how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow
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how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow
i just moved to jersey for job relocation and wondered how bad its going to be to drive my car, 95 coupe with a b18c1 with an s4c trans out of a 99 si
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
Won't be that bad just get good winter tire sometime the tire will want to just break loose.
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If your car is lowered, that will hamper you more. I got stuck for five hours in the snow last year because my car is too damn low.
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yes, i'd be more worried about the suspension setup. Lowered plus a rear end happy setup could be interesting.
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
yeah i heard theft is a big problem around here, for people that dont know the pride in working for what you have
i have skunk2 springs with agxs i should probably put the stock stuff back till spring
i have skunk2 springs with agxs i should probably put the stock stuff back till spring
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
if u have adjustable then just raise them up
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bump for more nj b18c1 egs. i'm looking forward to my first winter in my 92 cx b18c1... bought a set of toyo proxes 4 all season performance tires...great in the wet we'll see about snow... i wouldn't worry too much though unless you've radically altered your suspension.. just keep your foot out of it and you'll live.
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperhatch91 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i heard theft is a big problem around here</TD></TR></TABLE>
i think that every single Honda Tech member can say this, unfortunately.
when the snow gets really crazy, you should try putting chains on the tires dude.
i think that every single Honda Tech member can say this, unfortunately.
when the snow gets really crazy, you should try putting chains on the tires dude.
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i guess u can put some chains? if u have a coldair get a bypass valve.. to much water in ur engine can cause major problems.
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (pon55)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pon55 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ain't nothing more fun that drifting a Civic in the snow! </TD></TR></TABLE>
drifting a skyline in the snow...
maybe..
drifting a skyline in the snow...
maybe..
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
i live in princeton, i hope it does not come down to needing chains i dont have much wheel gap
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Chains?
Aren't chains illegal on the roads? They used to make studded tires back in the day, but they chewed up the asphalt. I wouldn't recommend drifting the civic too much...thats hard on your chassis and it will screw up your tires eventually.
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (sleeperhatch91)
I drove my 99 Si with a ~2" drop in substantial New England snow on a 70 mile round trip commute for a few winters. Not a problem.
Just A) run good snow tires and B) don't drive like an idiot. Snow tires don't allow you to do 60 on the freeway in whiteout snow, despite what you see on the WRC shows on Speed.
Just A) run good snow tires and B) don't drive like an idiot. Snow tires don't allow you to do 60 on the freeway in whiteout snow, despite what you see on the WRC shows on Speed.
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Belmar, NJ...never heard of anyone really needing to use chains...in most towns in nj snow removal is pretty effective, so i wouldn't worry about anything too serious..just get good all season tires, or snow tires and you'll be a'ight
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (CRX_1.8T)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX_1.8T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
when the snow gets really crazy, you should try putting chains on the tires dude.</TD></TR></TABLE>
R U serious? Chains on your tires haha. I've never seen that up here in the great white north on a street car. maybe if you got into the plowing business ...
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when the snow gets really crazy, you should try putting chains on the tires dude.</TD></TR></TABLE>
R U serious? Chains on your tires haha. I've never seen that up here in the great white north on a street car. maybe if you got into the plowing business ...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperhatch91 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i live in princeton, i hope it does not come down to needing chains i dont have much wheel gap</TD></TR></TABLE>
whatever you do STAY AWAY from newark, nj and make sure u dont get followed home.
whatever you do STAY AWAY from newark, nj and make sure u dont get followed home.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by daver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
R U serious? Chains on your tires haha. I've never seen that up here in the great white north on a street car. maybe if you got into the plowing business ...
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right, I used to have a plow and I never used chains, neither does my dad.
R U serious? Chains on your tires haha. I've never seen that up here in the great white north on a street car. maybe if you got into the plowing business ...
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right, I used to have a plow and I never used chains, neither does my dad.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turtlecx92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
right, I used to have a plow and I never used chains, neither does my dad.</TD></TR></TABLE>
we've never had a chained wheel truck plow our driveway. they're all 4x4s tho. Perhaps a 2wd may. I've only ever seen tractors with the chains for plowing, but they don't have snow tires.
right, I used to have a plow and I never used chains, neither does my dad.</TD></TR></TABLE>
we've never had a chained wheel truck plow our driveway. they're all 4x4s tho. Perhaps a 2wd may. I've only ever seen tractors with the chains for plowing, but they don't have snow tires.
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Re: how bad is it to drive a b18c1 powered eg in the snow (daver)
You'll be fine. It's just basically like driving a GSR in the snow.
I'm in Central NJ and it never really gets that bad. I'm sure you're a pretty good driver, so with some common sense, snow isn't anything to worry about.
I'm in Central NJ and it never really gets that bad. I'm sure you're a pretty good driver, so with some common sense, snow isn't anything to worry about.
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