andhave stopping distance. At 49 years of age, it is obviouse that I grew up in the NO front wheel drive age. We got along fine back then without traction control, anti lock brakes and radial tires. Folks now days having never been without those safety items would freak if suddenly thrust backwards in time. And, I did all that driving as a 14 year old. I drove to school, work, and practise. Times change.
05-26-2007, 11:07 AM
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RE: Snow
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
Having lived in both of those places, I can say that we definitely get more snow in the Leadville area than we ever got in Alaska. Alaska is all about COLD people. Witch tit cold. The limited slip will help in the snow. You will just need to feather the throttle andhave stopping distance. At 49 years of age, it is obviouse that I grew up in the NO front wheel drive age. We got along fine back then without traction control, anti lock brakes and radial tires. Folks now days having never been without those safety items would freak if suddenly thrust backwards in time. And, I did all that driving as a 14 year old. I drove to school, work, and practise. Times change.
Having lived in both of those places, I can say that we definitely get more snow in the Leadville area than we ever got in Alaska. Alaska is all about COLD people. Witch tit cold. The limited slip will help in the snow. You will just need to feather the throttle andhave stopping distance. At 49 years of age, it is obviouse that I grew up in the NO front wheel drive age. We got along fine back then without traction control, anti lock brakes and radial tires. Folks now days having never been without those safety items would freak if suddenly thrust backwards in time. And, I did all that driving as a 14 year old. I drove to school, work, and practise. Times change.
Seriously, I'm not even middle aged (getting close) but have only owned one front wheel drive car. Having lived in CO, I have always had at least one rear wheel drive. Yeah - the FWD was better in the snow but I cut my teeth in my dad's old plymouth fury which was a tank. Anyway - I dont buy FWD anymore. If the wife wants it she can have it but I'm fine with RWD
05-26-2007, 03:06 PM
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RE: Snow
I ended up getting a set of Pirelli Snowsport 210's & a set of stock rims to put them on. They performed well in snow & ice , but was really pleased how they stayed soft when the temps went sub-freezing. My nittos turned into glazed donuts when the temps dropped. Some good winter tires & common sense will get you through just about anything with the Mustang.
