how does your CRX handle in the snow?
 

This is my first winter with a CRX, and I must say it handles like poo. slides everywhere, and wont grip the road. (snow covered.) Fun indeed, safe it's not. http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsmilep.gif

I was just curious if everyone has this problem... if not I guess my tires are trash.
input appreciated.

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

snowed tonight i went off the road at 5mph. couldnt stop. weight reduction in winter sucks

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

put it away and pick up a beater http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emthup.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

eh I've actually heard they handle pretty good. Maybe ya gotta have really good tires or snow tires, but my hatch slides all over the place and i've got new tires on it. Not really good tires, but new ordinary tires you'd buy as replacment at any tire place.

Still fun none the less. I only wish my ebrake worked, but thats another story.

*My sister did a complete 360 in the middle of Route 8 (3 lane highway). Came within feet of hitting a concrete barrier and other traffic. She definately had a guardian angel watching over her that day. I dunno if it was her mistake or not but be careful out there. Creep


[Modified by Digitalcivic, 4:56 AM 11/27/2002]

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (Digitalcivic)
 

i will be driving a red 90 crx hf as my winter beater soon

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (CRXSiBeater)
 

the rex is my beater http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emwink.gif the lude is in the garage http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emthup.gif

i think it can mostly be attributed to the light weight.

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

im prolly going to add sand bags everywhere to get some weight back.. shouldnt have gutted the winter car HA!

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (TorteX)
 

it don't snow much around here but I'm sure my wagon with awd will be fun!

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (civicwagonman)
 

first snow in Chicago yesterday 1-2" borrowed my sister 98 civic ex hehehhehehhe http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emthup.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

mine is awsome in the winter it is sitting in a heated garage because i dont drive it haha i have a 95 jetta for my everyday driver have way too much time ans $$ in my civic to go wrecking it


[Modified by 4gsicivichatch, 2:49 PM 11/27/2002]

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (4gsicivichatch)
 

been snowing here. I dont have snowtires and i spin like a MOTHA. I havent slid too too much, only when i hit black ice or thick snow patches. But yea, it will slide a little and spin. Maybe with some good snow tires it would be aight, but im plannin on puttin it away for the winter and gettin a beater! http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsmile.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (GroundZer0)
 

back in 93 my aunt had a 91 crx si (how i came to love them) and it was the winter time..car was practically brand new and hit some black ice coming down a hill with a sharp corner and nailed a tree...that ended that crx's life at a young age http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsad.gif . so...i would be careful fellas...i have an old cougar as my beater...rear wheel drive...its sooo fun...i dont care about it one bit so if i crash...more power to me...

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (RaceFacer)
 

My Si is great in the snow. Get some blizzaks and go road rally style! Great FUN! http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsmile.gif
TG

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (Civic_Sista)
 

Blizzaks http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emthup.gif http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emthup.gif Best winter tire out there worked at Firestone and have tried many wouldnt ever get rid of the Blizzaks!!!

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (Vinceg99)
 

Hey your from Waukesha I'm here in the madison area! Snow is on its way! http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsad.gif



[Modified by Civic_Sista, 8:16 PM 11/27/2002]

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

I LOVE my CRX in the snow. It's really good. http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsmile.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (raene)
 

i will be driving my 90 si in the snow. i hope it's ok. my first winter for driving ever! (15 y/o)

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

i drived my car in the snow for two year, it's a hatch though, but since she got a new skin, I wont take it out in winter.
get some good tire, like the Nut shell ---> toyo, or if you got a little more money get some Nokia, they grip like crazy 1!! even on the ice they are genial.
but with crapy 4 season tire, your car will swing everywhere, won't stop either. etc etc. winter is funny don't you think ???

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (kranked91dx)
 

mine did good last year in the snow hopping it will this year to no fish tailing or anything better than most other cars

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (kranked91dx)
 

You drived it or you drove it?

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (LoudLude)
 

This is why I just bought a POS 89 civic DX.

NO power + good snow tires = traction http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emwink.gif

I got tired of driving a 200hp ZC with a 6 puck clutch in the snow.... http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emcrook.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (Civic_Sista)
 

Fuck snow. Hope I can drive the R for Thanksgivin to Madison. http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emcrook.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (BrewCityR)
 

both the crxs and the 4th gen civics are about the same in the snow, the civics being a little better. Both are fine in town, and at speeds below 40 miles/hr or so. Above that speed, on the highway if you are in snow, and you cross one of those ridges of snow, in the center of your lane, prepare for it to set you into a spin, cause they will, even the slushy ones. Thats why wide ass snow tires are not very good for on snow either, cause they will float on top, like any other tire. Our stock rims are the perfect size.

The key to living through the winter, is to not be cheap, and get 4 snows, doesn't matter if they are walmart specials, just get them. If you say you can't afford them, than you shouldn't be driving...lol. No flaming, cause a crashed car is a hell of a lot more expensive than $150 for some tires, its a fact of life, if you get regular snow, get snow tires.

Don't drive aggresive in snow, relax take it easy, especially if your goofing around.

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow? (TorteX)
 

adding weight isn't going to help you stop. http://rely.net/~htimages/smile/emsmilep.gif

Re: how does your CRX handle in the snow?
 

You suckers should try driving your CRX's in a cold cold snowy Manitoba, Canada winter. Let me tell you, i have nice nice winter tires on there, almost truck spec and it still sucks ass. Doesn't accelerate or stop worth a shit. Slidding everywhere.