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Freezing rain has already started in Tarrant county this morning and it looks like its going to be pretty slick for the next couple of days. So how well does the Miata handle icy roads? Is the light weight helpful or hindrance?
Be careful out there and watch out for the other guy!
RWD + short wheelbase + low friction = lots of opposite steering lock! It'll be a handful, that's for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by cam76034
Be smooth and stay away from curbs... ;)
Don't want to find out. Mine will be tucked in the garage until the thaw.
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Originally Posted by sammm
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Originally Posted by cone-cerned
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Originally Posted by onething
::EvilBana
Take your car out and bring your camera. I want pictures of the carnage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I'm not worried about you guys, but we ought to take a poll on how many "I wrecked my car in the ice storm" threads pop up on the local S2k board this weekend. It seems that every time it sprinkles, those guys end up running into things ass end first. :wink:
We have had another winter storm out here, and the roads are worse this time. Last time my car was fine. I just drove smart, and slow and I was fine. I might post some pics of today's snow in a bit.
Well I got bored enough. The drive to work tonight will be fun. If my Target wasn't like a mile a way I would call in.
Barren and brown'ish. Doesn't Lubbock always look like that? ::Banana::Quote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
Same here plus mine has it's cover on and a space heater going in the garage so they don't get chilly! ::Daisy::Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Fixing to take the 4Runner out but it falls under the NMC category. ;)
And flat! Don't forget flat!Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
I've driven a Miata in ice and it isn't fun but I'd rather be in it with it's 50/50 weight distribution, manual tranny and light weight than a 5,000lb SUV with a V8, Automatic and high center of gravity.
Awwww... well isn't that just PRECIOUS! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
You're just beginning to see the real POS Racing. That car is in the garage and under the covers because it is raining. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by trickyrix
The 'Lac is in the showroom at his company's world headquarters, and his kid is probably splitting firewood in the backyard. If he ever gets his hands on IM Vivid's whip, she'll be stacking firewood.
Your's truly, on the other hand, has the Miata in the shop because the heated garage is still full of Christmas debris.
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Originally Posted by sammm
Yeah, for the most part. There is a hill on campus, but its man made. The only thing that bothers me about driving my Miata on ice is the lack of ABS.Quote:
Originally Posted by channelmaniac
Those are the same pics you posted a month ago. Did you forget to download the new pics after taking them? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
Wow - a whole mile ::Shocked: I used to walk 10 miles in the snow just to get to school, and it was uphill both ways. ::OldMan::Quote:
Originally Posted by blackzx3_13
I can't wait for work. I looooove driving in rain and ice. As long as it's not a long distance.
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I would normally be offended by this remark... but I'm going to have to put my money down and say there will be 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain