Subie's first snow outing...any tips???
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Subie's first snow outing...any tips???
So I am taking the rex to the snow for the first time this weekend, anyone have any tips for a subaru-snow-driving-virgin?
^^^re92s are fine on snow (it's not like your running a ****ing rally). drive slow on icy areas. break super early, and don't be stupid
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Don't drive fast. Even though you have AWD does not mean you're invincible. RE-92's are fine as I have ran them. Just go slow!
Roads are/looks to be paved/clear? Who cares. Don't drive fast.
Roads are/looks to be paved/clear? Who cares. Don't drive fast.
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Don't let your pride take over. If someone is tailgating you because they want to go faster, use the turn outs and let them go. Don't let other cars dictate your speed.
Yeah - RE92's area great in snow/dirt. They are actually not too bad for everything else unless you are a Str33tR4cer or something and need t3h griPzorz.
My advice is to find a wide open area and get comfy with how the car reacts under braking/turning and then just take it easy. The best thing with low-traction driving is a good foundation of what to do/what not to do (ie NEVER EVER brake when turning EVER) and then go out there and get experience.
My advice is to find a wide open area and get comfy with how the car reacts under braking/turning and then just take it easy. The best thing with low-traction driving is a good foundation of what to do/what not to do (ie NEVER EVER brake when turning EVER) and then go out there and get experience.
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another tip other than the take it easy and give plenty of room....
SMOOOTH inputs on the steering, gas and brakes!
jerking the car around on slippery surfaces will get you in trouble.
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SMOOOTH inputs on the steering, gas and brakes!
jerking the car around on slippery surfaces will get you in trouble.
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Best advise right here:
When you start to get into where snow is sticking, try to find a big parking lot or someplace clear and find out where the thresholds are for braking and turning in a controlled and safe manner.
Knowing where the brakes don't work anymore is going to depend a lot on your tires and their condition, so every time I encounter snow I'll test it just a bit to make sure I know "where not to go".
Same thing with turn-in and rotation, if you are lucky you can find a real big empty lot and do a few donuts, learning how to recover from losing traction is every bit as important as knowing how not to lose it in the first place, because face it, unexpected things simply are bound to happen.
Doing this should force you to slow down some since you now will know what "too fast" really is, most real problems arise when people find out for the first time- way too late- that they are traveling faster than their tires can grip.
Knowing where the brakes don't work anymore is going to depend a lot on your tires and their condition, so every time I encounter snow I'll test it just a bit to make sure I know "where not to go".
Same thing with turn-in and rotation, if you are lucky you can find a real big empty lot and do a few donuts, learning how to recover from losing traction is every bit as important as knowing how not to lose it in the first place, because face it, unexpected things simply are bound to happen.
Doing this should force you to slow down some since you now will know what "too fast" really is, most real problems arise when people find out for the first time- way too late- that they are traveling faster than their tires can grip.