Driving FD on Snow!

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Dec 6, 2005 | 02:24 AM

#26

KevinK2

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From: Delaware

used mazda ebay wheels could help

rx8 16 x 7.5, 50mm 18 lbss 225-50
Mazda 6 16 x 7.0, 55mm 23 lbs 205-55
Maz mpv 16 x 6.5, 50mm 17 lbs 205-55 (02-03) ENKI Rims
Mazda 3 16 x 6.6, 53mm 16 lbs 205-55

Run with wg tied open, 80 lb sack of sand in rear

Dec 6, 2005 | 03:06 AM

#27

ehos

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From: Edmonton

Is there an easier way to 'kill' the horsepower on a FD?

I see the tying the wg open, but that would take alot of time/effort. Is there an easier way?

Dec 6, 2005 | 05:25 AM

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dgeesaman

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From: Hershey PA

The simplest thing (IMO) is to unplug the precontrol and wastegate wiring connectors. That will regulate boost to about 7psi max. It will post a ghost code on the ECU, but not a CEL.

Dave

Dec 6, 2005 | 06:23 AM

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DaveW

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From: Bath, OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanfd3s

It may have frozen up since you are driving in snow. DamonB is right being a avid WRC fan Ive watched them explane tire choices for all types of roads and weather and explaned why they used a narrorower tire in the way DamonB said.

DamonB is obviously right (narrow tire is better) if you only use the tires in snow. What I am trying to emphasize is that 90% of the time most of us use our snow tires on dry or wet roads, and a marginally larger (as opposed to a very narrow tire) tread contact area is, IMO, a better compromise for the reasons I've stated previously.

I live in the Ohio snow belt, and my comments are based on personal experience.