Darius11 12 #1 January 26, 2005 It’s the 2nd time it has snowed this week. I know people don’t like the snow, but I couldn’t wait to get in my car. Hit the remote start get her ready and warm. Put on some music lower the windows just a bit turn up the heat. Head to a country road. There are piles of snow from the last blizzard that have been moved to the side of the road by the plows. Behind them trees lots and lots of trees. You’re coming up to a turn do you go slow or go side ways........................ Sideways it is. You drop it down a gear speed up and here we go. There is snow getting thrown in every direction. You’re getting close to the big piles and the trees.The music is blasting. For a second you think maybe you took it a few miles to fast but you remain confident that you can pull it out. A little bit of gas and she grips the tail whips straight, and I have a smile on my face. Just a little gas and snow made a beginning of this day a happy one. Life is what you make of it. Always have fun. So tell me why you like the snow.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #2 January 26, 2005 dork Don't you know it's so much more fun in an empty parking lot? Did you get to leave work early like me? QuoteSo tell me why you like the snow. ummm... I don't JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #3 January 26, 2005 QuoteDon't you know it's so much more fun in an empty parking lot? Negative. Snow + front wheel drive + handy emergency brake = loads 'o fun on snowy back roads.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #4 January 26, 2005 No i just got in to work and will be here till 8. Whats the point of an empty parking lot? If there is no danger there is no fun. Wow you just gave me an idea for a post.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #5 January 26, 2005 QuoteWhats the point of an empty parking lot? If there is no danger there is no fun. You have to pick the right ones. There's an empty one in Cumberland that used to be an AMES before they went out of business - so you have the stores and the light poles - plus, big piles of snow... As long as I don' have to be out in it, its all good - plus, great way to practice getting your car out of a good skid. My dad got some kind of sick pleasure out of making me do fast turns in an empty icy parking lot - scared the crap out of me - but I learned how to get my car out of a skid. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #6 January 26, 2005 Quote So tell me why you like the snow. Two words: Subaru WRX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #7 January 26, 2005 QuoteQuote So tell me why you like the snow. Two words: Subaru WRX You know thats an awesome(drool) car, but you can't get side ways in it can you?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #8 January 26, 2005 You can get sideways in any car, van, or truck you wish. Next big snow, watch for all the urban SUV's in the ditches... It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #9 January 26, 2005 Rev James Manny when did you start getting picky can you get side ways in a slide(drift) and then recover like you can in a non all wheel drive car? There are you happy now I am in such a good mood todayI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #10 January 26, 2005 Quote can you get side ways in a slide(drift) and then recover like you can in a non all wheel drive car? Quote Ever watch car rallies on TV? You can definitely drift an AWD car but not the way you would a front or better yet rear-wheeldrive car like a Nissan 240, and it WONT work on pavement!!! Try gravel or snow with the right tires. As far as recovery goes, in my limited experience, I find that gunning it is about the best way to get a AWD to get back in the game out of a skid. I guess it puts power to the 4 wheels and you get traction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chiquita 14 #11 January 26, 2005 That is one of the few things that I miss about the snow. I have a Jeep Wrangler and I used to go out and drive all over the place when it was snowing. Plus I never really had to worry about getting stuck. Chiquita"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumper03 0 #12 January 26, 2005 QuoteSo tell me why you like the snow. *crickets chirping*Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gravityizsexy 0 #13 January 26, 2005 The snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... btw - 360's are the new hotness, sideways is last year. "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #14 January 26, 2005 QuoteThe snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... btw - 360's are the new hotness, sideways is last year. 360s are not very hard just have to remeber to turn twice and let go of the brake well one of the brakes anyway. Out runing cops thats fun so i have read in books.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fast 0 #15 January 26, 2005 QuoteQuote can you get side ways in a slide(drift) and then recover like you can in a non all wheel drive car? Quote Ever watch car rallies on TV? You can definitely drift an AWD car but not the way you would a front or better yet rear-wheeldrive car like a Nissan 240, and it WONT work on pavement!!! Try gravel or snow with the right tires. As far as recovery goes, in my limited experience, I find that gunning it is about the best way to get a AWD to get back in the game out of a skid. I guess it puts power to the 4 wheels and you get traction? I can drift my 4wd dakota in snow... its a lot of fun. More fun on the road too.. Parking lots are too wide open, doesn't get the adrenaline going. If I kill the 4wd I can wag the tail all the way down the road. Its nice to know you can keep yourself right on the line of in and out of control! ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #16 January 27, 2005 Quote Snow + front wheel drive + handy emergency brake = loads 'o fun on snowy back roads I learned that this past weekend only it was in a walmart parking lot...the emergency brake was emphasized greatly I was petrified at the time, but I will admit it was kinda fun...but shhh don't tell Eric that! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quattro4Life 0 #17 January 27, 2005 QuoteThe snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... hell yea my car would be drooling if it could.I'm not the percent you think survives, I need sanctuary in the pages of this book... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Chiquita 14 #11 January 26, 2005 That is one of the few things that I miss about the snow. I have a Jeep Wrangler and I used to go out and drive all over the place when it was snowing. Plus I never really had to worry about getting stuck. Chiquita"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #12 January 26, 2005 QuoteSo tell me why you like the snow. *crickets chirping*Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #13 January 26, 2005 The snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... btw - 360's are the new hotness, sideways is last year. "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #14 January 26, 2005 QuoteThe snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... btw - 360's are the new hotness, sideways is last year. 360s are not very hard just have to remeber to turn twice and let go of the brake well one of the brakes anyway. Out runing cops thats fun so i have read in books.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #15 January 26, 2005 QuoteQuote can you get side ways in a slide(drift) and then recover like you can in a non all wheel drive car? Quote Ever watch car rallies on TV? You can definitely drift an AWD car but not the way you would a front or better yet rear-wheeldrive car like a Nissan 240, and it WONT work on pavement!!! Try gravel or snow with the right tires. As far as recovery goes, in my limited experience, I find that gunning it is about the best way to get a AWD to get back in the game out of a skid. I guess it puts power to the 4 wheels and you get traction? I can drift my 4wd dakota in snow... its a lot of fun. More fun on the road too.. Parking lots are too wide open, doesn't get the adrenaline going. If I kill the 4wd I can wag the tail all the way down the road. Its nice to know you can keep yourself right on the line of in and out of control! ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #16 January 27, 2005 Quote Snow + front wheel drive + handy emergency brake = loads 'o fun on snowy back roads I learned that this past weekend only it was in a walmart parking lot...the emergency brake was emphasized greatly I was petrified at the time, but I will admit it was kinda fun...but shhh don't tell Eric that! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quattro4Life 0 #17 January 27, 2005 QuoteThe snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... hell yea my car would be drooling if it could.I'm not the percent you think survives, I need sanctuary in the pages of this book... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Daizey 0 #16 January 27, 2005 Quote Snow + front wheel drive + handy emergency brake = loads 'o fun on snowy back roads I learned that this past weekend only it was in a walmart parking lot...the emergency brake was emphasized greatly I was petrified at the time, but I will admit it was kinda fun...but shhh don't tell Eric that! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quattro4Life 0 #17 January 27, 2005 QuoteThe snow and my A4 have loads of fun together, I just sit back, watch, and enjoy the ride.... Gotta luv the quattro.... hell yea my car would be drooling if it could.I'm not the percent you think survives, I need sanctuary in the pages of this book... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
