Any 3rd gen owner considering driving in the snow
12-10-03, 01:30 PM
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Any 3rd gen owner considering driving in the snow
DON'T!
Please, save the FDs.. this is what will happen, or worse
THIS IS NOT MY CAR.. just a warning
They are just too nice and rare to be driving them in the snow.
Please, save the FDs.. this is what will happen, or worse
THIS IS NOT MY CAR.. just a warning
They are just too nice and rare to be driving them in the snow.
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12-10-03, 01:39 PM
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Driven it in the snow a number of times along with my old FC and FB. You need a very light touch on the gas, some weight in the back, decent all-season rubber, and an abundance of caution. Hills from a stop are out. Getting in the boost at speed is out. Other than that handles like every other light rear wheel drive car (which is possibly the worst combo for snow). Does great low speed doughnuts. Sorry about your loss. Mine is in the garage and the truck in the snow.
12-10-03, 02:50 PM
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I drove in the snow with my FB and FC when I had them. They were a bitch until you slap some snow tires on them. I used Bridgestone Blizzaks on some cheap spare (relatively) rims and the behaves normally with common sense. As long as you don't do too much with the car, you're fine driving /w snow tires. The problem I have with the FD is when it hits ice. They now matter if you have 40 wheel drive, you're screwed.
If you have to drive an RX-7 in the snow, I'd suggest getting some snow tires. I'm sure there's 1000 threads about this already.
If you have to drive an RX-7 in the snow, I'd suggest getting some snow tires. I'm sure there's 1000 threads about this already.
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12-10-03, 03:20 PM
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I had 4 Pirelli snows on my FB which was the only reason it went anywhere. The FC had Dunlop A/S rated tires. My FD has A/S Dunlop 4000's for the snow. Much harder to get the car going from a stop using max performance tires...
12-10-03, 04:05 PM
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I'm sure it can't be that bad, even my Westifield was just about OK (500kgs, 160bhp and no roof) as long as you were careful with the loud pedal. The major problem was the snow just bunched up under the wipers, restricting their movement - ended up sitting up straight and looking over the top of the screen
I'll find out soon enough, once the white stuff puts in an appearance it'll either be the FD or a 300 mile walk to my parents for Christmas
I'll find out soon enough, once the white stuff puts in an appearance it'll either be the FD or a 300 mile walk to my parents for Christmas
12-10-03, 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by bricke
I guess I am just one of those people who believes that if you can't afford a second vehicle or even a winter beater, maybe you shouldn't be owning an FD.
I guess I am just one of those people who believes that if you can't afford a second vehicle or even a winter beater, maybe you shouldn't be owning an FD.
If you love driving it you just can't stand leaving it in the garage that long 
12-10-03, 06:47 PM
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Yeah, I keep the FD in its nice warm garage when it is shitty out (like it is right now). I hate even taking the Volvo out in this crap, but my gf has my 4 X 4 Suburban that I usually use.
12-10-03, 07:41 PM
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mines parked in the snow with a blowin motor lol. but man that suck you must have been oh **** here we go when you started to slide.
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12-10-03, 08:11 PM
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I agree with Bricke! If you can't afford another car for the winter, give me your FD!
That won't help you with the snow issue, but it will certainly help me with spares!
Seriously though, the fact of the matter is, regardless of what car, drivetrain, and/or tires you use, the driver makes 100% of the difference between making it to your destination and ending up in a ditch. It's as simple as that. With a capable driver, an FD can be driven in the snow without ending up in a bad situation, just like any other car can (provided the vehicle can actually make it through the snow in question). The question an FD owner should ask themself is whether it is worthwhile to use an FD as their daily driver in the winter, if they live in a place that sees any accumulation of snow or ice. My answer to that question would be "no, it isn't worth it for me".
Then again, I own an FD that I cannot drive on the street to begin with. Someone who owns a streetable FD and nothing else may have a different opinion on the matter...
That won't help you with the snow issue, but it will certainly help me with spares!
Seriously though, the fact of the matter is, regardless of what car, drivetrain, and/or tires you use, the driver makes 100% of the difference between making it to your destination and ending up in a ditch. It's as simple as that. With a capable driver, an FD can be driven in the snow without ending up in a bad situation, just like any other car can (provided the vehicle can actually make it through the snow in question). The question an FD owner should ask themself is whether it is worthwhile to use an FD as their daily driver in the winter, if they live in a place that sees any accumulation of snow or ice. My answer to that question would be "no, it isn't worth it for me".
Then again, I own an FD that I cannot drive on the street to begin with. Someone who owns a streetable FD and nothing else may have a different opinion on the matter...
12-10-03, 11:45 PM
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see what happens! stupid people. Now its going to cost me $200 more to get my FD
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=250339
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=250339
12-11-03, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by austinsFD
buy a 3000gt for the snow, its faster than a subaru wrx its allwheel drive and its 5.4secs STOCK
buy a 3000gt for the snow, its faster than a subaru wrx its allwheel drive and its 5.4secs STOCK
Throw on some BOV's and you'll be set!