kallend 2,032 #26 December 10, 2005 QuoteForce = Mass X Acceleration The heavier vehicles are gonna have more force going the same speed as the other cars. Which will take them longer to stop, and more succeptible to sliding on ice when trying to stop or turn. Thanks for the physics lesson, I needed that.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #27 December 10, 2005 QuoteThanks for the physics lesson, I needed that. Face it, John... Physics has never been your strongest area. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,032 #28 December 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteThanks for the physics lesson, I needed that. Face it, John... Physics has never been your strongest area. I'm working on it, give me time.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #29 December 11, 2005 QuoteI'm working on it, give me time. Maybe you should consider spending some time in school...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #30 December 11, 2005 QuoteThat's mostly from getting rearended twice in the same winter... by the same person! You mean by his vehicle, right? (Cabin fever does have its effects...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,032 #31 December 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'm working on it, give me time. Maybe you should consider spending some time in school... Yes, and I suppose I should pay more attention in physics class.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #32 December 12, 2005 One of the best winter vehicles I ever had, while living in western New York, (Buffalo Area-) was a VW rabbit. With a good set of tires, the little bugger was awesome! Right now though I do well with a 2wd pickup and 400# over the rear axle. That and prudent driving habits= no problemo. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #33 December 12, 2005 Okay, I have very little experience driving in winter conditions. . .(I'm from the fucking desert dudes. . .get over it). However, I was living in Seattle, and decided to go "home" for the winter. . .Sunny Southern California to be exact. . .it was around the 15th of December and I was driving a Nissan Stanza 4wd. . .if you don't know about these, just look them up. I was allowed to enter the mountans without chains because this vehicle had 4wd. . .scary. .everything was fine till I hit Shasta. . .I had to finally shift into 4wd and the amazing traction I felt was WONDERFUL. . .I became a believer at that point. I am an excellent driver. . .I should point that out that I come from a racing family. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,032 #34 December 12, 2005 Judging by some of the driving I saw on Saturday in the snow, I venture a guess that 4WD and sitting up high leads to a false sense of security about how quickly your vehicle can stop.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #35 December 12, 2005 Driving an SUV actually requires brains. Then again lets differenciate between a soccer mom SUV and a fully developend on road/off road vehicle. My Disco II has a curb weight of 6,300 pounds. Rain or shine, snow or wind it takes considerably longer to stop than most cars half the weight. It has a permanent 4x4 with a central differential block when needed. This is good when you know what you are doing. If not a permanent 4X4 may be a liability to you. I have 255X65 R16 XPC M+S Michelin tires, just regular tires that Land Rover puts on the car. I will take on any H2, jeep or any othe car any day in bad weather.jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #36 December 12, 2005 The vehicle I've driven that had the best capability on the snow was a Honda CRV. Borrowed it from my parents to drive from Traverse City, Mi to Albany NY in blizzard conditions because my Explorer was having problems. Wouldn't buy one, not a manly enough car for as manly of a man as I am."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #37 December 12, 2005 I laugh my ass off every year going up in the mountains skiing and seeing all the SUVs with a guard rail wrapped around it's nose or on it's roof. What makes it even funnier is that I was driving up until last year a Mustang GT with wide ass sport tires. Only once had a problem going to the tunnel but even then kept the back end in back and all four wheels on the road. Derek had driving that thing on ice down to a fine art so when some dumb ass would try to cut in front where the road was narrowing to two lanes all he had to do was give it a tiny bit of gas to get the back end to slide just a little and they quickly backed off and got inline with everyone else. So has anyone noticed that the bigger the SUV the more likely the driver is to have road rage. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #38 December 12, 2005 At least you guys can get winter tyres. Here in the UK everyone looks at me like I'm at the idea of having different tyres during winter. My little mid-engined sports car doesn't like snow and I can't even get good tyres for her to make her life easier . tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
