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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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First snowfall last night... It also rained and freezed so I can't drive my car today unless it starts to melt a bit

Anyone got some advice for driving in snow with a turbo??
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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First snowfall last night... It also rained and freezed so I can't drive my car today unless it starts to melt a bit

Anyone got some advice for driving in snow with a turbo??
well we only get 1/4" of snow each year, but it seems if you could manully open the wastegate then you'll be fine[8D] run with no boost. put an electronic boost controller on it.... or knobby mud tires[8D]
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Turn down the boost as low as it will go. Light throttle inputs so the boost doesn't just slam in, don't be in a hurry.

I have only driven the SVO a couple times in the snow, and didn't really enjoy it. I normally stick to the Sentra in the winter, but it is only better because it spins the front tires instead of the back ones.[&:]
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Snow Drivng is a telent you'll gain over time but like Trbopwr said..... Try and keep as little boost from hitting those tire all at once, my old Supra was Scary in the winter, i usually didn't drive it. but ya.... keep your boost low
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I'm boosting only 8PSI right now... But it can still pull some mean black marks on turns
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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I hate that white stuff...
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Yeah, lots of use SVO, mustang people do. not me, I love it
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Snowball fight? [&:]
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Snowmobiling
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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sleeper u still got the a4ld?
that will help out in the snow a little bit i guess



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